Moxa IEEE 802.11b/g MiniPCI Module WAPA003 User’s Manual www.moxa.com First Edition, June 2009 2009 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.
WAPA003 User’s Manual The hardware and software described in this manual is furnished under a license agreement and may be used only in accordance with the terms of that agreement. Copyright Notice Copyright 2009 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Trademarks MOXA is a registered trademark of Moxa Inc. All other trademarks or registered marks in this manual belong to their respective manufacturers.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Features Specification Chapter 2 Getting Started Module Layout Block Diagram Hardware Installation Software Installation
WAPA003 User’s Manual Introduction 1 Introduction The following topics are covered in this chapter: Overview Features Specifications
WAPA003 User’s Manual Introduction Overview WAPA003 Mini-PCI Module is designed to provide wireless communication for all wireless device based systems. It communicates via the standard 802.11b/g protocols. The WAPA003 uses the AR5414 wireless chipset from Atheros. This module is connected to the PCI bus through a Mini-PCI connector and special circuitry to allow for compatibility with either 3.3V or 5V PCI signaling. . Features All-CMOS single chip for IEEE 802.
WAPA003 User’s Manual Introduction Specification Features Chipset Receive Sensitivity Baseband Processor (BBP) security engine Bus Interface Connectors Power requirement Dimension Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature: WAPA003 Atheros AR5414 802.11b :-84dBm(typically) 802.11g : -80dBm(typically) ˙ 802.11b support rate: 1M, 2M, 5.5M, 11M bps ˙ 802.11g support rate : 6M, 9M, 12M,18M,24M, 36M, 48M, 54M bps ˙ Modulation scheme: BPSK, QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM, DBPSK,DQPSK, and CCK ˙ 802.
2 Getting Started This chapter covers the module layout, and block diagram, hardware installation of the WAPA003. Software installation is covered in the next chapter.
WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started Module Layout Block Diagram 1. Below is a block diagram of the WAPA003. Primary board components are in bold, while external connections are italicized. 2. Below is a diagram of DIVIDER 2D2325NW-KS. WAPA003 can via divider to share power to 2 antennas.
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WAPA003 User’s Manual Connector Locations Getting Started
WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started MiniPCI Bus Connector PIN Assignments 3.3V_CON J1 AD0 AD1 AD2 AD3 AD4 AD5 AD6 1 3 AD0 5 AD1 7 AD2 9 AD3 3.3V 3.3V-2 3.3V-3 3.3V-4 3.3V-5 3.3V-6 11 AD4 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 13 AD5 AD7 AD8 15 AD6 17 AD7 AD9 19 AD8 AD10 21 AD9 AD11 AD12 AD13 23 AD10 AD14 AD15 AD16 AD17 AD18 AD19 GND-11 GND-12 GND-13 35 AD16 37 AD17 39 AD18 AD21 AD22 AD23 43 AD20 AD25 AD26 51 AD24 AD27 AD28 3.3V R9 R8 187 3.
WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started Hardware Installation The WAPA003 can be installed into all Moxa wireless system board series. It can be located below the CPU. Step for Installation 1. Attach the Main WLAN antenna to connector J1. 2. If using an Auxiliary WLAN antenna, attach it to connector J2. 3. Install the WAPA 003 miniPCI card on the system board. Apply pressure to both bus connectors and gently press the board onto the stack. The board should slide into the matching bus connectors.
WAPA003 User’s Manual Getting Started FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
