Moxa IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n MiniPCI Module WAPN001 User’s Manual www.moxa.com First Edition, July 2010 © 2009 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited.
WAPN001 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
WAPN001 User’s Manual Introduction 1 Introduction The following topics are covered in this chapter: D Overview D D Features D Specifications
WAPN001 User’s Manual Introduction Overview WAPN001Mini-PCI Module is designed to provide wireless communication for all wireless device based systems. It communicates via the standard 802.11a/b/g/n protocols. The WAPN001 uses the AR9220 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. .
WAPN001 User’s Manual Introduction Specification Features Chipset Baseband Processor (BBP) security engine Bus Interface Connectors Power requirement Dimension Weight Operating Temperature Storage Temperature: WAPN001 Atheros AR9220 ˙ DSS with DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK ˙ OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM ˙ 802.11b: CCK@11/5.5 Mbps, DQPSK@2 Mbps, DBPSK@11 Mbps ˙ 802.11a/g: 64QAM@54/48 Mbps, 16QAM@36/24 Mbps, QPSK@18/12 Mbps BPSK@9/6 Mbps ˙ 802.11n: 64QAM@300 to BPSK@6.
2 Getting Started This chapter covers the module layout, and block diagram, hardware installation of the WAPN001. Software installation is covered in the next chapter.
WAPN001 User’s Manual Module Layout Getting Started
WAPN001 User’s Manual Getting Started Block Diagram Below is a block diagram of the WAPN001. Primary board components are in bold, while external connections are italicized.
WAPN001 User’s Manual Connector Locations Getting Started
WAPN001 User’s Manual Getting Started MiniPCI Bus Connector PIN Assignments 3.3V_C ON J1 3.3V 3.
WAPN001 User’s Manual Getting Started Hardware Installation The WAPN001 can be installed into all Moxa wireless system board series. It can be located below the CPU. Step for Installation 1. Attach the WLAN antenna to connector J1. 2. If using 2nd WLAN antenna, attach it to connector J2. 3. Install the WAPN001 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.
WAPN001 User’s Manual Getting Started Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
