Specifications

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Wireless Module

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WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)

ver.1.6

WNFQ-261ACNI(BT)

802.11ac/a/b/g/n Industrial-Grade

2T2R Wi-Fi+Bluetooth 5.0 Combo

M.2 2230 Module

SparkLAN WNFQ-261ACNI(BT) is an 802.11ac/a/b/g/n Dual-Band Wi-Fi+Bluetooth M.2 230 module based

on Qualcomm Atheros QCA6174A chipset. This highly integrated module supports most of WLAN

capabilities with seamless roaming and advanced security for enterprise application. The wireless module

complies with IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n 2x2 MIMO. The Bluetooth Supports BT 5.0+HS, BLE and is backwards

compatible with BT 1.X, 2.X Enhanced Data Rate. The integrated module provides PCIE Interface for Wi-Fi

and USB interface for Bluetooth. The download speed are 300Mbps on N networks and 867Mbps on AC

network.

Adopting the latest 802.11ac solution. WNFQ-261ACNI(BT) is ideal for next-generation high throughput

enterprise networking and Industrial-graded (-40°C~+85°C) solution. Incorporated with advanced security

encryption, such as WEP, WPA, WPA2 and 802.1x, it helps prevent user’s devices from malicious attacks.

Industrial-Grade Wi-Fi+Bluetooth Combo Solution M.2 2230 Module

Embedded Application

Applications include IPC/ Advertising machine/

OTT/ IPTV/ DVB/ STB / DV/ Mini Driving Recorder/

Intelligent Projector Pico/ VR/ AR terminal/ POS

machine/ Vehicle mounted front/ Rear Terminal

UAV/ Robot/ Intelligent Gateway/ Smart city and

other electronic products.

Key Feature

● Supports low power PCIe (w/L1 substate) interfaces

for WLAN and USB1.1 interface for Bluetooth.

● Support Bluetooth 5.0+HS, BLE, ANT+ and be backwards

compatible with Bluetooth 1.2, 2.X + enhanced data rate.

● NGFF (M.2) Form factor which is compliant with ROHS

requirements.

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Wireless Module WNFQ-261ACNI(BT) 802.11ac/a/b/g/n Industrial-Grade 2T2R Wi-Fi+Bluetooth 5.0 Combo M.2 2230 Module Industrial-Grade Wi-Fi+Bluetooth Combo Solution M.2 2230 Module SparkLAN WNFQ-261ACNI(BT) is an 802.11ac/a/b/g/n Dual-Band Wi-Fi+Bluetooth M.2 230 module based on Qualcomm Atheros QCA6174A chipset. This highly integrated module supports most of WLAN capabilities with seamless roaming and advanced security for enterprise application. The wireless module complies with IEEE 802.
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Wireless Module Specification Standards Chipset IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n (2T2R) Bluetooth V5.0, V4.2, V4.1, V4.0 LE, V3.0+HS, V2.1+EDR Qualcomm Atheros QCA6174A-5 802.11b: 11Mbps 802.11a/g: 54Mbps Data Rate 802.11n: MCS0~15 802.11ac: MCS0~9 Bluetooth: 1 Mbps, 2Mbps and Up to 3Mbps IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n Operating Frequency ISM Band, 2.400GHz~2.497GHz, 5.150GHz~5.845GHz *Subject to local regulations Interface Form Factor Antenna WLAN: PCIe Bluetooth: USB M.
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Wireless Module (Non-Condensing) 10%~95% (Storing) Dimension L x W x H (in mm) 30mm(±0.15mm) x 22mm(±0.15mm) x 1.95mm(±0.2mm) Weight (g) 2.4g Driver Support Security Windows 7/8.1/10, Linux (Open Source), Recommend Kernel v4.0+ 64/128-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, 802.1x All Rights Reserved. SparkLAN may make changes to specification and descriptions at any time without prior notice. www.sparklan.com / sales@sparklan.com / +886 2 2659-1880 WNFQ-261ACNI(BT) ver.1.
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Wireless Module OUTPUT POWER & SENSITIVITY 802.11b Data Rate Tx ± 2dBm Rx Sensitivity 11Mbps 15dBm ≦-91dBm 802.11g Data Rate Tx ± 2dBm Rx Sensitivity 54Mbps 15dBm ≦-75dBm 802.11n / 2.4GHz HT20 Data Rate Tx ± 2dBm (1TX) Tx ± 2dBm (2TX) Rx Sensitivity MCS7 13dBm 16dBm ≦-71dBm MCS7 13dBm 16dBm ≦-69dBm HT40 802.11a Data Rate Tx ± 2dBm Rx Sensitivity 54Mbps 13dBm ≦-65dBm 802.
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Wireless Module Block Diagram Mechanical Dimension (mm) All Rights Reserved. SparkLAN may make changes to specification and descriptions at any time without prior notice. www.sparklan.com / sales@sparklan.com / +886 2 2659-1880 WNFQ-261ACNI(BT) ver.1.
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Wireless Module MHF4 connector spec. Pin Assignment All Rights Reserved. SparkLAN may make changes to specification and descriptions at any time without prior notice. www.sparklan.com / sales@sparklan.com / +886 2 2659-1880 WNFQ-261ACNI(BT) ver.1.
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Wireless Module Pin Assignment TOP Pin# Pin Name Type 1 GND 3 USB_D_P I/O USB serial differential data Positive 5 USB_D_N I/O USB serial differential data Negative 7 GND - Ground connections 17 NC - No connect 19 NC - No connect 21 NC - No connect 23 NC - No connect 33 GND - Ground connections 35 PCIE_RX_P I PCI Express receive data-Positive 37 PCIE_RX_N I PCI Express receive data-Negative 39 GND - Ground connections 41 PCIE_TX_N O PCI Express transmit dat
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Wireless Module Pin Assignment BOTTOM Pin# Pin Name Type Description 2 VDD_3V3 I VDD system power supply input 4 VDD_3V3 I VDD system power supply input 6 WLAN_LED OD WLAN LED 16 BT_LED OD Bluetooth LED 18 GND - Ground connections 20 NC - No connect 22 NC - No connect 32 NC - No connect 34 NC - No connect 36 NC - No connect 38 NC - No connect 40 NC - No connect 42 NC - No connect 44 NC - No connect 46 NC - No connect 48 NC - No connect 50
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Wireless Module Certification Dipole Ant. ■ FCC ■ CE (RED EN 300 328 V2.2.2 / EN 301 893 V2.1.1) ■ IC ■ MIC □ NCC □ ASNZS Ordering Information Product Name Part Number Description WNFQ-261ACNI(BT) R9701810007 802.11ac/a/b/g/n Industrial Grade 2T2R WiFi + BT5.0 M.2 2230 Module Optional Accessory Product Name Part Number Description AD-103AG R3410110203 Dipole Antenna, 2dBi 2.4GHz/5GHz, RP-SMA(M) connector AD-302N R3410110221 Dipole Antenna, 3dBi/2dBi 2.
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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.
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Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions: 1) The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
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End Product Labeling This transmitter module is authorized only for use in device where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users. The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following: “Contains FCC ID: RYK-WNFQ261ACNIBT”. The grantee's FCC ID can be used only when all FCC compliance requirements are met.