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Summary of Contents for Linksys WM821-M-LS
- Page 1 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module WM821-M-LS Wireless 802.11N dual-band mini PCI module User Manual Rev 1.0...
- Page 3 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module 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.
- Page 4 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Introduction 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, 3) For all products market in US, OEM has to limit the operation channels in CH1 to CH11 for 2.4G band...
- Page 5 Preface Canadian Regulatory Notice This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the follow- ing two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired opera- tion of the device Caution: The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful inter-...
- Page 6 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Introduction Table of contents Introduction Hardware installation Using the Wireless Utility...
- Page 7 Able to provide greater than 100Mbps real world throughput using high-speed spatial multiplexing modes, the WM821-M-LS provides the freedom to work as you wish, wherever you wish, using what- ever kind of application you wish to use. The adapter installs directly in any host device with a Mini PCI slot: just plug it in and you’re ready to access local resources and/or the Internet at the highest speed...
- Page 8 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Introduction Using radio frequency (RF) technology, WLANs transmit and receive data through the air. WLANs com- bine data connectivity with user mobility. For example, users can roam from a conference room to their office without being disconnected from the LAN.
- Page 9 Chapter 2 Hardware installation This chapter covers how to installing the Wireless MiniPCI Module in your embedded system. Hardware description The Wireless MiniPCI Module has a standard MiniPCI interface for attaching to the MiniPCI connec- tor on embedded system. And this module has IPEX connector to connect to external antenna.
- Page 10 Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility This module also come with a wireless utility, following describe how to use the utility. Configuration Utility The Client Card Configuration Utility allows configuration of WM821-M high throughput client cards through the following tabs: •...
- Page 11 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Figure 3: Select Profile Profiles are created, modified, and deleted through the ProfileManager. Note This feature is disabled when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled. 3.1.2 Link Information Figure 4: Link Information Sec- The Link Information section contains the current information about the wireless connection.
- Page 12 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Network Basic Service Set Identifier. The BSSID is a 48-bit identity used to identify a particular BSS within an Network BSSID area. In Infrastructure BSS networks, the BSSID is the MAC address of the AP. In independent BSS or Ad-Hoc networks, the BSSID is generated randomly.
- Page 13 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be 0 to 255. Subnet Mask A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. An IP address has two components, the network address and the host address.
- Page 14 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility • Statistics • Advanced • AutoLink Note This feature is disabled when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled. 3.2 Profile Manager Tab The Profile Manager tab displays the profiles available and allows you to create, modify, and delete profiles.
- Page 15 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Apply the profile by double-clicking the desired profile. Move Up / Down Moves the list up and down in the window. All profiles with the Network Type set to Infrastructure are displayed before the profiles with the Network Type set to Ad-Hoc.
- Page 16 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Connects to 802.11a network, 802.11g network, or 802.11b network (Infrastructure network only). • 802.11a Connects to 802.11a only. • 802.11g Connects to either 802.11g network or 802.11b network. • 802.11b Connects to 802.11b network only.
- Page 17 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program • — Auto Switch Auto Select Authentication modes (Open System or Shared Key, WEP key required) • WPA-PSK—WPA Pre-Shared Key • WPA2-PSK—WPA2 Pre-Shared Key 3.2.2.2 EAP Authentication Modes The WM821-M Configuration Utility currently supports the following EAP authentication modes: •...
- Page 18 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility 1. To connect to an AP through the RADIUS server, select 802.1x WPA/WPA2 as the Authentication Mode. 2. Select TKIP or AES as the Encryption Method. 3. Select EAP/TLS (Use Certificate) as the 802.1x Authentication Protocol.
- Page 19 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Select Certificate Figure 17: WPA RADIUS Configuration Window with Certificate Figure 18: Table 5: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 EAP/TLS RADIUS Configuration Window Description Field/Button Description Login Name Login name to the RADIUS server Certificate Certificate selected for authentication View Shows the selected certificate Browse...
- Page 20 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP RADIUS Figure 19:Security tab Authentication Figure 25: 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP RADIUS Configuration Window 802.1x/WPA/WPA2 PEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Figure 20: Table 6: WPA PEAP RADIUS Configuration Window Description Field Description Login Name...
- Page 21 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program WPA/WPA2 EAP/TTLS Figure 21: Authentication Clicking the Configure WPA RADIUS button displays the WPA EAP/TTLS RADIUS Configuration window. Enter all the required information. Figure 22:WPA EAP RADIUS Configuration window Table 7: WPA TTLS RADIUS Configuration Window Description Field Description Inner Authentication Protocol...
- Page 22 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility To connect to a Cisco AP through the RADIUS server, select CCX EAP/LEAP. WEP is the Encryption Method, and the key is gener- ated automatically. Figure 23: Security Tab-CCX EAP/LEAP Authentication If Allow Fast Roaming (CCKM) is selected, Fast Roaming (Cisco Centralized Key Management (CCKM)) is enabled.
- Page 23 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program • TKIP • 3.2.2.4 WEP Key Settings If the WEP Encryption Method is selected, the Security tab displays the WEP Key Setting. To configure the WEP keys, select the WEP Key Setting, and click the Configure WEP Keys button. Note The WEP key used for the transmission must be identical on the sending and the receiving station.
- Page 24 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Table 9: WEP Key Configuration Window Description Field Description Key Format Either ASCII characters or hexadecimal digits Key Size • • 40-bit, 5 character ASCII key size (40-bit, 10 character hexadecimal) 104-bit, 13 character ASCII...
- Page 25 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Protocol Tab Figure 28: DO NOT CHANGE SETTINGS If this check box is selected, the protocol setting is not changed when the profile is applied. USE BELOW SETTINGS If the Do not change setting check box is not selected, the protocol settings include the following pa- rameters.
- Page 26 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Site Survey Tab Figure 29: 3.3.1 Site Survey—Networks Filter This section lets you customize which sites are displayed in the Site Survey list: • — Display Peer-To-Peer stations selecting this check box displays all peer-to-peer (Ad-Hoc) stations within range.
- Page 27 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program • An antenna icon with a subscript b indicates an 802.11b AP. • • An antenna icon with a subscript g indicates an 802.11g AP. A circle around the antenna icon means the client card is connected to this network.
- Page 28 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility 3.4 Statistics Tab Clicking the Statistics tab displays the statistics of the current connect session. Statistics Tab Figure 32: 3.4.1 Signal Strength The color-coded Signal Strength bar displays the signal strength of the last packet received by the client card. Signal strength is re- ported as a percentage.
- Page 29 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Transmit Section Description Table 12: Field Description Total Packet Reports the total number of packets transmitted Unicast Packet Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client card that were destined for a single network node Multicast Packet Reports the number of packets transmitted by the client card that were destined for more than one network node...
- Page 30 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility 3.4.4 Protocol Section Figure 40: Protocol Section The Protocol section displays the information on the protocol status. Protocol Section Figure 35: Protocol Section Description Table 14: Field Description Preamble • Displays radio preamble type: Auto •...
- Page 31 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program Advanced Tab Figure 36: Note The Advanced tab is not accessible when the Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled. 3.5.1 Advanced Tab—WM821-M Wireless Card This section of the Advanced tab reports the type of WM821-M client card installed. 3.5.2 AdvancedTab—Miscellaneous Figure 37: Miscellaneous Section Table 15: Advanced Tab Miscellaneous Section Description...
- Page 32 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Boost Mode Select this check box for performance enhancement. Enable WMM Select this check box to enable/disable the Wireless Multimedia Enhancements (WMM) feature. Worldwide regulatory domain Select this check box to set the regulatory domain...
- Page 33 Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program 3.7 Admin Tab The Admin tab allows you to import and export profiles. Admin Tab Figure 40: 3.7.1 Admin Tab—Import Profiles To import a profile, proceed as follows: 1. Click Import Profiles. 2. Select the path and filename of the profile. 3.
- Page 34 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility About Tab Figure 41:...
- Page 35 Appendix A Specifications Specifications Draft 802.11n-compatible Dual Band WLAN mPCI Card Product Name mPCI 32 Type III-A Interface IEEE802.11a/g/b Draft n-compliant Network Standards 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6, 11, 5.5, 2,1Mbps Data Rate 20MHz BW: 130, 117, 104, 78, 52, 39, 26 and 13Mbps 40MHz BW: 300, 270, 243, 216, 162, 108, 81, 54 and 27Mbps 802.11a/g/n---- 54, 48, 36,24,18,12,9,6Mbps (OFDM) Modulation...
- Page 36 WM821-M-LS MiniPCI Module —Using the Wireless Utility Linux, Microsoft Windows Windows 2K, Windows XP (TBD) Support OS 0 to 55 ℃ Operating Temperature Humidity 20% to 95% Non-condensing Dimensions (mm) (W) 59.6mm × (D) 50.95mm × (H) 4.9mm Weight (g) 28 g 3.3V...