PCTEL RM-WIFI-AC-2X2-HP-CA, Integration Manual

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INTEGRATION GUIDE
Table of Contents
Tables and Figures ............................................................................................................................ 4
Text Format Conventions .............................................................................................................. 4
Terms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................................... 4
Referenced Documents .................................................................................................................. 5
1. Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Architecture ................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1. Product Description ........................................................................................................ 6
2.2. Block Diagram ................................................................................................................... 6
2.3. WiFi Features ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.4. Hardware Overview......................................................................................................... 7
2.5. Software Overview........................................................................................................... 7
3. Connectors ..................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1. WiFi Antenna (2) ............................................................................................................... 8
3.2. PCIe ....................................................................................................................................... 8
4. Software Integration .............................................................................................................. 11
4.1. Radio Module Firmware Installation ..................................................................... 11
4.2. ath10k Driver Installation ........................................................................................... 11
4.3. ath10k Driver Configuration ..................................................................................... 11
4.4. Radio Module Configuration .................................................................................... 11
4.5. Board Data File [BDF] ........................................................................................... 11-12
5. Mechanical .................................................................................................................................. 13
5.1. Form Factor ..................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Mechanical Implementation .................................................................................... 14
6. Compliance ................................................................................................................................. 15
6.1. Manufacturer’s Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
Compliance Statements............................................................................................. 15
6.1.1. Antenna Information .................................................................................................... 16
6.1.2. FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement ........................................................ 16
6.1.3. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement ..................................................................... 17
6.1.4. Factors Affecting Module Usage Related to FCC Compliance ................. 17