LITEON WN4520L Wireless Module User Manual

June 10, 2024
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LITEON WN4520L Wireless Module

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Product Information

Model Name:

WN4520L Liteon P/N AAZ100426G0

Version:

1.0

Author:

Kaysa Lee

Sony P/N:

N/A

Change History:

Revision Date Description
Version 1.0 2017/07/19 Initial release

Product Overview:

The WN4520L is a WLAN module that operates at both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands and has a maximum PHY rate support of 150Mbps. It supports 1T1R mode and 20MHz bandwidth support for 2.4G, and 20/40MHz bandwidth support for 5G. It is compliant with IEEE standards, including 802.11a/b/g/n and 802.11i WEP 64/128, AES, TKIP. It is also RoHS and Low Halogen compliant.

Features:

  • Operate at 2.4GHz / 5GHz band
  • 150Mbps PHY Rate Support
  • 1T1R Mode
  • 20MHz Bandwidth Support (2.4G), 20/40MHz Bandwidth Support (5G)
  • IEEE standards support: IEEE 802.11a/b/g and 802.11n
  • 802.11i- WEP 64/128, AES, TKIP
  • RoHS compliance
  • Low Halogen compliance

General Specifications

  • Main Chipset: RTL8821CSH
  • Standard: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
  • Bus Interface: USB 2.0
  • Form Factor: 42mm x 50mm x 3.5mm
  • Weight: 8g
  • Data Rate:
    • WiFi: 802.11b: CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK
    • 802.11a, 802.11g: 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK
    • 802.11n: 64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK
  • Frequency Range:
    • 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz
    • 5.150 ~ 5.85GHz
  • Transmit Output Power:
    • WiFi:
    • 11b: 12 +/- 1.5dBm (11Mbps)
    • 11g: 12 +/- 1.5dBm (54Mbps)
    • 11n: 12 +/- 1.5dBm (MCS7 HT20)
    • 11a: 11 +/- 1.5dBm (54Mbps), *5.8GHz = 7+/- 1.5dBm
    • 11an: 11 +/- 1.5dBm (MCS7 HT20/40), *5.8GHz = 7+/- 1.5dBm

Product Usage Instructions

To use the WN4520L WLAN module, follow the steps below:

  1. Insert the module into a USB 2.0 port.
  2. Ensure that the device you wish to connect to is within range of the module’s frequency range (2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz and 5.150 ~ 5.85GHz).
  3. Connect to the device using the appropriate network settings and credentials.
  4. The module will automatically connect to the device if it is within range and the correct network settings are entered.

Note: The module supports IEEE standards, including 802.11a/b/g/n and 802.11i WEP 64/128, AES, and TKIP. Ensure that your device’s network settings are compatible with these standards before attempting to connect.

Model Name: WN4520L

  Liteon P/N Sony P/N
Type A AAZ100426G0

Author: Kaysa Lee

Change History

Revision Date Author Change List
Version 1.0 2017/ 07 / 19 Kaysa Lee Initial release

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

DESCRIPTION

WN4520L is a WLAN module which using Chipsets : Rockchip NanoD and Realtek RTL8821CSH

FEATURES

  • Operate at 2.4GHz / 5GHz band
  • 150Mbps PHY Rate Support
  • 1T1R Mode
  • 20MHz Bandwidth Support (2.4G) , 20/40MHz Bandwidth Support (5G)
  • IEEE standards support: IEEE 802.11a/b/g and 802.11n
  • 802.11i- WEP 64/128, AES, TKIP
  • RoHS compliance
  • Low Halogen compliance
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Main Chipset RTL8821CSH
Standard IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bus Interface USB 2.0
Form Factor 42mm x 50mm x 3.5mm
Weight 8g
**Data Rate** WiFi:

802.11b:

CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK 802.11a, 802.11g:

64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK

802.11n:

64QAM, 16QAM, QPSK, BPSK

Frequency Range| 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz

5.150 ~ 5.85GHz

**Transmit Output Power**| WiFi:

11b: 12 +/- 1.5dBm (11Mbps)

11g: 12 +/- 1.5dBm (54Mbps)

11n: 12 +/- 1.5dBm (MCS7 HT20)

11a: 11 +/- 1.5dBm (54Mbps) , *5.8GHz = 7+/- 1.5dBm

11an: 11 +/- 1.5dBm (MCS7 HT20/40) , *5.8GHz = 7+/- 1.5dBm

**Receive Sensitivity**| WiFi:

11b @ 11Mbps: (Max.) : -85dBm , (Typical) : -89dBm (PER <8%)

11g @ 54Mbps: (Max.) : -69dBm , (Typical) : -75.5dBm (PER <10%)

11n @ MCS7 (2.4g HT20): (Max.) : -67dBm , (Typical) : -73dBm (PER <10%)

11n @ MCS7 (5g HT20): (Max.) : -67dBm , (Typical) : -71dBm (PER <10%)

11n @ MCS7 (5g HT40): (Max.) : -64dBm , (Typical) : -68.5dBm (PER <10%)

Temperature & Humidity| Normal Test Condition: 25 +/- 2deg.C , 65 +/- 2% RH Operating: -10 to 70 deg.C

Storage: -40 to 85 deg.C

Operating Voltage| 4V ±10% I/O supply voltage
Current Consumption| TBD
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PARTS LAYOUT

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All dimension tolerances are +/- 0.2 mm unless otherwise specified

BOARD OUTLINE

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  • All dimension tolerances without specification are +/- 0.2 mm, except routing area +/- 0.25mm.

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NOTE: EXCEPT OTHER SPECIFIED

  1. THICKNESS OF PCB:0.8‡0.08mm
  2. TOLERANCE: +/-0.1mm; OUTLINE TOLERANCE: +/-0.1mm
  3. NPTH HOLE +/-0.05mm; PTH HOLE +/-0.075mM
  4. NPTH HOLE: +/-0.05mm; PTH HOLE +/-0,075mm
  5. MARKED IS THE CRITICAL DIMENSION

PCB INFORMATION

No. Item Vendor #1 Vendor #2
1 PWB Supplier APCB PIOTEK
2 ID Mark  
3 PWB Supplier UL File No.  
4 PWB Material Supplier  
5 PWB Material  
6 PWB Material Supplier UL File No.  
7 Flame Class  
8 Rated Temperature  

(Max Operation Temp.)

SHIELDING

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NOTE:

  1. THICKNESS OF MATERIAL: Material: C7521 T=0.15MM
  2. MARKED D IS CONTROL DIMENSIONS AND CIF ITEMS
  3. Marked W IS THE CRITICAL DIMENSION
  4. tolerance level: B

FCC 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: 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. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC 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.
The OEM or integrator is obligated to adhere to these requirements and restrictions as a condition for using the module’s certification. The OEM or integrator is responsible to perform the required additional host regulatory testing and/or obtaining the required host approvals for compliance.
This module is intended for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

  1. Ensure that the end-user has no manual instructions to remove or install module.
  2. This module is certified pursuant to FCC Part 15 rules section 15.247, 15.407, RSS-247.
  3. This module has been approved to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated.

Brand

|

Antenna Model

|

Antenna Type

| Gain (dBi)
---|---|---|---
2.4GHz| U-NII-1| U-NII- 2A| U-NII- 2C| U-NII-3
LITEON| WN4520L| Printed| 2.5| 2.1| 3.2| 3.4| 3.5
LITEON| WN4520L(8MB-B)| Printed| –| 1.86| 1.51| 1.82| 2.44
Sony| WN4520L-D| Dipole| –| 0.67| 0.67| 0.73| 1.41
Sony| WN4520L-G| Dipole| –| 1.13| 1.13| 0.63| 0.76

Label and compliance information

Label of the end product:

  • The host product must be labeled in a visible area with the following ” Contains FCC ID: PPQ-WN4520L “.
  • The end product shall bear the following 15.19 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.

Information on test modes and additional testing requirements

  • This module has been approved under stand-alone configuration.
  • OEM integrator has be limited the operation channels in channel 1-11 for 2.4GHz band.
  • The separate approval is required for all other operating configurations, including portable configurations with respect to Part 2.1093 and different antenna configurations.
  • The information on how to configure test modes for host product evaluation for different operational conditions for a stand-alone modular transmitter in a host, versus with multiple, simultaneously transmitting modules or other transmitters in a host can be found at KDB Publication 996369 D04.

Additional testing, Part 15 Subpart B disclaimer

  • Appropriate measurements (e.g. Part 15 Subpart B compliance) and if applicable additional equipment authorizations (e.g. SDoC) of the host product to be addressed by the integrator/manufacturer.
  • This module is only FCC authorized for the specific rule parts 15.247, 15.407 listed on the grant, and the host product manufacturer is responsible for compliance to any other FCC rules that apply to the host product as being Part 15 Subpart B compliant.

The user manual of the end product should include (information for OEMs):

  • The module must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product.
  • Information To Be Supplied to the End User by the OEM or Integrator:
  • Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
  • The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons.
  • This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
  • This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not transmit simultaneously with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • The end user manual shall include all required regulatory information/warning as shown in this document.

IC WARNING STATEMENT
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

  1. This device may not cause interference.
  2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The device for operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
Les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150-5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
ISED Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 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.

The OEM integrator is still responsible for

  1. ensuring that the end-user has no manual instructions to remove or install module
  2. the ISED compliance requirement of the end product, which integrates this module.
  3. Appropriate measurements and if applicable additional equipment authorizations of the host device to be addressed by the integrator/manufacturer.
  4. The separate approval is required for all other operating configurations, including portable configurations and different antenna configurations OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements, etc.).

IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the IC authorization is no longer considered valid and the IC No. cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product
(including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate IC authorization.

Modular OEM Integrator Notice

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 transmitter module IC: 4491A-WN4520L”.
Contient le module d’émission IC: 4491A-WN4520L
The Host Model Number (HMN) must be indicated at any location on the exterior of the end product or product packaging or product literature which shall be available with the end product or online.
This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

  1. The antenna must be installed such that 20cm is maintained between the antenna and users, and
  2. The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour les intégrateurs OEM dans les conditions suivantes:(Pour utilisation de dispositif module)

Japan Statement:
5GHz product for indoor use only.

CE Statement: Compliance with 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED)
In accordance with Article 10.8(a) and 10.8(b) of the RED, the following table provides information on the frequency bands used and the maximum RF transmit power of the product for sale in the EU:

Frequency range (MHz) Max. Transmit Power (dBm/mW)
2400-2483.5 dBm
5150-5250 dBm
5250-5350 dBm
5470-5725 dBm
  • This equipment complies with EU radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator & your body.

The device is restricted to indoor use only.

| AT| BE| BG| HR| CY| CZ| DK
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
EE| FI| FR| DE| EL| HU| IE
IT| LV| LT| LU| MT| NL| PL
PT| RO| SK| SI| ES| SE| UK

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