GSD DCT14R2501 WIFI Plus BT Module Instructions
- June 1, 2024
- GSD
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GSD DCT14R2501 WIFI Plus BT Module
Product Information
Specifications
- Model: WIFI+BT Module
- Model Number: DCT14R2501
- Product Name Standard Interface: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac USB
- Data Transfer Rate: Up to 866.7Mbps
- Modulation Method: GFSK,/4-DQPSK,8DPSK(bluetooth) DQPSK,DBPSK,CCK(802.11b) QPSK,BPSK,16QAM,64QAM with OFDM (802.11g) QPSK,BPSK,16QAM,64QAM with OFDM (802.11n) QPSK,BPSK,16QAM,64QAM with OFDM (802.11a) QPSK,BPSK,16QAM,64QAM,256QAM with OFDM (802.11ac) BLUETOOTH
- Frequency Band: 2402~2480 MHz
- Operating Voltage: Not specified
- Current Consumption: Not specified
- Antenna Type: PCB antenna
- Operating Temperature: Not specified
- Storage Temperature: Not specified
- Humidity: 5 to 95% maximum (non-condensing)
Product Usage Instructions
Installation
- Ensure the device is powered off before installation.
- Connect the WIFI+BT Module to a free USB port on your device.
- Wait for the operating system to detect and install the necessary drivers.
Configuration
- Access the network settings on your device.
- Select the WIFI+BT Module as the network connection.
- Enter any required security credentials for the network.
Maintenance
- Avoid exposing the module to water or other liquids.
- Keep the module away from heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent damage.
- Avoid contact with flammable materials or naked flames.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Can the antenna be replaced?
- A: No, the antenna is permanently attached and cannot be replaced.
- Q: What operating systems are compatible with the WIFI+BT Module?
- A: The module is compatible with Linux and Windows operating systems.
- Q: What is the encryption capability of the module?
- A: The module is capable of up to 128-bit WEP Encryption for secure connections.
Product Description
- The DCT14R2501 is a complete dual-band(2.4GHz and 5GHz)WIFI 2×2 MIMO module. This module provides a high level of integration with a dual-stream IEEE 802.11ac MAC/baseband/radio and Bluetooth 5.2.
- The WLAN operation supports 20MHz,40MHz, and 80MHz channels for data rates up to 866.7Mbps.
- It fully complies with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac feature-rich wireless connectivity at high standards and delivers reliable, cost-effective, throughput from an extended distance.
Product Features And Specification
Product Features
- Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g/n for 2.4GHz and IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5GHz Wireless LAN.
- Bluetooth v5.2
- Two transmit and Two receive paths (2T2R)
- Works with all existing network infrastructure.
- Capable of up to 128-bit WEP Encryption.
- Freedom to roam while staying connected.
- UP to 866.7 Mbps High-Speed Transfer Rate in 802.11ac mode of operation.
- Operating Systems: Linux, Windows
- Low power consumption.
- Easy to install and configure.
- High-speed USB 2.0 interface
Product Specification
| Model | WIF+BT Module |
|---|---|
| Product Name | DCT14R2501 |
| Standard | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Interface | USB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 866.7Mbps |
| Modulation Method | GFSK,π/4-DQPSK,8DPSK(bluetooth) DQPSK,DBPSK,CCK(802.11b) |
QPSK,BPSK,16QAM,64QAM with OFDM (802.11g) QPSK,BPSK,16QAM,64QAM with OFDM (802.11n) QPSK,BPSK,16QAM,64QAM with OFDM (802.11a)
QPSK,BPSK,16QAM,64QAM,256QAM with OFDM (802.11ac)
Frequency Band| BLUETOOTH 2402~2480 MHz WIFI 2.4G: 2412~2462 MHz 5G:
5180~5240MHz,5260~5320MHz,5500~5720MHz,5745~5825MHz
Operation Mode| Infrastructure
Security| WEP, TKIP, AES, WPA, WPA2
Operating Voltage| 3.3V±10%
Current Consumption| ＜1000mA
Antenna Type| PCB
Operating Temperature| 0 ~ 70°C ambient temperature
Storage Temperature| -40 ~ 80°C ambient temperature
Humidity| 5 to 95 % maximum (non-condensing)
NOTICE:
- please keep this product and accessories attached to the places which children can’t touch;
- do not splash water or other liquid onto this product, otherwise it may cause damage;
- do not put this product near the heat source or direct sunlight, otherwise it may cause deformation or malfunction;
- please keep this product away from flammable or naked flame;
- please do not repair this product by yourself. Only qualified personnel can be repaired.
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according 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 under 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 the receiver.
- Connect the equipment to 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.
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This module has been assessed against the following FCC rule parts: CFR 47 FCC
Part 15 C (15.247, DTS and DSS) and CFR 47 FCC Part 15 E (NII). It applies to
the modular transmitter.
This radio transmitter FCC ID: 2AC23-DCT14 has been approved by the Federal
Communications Commission to operate with the antenna types listed below, with
the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this
list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type
listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device. The concrete contents
to check are the following three points.
- Must use an antenna such as PCB Antenna with a gain not exceeding -1.18 dBi for BT/BLE, 1.92 dBi(Antenna 1), 2.13 dBi(Antenna 2)for 2.4G WIFI, 3.72 dBi(Antenna 1), 2.94 dBi(Antenna 2)for 5G WIFI;
- Should be installed so that the end user cannot modify the antenna;
- The feed line should be designed in 50ohm
- Fine-tuning of return loss etc. can be performed using a matching network.
- The antenna shall not be accessible for modification or change by the end user
- The module complies with FCC Part 15.247 / Part 15.407 and applies for Single module approval.
- Trace antenna designs: Not applicable, the antennas for this module are integrated into the module. The use of external antennas or antennas integrated into the host circuit board is not an option.
- This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Antenna type and antenna gain:
| 2.4G | 5G |
|---|---|
| PCB antenna1 & 1.92 dBi | PCB antenna1 & 3.72 dBi |
| PCB antenna2 & 2.13 dBi | PCB antenna2 & 2.94 dBi |
BT Antenna:
| TYPE | GAIN |
|---|---|
| PCB antenna | -1.18 dBi |
The antenna is permanently attached, and can’t be replaced.
Please notice that if the FCC identification number is not visible when the
module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into
which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the
enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following:
“Contains FCC ID: 2AC23-DCT14” Any similar wording that expresses the same
meaning may be used.
Testing of the host product with all the transmitters installed – referred to
as the composite investigation test- is recommended, to verify that the host
product meets all the applicable FCC rules. The radio spectrum is to be
investigated with all the transmitters in the final host product functioning
to determine that no emissions exceed the highest limit permitted for any one
individual transmitter as required by Section 2.947(f). The host manufacturer
is responsible for ensuring that when their product operates as intended it
does not have any emissions present that are out of compliance that were not
present when the transmitters were tested individually.
If the modular transmitter has been fully tested by the module grantee on the required number of channels, modulation types, and modes, it should not be necessary for the host installer to re-test all the available transmitter modes or settings. It is recommended that the host product manufacturer, installing the modular transmitter, perform some investigative measurements to confirm that the resulting composite system does not exceed the spurious emissions limits or band edge limits (e.g., where a different antenna may be causing additional emissions). The testing should check for emissions that may occur due to the intermixing of emissions with the other transmitters, digital circuitry, or due to the physical properties of the host product (enclosure). This investigation is especially important when integrating multiple modular transmitters where the certification is based on testing each of them in a stand-alone configuration.
Any company of the host device that install this modular should perform the test of radiated & conducted emission and spurious emission etc. according to FCC Part 15C: 15.247, 15.209, & 15.207, Part 15E: 15.407, 15B class B requirement, only if the test result complies with FCC part 15C: 15.247, 15.209, & 15.207, Part 15E: 15.407, 15B class B requirement. Then the host can be sold legally.
The host product manufacturer is responsible for compliance with any other FCC
rules that apply to the host not covered by the modular transmitter grant of
certification. If the grantee markets their product as being Part 15 Subpart B
compliant (when it also contains unintentional radiator digital circuity),
then the grantee shall provide a notice stating that the final host product
still requires Part 15 Subpart B compliance testing with the modular
transmitter installed.
The host manufacture is recommended to use 996369 D04 Module Integration Guide
v02 recommending as “best practice” RF design engineering testing and
evaluation in case non-linear interactions generate additional non-compliant
limits due to module placement to host components or properties.
This module is stand-alone modular. If the end product will involve Multiple simultaneous transmitting conditions or different operational conditions for a stand-alone modular transmitter in a host, the host manufacturer has to consult with the module manufacturer for the installation method in the end system.
Canada Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada’s license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause interference;
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Please notice that if the ISED certification number is not visible when the module is installed inside another device, then the outside of the device into which the module is installed must also display a label referring to the enclosed module. This exterior label can use wording such as the following: “Contains IC:12290A-DCT14” Any similar wording that expresses the same meaning may be used.
Antennas:
| 2.4G | 5G |
|---|---|
| PCB antenna1 & 1.92 dBi | PCB antenna1 & 3.72 dBi |
| PCB antenna2 & 2.13 dBi | PCB antenna2 & 2.94 dBi |
BT Antenna:
| TYPE | GAIN |
|---|---|
| PCB antenna | -1.18 dBi |
The antenna is permanently attached, and can’t be replaced.
Notice to OEM integrator
Must use the device only in host devices that meet the FCC/ISED RF exposure
category of mobile, which means the device is installed and used at distances
of at least 20cm from persons.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
The end user manual shall include FCC Part 15 /ISED RSS GEN compliance
statements related to the transmitter as shown in this manual(FCC/Canada
statement).
The host manufacturer is responsible for compliance of the host system with
the module installed with all other applicable requirements for the system
such as Part 15 B, ICES 003.
The host manufacturer is strongly recommended to confirm compliance with
FCC/ISED requirements for the transmitter when the module is installed in the
host.
The use condition limitations extend to professional users, so instructions
must state that this information also extends to the host manufacturer’s
instruction manual.
This module is stand-alone modular. If the end product will involve Multiple
simultaneous transmitting conditions or different operational conditions for a
stand-alone modular transmitter in a host, the host manufacturer has to
consult with the module manufacturer for the installation method in the end
system.
Any company of the host device which installs this modular should perform the
test of radiated & conducted emission and spurious emission etc. according to
FCC Part 15C: 15.247 and 15.209 & 15.207, 15B class B requirement, only if the
test result complies with FCC part 15C: 15.247 and 15.209 & 15.207, 15B class
B requirement. Then the host can be sold legally. This modular transmitter is
only FCC authorized for the specific rule parts ( 47CFR Part 15.247 and
15.407) listed on the grant, and the host product manufacturer is responsible
for compliance with any other FCC rules that apply to the host not covered by
the modular transmitter grant of certification.
The host manufacturer is strongly recommended to confirm compliance with
FCC/ISED requirements for the transmitter when the module is installed in the
host.
Must have on the host device a label showing Contains FCC ID: 2AC23-DCT14 or
IC: 12290A-DCT14.
Both FCC ID and IC ID are not to be placed on the host at the same time and
only hosts going into the US can use the FCC ID and only hosts going into
Canada can use the IC ID.
The installer should put it in the manual:
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
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