User's Guide

AL5708 Rev 1.0 – Jul 2008 Confidential Release Under Alereon NDA
• Windows XP with Service Pack 2 and the .NET Framework 2.0 installed, or Windows Vista
• 1 GHz (or greater) processor
• 256 MB (or more) memory
• At least 50 MB of free hard-drive space
• At least one other Certified Wireless USB device with which to communicate
5.0 R
ANGE
In normal home and business environments, Alereon recommends that the AL5708 be placed within 10
meters of the Certified Wireless USB devices with which it is communicating for best operations. Under ideal
circumstances and with properly configured Certified Wireless USB devices (such as the Alereon AL5612
USB 4-Port Hub), the AL5708 PCIe MiniCard is capable of significantly longer ranges, but these are not
guaranteed. Likewise, in environments with heavy EMF shielding or significant radio frequency (RF) noise,
the hub and other Certified Wireless USB devices may need to be placed closer together for optimal
performance.
6.0 SETUP
Perform the following steps to get your AL5708 PCIe MiniCard and running:
1. Remove all items from the packaging and inspect them for damage. If any appear to have been damaged
in shipping, please contact Alereon Technical
Support via this web form: http://www.alereon.com/contact-us/.
2. Put the Documentation/Software CD into the PC to which you wish to attach the Hub. An install program
will automatically start running after insertion
(if not, please double-click on the program icon on the CD, or reset your permissions to allow the program to
run).
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver and software for the hub.
4. Attach the hub to the PC by plugging it into the USB port.
Warning: Operation of this unit is authorized by the FCC only with the antenna furnished. Substitution or
alteration of the antenna or its connection may void the user’s authority of operate this device.
5. Follow the remaining interactive software instructions to configure the hub for operation.
6. Once you have finished these steps, your AL5708 PCIe MiniCard should be working.
7.0 OPERATIONS
For details on how to use the Certified Wireless USB software, please see the Alereon Software Guide.
8.0 FCC COMPLIANCE
8.1 Compliance Statement
The following compliance statement applies to the AL5708:
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.
8.2 FCC Requirements
8.2.1 Modification Voids Compliance Warning
Warning: Changes or modifications to the AL5708 not expressly approved by Alereon can void the warranty
and place the AL5708 outside FCC equipment authorization.
8.2.2 Electromagnetic Interference Control
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along
power or signal leads, which endangers the function of radio navigation or other safety services (telephones
and cellphones are considered to be safety services), or seriously degrades, obstructs, or repeatedly
interrupts a licensed radio communications service. Radio communications services include but are not
limited to: AM/FM commercial broadcast, television, cellular services, radar, air traffic control, pagers, and
personal communications services (PCS). These licensed services, along with unintentional radiators
such as digital devices, including computer systems, contribute to the electromagnetic environment.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) is the ability of items of electronic equipment to function properly
together in the electromagnetic environment. While the AL5708 PCIe MiniCard has been designed and
determined to be compliant with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If it does cause interference with radio communications services, which