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3.5 Software Requirements
The software includes firmware, driver and configuration utility for Wireless WLAN 802.11 b/g +
Bluetooth Module based on Marvell 88w8688BFL chip.
3.5.1 Software setup
The software components required for operations will be packed into one installation program,
thus user and customer can setup and upgrade software simply by running the setup program
(ex. Setup.exe) without any obstacles.
3.5.2 Operating System Support
All software components, including the installer will work on Microsoft Windows XP SP2.
Driver for some common Linux systems is also supported, such as Fedora 8. Other Operate
Systems (such as Microsoft Windows Vista RTM) will be supported if required by customer.
3.5.3 Software Functions
For WLAN part, the WLAN configuration utility will include the Link Statistics Software, thus
customers can evaluate various PHY performance parameters independent of system
performance. This utility can also be used to change various WLAN parameters, such as SSID,
Band, channel, Data rate, etc. The firmware and driver will fully compliance to the 802.11
published PHY and MAC specifications. It can support the following functions:
z Scan for Wireless Networks
z Connect to a Wireless Network
z Change Profiles
z Support security standards such as, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK.
z Support ASPM
z Support Marvell Bluetooth coexistence
For Bluetooth part, a fully working Configuration Utility is supplied. It is:
z Fully compliant with Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR(Enhanced Data Rate) specifications up to HCI (Host
Controller Interface) layer
z Support all standard operations: Inquiry scan, page scan, paring, authentication, link key,
and encryption
z Support many approved features of Bluetooth 2.1 release (Link Supervision Timeout,
Encryption Pause/Resume, Extended Inquiry Response, Sniff Sub Rating)
z Support all Bluetooth low power operation modes. (ie, hold, sniff, and park with configurable
intervals).
z Support sleep and standby modes for ultra low-power operation.