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#if 0
Wireless Module Interface (WMI) Documentaion
This section describes the format and the usage model for WMI control and
data messages between the host and the AR6000-based targets. The header
file include/wmi.h contains all command and event manifest constants as
well as structure typedefs for each set of command and reply parameters.
Data Frames
The data payload transmitted and received by the target follows RFC-1042
encapsulation and thus starts with an 802.2-style LLC-SNAP header. The
WLAN module completes 802.11 encapsulation of the payload, including the
MAC header, FCS, and WLAN security related fields. At the interface to the
message transport (HTC), a data frame is encapsulated in a WMI message.
WMI Message Structure
The WMI protocol leverages an 802.3-style Ethernet header in communicating
the source and destination information between the host and the AR6000
modules using a 14-byte 802.3 header ahead of the 802.2-style payload. In
addition, the WMI protocol adds a header to all data messages:
{
INT8 rssi
The RSSI of the received packet and its units are shown in db above the
noise floor, and the noise floor is shown in dbm.
UINT8 info
Contains information on message type and user priority. Message type
differentiates between a data packet and a synchronization message.
} WMI_DATA_HDR
User priority contains the 802.1d user priority info from host to target. Host
software translates the host Ethernet format to 802.3 format prior to Tx and
802.3 format to host format in the Rx direction. The host does not transmit the
FCS that follows the data. MsgType differentiates between a regular data
packet (msgType=0) and a synchronization message (msgType=1).
Data Endpoints
The AR6000 chipset provides several data endpoints to support quality of
service (QoS) and maintains separate queues and separate DMA engines for
each data endpoint. A data endpoint can be bi-directional.
Best effort (BE) class traffic uses the default data endpoint (2). The host can
establish up to two additional data endpoints for other traffic classes. Once
such a data endpoint is established, it sends and receives corresponding QoS
traffic in a manner similar to the default data endpoint.
If QoS is desired over the interconnect, host software must classify each data
packet and place it on the appropriate data endpoint. The information
required to classify data is generally available in-band as an 802.1p/q style
tag or as the ToS field in the IP header. The information may also be available
out-of-band depending on the host DDI.
Connection States
Table B-1 describes the AR6000 WLAN connection states:
Table B-1. AR6000 Connection States
Connection State
Description
DISCONNECTED
In this state, the AR6000 device is not connected to a wireless
network. The device is in this state after reset when it sends the
WIRELESS MODULE <EFBFBD>READY<EFBFBD> EVENT, after it processes a
DISCONNECT command, and when it loses its link with the
access point (AP) that it was connected to. The device signals a
transition to the DISCONNECTED state with a <EFBFBD>DISCONNECT<EFBFBD>
event.
CONNECTED
In this state, the AR6000 device is connected to wireless networks.
The device enters this state after successfully processing a
CONNECT, which establishes a connection with a wireless
network. The device signals a transition to the CONNECTED state
with a <EFBFBD>CONNECT<EFBFBD> event.
Message Types
WMI uses commands, replies, and events for the control and configuration of
the AR6000 device. The control protocol is asynchronous. Table B-2 describes
AR6000 message types:
Table B-2. AR6000 Message Types
Message Type
Description
Commands
Control messages that flow from the host to the device
Replies/Events
Control messages that flow from the device to the host.
The device issues a reply to some WMI commands, but not to others.
The payload in a reply is command-specific, and some commands do
not trigger a reply message at all. Events are control messages issued
by the device to signal the occurrence of an asynchronous event.
WMI Message Format
All WMI control commands, replies and events use the header format:
WMI_CMD_HDR Header Format
{
UINT16 id
This 16-bit constant identifies which WMI command the host is issuing,
which command the target is replying to, or which event has occurred.
WMI_CMD_HDR
}
A variable-size command-, reply-, or event-specific payload follows the
header. Over the interconnect, all fields in control messages (including
WMI_CMD_HDR and the command specific payload) use 32-bit little Endian
byte ordering and fields are packed. The AR6000 device always executes
commands in order, and the host may send multiple commands without
waiting for previous commands to complete. A majority of commands are
processed to completion once received. Other commands trigger a longer
duration activity whose completion is signaled to the host through an event.
Command Restrictions
Some commands may only be issued when the AR6000 device is in a certain
state. The host is required to wait for an event signaling a state transition
before such a command can be issued. For example, if a command requires
the device to be in the CONNECTED state, then the host is required to wait
for a <EFBFBD>CONNECT<EFBFBD> event before it issues that command.
The device ignores any commands inappropriate for its current state. If the
command triggers a reply, the device generates an error reply. Otherwise, the
device silently ignores the inappropriate command.
Command and Data Synchronization
WMI provides a mechanism for a host to advise the device of necessary
synchronization between commands and data. The device implements
synchronization; no implicit synchronization exists between endpoints.
The host controls synchronization using the <EFBFBD>SYNCHRONIZE<EFBFBD> command
over the control channel and synchronization messages over data channels.
The device stops each data channel upon receiving a synchronization message
on that channel, processing all data packets received prior to that message.
After the device receives synchronization messages for each data endpoint
and the <EFBFBD>SYNCHRONIZE<EFBFBD> command, it resumes all channels.
When the host must guarantee a command executes before processing new
data packets, it first issues the command, then issues the <EFBFBD>SYNCHRONIZE<EFBFBD>
command and sends synchronization messages on data channels. When the
host must guarantee the device has processed all old data packets before a
processing a new command, it issues a <EFBFBD>SYNCHRONIZE<EFBFBD> command and
synchronization messages on all data channels, then issues the desired
command.
WMI Commands
ADD_BAD_AP
Cause the AR6000 device to avoid a particular AP
ADD_CIPHER_KEY
Add or replace any of the four AR6000 encryption keys
ADD_WOW_PATTERN
Used to add a pattern to the WoW pattern list
CLR_RSSI_SNR
Clear the current calculated RSSI and SNR value
CONNECT_CMD
Request that the AR6000 device establish a wireless connection
with the specified SSID
CREATE_PSTREAM
Create prioritized data endpoint between the host and device
DELETE_BAD_AP
Clear an entry in the bad AP table
DELETE_CIPHER_KEY
Delete a previously added cipher key
DELETE_PSTREAM
Delete a prioritized data endpoint
DELETE_WOW_PATTERN
Remove a pre-specified pattern from the WoW pattern list
EXTENSION
WMI message interface command
GET_BIT_RATE
Retrieve rate most recently used by the AR6000
GET_CHANNEL_LIST
Retrieve list of channels used by the AR6000
GET_FIXRATES
Retrieves the rate-mask set via the SET_FIXRATES command.
GET_PMKID_LIST_CMD
Retrieve the firmware list of PMKIDs
GET_ROAM_DATA
Internal use for data collection; available in special build only
GET_ROAM_TBL
Retrieve the roaming table maintained on the target
GET_TARGET_STATS
Request that the target send the statistics it maintains
GET_TX_PWR
Retrieve the current AR6000 device Tx power levels
GET_WOW_LIST
Retrieve the current list of WoW patterns
LQ_THRESHOLD_PARAMS
Set the link quality thresholds
OPT_TX_FRAME
Send a special frame (special feature)
RECONNECT
Request a reconnection to a BSS
RSSI_THRESHOLD_PARAMS
Configure how the AR6000 device monitors and reports signal
strength (RSSI) of the connected BSS
SCAN_PARAMS
Determine dwell time and changes scanned channels
SET_ACCESS_PARAMS
Set access parameters for the wireless network
SET_ADHOC_BSSID
Set the BSSID for an ad hoc network
SET_AKMP_PARAMS
Set multiPMKID mode
SET_APPIE
Add application-specified IE to a management frame
SET_ASSOC_INFO
Specify the IEs the device should add to association or
reassociation requests
SET_AUTH_MODE
Set 802.11 authentication mode of reconnection
SET_BEACON_INT
Set the beacon interval for an ad hoc network
SET_BIT_RATE
Set the AR6000 to a specific fixed bit rate
SET_BMISS_TIME
Set the beacon miss time
SET_BSS_FILTER
Inform the AR6000 of network types about which it wants to
receive information using a <EFBFBD>BSSINFO<EFBFBD> event
SET_BT_PARAMS
Set the status of a Bluetooth stream (SCO or A2DP) or set
Bluetooth coexistence register parameters
SET_BT_STATUS
Set the status of a Bluetooth stream (SCO or A2DP)
SET_CHANNEL_PARAMETERS
Configure WLAN channel parameters
SET_DISC_TIMEOUT
Set the amount of time the AR6000 spends attempting to
reestablish a connection
SET_FIXRATES
Set the device to a specific fixed PHY rate (supported subset)
SET_HALPARAM
Internal AR6000 command to set certain hardware parameters
SET_HOST_SLEEP_MODE
Set the host mode to asleep or awake
SET_IBSS_PM_CAPS
Support a non-standard power management scheme for an
ad hoc network
SET_LISTEN_INT
Request a listen interval
SET_LPREAMBLE
Override the short preamble capability of the AR6000 device
SET_MAX_SP_LEN
Set the maximum service period
SET_OPT_MODE
Set the special mode on/off (special feature)
SET_PMKID
Set the pairwise master key ID (PMKID)
SET_PMKID_LIST_CMD
Configure the firmware list of PMKIDs
SET_POWER_MODE
Set guidelines on trade-off between power utilization
SET_POWER_PARAMS
Configure power parameters
SET_POWERSAVE_PARAMS
Set the two AR6000 power save timers
SET_PROBED_SSID
Provide list of SSIDs the device should seek
SET_REASSOC_MODE
Specify whether the disassociated frame should be sent upon
reassociation
SET_RETRY_LIMITS
Limit how many times the device tries to send a frame
SET_ROAM_CTRL
Control roaming behavior
SET_RTS
Determine when RTS should be sent
SET_SCAN_PARAMS
Set the AR6000 scan parameters
SET_TKIP_COUNTERMEASURES
Enable/disable reports of TKIP MIC errors
SET_TX_PWR
Specify the AR6000 device Tx power levels
SET_VOICE_PKT_SIZE
Set voice packet size
SET_WMM
Override the AR6000 WMM capability
SET_WMM_TXOP
Configure TxOP bursting when sending traffic to a WMM-
capable AP
SET_WOW_MODE
Enable/disable WoW mode
SET_WSC_STATUS
Enable/disable profile check in cserv when the WPS protocol
is in progress
SNR_THRESHOLD_PARAMS
Configure how the device monitors and reports SNR of BSS
START_SCAN
Start a long or short channel scan
SYNCHRONIZE
Force a synchronization point between command and data
paths
TARGET_REPORT_ERROR_BITMASK
Control <EFBFBD>ERROR_REPORT<EFBFBD> events from the AR6000
Name
ADD_BAD_AP
Synopsis
The host uses this command to cause the AR6000 to avoid a particular AP. The
AR6000 maintain a table with up to two APs to avoid. An ADD_BAD_AP command
adds or replaces the specified entry in this bad AP table.
If the AR6000 are currently connected to the AP specified in this command, they
disassociate.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --badap <bssid> <badApIndex>
Command Parameters
UINT8 badApIndex Index [0...1] that identifies which entry in the
bad AP table to use
UINT8 bssid[6] MAC address of the AP to avoid
Command Values
badApIndex = 0, 1 Entry in the bad AP table to use
Reset Value
The bad AP table is cleared
Restrictions
None
See Also
<EFBFBD>DELETE_BAD_AP<EFBFBD> on page B-13
=====================================================================
Name
ADD_CIPHER_KEY
Synopsis
The host uses this command to add/replace any of four encryption keys on the
AR6000. The ADD_CIPHER_KEY command is issued after the CONNECT event
has been received by the host for all dot11Auth modes except for SHARED_AUTH.
When the dot11AuthMode is SHARED_AUTH, then the ADD_CIPHER_KEY
command should be issued before the <EFBFBD>CONNECT<EFBFBD> command.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --cipherkey <keyIndex> <keyType> <keyUsage>
<keyLength> <keyopctrl> <keyRSC> <key>
Command Parameters
UINT8 keyIndex Index (0...3) of the key to add/replace;
uniquely identifies the key
UINT8 keyType CRYPTO_TYPE
UINT8 keyUsage Specifies usage parameters of the key when
keyType = WEP_CRYPT
UINT8 keyLength Length of the key in bytes
UINT8 keyOpCtrl bit[0] = Initialize TSC (default),
bit[1] = Initialize RSC
UINT8 keyRSC[8] Key replay sequence counter (RSC) initial
value the device should use
UINT8 key[32] Key material used for this connection
Command Values
{
NONE_CRYPT = 1
WEP_CRYPT = 2
TKIP_CRYPT = 3
AES_CRYPT = 4
KEY_OP_INIT_TSC 0x01
KEY_OP_INIT_RSC 0x02
KEY_OP_INIT_VAL 0x03
Default is to Initialize the TSC
KEY_OP_VALID_MASK 0x04
Two operations defined
} CRYPTO_TYPE
{
PAIRWISE_USAGE = 0 Set if the key is used for unicast traffic only
GROUP_USAGE = 1 Set if the key is used to receive multicast
traffic (also set for static WEP keys)
TX_USAGE = 2 Set for the GROUP key used to transmit frames
All others are reserved
} KEY_USAGE
Reset Value
The four available keys are disabled.
Restrictions
The cipher should correspond to the encryption mode specified in the <EFBFBD>CONNECT<EFBFBD>
command.
See Also
<EFBFBD>DELETE_CIPHER_KEY<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
ADD_WOW_PATTERN
Synopsis
The host uses this command to add a pattern to the WoW pattern list; used for
pattern-matching for host wakeups by the WoW module. If the host mode is asleep
and WoW is enabled, all packets are matched against the existing WoW patterns. If a
packet matches any of the patterns specified, the target will wake up the host. All
non-matching packets are discarded by the target without being sent up to the host.
Command
wmiconfig <EFBFBD>addwowpattern <list-id> <filter-size> <filter-offset>
<pattern> <mask>
Command Parameters
A_UINT8 filter_list_id ID of the list that is to include the new pattern
A_UINT8 filter_size Size of the new pattern
A_UINT8 filter_offset Offset at which the pattern matching for this
new pattern should begin at
A_UINT8 filter[1] Byte stream that contains both the pattern and
the mask of the new WoW wake-up pattern
Reply Parameters
None
Reset Value
None defined (default host mode is awake)
Restrictions
None
See Also
<EFBFBD>DELETE_WOW_PATTERN<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
CLR_RSSI_SNR
Synopsis
Clears the current calculated RSSI and SNR value. RSSI and SNR are reported by
running-average value. This command will clear the history and have a fresh start
for the running-average mechanism.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --cleanRssiSnr
Command Parameters
None
Reply Parameters
None
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
CONNECT_CMD
Synopsis
New connect control information (connectCtrl) is added, with 32 possible modifiers.
CONNECT_SEND_REASSOC
Valid only for a host-controlled connection to a
particular AP. If this bit is set, a reassociation frame is
sent. If this bit is clear, an association request frame is
sent to the AP.
CONNECT_IGNORE_WPAx_GROUP_CIPHER
No group key is issued in the CONNECT command,
so use the group key advertised by the AP. In a target-
initiated roaming situation this allows a STA to roam
between APs that support different multicast ciphers.
CONNECT_PROFILE_MATCH_DONE
In a host-controlled connection case, it is possible that
during connect, firmware may not have the
information for a profile match (e.g, when the AP
supports hidden SSIDs and the device may not
transmit probe requests during connect). By setting
this bit in the connection control information, the
firmware waits for a beacon from the AP with the
BSSID supplied in the CONNECT command. No
additional profile checks are done.
CONNECT_IGNORE_AAC_BEACON
Ignore the Admission Capacity information in the
beacon of the AP
CONNECT_ASSOC_POLICY_USER
When set, the CONNECT_SEND_REASSOC setting
determines if an Assoc or Reassoc is sent to an AP
Command
wmiconfig --setconnectctrl <ctrl flags bitmask>
Command Parameters
typedef struct{
A_UINT8 networktype;
A_UINT8 dot11authmode;
A_UINT8 authmode;
A_UINT8 pairwiseCryptoType; /*CRYPTO_TYPE*/
A_UINT8 pairwiseCryptoLen;
A_UINT8 groupCryptoType; /*CRYPTO_TYPE*/
A_UINT8 groupCryptoLen;
A_UINT8 ssidLength;
A_UCHAR ssid[WMI_MAX_SSID_LEN];
A_UINT16 channel;
A_UINT8 bssid[AUTH_MAC_LEN];
A_UINT8 ctrl_flags; /*WMI_CONNECT_CTRL_FLAGS_BITS*/
} WMI_CONNECT_CMD;
ctrl flags bitmask
= 0x0001 CONNECT_ASSOC_POLICY_USER
Assoc frames are sent using the policy specified by
the flag
= 0x0002 CONNECT_SEND_REASSOC
Send Reassoc frame while connecting, otherwise send
assoc frames
= 0x0004 CONNECT_IGNORE_WPAx_GROUP_CIPHER
Ignore WPAx group cipher for WPA/WPA2
= 0x0008 CONNECT_PROFILE_MATCH_DONE
Ignore any profile check
= 0x0010 CONNECT_IGNORE_AAC_BEACON
Ignore the admission control information in the
beacon
... CONNECT_CMD, continued
Command Values
typedef enum {
INFRA_NETWORK = 0x01,
ADHOC_NETWORK = 0x02,
ADHOC_CREATOR = 0x04,
} NETWORK_TYPE;
typedef enum {
OPEN_AUTH = 0x01,
SHARED_AUTH = 0x02,
LEAP_AUTH = 0x04,
} DOT11_AUTH_MODE;
typedef enum {
NONE_AUTH = 0x01,
WPA_AUTH = 0x02,
WPA_PSK_AUTH = 0x03,
WPA2_AUTH = 0x04,
WPA2_PSK_AUTH = 0x05,
WPA_AUTH_CCKM = 0x06,
WPA2_AUTH_CCKM = 0x07,
} AUTH_MODE;
typedef enum {
NONE_CRYPT = 0x01,
WEP_CRYPT = 0x02,
TKIP_CRYPT = 0x03,
AES_CRYPT = 0x04,
} CRYPTO_TYPE;
typedef enum {
CONNECT_ASSOC_POLICY_USER = 0x0001,
CONNECT_SEND_REASSOC = 0x0002,
CONNECT_IGNORE_WPAx_GROUP_CIPHER = 0x0004,
CONNECT_PROFILE_MATCH_DONE = 0x0008,
CONNECT_IGNORE_AAC_BEACON = 0x0010,
} WMI_CONNECT_CTRL_FLAGS_BITS;
pairwiseCryptoLen and groupCryptoLen are valid when the respective
CryptoTypesis WEP_CRYPT, otherwise this value should be 0. This is the length in
bytes.
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
CREATE_PSTREAM
Synopsis
The host uses this command to create a new prioritized data endpoint between the
host and the AR6000 device that carries a prioritized stream of data. If the AP that the
device connects to requires TSPEC stream establishment, the device requests the
corresponding TSPEC with the AP. The maximum and minimum service interval
ranges from 0 <EFBFBD> 0x7FFFFFFF (ms), where 0 = disabled. The device does not send a
reply event for this command, as it is always assumed the command has succeeded.
An AP admission control response comes to the host via a WMI_CAC_INDICATION
event, once the response for the ADDTS frame comes.
Examples of cases where reassociation is generated (when WMM) and cases where
ADDTS is generated (when WMM and enabling ACM) are when:
Changing UAPSD flags in WMM mode, reassociation is generated
Changing the interval of sending auto QoS Null frame in WMM mode;
reassociation is not generated
Issuing a command with same previous parameters in WMM mode and enabling
ACM, an ADDTS request is generated
Changing the interval of a QoS null frame sending in WMM mode and enabling
ACM, an ADDTS request is generated
Issuing the command in disconnected state, reassociation or ADDTS is not
generated but the parameters are available after (re)association
Command
--createqos <user priority> <direction> <traffic class>
<trafficType> <voice PS capability> <min service interval> <max
service interval> <inactivity interval> <suspension interval>
<service start time> <tsid> <nominal MSDU> <max MSDU> <min data
rate> <mean data rate> <peak data rate> <max burst size> <delay
bound> <min phy rate> <sba> <medium time> where:
<user priority>
802.1D user priority range (0<EFBFBD>7)
<direction>
= 0 Tx (uplink) traffic
= 1 Rx (downlink) traffic
= 2 Bi-directional traffic
<traffic class>
= 1 BK
= 2 VI
= 3 VO
<trafficType>
= 0 Aperiodic
= 1 Periodic
<voice PS capability>
Specifies whether the voice power save mechanism
(APSD if AP supports it or legacy/simulated APSD
[using PS-Poll]) should be used
= 0 Disable voice power save for traffic class
= 1 Enable APSD voice power save for traffic class
= 2 Enable voice power save for all traffic classes
<min service interval>
(In ms)
<max service interval>
Inactivity interval (in ms) (0 = Infinite)
<suspension interval>
(In ms)
<service start time>
Service start time
<tsid>
TSID range (0<EFBFBD>15)
<nominal MSDU>
Nominal MAC SDU size
<max MSDU>
Maximum MAC SDU size
<min data rate>
Minimum data rate (in bps)
<mean data rate>
Mean data rate (in bps)
<peak data rate>
Peak data rate (in bps)
<max burst size>
Maximum burst size (in bps)
<delay bound>
Delay bound
<min phy rate>
Minimum PHY rate (in bps)
<sba>
Surplus bandwidth allowance
<medium time>
Medium time in TU of 32-ms periods per sec
... CREATE_PSTREAM (continued)
Command Parameters
UINT8 trafficClass TRAFFIC_CLASS value
UINT8 traffic
Direction
DIR_TYPE value
UINT8 rxQueueNum
AR6000 device mailbox index (2 or 3)
corresponding to the endpoint the host
wishes to use to receive packets for the
prioritized stream
UINT8 trafficType TRAFFIC_TYPE value
UINT8 voicePS
Capability
VOICEPS_CAP_TYPE value
UINT8 tsid Traffic stream ID
UINT8 userPriority 802.1D user priority
UINT16 nominalMSDU Nominal MSDU in octets
UINT16 maxMSDU Maximum MSDU in octets
UINT32 minServiceInt Minimum service interval: the min.
period of traffic specified (in ms)
UINT32 maxServiceInt Maximum service interval: the max.
period of traffic specified (in ms)
UINT32 inactivityInt Indicates how many ms an established
stream is inactive before the prioritized
data endpoint is taken down and the
corresponding T-SPEC deleted
UINT32 suspensionInt Suspension interval (in ms)
UINT32 service StartTime Service start time
UINT32 minDataRate Minimum data rate (in bps)
UINT32 meanDataRate Mean data rate (in bps)
UINT32 peakDataRate Peak data rate (in bps)
UINT32 maxBurstSize
UINT32 delayBound
UINT32 minPhyRate Minimum PHY rate for TSPEC (in bps)
UINT32 sba Surplus bandwidth allowance
UINT32 mediumTime Medium TSPEC time (in units of 32 ms)
Command Values
{
WMM_AC_BE = 0 Best Effort
WMM_AC_BK = 1 Background
WMM_AC_VI = 2 Video
WMM_AC_VO = 3 Voice
All other values reserved
} TRAFFIC_CLASS
{
UPLINK_TRAFFIC = 0 From the AR6000 device to the AP
DOWNLINK_TRAFFIC = 1 From the AP to the AR6000 device
BIDIR_TRAFFIC = 2 Bi-directional traffic
All other values reserved
} DIR_TYPE
{
DISABLE_FOR_THIS_AC = 0
ENABLE_FOR_THIS_AC = 1
ENABLE_FOR_ALL_AC = 2
All other values reserved
} VOICEPS_CAP_TYPE
... CREATE_PSTREAM (continued)
VI BE BK Supported, Y/N?
0 0 0 0 Y
0 0 0 1 Y
0 0 1 0 N
0 0 1 1 N
0 1 0 0 Y
0 1 0 1 Y
0 1 1 0 N
0 1 1 1 N
1 0 0 0 Y
1 0 0 1 Y
1 0 1 0 N
1 1 0 0 N
1 1 0 1 Y
1 1 0 0 N
1 1 1 0 N
1 1 1 1 Y
Reset Value
No pstream is present after reset; each of the BE, BK, VI,VO pstreams must be created
(either implicitly by data flow or explicitly by user)
Restrictions
This command can only be issued when the device is in the CONNECTED state. If
the device receives the command while in DISCONNECTED state, it replies with a
failure indication. At most four prioritized data endpoints can be created, one for
each AC.
See Also
<EFBFBD>DELETE_PSTREAM<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
DELETE_BAD_AP
Synopsis
The host uses this command to clear a particular entry in the bad AP table
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --rmAP [--num=<index>] // used to clear a badAP
entry. num is index from 0-3
Command Parameters
UINT8 badApIndex Index [0...n] that identifies the entry in the bad
AP table to delete
Command Values
badApIndex = 0, 1, 2, 3
Entry in the bad AP table
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
None
See Also
<EFBFBD>ADD_BAD_AP<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
DELETE_CIPHER_KEY
Synopsis
The host uses this command to delete a key that was previously added with the
<EFBFBD>ADD_CIPHER_KEY<EFBFBD> command.
Command
TBD
Command Parameters
UINT8 keyIndex Index (0...3) of the key to be deleted
Command Values
keyIndex = 0, 1,2, 3 Key to delete
Reset Value
None
Restrictions
The host should not delete a key that is currently in use by the AR6000.
See Also
<EFBFBD>ADD_CIPHER_KEY<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
DELETE_PSTREAM
Synopsis
The host uses this command to delete a prioritized data endpoint created by a
previous <EFBFBD>CREATE_PSTREAM<EFBFBD> command
Command
--deleteqos <trafficClass> <tsid>, where:
<traffic class>
= 0 BE
= 1 BK
= 2 VI
= 3 VO
<tsid>
The TSpec ID; use the -qosqueue option
to get the active TSpec IDs for each traffic class
Command Parameters
A_UINT8 trafficClass Indicate the traffic class of the stream
being deleted
Command Values
{
WMM_AC_BE = 0 Best effort
WMM_AC_BK = 1 Background
WMM_AC_VI = 2 Video
WMM_AC_VO = 3 Voice
} TRAFFIC CLASS
0-15 for TSID
Reply Values
N/A
Restrictions
This command should only be issued after a <EFBFBD>CREATE_PSTREAM<EFBFBD> command has
successfully created a prioritized stream
See Also
<EFBFBD>CREATE_PSTREAM<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
DELETE_WOW_PATTERN
Synopsis
The host uses this command to remove a pre-specified pattern from the
WoW pattern list.
Command
wmiconfig <EFBFBD>delwowpattern <list-id> <pattern-id>
Command Parameters
A_UINT8 filter_list_id ID of the list that contains the WoW filter
pattern to delete
A_UINT8 filter_id ID of the WoW filter pattern to delete
Reply Parameters
None
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
None
See Also
<EFBFBD>ADD_WOW_PATTERN<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
EXTENSION
Synopsis
The WMI message interface is used mostly for wireless control messages to a wireless
module applicable to wireless module management regardless of the target platform
implementation. However, some commands only peripherally related to wireless
management are desired during operation. These wireless extension commands may
be platform-specific or implementation-dependent.
Command
N/A
Command Parameters
Command-specific
Command Values
Command-specific
Reply Parameters
Command-specific
Reset Values
None defined
Restrictions
None defined
=====================================================================
Name
GET_BIT_RATE
Synopsis
Used by the host to obtain the rate most recently used by the AR6000 device
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --getfixrates
Command Parameters
None
Reply Parameters
INT8
rateIndex
See the <EFBFBD>SET_BIT_RATE<EFBFBD> command
Reset Values
None
Restrictions
This command should only be used during development/debug; it is not intended
for use in production. It is only valid when the device is in the CONNECTED state
See Also
<EFBFBD>SET_BIT_RATE<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
GET_CHANNEL_LIST
Synopsis
Used by the host uses to retrieve the list of channels that can be used by the device
while in the current wireless mode and in the current regulatory domain.
Command
TBD
Command Parameters
None
Reply Parameters
UINT8 reserved Reserved
UINT8 numberOfChannels Number of channels the reply contains
UINT16 channelList[numberOfChannels] Array of channel frequencies (in MHz)
Reset Values
None defined
Restrictions
The maximum number of channels that can be reported are 32
=====================================================================
Name
GET_FIXRATES
Synopsis
Clears the current calculated RSSI and SNR value. RSSI and SNR are reported by
running-average value. This command will clear the history and have a fresh start for
the running-average mechanism.
Synopsis
This returns rate-mask set via WMI_SET_FIXRATES to retrieve the current fixed rate
that the AR6001 or AR6001 is using. See <EFBFBD>SET_FIXRATES<EFBFBD>.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --getfixrates
Command Parameters
A_UINT16 fixRateMask; Note: if this command is used prior to
using WMI_SET_FIXRATES, AR6000
returns 0xffff as fixRateMask, indicating
all the rates are enabled
Reply Parameters
None
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
None
See Also
<EFBFBD>SET_FIXRATES<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
GET_PMKID_LIST_CMD
Synopsis
Retrieves the list of PMKIDs on the firmware. The
WMI_GET_PMKID_LIST_EVENT is generated by the firmware.
Command
TBD
Command Parameters
Reset Values
None
Restrictions
None
See Also
SET_PMKID_LIST_CMD GET_PMKID_LIST_EVENT
=====================================================================
Name
GET_ROAM_TBL
Synopsis
Retrieve the roaming table maintained on the target. The response is reported
asynchronously through the ROAM_TBL_EVENT.
Command
wmiconfig --getroamtable <roamctrl> <info>
Command Parameters
A_UINT8 roamCtrlType;
A_UINT16 roamMode
A_UINT16 numEntries
WMI_BSS_ROAM_INFO bssRoamInfo[1]
Reply Value
Reported asynchronously through the ROAM_TBL_EVENT
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
None
See Also
SET_KEEPALIVE
=====================================================================
Name
GET_TARGET_STATS
Synopsis
The host uses this command to request that the target send the statistics that it
maintains. The statistics obtained from the target are accrued in the host every time
the GET_TARGET_STATS command is issued. The --clearStats option is added to
clear the target statistics maintained in the host.
Command
wmiconfig --getTargetStats --clearStats
Command Parameters
TARGET_STATS targetStats
WMI_TARGET_STATS
UINT8 clearStats
Reply Value
RSSI return value (0<EFBFBD>100)
Reset Values
All statistics are cleared (zeroed)
Restrictions
The --getTargetStats option must be used; the --clearStats option is also available also
=====================================================================
Name
GET_TX_PWR
Synopsis
The host uses this command to retrieve the current Tx power level
Command
wmiconfig -i eth1 --getpower
Command Parameters
None
Reply Parameters
UINT16 dbM The current Tx power level specified in dbM
Reset Values
The maximum permitted by the regulatory domain
Restrictions
None
See Also
<EFBFBD>SET_TX_PWR<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
GET_WOW_LIST
Synopsis
The host uses this command to retrieve the current list of WoW patterns.
Command
wmiconfig <EFBFBD>getwowlist <list-id>
Command Parameters
A_UINT8 filter_list_id ID of the list of WoW patterns to retrieve
Reply Value(s)
A_UINT16 num_filters Number of WoW patterns contained in the list
A_UINT8 wow_mode Current mode of WoW (enabled or disabled)
A_UINT8 host_mode Current host mode (asleep or awake)
WOW_FILTER wow_filters[1]
Contents of the WoW filter pattern list
(contains mask, pattern, offset and size
information for each of the patterns)
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
None
See Also
<EFBFBD>SET_WSC_STATUS<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
LQ_THRESHOLD_PARAMS
Synopsis
Sets Link Quality thresholds, the sampling will happen at every unicast data frame
Tx if a certain threshold is met, and the corresponding event will be sent to the host.
Command
--lqThreshold <enable> <upper_threshold_1> ...
<upper_threshold_4> <lower_threshold_1> ... <lower_threshold_4>
Command Parameters
<enable> = 0 Disable link quality sampling
= 1 Enable link quality sampling
<upper_threshold_x> Above thresholds (value in [0,100]), in
ascending order
<lower_threshold_x> Below thresholds (value in [0,100]), in
ascending order
Command Values
See command parameters
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
OPT_TX_FRAME
Synopsis
Special feature, sends a special frame.
Command
wmiconfig --sendframe <frmType> <dstaddr> <bssid> <optIEDatalen>
<optIEData>
Command Parameters
{
A_UINT16 optIEDataLen;
A_UINT8 frmType;
A_UINT8 dstAddr[ATH_MAC_LEN];
A_UINT8 bssid[ATH_MAC_LEN];
A_UINT8 optIEData[1];
} WMI_OPT_TX_FRAME_CMD;
Command Values
<frmtype> = 1 Probe request frame
= 2 Probe response frame
= 3 CPPP start
= 4 CPPP stop
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
Send a special frame only when special mode is on.
=====================================================================
Name
RECONNECT
Synopsis
This command requests a reconnection to a BSS to which the AR6000 device was
formerly connected
Command
TBD
Command Parameters
UINT16 channel Provides a hint as to which channel was
used for a previous connection
UINT8 bssid[6] If set, indicates which BSSID to connect to
Command Values
None
Reset Values
None
Restrictions
None
See Also
<EFBFBD>CONNECT_CMD<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
RSSI_THRESHOLD_PARAMS
Synopsis
Configures how the AR6000 device monitors and reports signal strength (RSSI) of the
connected BSS, which is used as a link quality metric. The four RSSI threshold sets (in
dbM) of the host specification divide the signal strength range into six segments.
When signal strength increases or decreases across one of the boundaries, an
RSSI_THRESHOLD event is signaled to the host. The host may then choose to take
action (such as influencing roaming).
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --rssiThreshold <weight> <pollTime>
<above_threshold_val_1> ... <above_threshold_tag_6>
<above_threshold_val_6>
<below_threshold_tag_1> <below_threshold_val_1> ...
<below_threshold_tag_6> <below_threshold_val_6>
Command Parameters
UINT8 weight Range in [1, 16] used to calculate average RSSI
UINT32 pollTime RSSI (signal strength) sampling frequency in
seconds (if pollTime = 0, single strength
sampling is disabled)
USER_RSS__THOLD tholds[12] Thresholds (6 x 2)
Command Values
None defined
Reset Values
pollTime is 0, and sampling is disabled
Restrictions
Can only be issued if the AR6000 device is connected
=====================================================================
Name
SCAN_PARAMS
Synopsis
The minact parameter determines the minimum active channel dwell time, within
which if the STA receives any beacon, it remains on that channel until the maxact
channel dwell time. If the STA does not receive a beacon within the minact dwell
time, it switches to scan the next channel.
Command
wmiconfig -scan -minact=<ms> --maxact=<ms>
Command Parameters
UINT16 maxact Channel dwell time (in ms), default = 0
UINT16 minact Channel dwell time (in ms), default = 105
Command Values
See channel parameters
Reset Values
None defined
Restrictions
The minact value should be greater than 0; maxact should be between 5<EFBFBD>65535 ms
and greater than minact
=====================================================================
Name
SET_ACCESS_PARAMS
Synopsis
Allows the host to set access parameters for the wireless network. A thorough
understanding of IEEE 802.11 is required to properly manipulate these parameters.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --acparams --txop <limit> --cwmin <0-15>
--cwmax <0-15> --aifsn<0-15>
Command Parameters
UINT16 txop The maximum time (expressed in units of
32 ms) the device can spend transmitting
after acquiring the right to transmit
UINT8 eCWmin Minimum contention window
UINT8 eCWmax Maximum contention window
UINT8 aifsn The arbitration inter-frame space number
Command Values
None
Reset Values
Reasonable defaults that vary, between endpoints (prioritized streams)
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_ADHOC_BSSID
Synopsis
Allows the host to set the BSSID for an ad hoc network. If a network with this BSSID
is not found, the target creates an ad hoc network with this BSSID after the connect
WMI command is triggered (e.g., by the SIOCSIWESSID IOCTL).
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --adhocbssid <bssid>
Command Parameters
A_UINT8 bssid[ATH_MAC_LEN] BSSID is specified in xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx format
Command Values
None
Reset Values
None
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_AKMP_PARAMS
Synopsis
Enables or disables multi PMKID mode.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --setakmp --multipmkid=<on/off>
Command Parameters
typedef struct {
A_UINT32 akmpInfo;
} WMI_SET_AKMP_PARAMS_CMD;
Command Values
akmpInfo;
bit[0] = 0
MultiPMKID mode is disabled and PMKIDs that
were set using the WMI_SET_PMKID_CMD are
used in the [Re]AssocRequest frame.
bit[0] = 1
MultiPMKID mode is enabled and PMKIDs issued
by the WMI_SET_PMKID_LIST_CMD are used in
the next [Re]AssocRequest sent to the AP.
Reset Values
MultiPMKID mode is disabled
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_APPIE
Synopsis
Add an application-specified IE to a management frame. The maximum length is
76 bytes. Including the length and the element ID, this translates to 78 bytes.
Command
wmiconfig --setappie <frame> <IE>, where:
frame
One of beacon, probe, respon, assoc
IE
A hex string beginning with DD (if = 0, no
IE is sent in the management frame)
Command Parameters
mgmtFrmType;
A WMI_MGMT_FRAME_TYPE
ieLen;
Length of the IE to add to the GMT frame
Command Values
None
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
Supported only for the probe request and association request management frame
types. Also, only one IE can be added per management frame type.
=====================================================================
Name
SET_ASSOC_INFO
Synopsis
The host uses this command to specify any information elements (IEs) it wishes the
AR6000 device to add to all future association and reassociation requests. IEs must be
correct and are used as is by the device. IEs specified through this command are
cleared with a DISCONNECT.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --setAssocIe <IE>
Command Parameters
UINT8 ieType Used directly in 802.11 frames
UINT8 bufferSize Size of assocInfo (in bytes) ranging from
0<EFBFBD>240. If = 0, previously set IEs are cleared.
UINT8 assocInfo[bufferSize] Used directly in 802.11 frames
Command Values
None
Reset Values
IEs are cleared
Restrictions
This command can only be issued in the DISCONNECTED state
=====================================================================
Name
SET_AUTHMODE
Synopsis
Sets the 802.11 authentication mode of reconnection
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --setauthmode <mode>
Command Parameters
UINT8 mode
Command Values
mode = 0x00 Proceed with authentication during reconnect
= 0x01 Do not proceed with authentication during reconnect
Reset Values
Authentication
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_BEACON_INT
Synopsis
Sets the beacon interval for an ad hoc network. Beacon interval selection may have an
impact on power savings. To some degree, a longer interval reduces power
consumption but also decreases throughput. A thorough understanding of IEEE
802.11 ad hoc networks is required to use this command effectively.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --ibssconintv
Command Parameters
UINT16 beaconInterval Specifies the beacon interval in TU units (1024 ms)
Command Values
None
Reset Values
The default beacon interval is 100 TUs (102.4 ms)
Restrictions
This command can only be issued before the AR6000 device starts an ad hoc network
See Also
<EFBFBD>SET_IBSS_PM_CAPS<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
SET_BIT_RATE
Synopsis
The host uses this command to set the AR6000 device to a specific fixed rate.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --setfixrates <rate_0> ... <rate_n>
Command Parameters
INT8 rateIndex
A WMI_BIT_RATE value
{
RATE_AUTO = -1
RATE_1Mb = 0
RATE_2Mb = 1
RATE_5_5M = 2
RATE_11Mb = 3
RATE_6Mb = 4
RATE_9Mb = 5
RATE_12Mb = 6
RATE_18Mb = 7
RATE_24Mb = 8
RATE_36Mb = 9
RATE_48Mb = 10
RATE_54Mb = 11
} WMI_BIT_RATE
Command Values
See command parameters
Reset Values
The dynamic rate is determined by the AR6000 device
Restrictions
This command is intended for use only during development/debug; it is not
intended for use in production
See Also
<EFBFBD>GET_BIT_RATE<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
SET_BMISS_TIME
Synopsis
This command sets the beacon miss (BMISS) time, which the AR6000 hardware use
to recognize missed beacons. When an excessive number (15) of consecutive beacons
are missed, the AR6000 consider switching to a different BSS. The time can be
specified in number of beacons or in TUs.
Command(s)
wmiconfig eth1 --setbmissbeacons=<val>
wmiconfig eth1 --setbmisstime=<val>
Command Parameters
UINT16 bmissTime Specifies the beacon miss time
[1000...5000] in TUs (1024 ms)
UINT16 bmissbeacons Specifies the number of beacons [5...50]
Command Values
None
Reset Values
bmissTime is 1500 TUs (1536 ms)
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_BSS_FILTER
Synopsis
The host uses this to inform the AR6000 device of the types of networks about which
it wants to receive information from the <EFBFBD>BSSINFO<EFBFBD> event. As the device performs
either foreground or background scans, it applies the filter and sends <EFBFBD>BSSINFO<EFBFBD>
events only for the networks that pass the filter. If any of the bssFilter or the ieMask
filter matches, a BSS Info is sent to the host. The ieMask currently is used as a match
for the IEs in the beacons, probe reponses and channel switch action management
frame. See also <EFBFBD>Scan and Roam<EFBFBD> on page C-1.
The BSS filter command has been enhanced to support IE based filtering. The IEs can
be specified as a bitmask through this command using this enum.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 <EFBFBD>filter = <filter> --ieMask 0x<mask>
Command Parameters
UINT8 BssFilter
Command Values
typedef struct {
A_UINT8 bssFilter; See WMI_BSS_FILTER
A_UINT32 ieMask;
} __ATTRIB_PACK WMI_BSS_FILTER_CMD;
The ieMask can take this combination of values:
enum {
BSS_ELEMID_CHANSWITCH = 0x01
BSS_ELEMID_ATHEROS = 0x02,
}
Reply Value
None
Reset Value
BssFilter = NONE_BSS_FILTER (0)
Restrictions
None
See Also
<EFBFBD>CONNECT_CMD<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
SET_BT_PARAMS
Synopsis
This command is used to set the status of a Bluetooth stream or set Bluetooth
coexistence register parameters. The stream may be an SCO or an A2DP stream and
its status can be started/stopped/suspended/resumed.
Command
wmiconfig <EFBFBD>setBTparams <paramType> <params>
Command Parameters
struct {
union {
BT_PARAMS_SCO scoParams;
BT_PARAMS_A2DP a2dpParams;
BT_PARAMS_MISC miscParams;
BT_COEX_REGS regs;
} info;
A_UINT8 paramType;
struct {
A_UINT8 noSCOPkts; Number of SCO packets between consecutive PS-POLLs
A_UINT8 pspollTimeout;
A_UINT8 stompbt;
} BT_PARAMS_SCO;
struct {
A2DP BT stream parameters
A_UINT32 period;
A_UINT32 dutycycle;
A_UINT8 stompbt;
} BT_PARAMS_A2DP;
struct {
union {
WLAN_PROTECT_POLICY_TYPE protectParams;
A_UINT16 wlanCtrlFlags;
}info;
A_UINT8 paramType;
} BT_PARAMS_MISC;
struct {
BT coexistence registers values
A_UINT32 mode; Coexistence mode
A_UINT32 scoWghts; WLAN and BT weights
A_UINT32 a2dpWghts;
A_UINT32 genWghts;
A_UINT32 mode2; Coexistence mode2
A_UINT8 setVal;
} BT_COEX_REGS;
Command Values
None defined
Reset Value
None
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_BT_STATUS
Synopsis
Sets the status of a Bluetooth stream. The stream may be a SCO or an A2DP stream
and its status can be started/stopped/suspended/resumed.
Command
wmiconfig <EFBFBD>setBTstatus <streamType> <status>
Command Parameters
{
A_UINT8 streamType; Stream type
A_UINT8 status; Stream status
}WMI_SET_BT_STATUS_CMD;
Command Values
{
BT_STREAM_UNDEF = 0
BT_STREAM_SCO
SCO stream
BT_STREAM_A2DP
A2DP stream
BT_STREAM_MAX
} BT_STREAM_TYPE;
{
BT_STATUS_UNDEF = 0
BT_STATUS_START
BT_STATUS_STOP
BT_STATUS_RESUME
BT_STATUS_SUSPEND
BT_STATUS_MAX
} BT_STREAM_STATUS;
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_CHANNEL_PARAMETERS
Synopsis
Configures various WLAN parameters related to channels, sets the wireless mode,
and can restrict the AR6000 device to a subset of available channels. The list of
available channels varies depending on the wireless mode and the regulatory
domain. The device never operates on a channel outside of its regulatory domain. The
device starts to scan the list of channels right after this command.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --wmode <mode> <list>
Command Parameters
UINT8 phyMode See Values below.
UINT8 numberOfChannels
Number of channels in the channel array that
follows. If = 0, then the device uses all of the
channels permitted by the regulatory domain
and by the specified phyMode.
UINT16 channel[numberOfChannels]
Array listing the subset of channels (expressed
as frequencies in MHz) the host wants the
device to use. Any channel not permitted by
the specified phyMode or by the specified
regulatory domain is ignored by the device.
Command Values
phyMode = {
Wireless mode
11a = 0x01
11g = 0x02
11ag = 0x03
11b = 0x04
11g only = 0x05
}
Reset Values
phyMode
11ag
802.11a/g modules
11g
802.11g module
channels
Defaults to all channels permitted by the
current regulatory domain.
Restrictions
This command, if issued, should be issued soon after reset and prior to the first
connection. This command should only be issued in the DISCONNECTED state.
=====================================================================
Name
SET_DISC_TIMEOUT
Synopsis
The host uses this command to configure the amount of time that the AR6000 should
spend when it attempts to reestablish a connection after losing link with its current
BSS. If this time limit is exceeded, the AR6000 send a <EFBFBD>DISCONNECT<EFBFBD> event. After
sending the <EFBFBD>DISCONNECT<EFBFBD> event the AR6000 continues to attempt to reestablish a
connection, but they do so at the interval corresponding to a foreground scan as
established by the <EFBFBD>SET_SCAN_PARAMS<EFBFBD> command.
A timeout value of 0 indicates that the AR6000 will disable all autonomous roaming,
so that the AR6000 will not perform any scans after sending a <EFBFBD>DISCONNECT<EFBFBD>
event to the host. The state is maintained until a shutdown or host sets different
timeout value from 0.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --disc=<timeout in seconds>
Command Parameters
UINT8 disconnectTimeout
Specifies the time limit (in seconds) after
which a failure to reestablish a connection
results in a <EFBFBD>DISCONNECT<EFBFBD> event
Command Values
None
Reset Values
disconnectTimeout is 10 seconds
Restrictions
This command can only be issued while in a DISCONNECTED state
=====================================================================
Name
SET_FIXRATES
Synopsis
By default, the AR6000 device uses all PHY rates based on mode of operation. If the
host application requires the device to use subset of supported rates, it can set those
rates with this command. In 802.11g mode, the AR6000 device takes the entire
802.11g basic rate set and the rates specified with this command and uses it as the
supported rate set.
This rate set is advertised in the probe request and the assoc/re-assoc request as
supported rates. Upon successful association, the device modifies the rate set pool
using the: intersection of AP-supported rates with the union of the 802.11g basic rate
set and rates set using this command. The device picks transmission rates from this
pool based on a rate control algorithm.
Command
TBD
Command Parameters
A_UINT16 fixRateMask;
The individual bit is an index for rate table,
and setting the that index to 1 would set that
corresponding rate. E.g., fixRateMask = 9
(1001) sets 1 Mbps and 11 Mbps.
Command Values
None
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
None
See Also
<EFBFBD>GET_FIXRATES<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
SET_WHAL_PARAM
Synopsis
An internal AR6000 command that is used to set certain hardware parameters. The
description of this command is in $WORKAREA/include/halapi.h.
Command
TBD
Command Parameters
ATH_HAL_SETCABTO_CMDID
Sets the timeout waiting for the multicast
traffic after a DTIM beacon (in TUs).
Command Values
None
Reset Value
Default = 10 TUs
Restrictions
This command should be executed before issuing a connect command.
=====================================================================
Name
SET_HOST_SLEEP_MODE
Synopsis
The host uses this command to set the host mode to asleep or awake. All packets are
delivered to the host when the host mode is awake. When host mode is asleep, only if
WoW is enabled and the incoming packet matches one of the specified WoW
patterns, will the packet be delivered to the host. The host will also be woken up by
the target for pattern-matching packets and important events.
Command
wmiconfig <EFBFBD>sethostmode=<asleep/awake>
Command Parameters
A_BOOL awake Set the host mode to awake
A_BOOL asleep Set the host mode to asleep
Command Values
1 = awake, 0 = asleep
Reset Value
None defined (default host mode is awake)
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_IBSS_PM_CAPS
Synopsis
Used to support a non-standard power management scheme for an ad hoc wireless
network consisting of up to eight stations (STAs) that support this form of power
saving (e.g., Atheros-based STAs). A thorough understanding of IEEE 802.11 ad hoc
networks is required to use this command effectively.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --ibsspmcaps --ps=<enable/disable>
--aw=<ATIM Windows in ms>
--ttl=<Time to live in number of beacon periods>
--to=<timeout in ms>
Command Parameters
UINT8 power_saving
= 0
The non-standard power saving scheme is
disabled and maximum throughput (with no
power saving) is obtained.
= 1
Ad hoc power saving scheme is enabled (but
throughput may be decreased)
UINT16 atim_windows
Specifies the length (in ms) of the ad hoc traffic
indication message (ATIM) windows used in an ad
hoc network. All Atheros-based STAs that join the
network use this duration ATIM window.
The duration is communicated between wireless
STAs through an IE in beacons and probe responses.
The host sets atim_windows to control trade-offs
between power use and throughput. The value
chosen should be based on the beacon interval (see
the <EFBFBD>SET_BEACON_INT<EFBFBD> command) on the
expected number of STAs in the IBSS, and on the
amount of traffic and traffic patterns between STAs.
UINT16 timeout_value
Specifies the timeout (in ms). The value is the same
for all ad hoc connections, but tracks separately for
each.
Applicable only for a beacon period and used to
derive actual timeout values on the Tx and Rx sides.
On the Tx side, the value defines a window during
which the STA accepts the frame(s) from the host for a
particular connection. Until closed, the window
restarts with every frame received from the host. On
the Rx side, indicates the time until which the STA
continues accepting frames from a particular
connection. The value resets with every frame
received. The value can be used to determine the
trade off between throughput and power.
Default = 10 ms
UINT8 ttl
Specifies the value in number of beacon periods. The
value is used to set a limit on the time until which a
frame is kept alive in the AR6001 before being
discarded. Default = 5
Command Values
None
Reset Values
By default, power_saving is enabled with atim_window = 20 ms
Restrictions
Can only be issued before the AR6000 starts an ad hoc network
See Also
<EFBFBD>SET_BEACON_INT<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
SET_LISTEN_INT
Synopsis
The host uses this command to request a listen interval, which determines how often
the AR6000 device should wake up and listen for traffic. The listen interval can be set
by the TUs or by the number of beacons. The device may not be able to comply with
the request (e.g., if the beacon interval is greater than the requested listen interval, the
device sets the listen interval to the beacon interval). The actual listen interval used
by the device is available in the <EFBFBD>CONNECT<EFBFBD> event.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --listen=<#of TUs, can range from 15 to 3000>
--listenbeacons=<#of beacons, can range from 1 to 50>
Command Parameters
UINT16 listenInterval
Specifies the listen interval in Kms
(1024 ms), ranging from 100 to 1000
UINT16 listenbeacons
Specifies the listen interval in beacons,
ranging from 1 to 50
Command Values
None
Reset Values
The device sets the listen interval equal to the beacon interval of the AP it associates
to.
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_LPREAMBLE
Synopsis
Overrides the short preamble capability of the AR6000 device
Command
TBD
Command Parameters
WMI_LPREAMBLE_DISABLED
The device is short-preamble capable
WMI_LPREAMBLE_ENABLED
The device supports only the long-
preamble mode
Command Values
None
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_MAX_SP_LEN
Synopsis
Set the maximum service period; indicates the number of packets the AR6001 can
receive from the AP when triggered
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --setMaxSPLength <maxSPLen>
Command Parameters
UINT8 maxSPLen
An APSD_SP_LEN_TYPE value
Command Values
{
DELIVER_ALL_PKT = 0x0
DELIVER_2_PKT = 0x1
DELIVER_4_PKT = 0x2
DELIVER_6_PKT = 0x3
}APSD_SP_LEN_TYPE
Reset Values
maxSPLen is DELIVER_ALL_PKT
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_OPT_MODE
Synopsis
Special feature, sets the special mode on/off
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --mode <mode>
Set the optional mode, where mode is special or off
Command Parameters
enum {
SPECIAL_OFF
SPECIAL_ON
} OPT_MODE_TYPE;
Command Values
Reset Value
Mode = Off
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_PMKID
Synopsis
The host uses this command to enable or disable a pairwise master key ID (PMKID)
in the AR6000 PMKID cache. The AR6000 clears its PMKID cache on receipt of a
DISCONNECT command from the host. Individual entries in the cache might be
deleted as the AR6000 detect new APs and decides to remove old ones.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --setbsspmkid --bssid=<aabbccddeeff>
--bsspmkid=<pmkid>
Command Parameters
UINT8 bssid[6]
The MAC address of the AP that the
PMKID corresponds to (6 bytes in hex
format)
UINT8 enable
Either PMKID_DISABLE (0) to disable
the PMKID or PMKID_ENABLE (1) to
enable it (16 bytes in hex format)
UINT8 pmkid[16]
Meaningful only if enable is
PMKID_ENABLE, when it is the PMKID
that the AR6000 should use on the next
reassociation with the specified AP
Command Values
enable
= 0 (disable), 1 (enable)
PKMID enabled/disabled
Reset Values
None defined
Restrictions
Only supported in infrastructure networks
=====================================================================
Name
SET_PMKID_LIST_CMD
Synopsis
Configures the list of PMKIDs on the firmware.
Command
wmiconfig --setpmkidlist --numpmkid=<n> --pmkid=<pmkid_1>
... --pmkid=<pmkid_n>
Where n is the number of pmkids (maximum = 8) and pmkid_i is the ith pmkid (16
bytes in hex format)
Command Parameters
{
A_UINT8 pmkid[WMI_PMKID_LEN];
} __ATTRIB_PACK WMI_PMKID;
{
A_UINT32 numPMKID;
WMI_PMKID pmkidList[WMI_MAX_PMKID_CACHE];
} __ATTRIB_PACK WMI_SET_PMKID_LIST_CMD;
Command Values
None
Reset Values
None
Restrictions
Supported only in infrastructure modes
=====================================================================
Name
SET_POWER_MODE
Synopsis
The host uses this command to provide the AR6000 device with guidelines on the
desired trade-off between power utilization and performance.
In normal power mode, the device enters a sleep state if they have nothing to do,
which conserves power but may cost performance as it can take up to 2 ms to
resume operation after leaving sleep state.
In maximum performance mode, the device never enters sleep state, thus no time
is spent waking up, resulting in higher power consumption and better
performance.
Command
TBD
Command Parameters
UINT8 powerMode
WMI_POWER_MODE value
{
REC_POWER = 1
(Recommended setting) Tries to conserve
power without sacrificing performance
MAX_PERF_POWER = 2
Setting that maximizes performance at
the expense of power
All other values are reserved
} WMI_POWER_MODE
Command Values
See command parameters
Reset Values
powerMode is REC_POWER
Restrictions
This command should only be issued in the DISCONNECTED state for the
infrastructure network.
For a PM-disabled ad hoc network, the power mode should remain in
MAX_PERF_POWER.
For a PM-enabled ad hoc network, the device can have REC_POWER or
MAX_PERF_POWER set, but either way it must follow the power save ad hoc
protocol. The host can change power modes in the CONNECTED state.
Host changes to the PS setting when the STA is off the home channel take no effect
and cause a TARGET_PM_FAIL event.
=====================================================================
Name
SET_POWER_PARAMS
Synopsis
The host uses this command to configure power parameters
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --pmparams --it=<ms> --np=<number of PS POLL>
--dp=<DTIM policy: ignore/normal/stick>
Command Parameters
UINT16 idle_period
Length of time (in ms) the AR6000 device
remains awake after frame Rx/Tx before going
to SLEEP state
UINT16 pspoll_number
The number of PowerSavePoll (PS-poll)
messages the device should send before
notifying the AP it is awake
UINT16 dtim_policy
A WMI_POWER_PARAMS_CMD value
{
IGNORE_DTIM =1
The device does not listen to any content after
beacon (CAB) traffic
NORMAL_DTIM = 2
DTIM period follows the listen interval (e.g., if
the listen interval is 4 and the DTIM period is 2,
the device wakes up every fourth beacon)
STICK_DTIM = 3
Device attempt to receive all CAB traffic (e.g., if
the DTIM period is 2 and the listen interval is 4,
the device wakes up every second beacon)
} WMI_POWER_PARAMS_CMD
Command Parameters
See command parameters
Reset Values
idle_period
200 ms
pspoll_number
= 1
dtim_policy
= NORMAL_DTIM
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_POWERSAVE_PARAMS
Synopsis
Set the two AR6000 power save timers (PS-POLL timer and APSD trigger timer) and
the two ASPD TIM policies
Command
wmiconfig eth1--psparams --psPollTimer=<psPollTimeout in ms>
--triggerTimer=<triggerTimeout in ms> --apsdTimPolicy=<ignore/
adhere> --simulatedAPSDTimPolicy=<ignore/adhere>
Command Parameters
typedef struct {
A_UINT16 psPollTimeout;
Timeout (in ms) after sending PS-POLL; the
AR6000 device sleeps if it does not receive a
data packet from the AP
A_UINT16 triggerTimeout;
Timeout (in ms) after sending a trigger; the
device sleeps if it does not receive any data
or null frame from the AP
APSD_TIM_POLICY apsdTimPolicy;
TIM behavior with queue APSD enabled
APSD_TIM_POLICY simulatedAPSD
TimPolicy;
TIM behavior with simulated APSD
enabled
typedef enum {
IGNORE_TIM_ALL_QUEUES_APSD = 0,
PROCESS_TIM_ALL_QUEUES_APSD = 1,
IGNORE_TIM_SIMULATED_APSD = 2,
POWERSAVE_TIMERS_POLICY = 3,
} APSD_TIM_POLICY;
Command Values
None
Reset Values
psPollTimeout is 50 ms; triggerTimeout is 10 ms;
apsdTimPolicy = IGNORE_TIM_ALL_QUEUES_APSD;
simulatedAPSDTimPolicy = POWERSAVE_TIMERS_POLICY
Restrictions
When this command is used, all parameters must be set; this command does not
allow setting only one parameter.
=====================================================================
Name
SET_PROBED_SSID
Synopsis
The host uses this command to provide a list of up to MAX_PROBED_SSID_INDEX
(six) SSIDs that the AR6000 device should actively look for. It lists the active SSID
table. By default, the device actively looks for only the SSID specified in the
<EFBFBD>CONNECT_CMD<EFBFBD> command, and only when the regulatory domain allows active
probing. With this command, specified SSIDs are probed for, even if they are hidden.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --ssid=<ssid> [--num=<index>]
Command Parameters
{
A_UINT8 numSsids
A number from 0 to
MAX_PROBED_SSID_INDEX indicating
the active SSID table entry index for this
command (if the specified entry index
already has an SSID, the SSID specified in
this command replaces it)
WMI_PROBED_SSID_INFO probedSSID[1]
} WMI_PROBED_SSID_CMD
{
A_UINT8 flag
WMI_SSID_FLAG indicates the current
entry in the active SSID table
A_UINT8 ssidLength
Length of the specified SSID in bytes.
If = 0, the entry corresponding to the
index is erased
A_UINT8 ssid[32]
SSID string actively probed for when
permitted by the regulatory domain
} WMI_PROBED_SSID_INFO
Command Values
WMI_SSID_FLAG
{
DISABLE_SSID_FLAG = 0
Disables entry
SPECIFIC_SSID_FLAG = 1
Probes specified SSID
ANY_SSID_FLAG = 2
Probes for any SSID
} WMI_SSID_FLAG
Reset Value
The entries are unused.
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_REASSOC_MODE
Synopsis
Specify whether the disassociated frame should be sent or not upon reassociation.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --setreassocmode <mode>
Command Parameters
UINT8 mode
Command Values
mode
= 0x00
Send disassoc to a previously connected AP
upon reassociation
= 0x01
Do not send disassoc to previously connected
AP upon reassociation
Reset Values
None defined
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_RETRY_LIMITS
Synopsis
Allows the host to influence the number of times that the AR6000 device should
attempt to send a frame before they give up.
Command
wmiconfig --setretrylimits <frameType> <trafficClass> <maxRetries>
<enableNotify>
Command Parameters
{
UINT8 frameType
A WMI_FRAMETYPE specifying
which type of frame is of interest.
UINT8 trafficClass
Specifies a traffic class (see
<EFBFBD>CREATE_PSTREAM<EFBFBD>). This
parameter is only significant when
frameType = DATA_FRAMETYPE.
UINT8 maxRetries
Maximum number of times the
device attempts to retry a frame Tx,
ranging from WMI_MIN_RETRIES
(2) to WMI_MAX_RETRIES (15). If
the special value 0 is used,
maxRetries is set to 15.
A_UINT8 enableNotify
Notify when enabled
} WMI_RETRY_LIMIT_INFO
{
A_UINT8 numEntries
WMI_RETRY_LIMIT_INFO retryLimitInfo[1]
} WMI_SET_RETRY_LIMITS_CMD
Command Values
{
MGMT_FRAMETYPE = 0 Management frame
CONTROL_FRAMETYPE = 1 Control frame
DATA_FRAMETYPE = 2 Data frame
} WMI_FRAMETYPE
Reset Values
Retries are set to 15
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_ROAM_CTRL
Synopsis
Affects how the AR6000 device selects a BSS. The host uses this command to set and
enable low RSSI scan parameters. The time period of low RSSI background scan is
mentioned in scan period. Low RSSI scan is triggered when the current RSSI
threshold (75% of current RSSI) is equal to or less than scan threshold.
Low RSSI roam is triggered when the current RSSI threshold falls below the roam
threshold and roams to a better AP by the end of the scan cycle. During Low RSSI
roam, if the STA finds a new AP with an RSSI greater than roam RSSI to floor, during
scan, it roams immediately to it instead of waiting for the end of the scan cycle. See
also <EFBFBD>Scan and Roam<EFBFBD> on page C-1.
Command
wmiconfig --roam <roamctrl> <info>, where info is <scan period>
<scan threshold> <roam threshold> <roam rssi floor>
Command Parameters
A_UINT8 roamCtrlType;
Command Values
WMI_FORCE_ROAM = 1
Roam to the specified BSSID
WMI_SET_ROAM_MODE = 2
Default, progd bias, no roam
WMI_SET_HOST_BIAS = 3
Set the host bias
WMI_SET_LOWRSSI_SCAN_PARAMS = 4
Info parameters
A_UINT8 bssid[ATH_MAC_LEN];
WMI_FORCE_ROAM
A_UINT8 roamMode;
WMI_SET_ROAM_MODE
A_UINT8 bssBiasInfo;
WMI_SET_HOST_BIAS
A_UINT16 lowrssi_scan_period;
WMI_SET_LOWRSSI_SCAN_PARAMS
A_INT16
lowrssi_scan_threshold;
WMI_SET_LOWRSSI_SCAN_PARAMS
A_INT16 lowrssi_roam_threshold;
WMI_SET_LOWRSSI_SCAN_PARAMS
A_UINT8 roam_rssi_floor;
WMI_SET_LOWRSSI_SCAN_PARAMS
Reset Value
None defined (default lowrssi scan is disabled. Enabled only when scan period is set.)
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_RTS
Synopsis
Decides when RTS should be sent.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --setRTS <pkt length threshold>
Command Parameters
A_UINT16
threshold;
Command parameter threshold in bytes. An RTS is
sent if the data length is more than this threshold.
The default is to NOT send RTS.
Command Values
None
Reset Value
Not to send RTS.
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_SCAN_PARAMS
Synopsis
The host uses this command to set the AR6000 scan parameters, including the duty
cycle for both foreground and background scanning. Foreground scanning takes
place when the AR6000 device is not connected, and discovers all available wireless
networks to find the best BSS to join. Background scanning takes place when the
device is already connected to a network and scans for potential roaming candidates
and maintains them in order of best to worst. A second priority of background
scanning is to find new wireless networks.
The device initiates a scan when necessary. For example, a foreground scan is always
started on receipt of a <EFBFBD>CONNECT_CMD<EFBFBD> command or when the device cannot find
a BSS to connect to. Foreground scanning is disabled by default until receipt of a
CONNECT command. Background scanning is enabled by default and occurs every
60 seconds after the device is connected.
The device implements a binary backoff interval for foreground scanning when it
enters the DISCONNECTED state after losing connectivity with an AP or when a
CONNECT command is received. The first interval is ForegroundScanStartPeriod,
which doubles after each scan until the interval reaches ForegroundScanEndPeriod.
If the host terminates a connection with DISCONNECT, the foreground scan period
is ForegroundScanEndPeriod. All scan intervals are measured from the time a full
scan ends to the time the next full scan starts. The host starts a scan by issuing a
<EFBFBD>START_SCAN<EFBFBD> command. See also <EFBFBD>Scan and Roam<EFBFBD> on page C-1.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --scan --fgstart=<sec> --fgend=<sec> --bg=<sec> --
act=<msec> --pas=<msec> --sr=<short scan ratio> --scanctrlflags
<connScan> <scanConnected> <activeScan> <reportBSSINFO>
Command Parameters
UINT16 fgStartPeriod
First interval used by the device when it
disconnects from an AP or receives a
CONNECT command, specified in seconds (0<EFBFBD>
65535). If = 0, the device uses the reset value.
If = 65535, the device disables foreground
scanning.
UINT16 fgEndPeriod
The maximum interval the device waits between
foreground scans specified in seconds (from
ForegroundScanStartPeriod to 65535). If = 0, the
device uses the reset value.
UINT16 bgScanPeriod
The period of background scan specified in
seconds (0<EFBFBD>65535). By default, it is set to the reset
value of 60 seconds. If 0 or 65535 is specified, the
device disables background scanning.
UINT16 maxactChDwellTime
The period of time the device stays on a
particular channel while active scanning. It is
specified in ms (10<EFBFBD>65535). If the special value of
0 is specified, the device uses the reset value.
UINT16 PasChDwellTime
The period of time the device remains on a
particular channel while passive scanning. It is
specified in ms (10<EFBFBD>65535). If the special value of
0 is specified, the device uses the reset value.
UINT8 shortScanRatio
Number of short scans to perform for each
long scan.
UINT8 scanCtrlFlasgs
UINT16 minactChDwellTime
Specified in ms
UINT32 maxDFSchActTime
The maximum time a DFS channel can stay
active before being marked passive, specified in
ms.
Command Values
None
Reset Values
ForegroundScanStart
Period
1 sec
ForegroundScanEndPeriod
60 sec
BackgroundScanPeriod
60 sec
ActiveChannelDwellTime
105 ms
=====================================================================
Name
SET_TKIP_COUNTERMEASURES
Synopsis
The host issues this command to tell the target whether to enable or disable TKIP
countermeasures.
Command
TBD
Command Parameters
UINT8 WMI_TKIP_CM_ENABLE
Enables the countermeasures
UINT8 TKIP_CM_DISABLE
Disables the countermeasures
Command Values
None
Reset Values
By default, TKIP MIC reporting is disabled
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_TX_PWR
Synopsis
The host uses this command to specify the Tx power level of the AR6000. Cannot be
used to exceed the power limit permitted by the regulatory domain. The maximum
output power is limited in the chip to 31.5 dBm; the range is 0 <EFBFBD> 31.5 dbm.
Command
wmiconfig --power <dbM>
Command Parameters
UINT8 dbM
The desired Tx power specified in dbM.
If = 0, the device chooses the maximum
permitted by the regulatory domain.
Command Values
None
Reset Values
The maximum permitted by the regulatory domain
Restrictions
None
See Also
<EFBFBD>GET_TX_PWR<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
SET_VOICE_PKT_SIZE
Synopsis
If an AP does not support WMM, it has no way to differentiate voice from data.
Because the voice packet is typically small, packet in size less than voicePktSize are
assumed to be voice, otherwise it is treated as data.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --setVoicePktSize <size-in-bytes>
Command Parameters
UINT16 voicePktSize
Packet size in octets
Command Values
None
Reset Values
voicePktSize default is 400 bytes
Restrictions
No effect if WMM is unavailable
=====================================================================
Name
SET_WMM
Synopsis
Overrides the AR6000 device WMM capability
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --setwmm <enable>
Command Parameters
WMI_WMM_ENABLED
Enables WMM
WMI_WMM_DISABLED
Disables WMM support
Command Values
0 = disabled
1 = enabled
Reset Value
WMM Disabled
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_WMM_TXOP
Synopsis
Configures TxOP Bursting when sending traffic to a WMM capable AP
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --txopbursting <burstEnable>
<burstEnable>
= 0
Disallow TxOp bursting
= 1
Allow TxOp bursting
Command Parameters
txopEnable
= WMI_TXOP_DISABLED
Disabled
= WMI_TXOP_ENABLED
Enabled
Command Values
txopEnable
= 0 Disabled
= 1 Enabled
Reset Value
Bursting is off by default
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_WOW_MODE
Synopsis
The host uses this command to enable or disable the WoW mode. When WoW mode
is enabled and the host is asleep, pattern matching takes place at the target level.
Only packets that match any of the pre-specified WoW filter patterns, will be passed
up to the host. The host will also be woken up by the target. Packets which do not
match any of the WoW patterns are discarded.
Command
wmiconfig <EFBFBD>setwowmode <enable/disable>
Command Parameters
A_BOOL enable_wow
Enable or disable WoW:
Command Values
= 0
Disable WoW
= 1
Enable WoW
Reset Value
None defined (default WoW mode is disabled).
Restrictions
None
See Also
<EFBFBD>GET_WOW_LIST<EFBFBD>
=====================================================================
Name
SET_WSC_STATUS
Synopsis
The supplicant uses this command to inform the target about the status of the WSC
registration protocol. During the WSC registration protocol, a flag is set so the target
bypasses some of the checks in the CSERV module. At the end of the registration, this
flag is reset.
Command
N/A
Command Parameters
A_BOOL status
= 1 WSC registration in progress
= 0 WSC protocol not running
Reply Parameters
None
Reset Value
None defined (default = 0)
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SNR_THRESHOLD_PARAMS
Synopsis
Configures how the AR6000 device monitors and reports SNR of the connected BSS,
used as a link quality metric.
Command
--snrThreshold <weight> <upper_threshold_1> ...
<upper_threshold_4> <lower_threshold_1> ... <lower_threshold_4>
<pollTimer>
Command Parameters
<weight>
Share with rssiThreshold. Range in [1, 16], used
in the formula to calculate average RSSI
<upper_threshold_x>
Above thresholds expressed in db, in ascending
order
<lower_threshold_x>
Below thresholds expressed in db, in ascending
order
<pollTimer>
The signal strength sampling frequency in
seconds. If polltime = 0, signal strength
sampling is disabled
Command Values
None
Reset Value
None defined
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
START_SCAN
Synopsis
The host uses this command to start a long or short channel scan. All future scans are
relative to the time the AR6000 device processes this command. The device performs
a channel scan on receipt of this command, even if a scan was already in progress.
The host uses this command when it wishes to refresh its cached database of wireless
networks. The isLegacy field will be removed (0 for now) because it is achieved by
setting CONNECT_PROFILE_MATCH_DONE in the CONNECT command. See also
<EFBFBD>Scan and Roam<EFBFBD>
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --startscan <scan type> <forcefgscan> 0
<homeDwellTime> <forceScanInterval>
Command Parameters
UINT8 scanType
WMI_SCAN_TYPE
Command Values
{
WMI_LONG_SCAN =0x0
Requests a full scan
WMI_SHORT_SCAN =0x1
Requests a short scan
} WMI_SCAN_TYPE
A_BOOL forceFgScan
forceFgScan
= 0
Disable the foreground scan
forceFgScan
= 1
Forces a foreground scan
A_UINT32 homeDwellTime
Maximum duration in the home
channel (in ms)
A_UINT32 forceScanInterval
Time interval between scans (in ms)
A_UINT32 scanType
WMI_SCAN_TYPE
Reset Value
Disable forcing foreground scan
Restrictions
isLegacy field will no longer be supported (pass as 0 for now)
=====================================================================
Name
SYNCHRONIZE
Synopsis
The host uses this command to force a synchronization point between the command
and data paths
Command
TBD
Command Parameters
None
Command Values
None
Reset Values
None
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
TARGET_ERROR_REPORT_BITMASK
Synopsis
Allows the host to control <EFBFBD>ERROR_REPORT<EFBFBD> events from the AR6000 device.
If error reporting is disabled for an error type, a count of errors of that type is
maintained by the device.
If error reporting is enabled for an error type, an <EFBFBD>ERROR_REPORT<EFBFBD> event is
sent when an error occurs and the error report bit is cleared.
Error counts for each error type are available through the <EFBFBD>GET_TARGET_STATS<EFBFBD>
command.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --setErrorReportingBitmask
Command Parameters
UINT32 bitmask
Represents the set of
WMI_TARGET_ERROR_VAL error types
enabled for reporting
Command Values
{
WMI_TARGET_PM_ERR_FAIL = 0x00000001
Power save fails (only two cases):
Retry out of null function/QoS null
function to associated AP for PS
indication'
Host changes the PS setting when
STA is off home channel
WMI_TARGET_KEY_NOT_FOUND = 0x00000002
No cipher key
WMI_TARGET_DECRYPTION_ERR = 0x00000004
Decryption error
WMI_TARGET_BMISS = 0x00000008
Beacon miss
WMI_PSDISABLE_NODE_JOIN = 0x00000010
A non-PS-enabled STA joined the
PS-enabled network
WMI_TARGET_COM_ERR = 0x00000020
Host/target communication error
WMI_TARGET_FATAL_ERR = 0x00000040
Fatal error
} WMI_TARGET_ERROR_VAL
Reset Values
Bitmask is 0, and all error reporting is disabled
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
WMI Events
Event
Description
Page
BSSINFO
Contains information describing BSSs collected during a scan
CAC_EVENTID
Indicates signalling events in admission control
CMDERROR
The AR6000 device encounters an error while attempting to process
a command
CONNECT
The device has connected to a wireless network
DISCONNECT
The device lost connectivity with a wireless network
ERROR_REPORT
An error has occurred for which the host previously requested
notification with the command
<EFBFBD>TARGET_ERROR_REPORT_BITMASK<EFBFBD>
EXTENSION
WMI extension event
GET_PMKID_LIST_EVENT
Created in response to a <EFBFBD>GET_PMKID_LIST_CMD<EFBFBD> command
GET_WOW_LIST_EVENT
Response to the wmiconfig <EFBFBD>GET_WOW_LIST<EFBFBD> command to
retrieve the configured WoW patterns
NEIGHBOR_REPORT
Neighbor APs that match the current profile were detected
OPT_RX_FRAME_EVENT
(Special feature) informs the host of the reception of a special frame
PSTREAM_TIMEOUT
A prioritized stream has been idle for a specified interval
READY
The AR6000 device is ready to accept commands
REGDOMAIN
The regulatory domain has changed
REPORT_ROAM_DATA_EVENT
Reports the roam time calculations made by the device
(generated with a special build)
<EFBFBD>
REPORT_STATISTICS
Reply to a <EFBFBD>GET_TARGET_STATS<EFBFBD> command
ROAM_TBL_EVENT
Reports the roam table
RSSI_THRESHOLD
Signal strength from the connected AP has crossed the threshold
defined in the <EFBFBD>RSSI_THRESHOLD_PARAMS<EFBFBD> command
SCAN_COMPLETE_EVENT
A scan has completed (added status SCAN_ABORTED in release 2.0)
TEST_EVENT
Event generated by the TCMD
TKIP_MICERROR
TKIP MIC errors were detected
=====================================================================
Name
BSSINFO
Synopsis
Contains information describing one or more BSSs as collected during a scan.
Information includes the BSSID, SSID, RSSI, network type, channel, supported rates,
and IEs. BSSINFO events are sent only after the device receives a beacon or probe-
response frame that pass the filter specified in the <EFBFBD>SET_BSS_FILTER<EFBFBD> command.
BSSINFO events consist of a small header followed by a copy of the beacon or probe
response frame. The 802.11 header is not present. For formats of beacon and probe-
response frames please consult the IEEE 802.11 specification.
The beacons or probe responses containing the IE specified by the
WMI_BSS_FILTER_CMD are passed to the host through the
WMI_BSSINFO_EVENT. The event carries a 32-bit bitmask that indicates the IEs that
were detected in the management frame. The frame type field has been extended to
indicate action management frames. This would be helpful to route these frames
through the same event mechanism as used by the beacon processing function.
If the bssFilter in the SET_BSS_FILTER matches, then the ieMask is not relevant
because the BSSINFO event is sent to the host. If the bssFilter doesnot match in the
beacons/probe respones, then the ieMask match dictates whether the BSSINFO
event is sent to the host. In the case of action management frames, the ieMask is the
filter that is applied.
Event ID
0x1004
Event Parameters
typedef struct {
A_UINT16 channel;
Specifies the frequency (in MHz) where the
frame was received
A_UINT8 frameType;
A WMI_BI_FTYPE value
A_UINT8 snr;
A_INT16 rssi;
Indicates signal strength
A_UINT8 bssid[ATH_MAC_LEN];
A_UINT32 ieMask;
} _ATTRIB_PACK_WMI_BSS_INFO_HDR;
Beacon or Probe Response Frame
Event Values
{
BEACON_FTYPE = 0x1
Indicates a beacon frame
PROBERESP_FTYPE
Indicates a probe response frame
ACTION_MGMT_FTYPE
} WMI_BI_FTYPE
=====================================================================
Name
CAC_EVENTID
Synopsis
Indicates signalling events in admission control. Events are generated when
admission is accepted, rejected, or deleted by either the host or the AP. If the AP does
not respond to an admission request within a timeout of 500 ms, an event is
generated to the host.
Event ID
0x1011
Event Parameters
UINT8
ac
Access class pertaining to the
signalling
UINT8 cac_indication
Type of indication; indications are
listed in WMI_CAC_INDICATION
UINT8 statusCode
AP response status code for a
request
UINT8 tspecSuggestion[63]
Suggested TSPEC from AP
Event Values
{
CAC_INDICATION_ADMISSION = 0x00
CAC_INDICATION_ADMISSION_RESP = 0x01
CAC_INDICATION_DELETE = 0x02
CAC_INDICATION_NO_RESP = 0x03
} WMI_CAC_INDICATION
=====================================================================
Name
CMDERROR
Synopsis
Indicates that the AR6000 device encountered an error while attempting to process a
command. This error is fatal and indicates that the device requires a reset.
Event ID
0x1005
Event Parameters
UINT16 commandId
Corresponds to the command which generated
the error
UINT8 errorCode
A WMI_ERROR_CODE value
Event Values
{
INVALID_PARAM = 1
Invalid parameter
ILLEGAL_STATE = 2
Illegal state
INTERNAL_ERROR = 3
Internal Error
All other values reserved
} WMI_ERROR_CODE
=====================================================================
Name
CONNECT
Synopsis
Signals that the AR6000 connected to a wireless network. Connection occurs due to a
<EFBFBD>CONNECT<EFBFBD> command or roaming to a new AP. For infrastructure networks, shows
that the AR6000 successfully performed 802.11 authentication and AP association.
Event ID
0x1002
Event Parameters
UINT16 channel
Channel frequency (in MHz) of the network the
AR6000 are connected to
UINT8 bssid[6]
MAC address of the AP the AR6000 are
connected to or the BSSID of the ad hoc
network
UINT16 listenInterval
Listen interval (in Kms) that the AR6000 are
using
UINT 8 beaconIeLen
Length (in bytes) of the beacon IEs
UINT8 assocInfo
Pointer to an array containing beacon IEs,
followed first by association request IEs then by
association response IEs
UINT8 assocReqLen
Length (in bytes) of the assocReqIEs array
UINT8 assocRespLen
Length (in bytes) of the assocRespIEs array
Event Values
None defined
=====================================================================
Name
DISCONNECT
Synopsis
Signals that the AR6000 device lost connectivity with the wireless network.
DISCONENCT is generated when the device fails to complete a <EFBFBD>CONNECT<EFBFBD>
command or as a result of a transition from a connected state to disconnected state.
After sending the <EFBFBD>DISCONNECT<EFBFBD> event the device continually tries to re-establish
a connection. A LOST_LINK occurs when STA cannot receive beacons within the
specified time for the SET_BMISS_TIME command.
Event ID
0x1003
Event Parameters
UINT8 disconnect
Reason
A WMI_DISCONNECT_REASON value
UINT8 bssid[6]
Indicates which BSS the device was connected to
UINT8 assocRespLen
Length of the 802.11 association response frame
that triggered this event, or 0 if not applicable
UINT8 assocInfo[assocRespLen]
Copy of the 802.11 association response frame
Event Values
{
NO_NETWORK_AVAIL =0x01
Indicates that the device was unable to
establish or find the desired network
LOST_LINK =0x02
Indicates the devices is no longer receiving
beacons from the BSS it was previously
connected to
DISCONNECT_CMD =0x03
Indicates a <EFBFBD>DISCONNECT<EFBFBD> command was
processed
BSS_DISCONNECTED =0x04
Indicates the BSS explicitly disconnected the
device. Possible mechanisms include the AP
sending 802.11 management frames
(e.g., disassociate or deauthentication
messages).
AUTH_FAILED =0x05
Indicates that the device failed 802.11
authentication with the BSS
ASSOC_FAILED =0x06
Indicates that the device failed 802.11
association with the BSS
NO_RESOURCES_AVAIL =0x07
Indicates that a connection failed because the
AP had insufficient resources to complete the
connection
CSERV_DISCONNECT =0x08
Indicates that the device<EFBFBD>s connection services
module decided to disconnect from a BSS,
which can happen for a variety of reasons (e.g.,
the host marks the current connected AP as a
bad AP).
INVALID_PROFILE =0x0A
Indicates that an attempt was made to
reconnect to a BSS that no longer matches the
current profile
All other values are reserved
} WMI_DISCONNECT_REASON
=====================================================================
Name
ERROR_REPORT
Synopsis
Signals that a type of error has occurred for which the host previously requested
notification through the <EFBFBD>TARGET_ERROR_REPORT_BITMASK<EFBFBD> command.
Event ID
0x100D
Event Parameters
UINT32 errorVal
WMI_TARGET_ERROR_VAL value. See
<EFBFBD>TARGET_ERROR_REPORT_BITMASK<EFBFBD>.
Event Values
errorVal
= 0x00000001
Power save fails
= 0x00000002
No cipher key
= 0x00000004
Decryption error
= 0x00000008
Beacon miss
= 0x00000010
A non-power save disabled node has joined
the PS-enabled network
=====================================================================
Name
EXTENSION
Synopsis
The WMI is used mostly for wireless control messages to a wireless module that
apply to wireless module management regardless of the target platform
implementation. However, some events peripherally related to wireless management
are desired during operation. These wireless extension events may be platform-
specific or implementation-dependent. See <EFBFBD>WMI Extension Commands<EFBFBD>
Event ID
0x1010
=====================================================================
Name
GET_PMKID_LIST_EVENT
Synopsis
Generated by firmware in response to a <EFBFBD>GET_PMKID_LIST_CMD<EFBFBD> command.
Event Parameters
typedef struct {
A_UINT32 numPMKID;
Contains the number of PMKIDs in the reply
WMI_PMKID pmkidList[1];
} __ATTRIB_PACK WMI_PMKID_LIST_REPLY;
Event Values
None
=====================================================================
Name
GET_WOW_LIST_EVENT
Synopsis
Response to the wmiconfig <EFBFBD>getwowlist command to retrieve the configured Wake on
Wireless patterns
Event ID
0x10018
Event Parameters
{
A_UINT8 num_filters
Total number of patterns in the list
A_UINT8 this_filter_num
The filter number
A_UINT8 wow_mode
Shows whether WoW is enabled or disabled
A_UINT8 host_mode
Shows whether the host is asleep or awake
WOW_FILTER wow_filters[1]
List of WoW filters (pattern and mask data bytes)
} WMI_GET_WOW_LIST_REPLY;
{
Each wow_filter_list element shows:
A_UINT8 wow_valid_filter
Whether the filter is valid
A_UINT8 wow_filter_list_id
Filter List ID (23 = default)
A_UINT8 wow_filter_size
Size in bytes of the filter
A_UINT8 wow_filter_offset
Offset of the pattern to search in the data packet
A_UINT8 wow_filter_mask[MASK_SIZE]
The mask to be applied to the pattern
A_UINT8 wow_filter_pattern[WOW_PATTERN_SIZE]
The pattern that to match to wake up the host
} WOW_FILTER
Event Values
None
=====================================================================
Name
NEIGHBOR_REPORT
Synopsis
Indicates the existence of neighbor APs that match the current profile. The host uses
this event to populate the PMKID cache on the AR6000 and/or to perform
preauthentication. This event is only generated in infrastructure mode.
A total of numberOfAps pairs of bssid/bssFlags exist, one pair for each AP.
Event ID
0x1008
Event Parameters
UINT8 numberOfAps
The number of APs reported about in
this event
{
UINT8 bssid[6]
MAC address of a neighbor AP
UINT8 bssFlags
A WMI_BSS_FLAGS value
}[numberOfAps]
Event Values
{
WMI_DEFAULT_BSS_FLAGS = 0
Logical OR of 1 or more
WMI_BSS_FLAGS
WMI_PREAUTH_CAPABLE_BSS
= 1
Indicates that this AP is capable of
preauthentication
WMI_PMKID_VALID_BSS
= 2
Indicates that the AR6000 have a
valid pairwise master key for this AP
} WMI_BSS_FLAGS
=====================================================================
Name
OPT_RX_FRAME_EVENT
Synopsis
Special feature, informs host of the reception of a special frame.
Event ID
0x100E
Event Parameters
{
A_UINT16 channel;
A_UINT8 frameType;
A_INT8 snr;
A_UINT8 srcAddr[ATH_MAC_LEN];
A_UINT8 bssid[ATH_MAC_LEN];
}WMI_OPT_RX_INFO_HDR
Event Values
None
=====================================================================
Name
PSTREAM_TIMEOUT
Synopsis
Indicates that a priority stream that got created as a result of priority-marked data
flow (priority marked in IP TOS) being idle for the default inactivity interval period
(specified in the <EFBFBD>CREATE_PSTREAM<EFBFBD> command) used for priority streams created
implicitly by the driver. This event is not indicated for user-created priority streams.
User-created priority streams exist until the users delete them explicitly. They do not
timeout due to data inactivity.
Event ID
0x1007
Event Parameters
A_UINT8
trafficClass
Indicated the traffic class of priority
stream that timed out
Event Values
{
WMM_AC_BE = 0
Best effort
WMM_AC_BK = 1
Background
WMM_AC_VI = 2
Video
WMM_AC_VO = 3
Voice
} TRAFFIC CLASS
=====================================================================
Name
READY
Synopsis
Indicates that the AR6000 device is prepared to accept commands. It is sent once after
power on or reset. It also indicates the MAC address of the device.
Event ID
0x1001
Event Parameters
UINT8 macAddr[6]
Device MAC address
UINT8 phyCapability
A WMI_PHY_CAPABILITY value. Indicates the
capabilities of the device wireless module<EFBFBD>s radio
Event Values
{
WMI_11A_CAPABILITY = 1
WMI_11G_CAPABILITY = 2
WMI_11AG_CAPABILITY = 3
} WMI_PHY_CAPABILITY
=====================================================================
Name
REGDOMAIN
Synopsis
Indicates that the regulatory domain has changed. It initially occurs when the
AR6000 device reads the board data information. The regulatory domain can also
change when the device is a world-mode SKU. In this case, the regulatory domain is
based on the country advertised by APs per the IEEE 802.11d specification. A
potential side effect of a regulatory domain change is a change in the list of available
channels. Any channel restrictions that exist as a result of a previous
<EFBFBD>SET_CHANNEL_PARAMETERS<EFBFBD> command are lifted.
Event ID
0x1006
Event Parameters
UINT32 regDomain
The range of 0x0000 <EFBFBD> 0x00FF
corresponds to an ISO country code.
Other regCodes are reserved for world
mode settings and specific regulatory
domains.
Event Values
None
=====================================================================
Name
REPORT_STATISTICS
Synopsis
A reply to a <EFBFBD>GET_TARGET_STATS<EFBFBD> command.
Event ID
0x100B
Event Parameters
When the statistics are sent to the host, the AR6001 clear them so that a new set of
statistics are collected for the next report.
UINT32 tx_packets
UINT32 tx_bytes
UINT32 tx_unicast_pkts
UINT32 tx_unicast_bytes
UINT32 tx_multicast_pkts
UINT32 tx_multicast_bytes
UINT32 tx_broadcast_pkts
UINT32 tx_broadcast_bytes
UINT32 tx_rts_success_cnt
UINT32 tx_packet_per_ac[4]
Tx packets per AC: [0] = BE, [1] = BK,
[2] = VI, [3] = VO
UINT32 tx_errors
Number of packets which failed Tx, due
to all failures
... REPORT_STATISTICS, continued
UINT32 tx_failed_cnt
Number of data packets that failed Tx
UINT32 tx_retry_cnt
Number of Tx retries for all packets
UINT32 tx_rts_fail_cnt
Number of RTS Tx failed count
UINT32 rx_packets
UINT32 rx_bytes
UINT32 rx_unicast_pkts
UINT32 rx_unicast_bytes
UINT32 rx_multicast_pkts
UINT32 rx_multicast_bytes
UINT32 rx_broadcast_pkts
UINT32 rx_broadcast_bytes
UINT32 rx_fragment_pkt
Number of fragmented packets received
UINT32 rx_errors
Number of Rx errors due to all failures
UINT32 rx_crcerr
Number of Rx errors due to CRC errors
UINT32 rx_key_cache_miss
Number of Rx errors due to a key not
being plumbed
UINT32 rx_decrypt_err
Number of Rx errors due to decryption
failure
UINT32 rx_duplicate_frames
Number of duplicate frames received
UINT32 tkip_local_mic_failure
Number of TKIP MIC errors detected
UINT32 tkip_counter_measures_invoked
Number of times TKIP countermeasures
were invoked
UINT32 tkip_replays
Number of frames that replayed a TKIP
encrypted frame received earlier
UINT32 tkip_format_errors
Number of frames that did not conform
to the TKIP frame format
UINT32 ccmp_format_errors
Number of frames that did not conform
to the CCMP frame format
UINT32 ccmp_replays
Number of frames that replayed a CCMP
encrypted frame received earlier
UINT32 power_save_failure_cnt
Number of failures that occurred when
the AR6001 could not go to sleep
UINT32 cs_bmiss_cnt
Number of BMISS interrupts since
connection
UINT32 cs_lowRssi_cnt
Number of the times the RSSI went below
the low RSSI threshold
UINT16 cs_connect_cnt
Number of connection times
UINT16 cs_disconnect_cnt
Number of disconnection times
UINT8 cs_aveBeacon_rssi
The current averaged value of the RSSI
from the beacons of the connected BSS
UINT8 cs_lastRoam_msec
Time that the last roaming took, in ms.
This time is the difference between
roaming start and actual connection.
Event Values
None defined
=====================================================================
Name
ROAM_TBL_EVENT
Synopsis
Reports the roam table, which contains the current roam mode and this information
for every BSS:
Event ID
0x100F
Event Parameters
A_UINT8 bssid[ATH_MAC_LEN];
BSSID
A_UINT8 rssi
Averaged RSSI
A_UINT8 rssidt
Change in RSSI
A_UINT8 last_rssi
Last recorded RSSI
A_UINT8 roam_util
Utility value used in roaming decision
A_UINT8 util
Base utility with the BSS
A_UINT8 bias
Host configured for this BSS
Event Values
roamMode
Current roam mode
= 1
RSSI based roam
= 2
Host bias-based roam
= 3
Lock to the current BSS
= 4
Autonomous roaming disabled
=====================================================================
Name
RSSI_THRESHOLD
Synopsis
Alerts the host that the signal strength from the connected AP has crossed a
interesting threshold as defined in a previous <EFBFBD>RSSI_THRESHOLD_PARAMS<EFBFBD>
command.
Event ID
0x100C
Event Parameters
UINT8 range
A WMI_RSSI_THRESHOLD_VAL
value, which indicates the range of
the average signal strength
Event Values
{
WMI_RSSI_LOWTHRESHOLD_BELOW_LOWERVAL = 1
WMI_RSSI_LOWTHRESHOLD_LOWERVAL = 2
WMI_RSSI_LOWTHRESHOLD_UPPERVAL = 3
WMI_RSSI_HIGHTHRESHOLD_LOWERVAL = 4
WMI_RSSI_HIGHTHRESHOLD_HIGHERVAL = 5
} WMI_RSSI_THRESHOLD_VAL
=====================================================================
Name
SCAN_COMPLETE_EVENT
Synopsis
Indicates the scan status. if the Scan was not completed, this event is generated with
the status A_ECANCELED.
Event ID
0x100A
Event Parameters
A_UINT8 scanStatus
Event Values
{
#define SCAN_ABORTED 16
#define SCAN_COMPLETED 0
A_UINT8 scanStatus
A_OK or A_ECANCELED
} WMI_SCAN_COMPLETE_EVENT;
=====================================================================
Name
TEST_EVENT
Synopsis
The TCMD application uses a single WMI event (WMI_TEST_EVENTID) to
communicate events from target to host. The events are parsed by the TCMD
application and WMI layer is oblivious of it.
Event ID
0x1016
Event Parameters
WMI_TEST_EVENTID
Event Values
None
=====================================================================
Name
TKIP_MICERR
Synopsis
Indicates that TKIP MIC errors were detected.
Event ID
0x1009
Event Parameters
UINT8 keyid
Indicates the TKIP key ID
UINT8 ismcast
0 = Unicast
1 = Multicast
Event Values
See event parameters
=====================================================================
WMI Extension Commands
The WMI EXTENSION command is used to multiplex a collection of
commands that:
Are not generic wireless commands
May be implementation-specific
May be target platform-specific
May be optional for a host implementation
An extension command is sent to the AR6000 targets like any other WMI
command message and uses the WMI_EXTENSION. The first field of the
payload for this EXTENSION command is another commandId, sometimes
called the subcommandId, which indicates which extension command is
being used. A subcommandId-specific payload follows the subcommandId.
All extensions (subcommandIds) are listed in the header file include/wmix.h.
See also <EFBFBD>WMI Extension Events<EFBFBD> on page B-58.
WMI Extension Commands
GPIO_INPUT_GET
Read GPIO pins configured for input
GPIO_INTR_ACK
Acknowledge and re-arm GPIO interrupts reported earlier
GPIO_OUTPUT_SET
Manage output on GPIO pins configured for output
GPIO_REGISTER_GET
Read an arbitrary GPIO register
GPIO_REGISTER_SET
Dynamically change GPIO configuration
SET_LQTHRESHOLD
Set link quality thresholds; the sampling happens at every unicast
data frame Tx, if certain thresholds are met, and corresponding
events are sent to the host
=====================================================================
Name
GPIO_INPUT_GET
Synopsis
Allows the host to read GPIO pins that are configured for input. The values read are
returned through a <EFBFBD>GPIO_DATA<EFBFBD> extension event.
NOTE: Support for GPIO is optional.
Command
N/A
Command Parameters
None
Reply Parameters
None
Reset Value
None
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
GPIO_INTR_ACK
Synopsis
The host uses this command to acknowledge and to re-arm GPIO interrupts reported
through an earlier <EFBFBD>GPIO_INTR<EFBFBD> extension event. A single <EFBFBD>GPIO_INTR_ACK<EFBFBD>
command should be used to acknowledge all GPIO interrupts that the host knows to
be outstanding (if pending interrupts are not acknowledged through
<EFBFBD>GPIO_INTR_ACK<EFBFBD>, another <EFBFBD>GPIO_INTR<EFBFBD> extension event is raised).
NOTE: Support for GPIO is optional.
Command
N/A
Command Parameters
UINT32 ack_mask
A mask of interrupting GPIO pins (e.g., ack_mask
bit [3] acknowledges an interrupt from the pin GPIO3).
Command Values
None
Reset Value
None
Restrictions
The host should acknowledge only interrupts about which it was notified.
=====================================================================
Name
GPIO_OUTPUT_SET
Synopsis
Manages output on GPIO pins configured for output.
Conflicts between set_mask and clear_mask or enable_mask and disable_mask result
in undefined behavior.
NOTE: Support for GPIO is optional.
Command
N/A
Command Parameters
UINT32 set_mask
Specifies which pins should drive a 1 out
UINT32 clear_mask
Specifies which pins should drive a 0 out
UINT32 enable_mask
Specifies which pins should be enabled for output
UINT32 disable_mask
Specifies which pins should be disabled for output
Command Values
None
Reset Value
None
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
GPIO_REGISTER_GET
Synopsis
Allows the host to read an arbitrary GPIO register. It is intended for use during
bringup/debug. The target responds to this command with a <EFBFBD>GPIO_DATA<EFBFBD> event.
NOTE: Support for GPIO is optional.
Command
N/A
Command Parameters
UINT32
gpioreg_id
Specifies a GPIO register identifier, as defined
in include/AR6000/AR6000_gpio.h
Reply Parameters
None
Reset Value
N/A
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
GPIO_REGISTER_SET
Synopsis
Allows the host to dynamically change GPIO configuration (usually handled
statically through the GPIO configuration DataSet).
NOTE: Support for GPIO is optional.
Command
N/A
Command Parameters
UINT32 gpioreg_id
Specifies a GPIO register identifier, as defined in
include/AR6000/AR6000_gpio.h
UINT32 value
Specifies a value to write to the specified
GPIO register
Command Values
None
Reset Value
Initial hardware configuration is as defined in the AR6001 or AR6002 ROCmTM
Single-Chip MAC/BB/Radio for 2.4/5 GHz Embedded WLAN Applications data sheet. This
configuration is modified by the GPIO Configuration DataSet, if one exists.
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
Name
SET_LQTHRESHOLD
Synopsis
Set link quality thresholds, the sampling happens at every unicast data frame Tx, if
certain threshold is met, corresponding event will be sent to host.
Command
wmiconfig eth1 --lqThreshold <enable> <upper_threshold_1>...
<upper_threshold_4> <lower_threshold_1>... <lower_threshold_4>
Command Parameters
A_UINT8 enable;
A_UINT8 thresholdAbove1_Val;
A_UINT8 thresholdAbove2_Val;
A_UINT8 thresholdAbove3_Val;
A_UINT8 thresholdAbove4_Val;
A_UINT8 thresholdBelow1_Val;
A_UINT8 thresholdBelow2_Val;
A_UINT8 thresholdBelow3_Val;
A_UINT8 thresholdBelow4_Val;
Command Values
enable
= 0
Disable link quality sampling
= 1
Enable link quality sampling
thresholdAbove_Val
[1...4]
Above thresholds (value in [0,100]), in ascending
order threshold
Below_Val [1...4] = below thresholds (value
in [0,100]), in ascending order
Reset Values
None
Restrictions
None
=====================================================================
WMI Extension Events
The WMI EXTENSION event is used for a collection of events that:
Are not generic wireless events
May be implementation-specific
May be target platform-specific
May be optional for a host implementation
An extension event is sent from the AR6000 device targets to the host just like
any other WMI event message, using the WMI_EXTENSION_EVENTID. The
first field of the payload for this <EFBFBD>EXTENSION<EFBFBD> event is another commandId
(sometimes called the subcommandId) that indicates which <EFBFBD>EXTENSION<EFBFBD>
event is being used. A subcommandId-specific payload follows the
subcommandId.
All extensions (subcommandIds) are listed in the header file include/wmix.h.
See also <EFBFBD>WMI Extension Commands<EFBFBD> on page B-55.
WMI Extension Events
GPIO_ACK
Acknowledges a host set command has been processed by the device
GPIO_DATA
Response to a host<EFBFBD>s request for data
GPIO_INTR
Signals that GPIO interrupts are pending
=====================================================================
Name
GPIO_ACK
Synopsis
Acknowledges that a host set command (either <EFBFBD>GPIO_OUTPUT_SET<EFBFBD> or
<EFBFBD>GPIO_REGISTER_SET<EFBFBD>) has been processed by the AR6000 device.
NOTE: Support for GPIO is optional.
Event ID
N/A
Event Parameters
None
Event Values
None
=====================================================================
Name
GPIO_DATA
Synopsis
The AR6000 device uses this event to respond to the host<EFBFBD>s earlier request for data
(through either a <EFBFBD>GPIO_REGISTER_GET<EFBFBD> or a <EFBFBD>GPIO_INPUT_GET<EFBFBD> command).
NOTE: Support for GPIO is optional.
Event ID
N/A
Event Parameters
UINT32 value
Holds the data of interest, which is either a register value
(in the case of <EFBFBD>GPIO_REGISTER_GET<EFBFBD>) or a mask of
pin inputs (in the case of <EFBFBD>GPIO_INPUT_GET<EFBFBD>).
UINT32 reg_id
Indicates which register was read (in the case of
<EFBFBD>GPIO_REGISTER_GET<EFBFBD>) or is GPIO_ID_NONE (in the
case of <EFBFBD>GPIO_INPUT_GET<EFBFBD>)
Event Values
None
=====================================================================
Name
GPIO_INTR
Synopsis
The AR6000 device raises this event to signal that GPIO interrupts are pending.
These GPIOs may be interrupts that occurred after the last <EFBFBD>GPIO_INTR_ACK<EFBFBD>
command was issued, or may be GPIO interrupts that the host failed to acknowledge
in the last <EFBFBD>GPIO_INTR_ACK<EFBFBD>. The AR6000 will not raise another GPIO_INTR
event until this event is acknowledged through a <EFBFBD>GPIO_INTR_ACK<EFBFBD> command.
NOTE: Support for GPIO is optional.
Event ID
N/A
Event Parameters
UINT32 intr_mask
Indicates which GPIO interrupts are currently pending
UINT32 input_values
A recent copy of the GPIO input values, taken at the
time the most recent GPIO interrupt was processed
Event Values
None
=====================================================================
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