20 - Quick start guide
- IEEE Std. 802.11a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN (applies to devices
supporting 802.11a)
- IEEE Std. 802.11n draft 2.0 compliant on Wireless LAN
- Wireless Fidelity certification, as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance
The Wireless Adapter and Your Health
The wireless adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic
energy. The level of energy emitted by the wireless adapter, however, is less than the
electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The
wireless adapter operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards
and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of
the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of
scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some
situations or environments, the use of the wireless adapter may be restricted by the
proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the applicable organization.
Examples of such situations may include:
- Using the wireless adapter on board airplanes, or
- Using the wireless adapter in any other environment where the risk of interference
with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless adapters in a specific
organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for
authorization to use the adapter before you turn it on.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements (applies to device supporting
802.11a)
This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz and
5.470 to 5.725 GHz frequency ranges. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for
the frequency ranges 5.15 to 5.25 GHz and 5.470 to 5.725 GHz to reduce the potential
for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radars are
allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These
radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this device. No configuration
controls are provided for this wireless adapter allowing any change in the frequency of
operations outside the FCC grant of authorization for U.S operation according to Part
15.407 of the FCC rules.
USA — Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to
the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference.
- This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Note: The radiated output power of the adapter is far below the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits. Nevertheless, the adapter should be used in such a manner that the
potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the
possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, you should keep a
distance of at least 20 cm between you (or any other person in the vicinity), or the
minimum separation distance as specified by the FCC grant conditions, and the
antenna that is built into the computer. Details of the authorized configurations can
be found at
http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/ by entering the FCC ID number on the device.
Interference Statement
This wireless adapter has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
wireless adapter generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the wireless
adapter is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the wireless adapter