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Regulatory Information: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN
3A Mini PCI Adapter User's Guide

Information For the User
Regulatory Information

Information for the user

Safety Notices

The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to
radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN 3A Mini PCI Adapter meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET
Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the
instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s
recommended limits.

The following safety precautions should be observed:

• Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.

• Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or

touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.

• Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; if
not, the radio may be damaged.

• Use in specific environments:

o The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints

posed by the safety directors of such environments.

o The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA).

o The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each

hospital.

• Antenna use:

o In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated antennas

should be located at a minimum distance of 2 cm or more from the body of all
persons.

o High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be

professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 30 cm
(12 inches) or more from the body of all persons. Please contact your
professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation
requirements.

• Explosive Device Proximity Warning (see below)

• Antenna Warning (see below)

• Use on Aircraft Caution (see below)

• Other Wireless Devices (see below)

• Power Supply (Access Point) (see below)

Explosive Device Proximity Warning

Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near

unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to
be qualified for such use.

Antenna Warnings

Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended

for the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3A Mini PCI Adapter installed in a desktop or portable
computer, that the antenna for this device be installed so as to provide a separation distance of al
least 2 cm from all persons and that the antenna must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or radio transmitter. It is recommended that the user limit
exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 2 cm.

Warning: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN products are not designed for use with high-gain

directional antennas. Use of such antennas with these products is illegal.

Use On Aircraft Caution

Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency

wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.

Other Wireless Devices

Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: Refer to the documentation

supplied with wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices in the wireless network.

Local Restrictions on 802.11a and 802.11b Radio Usage

Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a and 802.11b wireless LAN

devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a and 802.11b products are designed
for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those
of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products
are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are
configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use. Any
deviation from the permissible settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law
and may be punished as such.

For country-specific information, see the additional compliance information supplied with the
product.

Wireless interoperability

The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN 3A Mini PCI adapter is designed to be interoperable with
any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) radio
technology and to comply with the following standards:

• IEEE Std. 802.1b-1999. Standard on Wireless LAN.

• Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification, as defined by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet

Compatibility Alliance).

The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN 3A Mini PCI adapter and your health

The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN 3A Mini PCI adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio
frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this device, however, is less
than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN 3A Mini PCI adapter wireless device 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 Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN 3A Mini PCI adapter wireless device may be restricted by the proprietor
of the building or responsible representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such
situations include the following:

• Using the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN 3A Mini PCI adapter equipment on board
airplanes, or

• Using the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN 3A Mini PCI adapter equipment 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 devices in a specific
organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for authorization
to use the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN 3A Mini PCI adapter wireless device before you turn
it on.

Regulatory information

This device is intended for OEM integrators only.
This device cannot be co-located with any other transmitter.

Information for the OEM Integrators: Please refer to the full Grant of equipment document
for other restrictions.

The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN 3A Mini PCI adapter wireless network device must be
installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the
user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio

approvals. Dell Computer Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference

caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100
LAN 3A Mini PCI adapter kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and
equipment other than that specified by Dell Computer Corporation. The correction of interference
caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the
user. Dell Computer Corporation and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any
damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with
these guidelines.

NOTE—Your Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2100 LAN 3A Mini PCI adapter
transmits less than 100 mW, but more than 10 mW.