Dell 24GBRL, WM3A2200BG Regulatory Information

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 96-62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to
radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Intel(R)
PRO/Wireless 2200BG 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 Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG LAN 3A Mini PCI Adapter has been tested and complies with the
FCC & Industry Canada SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) requirements operating in a typical
laptop configuration.

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.

• 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: 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 802.11b / 802.11g Radio Usage

Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11b/802.11g wireless LAN devices may not

yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11b/802.11g 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 2200BG LAN 3A Mini PCI adapters are 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/g-XXXX. Standard on Wireless LAN.

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

Compatibility Alliance).

The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG LAN 3A Mini PCI adapter and your health

The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG WLAN 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 2200BG WLAN 3A Mini PCI adapter wireless devices operate 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 2200 WLAN 3A Mini PCI adapter wireless devices 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 2200BG WLAN 3A Mini PCI adapter equipment on board
airplanes, or

• Using the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG WLAN 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 2200BG WLAN 3A Mini PCI adapter wireless device before you turn
it on.

Regulatory information

Please refer to the full Grant of equipment document for other restrictions.

The Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG WLAN 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 2200BG
WLAN 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 2200BG WLAN 3A Mini PCI adapter
transmits less than 100 mW, but more than 10 mW.

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 Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200 WLAN 3A Mini PCI adapter
wireless network device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the
Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN wireless network device 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 2 cm
between you (or any other person in the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the computer.