Extreme Networks RBTBHR2W User Manual

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RoamAbout

802.11a/b/g Radio Card

Quick Installation Guide

This document provides the RoamAbout R2 Wireless Access Platform 802.11a/b/g radio card installation information, Radio Certification and Regulatory information.

This document may not contain the latest Regulatory information, check the web site for the latest information at: www.enterasys.com/products/wireless.

Caution: Chang es or modif ications made to this d evice which are n ot expressly ap proved by t he party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Note: You must be running RoamAbout R2 Wireless Access Platform firmware Version 6.xx, or higher , to u se the 802.1 1 a/b /g ca rd. The R oam About A P Ma nager K it 11.06, or higher, co nt ains th e latest firmware. To download the latest version of firmware, go to

www.enterasys.com/software/RoamAbout/APMAN

Wireless LAN and Your Health

Wireless LAN products are radio devices that emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by a Wireless LAN device is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by devices like mobiles phones.

R2 Wireless Acce ss Platform

Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Enterasys Networks believes this product is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the conse nsus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature.

Important Safety Instructions

When using this product, always follow the basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following:

1. Always install the products as described in the documentation that is included with your product.

2. Do not use the product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.

3. Avoid using this product during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

4. Do not use this product to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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Regulatory Inform a tion

You must install and use this device in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction as described in the user documentation that is included with your product.

Before you follow the instructions or use of this product, carefully read the contents of this document for device-specific constraints or rules that may apply in the country where you want to use this product. The user must always ensure that country and/or channel selection of Peer-to- Peer groups or Base Station Networks match the regulations of the country of operation.

In some situations or environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may, for example, include:

• Using the wireless equipment on board airplanes, or

• In any other environment where the risk of interference to other device or service is perceived or identified as harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless equipment in a specific organization or environment (e.g., airplane), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this device prior to turning on the equipment.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the device, or the substitution, or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by the manufacturer. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user.

The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damaged or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.

Canada - Industry Canada (IC)

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirem ents of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

cet appareil de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le matereil brouiller du Canada.

To reduce pote ntial radio interference to o ther users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication.

This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 4dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.

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Country Specific Power Limits and Restrictions

Member states in EU with restrictive use for this

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The following is the CE1243 notice.

Important Notice: Low power radio LAN product operating in 2.4 / 5GHz

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Notice Importante : Produit reseau local radio basse puissance operant dans la bande de frequence 2.4 / 5 GHz pour les environnements bureautiques et residentielles. Merci de vous referer au manuel pour les details des restrictions

Wichtige Mitteilung Low Power FunkLAN Produkt fur den Home- und Office-Bereich, das im 2.4 / 5GHz Band arbeitet. Weitere Informationen bezuglich Einschrankungen finden Sie im Datenblatt/Handbuch

Nota Importante: Apparati Radio LAN a bassa potenza, operanti a 2.4 / 5 GHz, per ambienti domestico ed ufficio. Fare riferimento alla Guida dUtente per avere informazioni dettagliate sulle restrizioni

band for Home and Office environments. Please refer to flyer/manual for details on restrictions.

product are crossed out!

Les etats membres de lUnion Europeenne avec une utilisation restrictive de ce produit sont rayes !

Mitgliedsstaaten der EU mit eingeschrankten Nutzungsrechten fur dieses Produkt sind herausgestrichen

Gli Stati membri nella Comunita Europea (EU) con restrizioni sulluso di questi prodotti sono contrassegnati di seguito!

Integral and External Antenna Configurations

Except where noted the operation distance between the antenna and any other person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least 20 cm (8 in.).

Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation

Caution: To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna

installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied for integral and external antenna configurations:

• The operation distance between the antenna and any other person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least 20 cm (8 in) unless indicated.

• The RBTBH-R2W is on ly app roved for use with the e xtern al antenna model s listed in the follo wing table.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• When an external anten na ( out doo r or indoo r R an ge Ex ten der Ant enna ) is con nected to the radio card, channel 52 and below are removed from the available channel list of the AP. If the AP is already active on one of those channels when an antenna is plugged in, the AP automatically switched to a country approved channel. To make channel 52 active again when using an Indoor Range Extender Antenna, select Indoor Range Extender via the console or SNMP (AP Manager).

• To meet FCC limits, our high-gain outdoor antennas cannot be used with channel 52.

• When an external antenn a i s conne cted, ch anne l 64 i s lower ed by 2 dB for outdoor ante nnas, but runs at full power when the Indoor Range Extender option is selected via the console or SNMP (AP Manager).

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