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If there is any software on removable media described in this documentation, it is furnished under a license
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removable media in a directory file named LICENSE.TXT or !LICENSE.TXT. If you are unable to locate a copy,
please contact 3Com and a copy will be provided to you.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LEGEND
If you are a United States government agency, then this documentation and the software described herein
are provided to you subject to the following:
All technical data and computer software are commercial in nature and developed solely at private expense.
Software is delivered as “Commercial Computer Software” as defined in DFARS 252.227-7014 (June 1995)
or as a “commercial item” as defined in FAR 2.101(a) and as such is provided with only such rights as are
provided in 3Com’s standard commercial license for the Software. Technical data is provided with limited
rights only as provided in DFAR 252.227-7015 (Nov 1995) or FAR 52.227-14 (June 1987), whichever is
applicable. Y ou agree not to remove or deface any portion of any legend provided on any licensed program
or documentation contained in, or delivered to you in conjunction with, this User Guide.
Unless otherwise indicated, 3Com registered trademarks are registered in the United States and may or may
not be registered in other countries.
3Com and DynamicAccess are registered trademarks and the 3Com logo is a trademark of
3Com Corporation.
XTNDConnect PC is a registered trademark of Extended Systems.
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All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are
associated.
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ONTENTS
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NTRODUCTION TO WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY
Overview
Wireless USB Device
Optimized Antenna
Software and Firmware Upgradeable
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Installing Your External USB Device and Virtual COM Ports
Using Connection Manager
Confirming Device Installation
Reinstalling Drivers for Your Embedded USB Device
Uninstalling Your USB Device and Virtual COM Ports
Technical Support
R
EGULATORY INFORMATION
USB D
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NTRODUCTION TO
I
1
Overview
IRELESS
W
wireless technology allows you to make short-range wireless
connections to devices such as cellular phones, personal digital
assistants (PDA), and desktop and notebook computers. Because
wireless technology uses radio transmission, voice and data transmission are
immediate. The mode of transmission that wireless technology uses
ensures both pr otection from interference and secure data transfers.
You might use wireless technology in these ways:
■
Dial up to the Internet on your notebook over your cellular phone
■
Send a fax from your notebook over your cellular phone
■
Synchronize your PDA with your notebook
■
Send your business card to anyone in a meeting who has a device
■
Send or receive files from anyone in a meeting who has a notebook
or PDA
ECHNOLOGY
T
Wireless
USB Device
Optimized Antenna
Software and
Firmware
Upgradeable
■
Chat with anyone in a meeting who has a notebook
■
Play a one-on-one serial game without a cable
■
Send an e-mail from your training session without being wired to the netwo rk
The USB device uses a reliable radio frequency to transmit data
wirelessly.
The antenna provides powerful performance in all directions.
Current software and firmware upgr ades are available on the 3Com Web site at:
www.support.3com.com
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Installation
CD
Installing Your
External
USB Device and
Virtual COM Ports
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The
Installation CD
■
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edit ion (SE), 2000, and Mil lennium Edi tion (Me)
setup programs and drivers
Connection Manager by 3Com
■
XTNDConnect PC mobile synchronization and management software
■
3Com Mobile Connection Manager
■
README.TXT file with updated information about your USB device
■
This Wireless USB Device User Guide
■
Adobe Acrobat Reader
contains the following:
Y
C
OUR
USB
ONNECTION
ANAGER
M
NOTE:
USB device, skip to step 3 below.
1
With the computer on and Windows 98 SE, 2000, or Me running,insert the
Installation CD
installation. If auto-start is disabled on your computer, click
D:\SETUP.EXE
2
Select
3
Attach the USB device to the USB port (see the first illustration below). You are
prompted to “Add new Hardware.”
After attaching the USB device, if auto-start is enabled and nothing happens
within five seconds, re start you r compute r and log in to Windows. The inst allat ion
process will begin when the computer restarts.
4
Respond to the prompts to add the new hardware.
During the installation process, you may receive prompts for your Windows
operating system installation CD. Insert the CD and indicate the correct path. The
path for Windows 2000 is D:\DRIVERS.W2K. The path for Windows 98 SE i s
D:\DRIVERS.W98, and the path for Windows Me is D:\DRIVERS.WMe, where D: is
your CD-ROM drive.
5
Your computer will go through a brief installation process during which it will
display several windows indicatin g what is currently installing. THIS WILL TAKE
SEVERAL MOMENTS.
If you are accessing this manual as part of the installation of your
into the CD-ROM drive. The auto-start feature starts the
and type
(where D: is your CD-ROM drive).
Install Hardware
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Restart the computer whenever you are prompted.
7
From the
Installation CD
installs Connection Manager, which allows your wireless
device to communicate with other devices
8
Follow the prompts.
During software installation, the business card creation window appears, giving
you the opportunity to create your business card now or wait until later. We
suggest that you create your business card now.
9
Restart your computer whenever you are prompted.
10
To install other software programs, select
the prompts.
.<<<< NOTE TO REVIEWERS: ILLUSTR ATIONS ARE STILL IN PROGRESS >>>
, select Step 2:
Install Software
. This
Install Additional Software
and follow
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Using
Connection Manager
Confirming Device
Installation
Refer to Connection Manager’s online help for detailed information
about how to use Connection Manager and troubleshoot your wireless
product.
1
With your USB device attached to the computer, double-click the
Computer
2
Double-click the
3
Double-click the
The System Properties window appears, detailing your system setup.
4
If you are using Windows 2000, cli c k the
5
Click
6
Double-click
One entry appears: 3Com USB device.
7
Double-click the entr y to see the device’s current status. It should display “This
device is working properly.”
8
Click
9
While inside the Control Panel, if you are using Windows 98 SE or Windows Me,
double-click
icon.
Control Panel
System
Device Manager
Universal Serial Bus controllers
to return to System Properties.
Cancel
Modems
icon.
. A list of devices appears, arranged by type.
. If you are using Windows 2000, double-click
icon.
Hardware
.
tab.
My
Ports
.
Four entries appear: 3Com DUN Client, 3Com Fax Client,
3Com Serial Client, and 3Com Serial Host.
10
Double-clic k ea c h entr y to dis p la y a descri ption of its current status. The de vic e
status should indicate “This device is working properly.”
11
Click
12
Close the Control Panel.
to return to System Properties.
Cancel
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Reinstal li ng Drivers
for Your Embedded
USB Device
In normal circumstances, you will not need to reinstall drivers for your internal
USB device; however, the need may arise if your hard drive is rebuilt or if
your USB device is dropped from your devices list. To reinstall the drivers, follow
these steps:
1
Be sure the computer is on, Windows 98 SE, 2000, or Me i s r unn ing, and the US B
device is attached.
2
Double-click the
3
Double-click the
Control Panel
System
icon.
icon.
The System Properties window appears, detailing your system setup.
4
If you are using Windows 2000, click the
5
Click
Device Manager
6
Double-click
7
Double-click
8
Select
9
Select
10
Select
11
If you are using Windows 98 SE or Windows Me, select
Universal Serial Bus controllers
3Com USB device
.
Driver
Update Driver
.
Next
. A list of devices appears, arranged by type.
.
.
than the one your device is using now
Hardware
.
.
tab.
Search for a better driver
If you are using Windows 2000, select
12
Insert the
13
When you are prompted, select
14
Check the
15
When prompted, enter the path to the drivers:
Installation CD
Specify a Location
Windows 2000:
Windows 98 SE and Me:
from 3Com into the CD ROM drive.
Specify a Location
checkbox.
D:\DRIVERS\W2K
D:\DRIVERS\W98
Search for a suitable driver for my device
.
where D:\ is the CD-ROM drive.
16
If you are using Windows 98 SE or Windows Me:
a
Select
View Li st
b
Select a driver.
c
Select
Install one of the other drivers
d
Click
Ne xt
e
Click
Finish
17
While inside the Control Panel, if you are using Windows 98 SE or Windows Me,
double-click
.
.
.
Modems
.
. If you are usin g Windows 2000, double-click
Ports
Four entries appear—3Com DUN Client, 3Com Fax Client,
3Com Serial Client, and 3Com Serial Host.
.
.
18
Double-click one entry.
19
Select the
20
Click
21
Click
Drivers
Update Driver
.
Next
tab.
.
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If you are using Windows 2000, select
Search for a suitable driver for my device
7
.
Uninstalling Your
USB Device
and Virtual COM Ports
If you are using Windows 98 SE or Windows Me, select
than the one your device i s using now
23
Insert the Installation CD from 3Com into the CD-ROM drive.
24
When prompted, select
25
Check the
The path to the drivers for Windows 2000 is D:\DRIVERS .W2K; for Windows 98 SE
is D:\DRIVERS.W98; and for Windows Me D:\DRIVERS.WME.
26
If you are using Windows 98 SE or Windows Me follow these steps:
a
Select View List.
b
Select a driver.
c
Select Install one of the other drivers.
27
Click
28
Click
29
Repeat steps 18 through 28 for each of the other three drivers.
30
Close the Control Panel.
1
With your USB device inserted in the computer, double-click the
Computer
Specify a Location
Next.
.
Finish
icon.
Specify a Location
checkbox and enter the path to the drivers.
.
.
Search for a better driver
My
2
Double-click the
3
Double-click the
The System Properties window appears, detailing your system setup.
4
If you are using Windows 2000, cli c k the
5
Click
Device Manager
A list of devices appears, arranged by type.
6
Double-click
7
If you are using Windows 2000, double-click
the
Drivers
If you are using Windows 98 SE or Me, select elect
Click
Remove
8
While inside the Control Panel, in Windows 2000, double-click
98 SE and Me, double-click
Four entries appear—3Com DUN Client, 3Com Fax Client,
3Com Serial Client, and 3Com Serial Host.
9
If you are using Windows 2000, double-cl ick one entr y. Select the
Uninstall
If you are using Windows 98 SE or Me, select one ent ry. Click
step for the other three entries.
and OK. Repeat this step for the other three entries.
Control Panel
System
.
Universal Serial Bus controllers
tab, click
followed by
Uninstall
icon.
Cancel
icon.
and OK.
.
Modems
.
Hardware
.
tab.
3Com USB device
3Com USB device
, select
Ports
Drivers
Remove
.
. In Windows
tab, click
. Repeat this
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Select
11
Close the Control Panel.
l to return to System Properties.
Cance
Technical Support
For support for your internal USB device, contact your notebook
manufacturer.
For support for your external USB device or for Connection
Manager by 3Com, check the 3Com support Web site at
www.support.3com.com
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R
EGULATORY INFORMATION
NOTE:
This product contains encryption. It is unlawful to export out of the U.s. without obtaining a U.S. Export License.
FCC P
(A
THE
U
M
D
C
ONFORMITY
15 N
ART
PPLICABLE TO USE WITHIN
OTICE
USA)
NINTENTIONAL RADIATOR
ANUFACTURER’S
ECLARATION OF
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
.
handbook
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
WARNING:
applicable, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
■
■
■
■
3Com Corporation
3930 W. Parkway Blvd.
West Valley City, UT 84170
(800) 527-8677
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device as
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This wireless product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or
modifications will invalidate 3Com’s warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals.
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NDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
(A
PPLICABLE FOR USE WITHIN
C
A
RÉGLEMENTATION
D’INDUSTRIE CANADA
S
E
N
)
ANADA
VIS DE CONFORMITÉ À LA
AFETY
UROPEA N COMMUNITY
OTICE
CE
This device complies with Canadian RSS-210.
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to
provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not emit RF field in
excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Cet appareil est conform à la norme CNR-210 du Canada.
Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l’objet d’une licence, cet appareil doit être utilisé à
l’intérieur seulement et devrait êtra placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal.
L’installateur du présent matériel radio doit s’assurer que l’antenne est située ou pointée de manière à ce que cette derniére
n’émette pas de champs radioélectriques supérieurs aux limites spécifiées par Santé Canada pour le grand public; condulter le
Code de sécurité 6, disponible sur le site Web de Santé Canada, à l’adresse suivante: www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
This equipment has been evaluated according to the following safety standards and is intended for use only in Information
Technology Equipment which has been evaluated to these or other equivalent standards:
UL Standard 60950 / CSA C22.2 No. 60950
IEC 60950
Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.Such marking is
indicative that this equipment meets or exceeds the following technical standards:
■
ETS 300 328 — Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission systems; data
transmission equipment operating in the 2,4GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques
■
ETS 300 826 — Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for 3,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and High PErformance Radio Local Area Network (HIPERLAN)
equipment
■
EN 55022 (1998) — Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information
Technology Equipment. (CISPR 22 Class B).
■
EN 55024 (1998) — Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement.
■
ES 59005 — Considerations for the evaluation of human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from mobile
telecommunication equipment (MTE) in the frequency range 30 MHZ - 6 GHz
■
EN 60950 — Safety of information technology equipment, including electrical business equipment
This device may be used throughout the European Community.
User Guide version 1.1.0
Published April, 2001
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NDEX
A
Adobe Acrobat Reader
B
Connection Manager
wireless technology
Wireless USB Device
D
Drivers
reinstalling
E
External USB Device
I
Installation
confirming
driver reinstall
External USB Device
Internal USB Device
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M
Mobile Connection Manager
R
radio transmission
U
Uninstall
Upgrades
V
Virtual COM Ports
X
XTNDConnectPC®
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3COM WIRELESS USB DEVICE
DESIGN AND INSTALLATION GUIDE
Regulatory Considerations:
Introduction
The 3Com wireless USB device is a radio transceiver that transmits and receives radio
signals in accordance with the spectrum regulations for the 2.4-GHz unlicensed frequency range.
Each country throughout the world has regulations that govern where and how end-user operates
the 3Com wireless USB device.
As part of 3Com’s solution for USB wireless technology, 3Com will provide regulatory
approvals for certain countries in the form of a modular approval grant, which can be utilized by
manufacturers. A modular grant allows the OEM to insert an approved device, with its antenna
interconnection and antenna, into a laptop without the need for additional device certification.
Where many models of host equipment may utilize the same 3Com wireless USB device, this
form of certification can represent a significant savings in terms of cost and time.
The countries that can accept this form of approval include the US, Canada, and certain
European counties. The conditions for approval for each of these countries are described below.
Obtaining a modular approval is not a requirement. If a 3com customer uses a unique antenna or
antenna interconnect design, that customer may file for standard type approval in the country of
interest. This method will require the testing of the entire end product, and hence may be more
time consuming expensive.
The modular approval is only valid in countries that have accepted the process. For
countries that have not accepted the modular approval process, manufacturers must submit their
device for a conventional radio transmitter type approval in each country of interest.
Manufacturers may disregard the requirements of this section if they accept the full
responsibility for regulatory type approval of their device with an integral Com wireless USB
device.
DRAFT
User Guide Information
Manufacturers are required to place specific information in the regulatory section of the
user’s guide for the host device. The information may be segmented by geographic world region
if desired, but the text shown below or its equivalent must be maintained. The user’s guide must
contain the following information:
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General Requirements
The following te xt must be copied exactly into the product’s user’s manual:
“This product contains a radio transmitter which has been tested and found to be compliant with
the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400 GHz to 2.4835 GHz
frequency range. The countries where this product is authorized for sale and use by the supplier
are as follows:
US
Germany
UK
France
Canada
Italy
Netherlands
Sweden
Spain
Belgium
Denmark
Finland”
NOTE: This list will be updated in future revisions based on the grants that 3Com obtains.
NOTE: Japan has no form of modular approval available at this time. Regulatory certification for Japan can
only be obtained through standard type approval procedures and you are responsible for obtaining that
approval.
DRAFT
Topics Not Covered
Topics not covered in this manual include:
•Details of requirements for standard type approval filing (Neither US nor other countries)
•Japan regulatory approvals
•Unintentional emissions requirements for FCC or other countries
United States Regulatory Approval
User Manual Statements
The following information must appear in the user manual:
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“This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.”
“Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.”
FCC Modular Approval
The requirements for FCC modular approval were released in June 2000 in the FCC’s Public
Notice FCC Public Notice DA 00-1407, Part 15 Unlicensed Modular Transmitter Approval.
General Installation Criteria
To fully comply with modular approval requirements the following conditions must be met:
1. Non- modification of the module or additions to circuitry
2. Adherence to the design criteria, including antennas and transmission line interconnect
3. Testing of the final configuration to insure emissions compliance
The 3com wireless USB device may not be altered or modified in any way upon receipt.
Additionally, no external component can be added which changes the radio frequency (RF)
characteristics of the transmitted signals. This includes all components both passive and active
such as RF filters, RF amplifiers, RF switches, etc. RF components may not be placed between
the output pin of the 3Com wireless USB device and the antennas, except the RF transmission
line that interconnects them.
Antennas
Only antennas bearing specific part numbers and qualified with 3Coms modular approval
may be used with 3Com’s wireless USB device. These antennas are designed to be compatible
with the RF transmission line impedance and frequency range of 3Com’s wireless USB device
and may not be modified in any way from the design baseline as indicated by the antenna data
sheets from the manufacturer.
The antennas selected by 3Com have been specifically tested with the 3Com wireless USB
device, and they are certified through the regulatory agencies in the US, Canada, and European
Union for authorized use. The selection and use of antennas other than the antennas selected by
3Com voids 3Com’s modular approval grant.
Antenna Interconnect
DRAFT
There are specific requirements that must be met when designing a transmission line
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interconnection between 3Com’s wireless USB device and the antenna. This wireless USB
device has been specifically designed as a miniature component to be integrated into portable
electronic devices. As such the RF connection is not a standard connector, but a ball grid array
solder connection. The module must be mounted on the host PCB directly or placed in a
specially designed socket that is mounted to a host PCB.
Transmission Line Impedance
The transmission line must be designed to be a 50 Ohm impedance.
Physical Implementation
The physical implementation of the RF transmission line must conform to the following
guidelines. Any combination of microstrip, stripline, or coaxial cable is acceptable. However,
the following guidelines must be adhered to:
1. Microstrip (conductor above ground plane): Lengths should be minimized to keep losses
at a minimum. An impedance of 50 +/- 2 ohms must be maintained. For design formulae,
the following web sites can be accessed for interactive design programs:
Table http://www.mit.edu/~mcmahill/software/mstrip/mscalc.htm
Table A http://www.polar.co.uk/
2. Stripline (conductor between ground planes on printed circuit board): Since stripline is
non-radiating, any length of stripline can be used. However, lengths should be minimized to
keep losses at a minimum. Either symmetric or asymmetric stripline may be used. For
design formulae visit:
3. Coaxial Cable: Since coaxial cable is non-radiating, any length may be used. The
impedance must be 50 +/- 2 ohms.
In general, the lengths of all transmission lines should be kept at a minimum where possible.
Microstrip is the most lossy, followed by stripline and then coax. These factors should be taken
into account in design of the interconnect. Higher loss will reduce the range of the wireless USB
device in the final implementation.
DRAFT
Table B http://www.polar.co.uk/
SAR Information
This device generates and radiates radio-frequency ener gy. In order to comply with FCC
radio-frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, this device must
be installed and operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 0.47 cm
(0.185 inch), based on an antenna gain of 4 dBi.
Contact 3Com for additional information regarding minimum body to antenna distances
based on antenna gains other than 4 dBi.
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Intentional Emissions Compliance Testing
Although the module, including the interconnect and antenna, have been modular approved
by the FCC the final configuration must meet emissions compliance. The final configuration
must be tested in an FCC certified test laboratory to confirm that intentional radiated emissions
continue to operate within the limits specified in the Part 15 rules. Applicable sections include:
1. Part 15 Section 15.247, Operation within the bands of 2400-2483 MHz
2. Part 15 Section 15.201 to 15.209, Intentional Emitter Restricted Bands and Radiated
Emission Limits
For detailed document information, visit http://www.fcc.gov/oet/info/rules/. Other
information may be found in the following documents:
FCC Public Notice DA 000-705, Filing and Measurement Guidelines for Frequency
Hopping Spread Spectrum Systems.
FCC Public Notice DA 00-1407, Part 15 Unlicensed Modular Transmitter Approval.
Both of these documents may be found on the FCC web site. These intentional emissions
tests can be conducted by the manufacturer if equipped with a certified test chamber or by
contacting an accredited test facility. The results of these tests are not required to be submitted
to the FCC or 3Com, but should be kept on file by the OEM.
DRAFT
Exterior Labeling Requirements
To satisfy FCC exterior labeling requirements, an FCC label, along with specific text, must
be placed on the notebook PC that contains a 3Com wireless USB device. The following text or
any similar wording that expresses the same meaning must be placed beneath the FCC label on
the exterior of the laptop.
“Contains Transmitter Module FCC ID: SL-1021”
Canadian Regulatory Approval
Conditions of Grant
In general, Industry Canada follows the FCC in terms of emission levels and other
regulatory requirements. Although Industry Canada’s position is that the OEM has the first level
of responsibility for insuring compliance for the end use configuration, 3Com as grantee is
responsible as supplier of the module design.
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Design Criteria
The same design criteria as described above should be followed for Canadian modular
approval.
Intentional Emissions Compliance testing
To ensure intentional emissions compliance, testing of the final configuration must be
conducted per Industry Canada RSS-210 (Low Power License-Exempt Radio communication
Devices). For detailed document information, visit:
These intentional emissions tests can be conducted by the manufacturer if equipped with a
test chamber or by contacting an approved test facility. The results of these tests are not required
to be submitted to Industry Canada or 3Com, but should be kept on file by the OEM.
Installation Instructions
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 4.0 dB.
Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulation of the FCC, Industry Canada,
and other national regulatory agencies. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such
that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;
consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
DRAFT
User Manual Statements
The following information must be placed in the user manual:
“This device contains a wireless transceiver that complies with Canadian RS S-210 as
demonstrated by IC Grant No.: (TBD).”
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.”
(This statement is a repeat of the FCC statement, and need appear in English only once in
the manual.)
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated
indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit
antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing.
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EXHIBIT 8: User / Installation Manual
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such
that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;
consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Exterior Labeling Requirements
To satisfy Industry Canada exterior labeling requirements, the following text must be placed
on the backside of the notebook PC that contains the 3Com wireless USB device:
“This product contains a 3Com wireless USB device with Canadian Cert No. (TBD)”
European Union
Conditions For Acceptability
Regulatory requirements for marketing in the EU are covered in the R&TTE Directive of
April 8, 2000. This directive simplifies marketing by allowing self-certification for
“harmonized” bands by conducting testing at their own manufacturing facility or test house.
To meet the requirements of the R&TTE directive a Technical Construction File is no longer
required. However, frequency notification to countries within the EU is required. Article 6 of
the R&TTE directive states, “the manufacturer or the person responsible for placing the
apparatus on the market provides information for the user on the intended use of the apparatus,
together with the declaration of conformity to the essential requirements”. Although this implies
that the OEM has the responsibility for insuring compliance of the end user configuration, 3Com
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does have a responsibility of supplier of the module and antenna interconnect design, having
made its own declaration of conformity and frequency use notifications.
Design Criteria
The same design criteria as described above should be followed for continued compliance
with the CE approval of this module.
Intentional Emissions Compliance Testing
In the European community regulatory compliance is based on the European standards ETSI
300-328 (Intentional Emissions) and ETSI 300-826 (Electromagnetic Compatibility). To insure
compliance, radiated emissions testing of the final configuration must be conducted to insure that
emissions meet the requirements of ETSI 300-328 (European Telecommunications Standard for
These emissions tests can be conducted by the manufacturer if equipped with a test chamber
or by contacting an approved test facility. The results of these tests are not required to be
submitted to the regulatory authorities (within each country) or 3Com, but should be kept on file
by the OEM.
Exterior Labeling Requirements
The host device that has a3Com wireless USB device must be labeled "CE" on its exterior.
The exclamation mark designates a non-harmonized frequency band. (See
http://europa.eu.int/comm/enterprise/rtte/decision/classif.htm for text of this decision. For
further details on labeling refer to the R&TTE Directive .See Web Site, above.).
The host device packaging and instructions may bear the same CE marking as described
above although it is not mandatory. Additionally, the packaging and instructions must indicate
any restrictions on the use of the product (i.e. countries where the operating frequency of a
transmitting device is not allowed).
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