Intel 9560D2 User Manual

Intel® WiFi Adapter Information Guide

This version of Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software is compatible with the adapters listed below. However, note that newer features provided in this software release are generally not supported for older, legacy adapters.

The following adapters are supported on this release for Windows* 10:

Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel® Wireless-N 7260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel® Wireless-N 7265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (64-bit only) Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel® Wireless-AC 9260 Intel® Wireless-AC 9461 Intel® Wireless-AC 9560 Intel® Wireless Gigabit 11000 Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265

The following adapters are supported on this release for Windows* 8 and Windows* 8.1 with Windows* 7 drivers from Intel®:

Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 100 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 130 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230

The following adapters are supported on this release for Windows* 8 with Windows* 8 drivers from Intel®:

Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 105 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 135 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel® Wireless-N 7260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel® Wireless-N 7265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260

The following adapters are supported on this release for Windows* 8.1 with Windows* 8 drivers from Intel®:

Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 105 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 135 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230

Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150

Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300

The following adapters are supported on this release for Windows* 8.1 with Windows* 8.1 drivers from Intel®:

Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel® Wireless-N 7260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel® Wireless-N 7265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 17265 Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18260 Intel® Wireless Gigabit 11000

With your WiFi network card, you can access WiFi networks, share files or printers, or even share your Internet connection. All of these features can be explored using a WiFi network in your home or office. This WiFi network solution is designed for both home and business use. Additional users and features can be added as your networking needs grow and change.

This guide contains basic information about Intel adapters. It includes information about several adapter properties that you can set to control and enhance the performance of your adapter with your particular wireless network and environment. Intel® wireless adapters enable fast connectivity without wires for desktop and notebook PCs.

Adapter Settings Regulatory Information Specifications Important Information Support Warranty Glossary

Depending on the model of your Intel WiFi adapter, your adapter is compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and

802.11n (draft 2.0) wireless standards. Operating at 5GHz or 2.4GHz frequency at data rates of up to 450 Mbps, you can now connect your computer to existing high-speed networks that use multiple access points within large or small environments. Your WiFi adapter maintains automatic data rate control according to the access point location and signal strength to achieve the fastest possible connection. All of your wireless network connections are easily managed by the WiFi connection utility. Profiles that are set up through the WiFi connection utility provide enhanced security measures with 802.1X network authentication.

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*Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.

Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein.

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS: Intel wireless LAN adapters are engineered, manufactured, tested, and quality checked to ensure that they meet all

necessary local and governmental regulatory agency requirements for the regions that they are designated and/or marked to ship into. Because wireless LANs are generally unlicensed devices that share spectrum with radars, satellites, and other licensed and unlicensed devices, it is sometimes necessary to dynamically detect, avoid, and limit usage to avoid interference with these devices. In many instances Intel is required to provide test data to prove regional and local compliance to regional and governmental regulations before certification or approval to use the product is granted. Intel's wireless LAN's EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance (EMC). These parameters include, without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage, channel scanning, and human exposure.

For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties of the software provided in binary format with the wireless LAN adapters (e.g., the EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you use any patches, utilities, or code with the Intel wireless LAN adapters that have been manipulated by an unauthorized party (i.e., patches, utilities, or code (including open source code modifications) which have not been validated by Intel), (i) you will be solely responsible for ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products, (ii) Intel will bear no liability, under any theory of liability for any issues associated with the modified products, including without limitation, claims under the warranty and/or issues arising from regulatory non-compliance, and (iii) Intel will not provide or be required to assist in providing support to any third parties for such modified products.

Note: Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless LAN adapters to be "modules", and accordingly, condition systemlevel regulatory approval upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the antennas and system configuration do not cause the EMC and radio operation to be non-compliant.

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Adapter Settings

The Advanced tab displays the device properties for the WiFi adapter installed on your computer.

How to Access

At the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility, Advanced Menu click Adapter Settings. Select the Advanced tab.

WiFi Adapter Settings Description

Name Description

802.11ac Mode

(5GHz)

802.11n Channel Width (2.4 GHz)

The 802.11ac standard builds on 802.11n standard. 802.11ac Mode delivers up to 867Mbps (theoretical) by increasing channel bandwidth to 80MHz and adding higher density modulation (256 QAM). Select Enabled or Disabled to set the 802.11ac mode of the WiFi adapter. Enabled is the default setting. This setting applies to 802.11ac capable adapters only.

Set high throughput channel width to maximize performance. Set the channel width to Auto or 20MHz. Use 20MHz if 802.11n channels are restricted. This setting applies to

802.11n capable adapters only. NOTE: This setting does not apply to the Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (uses 20 MHz

channel width only).

802.11n Channel Width (5.2 GHz)

802.11n Mode The 802.11n standard builds on previous 802.11 standards by adding multiple-input

Ad Hoc Channel

802.11b/g Ad Hoc QoS

Mode

Set high throughput channel width to maximize performance. Set the channel width to Auto or 20MHz. Use 20MHz if 802.11n channels are restricted. This setting applies to

802.11n capable adapters only. NOTE: This setting does not apply to the following adapters:

Intel® WiFi Link 1000 Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

multiple-output (MIMO). MIMO increases data throughput to improve transfer rate. Select Enabled or Disabled to set the 802.11n mode of the WiFi adapter. Enabled is the default setting. This setting applies to 802.11n capable adapters only.

NOTE: To achieve transfer rates greater than 54 Mbps on 802.11n connections, WPA2*AES security must be selected. No security (None) can be selected to enable network setup and troubleshooting.

An administrator can enable or disable support for high throughput mode to reduce powerconsumption or conflicts with other bands or compatibility issues.

Select Enabled or Disabled.

Quality of Service (QoS) control in ad hoc networks. QoS provides prioritization of traffic from the access point over a wireless LAN based on traffic classification. WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) is the QoS certification of the Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA). When WMM is enabled, the WiFi adapter uses WMM to support priority tagging and queuing capabilities for Wi-Fi networks.

WMM Enabled WMM Disabled (Default)

Bluetooth®

NOTE: The optimal setting is for a user to always set the transmit power at the lowest

AMP HT Mode/VHT

Mode/Disabled

Fat Channel Intolerant

Enable or disable Bluetooth® AMP. AMP stands for alternate MAC/PHY and uses the 802.11 (Wi-Fi) as the high-speed transport. If disabled, Bluetooth HS is turned off.

This settings lets you select HT Mode (High Throughput mode), VHT Mode (Very High Throughput Mode) or to disable both modes. HT Mode supports 802.11n compatibility, whereas VHT Mode supports 802.11ac compatibility.

This setting communicates to access points that this WiFi adapter does not prefer 40MHz channels in the 2.4GHz band. The default setting is for this to be turned off (disabled), so that the adapter does not send this notification. If the access point continues to use 40MHz channels, the WiFi adapter will also use 40MHz channels if the 802.11n Channel Width (2.4GHz) setting is AUTO.

NOTE: This setting does not apply to the following adapters:

Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AG_ Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

Mixed mode protection

Preferred Band In an environment with other radiating devices nearby (such as microwave ovens, cordless

Roaming Aggressiveness

Use to avoid data collisions in a mixed 802.11b and 802.11g environment. Request to Send/Clear to Send (RTS/CTS) should be used in an environment where clients may not hear each other. CTS-to-self can be used to gain more throughput in an environment where clients are in close proximity and can hear each other.

telephones, access points, or client devices), in order to reduce interference you may prefer the 5GHz band over the 2.4GHz band, or vice-versa. Your choices are:

No Preference Prefer 2.4GHz band Prefer 5GHz band

Here are the various Wi-Fi bands:

802.11 legacy - 2.4GHz

802.11a - 5GHz

802.11b - 2.4GHz

802.11g - 2.4GHz

802.11n - 2.4GHz and 5GHz

802.11ac - 5GHz

802.11ad - 60GHz

This setting lets you define how aggressively your wireless client roams to improve connection to an access point. There are five available settings.

Transmit Power

3. Medium: This is the default. A balanced setting between not roaming and

performance.

1. Lowest: Your wireless client will not roam. Only significant link quality degradation causes it to roam to another access point.

5. Highest: Your wireless client continuously tracks the link quality. If any degradation occurs, it tries to find and roam to a better access point.

Default Setting: Highest power setting. Lowest: Minimum Coverage: Set the adapter to the lowest transmit power. Enables you

to expand the number of coverage areas or confine a coverage area. Reduces the coverage area in high traffic areas to improve overall transmission quality and avoids congestion and interference with other devices.

Highest: Maximum Coverage: Set the adapter to a maximum transmit power level. Select for maximum performance and range in environments with limited additional WiFi radio devices.

possible level that is still compatible with the quality of their communication. This allows the

maximum number of wireless devices to operate in dense areas and reduce interference with other devices that it shares the same radio spectrum with.

NOTE: This setting takes effect when either Network (Infrastructure) or Device to Device (ad hoc) mode is used.

Wake on Magic Packet

This setting, enabled, wakes the computer from a sleep state when it receives a "magic packet" from a sending computer. The magic packet contains the MAC address of the intended destination computer.

Enabling turns on Wake on Magic Packet. Disabling turns off Wake on Magic Packet. Disabling this only disables the magic packet feature, not Wake on Wireless LAN.

Wake on Pattern Match

This feature wakes the computer from a sleep state when a particular wake pattern is received at the adapter. This feature is supported by the Window* 7 and Windows 8. Such patterns typically are:

Wake on new incoming TCP connection for IPv4 and IPv6 (TCP SYN IPv4 and TCP SYN IPv6). Wake on 802.1x re-authentication packets.

Disabling this only disables the pattern match feature, not Wake on Wireless LAN.

Wireless Mode Select which mode to use for connection to a wireless network:

802.11a only: Connect the wireless WiFi adapter to 802.11a networks only. Not

applicable for all adapters.

802.11b only: Connect the wireless WiFi adapter to 802.11b networks only. Not applicable for all adapters.

802.11g only: Connect the wireless WiFi adapter to 802.11g networks only.

802.11a and 802.11g: Connect the WiFi adapter to 802.11a and 802.11g networks

only. Not applicable for all adapters.

802.11b and 802.11g: Connect the WiFi adapter to 802.11b and 802.11g networks only. Not applicable for all adapters.

802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g: (Default) - Connect to either 802.11a, 802.11b or 802.11g wireless networks. Not applicable for all adapters.

OK Saves settings and returns to the previous page. Cancel Closes and cancels any changes.

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Regulatory Information

This section provides regulatory information for the following wireless adapters:

Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 100 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 105 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 130 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 135 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel® Wireless-N 7260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel® Wireless-N 7265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel® Wireless-AC 9260 Intel® Wireless-AC 9461 Intel® Wireless-AC 9560 Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 17265 Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18260 Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265 Intel® Wireless Gigabit Sink W13100 Intel® Wireless Gigabit 11000

NOTE: Due to the evolving state of regulations and standards in the wireless LAN field (IEEE 802.11 and similar standards), the information provided herein is subject to change. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document.

Intel WiFi/WiMAX Wireless Adapters

Information in this section supports the following wireless adapters:

Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250

See Specifications

NOTE: In this section, all references to the "wireless adapter" refer to all adapters listed above.

The following information is provided:

Information for the User

for complete wireless adapter specifications.

Regulatory ID

Information for OEMs and Host Integrators

INFORMATION FOR THE USER Safety Notices

USA FCC Radio Frequency Exposure

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 wireless adapter meets the Human Exposure requirements found in FCC Part 2, 15C, 15E along with guidance from KDB 447498, KDB 248227 and KDB 616217. 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; this behavior may cause damage to the radio. Use in specific environments:

The use of wireless adapters in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. The use of electronic devices equipped with wireless adapters on airplanes is governed by rules for each commercial airline operator. The use of wireless adapters in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.

Explosive Device Proximity Warning

Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (including this wireless adapter) near unshielded blasting caps

or in an explosive environment unless the transmitter has been modified to be qualified for such use.

Antenna Warnings

Warning: The wireless adapter is not designed for use with high-gain directional antennas.

Use On Aircraft Caution

Caution: Regulations of commercial airline operators may prohibit airborne operation of certain electronic devices equipped with radio-frequency wireless devices (wireless adapters) because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.

Caution: 60 GHz/802.11ad equipment is not permitted on aircraft per FCC §15.255. OEM and host integrators should consider this FCC rule in host devices.

Other Wireless Devices

Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: See the documentation supplied with wireless

adapters or other devices in the wireless network.

Local Restrictions on 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, and 802.16e Radio Usage

Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, and 802.16e wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11g,

802.11n, 802.11ac, and 802.16e 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. The device transmit power control (TPC) interface is part of the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Software. Operational restrictions for Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) are provided by the system manufacturer. Any deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.

Wireless Interoperability

The wireless adapter is designed to be interoperable with other wireless LAN products that are based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:

IEEE Std. 802.11b compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std. 802.11g compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std. 802.11a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std. 802.11n draft 2.0 compliant on Wireless LAN IEEE 802.16e-2005 Wave 2 compliant Wireless Fidelity certification, as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance WiMAX certification as defined by the WiMAX Forum

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.

REGULATORY INFORMATION USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This wireless adapter is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 and 5.470 to 5.75GHz frequency ranges. No configuration controls are provided for Intel® wireless adapters 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.

Intel® wireless adapters are intended for OEM integrators only. Intel® wireless adapters cannot be co-located with any other transmitter unless approved by the FCC.

This wireless adapter 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.

Class B 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 may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this wireless adapter 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 taking one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the equipment experiencing the interference. Increase the distance between the wireless adapter and the equipment experiencing the interference. Connect the computer with the wireless adapter to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the equipment experiencing the interference is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE: The adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations.

Safety Approval Considerations

This device has been safety approved as a component and is for use only in complete equipment where the acceptability of the combination is determined by the appropriate safety agencies. When installed, consideration must be given to the following:

It must be installed into a compliant host device meeting the requirement of UL/EN/IEC 60950-1 2nd edition including the general provisions of enclosure design 1.6.2 and specifically paragraph 1.2.6.2 (Fire Enclosure). The device shall be supplied by a SELV source when installed in the end-use equipment. A heating test shall be considered in the end-use product for meeting the requirement of UL/EN/IEC 60950-1 2nd edition.

Low Halogen

Applies only to brominated and chlorinated flame retardants (BFRs/CFRs) and PVC in the final product. Intel components as well as purchased components on the finished assembly meet JS-709 requirements, and the PCB / substrate meet IEC 61249-2-21 requirements. The replacement of halogenated flame retardants and/or PVC may not be better for the environment.

Japan

5GHz 帯は室内でのみ使用のこと

Korea

해당 무선설비는 전파혼신 가능성이 있으므로 인명안전과 관련된 서비스는 할 수 없음. 해당 무선 설비는

5150-5250MHz

대역에서 실내에서만 사용할 수 있음

.

Mexico

La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada.

Taiwan

第十二條

經型式認識合格

第十四條

低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信經發現有干擾現象時應立即停用並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信, 指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

之

低功率射頻電機. 非經許可公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率‵

加

大功率或變更原設計

之

特性及功能.

在 5.25-5.35 秭

赫

頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備限於室內使用。

Radio Approvals

To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed in the manufacturer's OEM Regulatory Guidance document.

Modular Regulatory Certification Country Markings

A list of countries requiring regulatory markings is available. Note that the lists include only countries requiring marking but not all certified countries. To find the regulatory country marking information for your adapter, perform these steps:

1. Open this web site: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/network-and-i-o/wireless-

networking/000007443.html

2. Click on the link for your adapter.

3. Click on Regulatory Marking Document for your adapter.

INFORMATION FOR OEMs and HOST INTEGRATORS

The guidelines described within this document are provided to OEM integrators installing Intel® wireless adapters in notebook and tablet PC host platforms. Adherence to these requirements is necessary to meet the conditions of compliance with FCC rules, including RF exposure. When all antenna type and placement guidelines described herein are fulfilled the Intel® wireless adapters may be incorporated into notebook and tablet PC host platforms with no further restrictions. If any of the guidelines described herein are not satisfied it may be necessary for the OEM or integrator to perform additional testing and/or obtain additional approval. The OEM or integrator is responsible to determine the required host regulatory testing and/or obtaining the required host approvals for compliance.

Intel® wireless adapters are intended for OEMs and host integrators only. The Intel® wireless adapter FCC Grant of Authorization describes any limited conditions of modular approval. The Intel® wireless adapters must be operated with an access point that has been approved for the country of operation. Changes or modification to Intel® wireless adapters by OEMs, integrators or other third parties is not permitted. Any changes or modification to Intel® wireless adapters by OEMs, integrators or other third parties will void authorization to operate the adapter.

Antenna Type and Gains

Only antennas of the same type and with equal or less gains as shown below may be used with the Intel® wireless adapters. Other types of antennas and/or higher gain antennas may require additional authorization for operation.

Antenna Type

PIFA Main

Antenna Location (Main/Aux)

2.4GHz Peak Gain in dBi*

2.6GHz Peak Gain in dBi*

5.2GHz Peak Gain in dBi*

5.5GHz Peak Gain in dBi*

5.7GHz Peak Gain in dBi*

Aux 3.24 3.47 3.73 4.77 4.77

MIMO

*All antenna gains include cable loss.

Antenna Placement Within the Host Platform

To ensure RF exposure compliance the antenna(s) used with the Intel® wireless adapters must be installed in notebook or tablet PC host platforms to provide a minimum separation distance from all persons, in all operating modes and orientations of the host platform, with strict adherence to the table below. The antenna separation distance applies to both horizontal and vertical orientation of the antenna when installed in the host system.

Intel® Wireless Adapter Minimum required antenna-to-user separation distance

Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 18 mm Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6350 17 mm

Simultaneous Transmission of Intel® Wireless Adapters with Other Integrated or Plug-In Transmitters

Based upon FCC Knowledge Database publication number 616217 when there are multiple transmitting devices installed in a host device, an RF exposure transmitting assessment shall be performed to determine the necessary application and test requirements. OEM integrators must identify all possible combinations of simultaneous transmission configurations for all transmitters and antennas installed in the host system. This includes transmitters installed in the host as mobile devices (>20 cm separation from user) and portable devices (<20 cm separation from user). OEM integrators should consult the actual FCC KDB 616217 document for all details in making this assessment to determine if any additional requirements for testing or FCC approval is necessary.

Information To Be Supplied to the End User by the OEM or Integrator

The following regulatory and safety notices must be published in documentation supplied to the end user of the product or system incorporating the Intel® wireless adapter, in compliance with local regulations. Host system must be labeled with "Contains FCC ID: XXXXXXXX", FCC ID displayed on label.

The Intel® wireless adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Intel Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with the wireless adapter kit or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Intel Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Intel Corporation and 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.

Local Restriction of 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11e Radio Usage

The following statement on local restrictions must be published as part of the compliance documentation for all

802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n products.

Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.16e wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.16e 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 power and frequency settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.

Intel WiFi Adapters, 802.11n and 802.11ac Compliant

The information in this section applies to the following products:

Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 100 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 105 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 130 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 135 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel® Wireless-N 7260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel® Wireless-N 7265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel® Wireless-AC 9260 Intel® Wireless-AC 9461 Intel® Wireless-AC 9560 Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 17265 Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18260 Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265 Intel® Wireless Gigabit Sink W13100 Intel® Wireless Gigabit 11000

See Specifications

NOTE: In this section, all references to the "wireless adapter" refer to all adapters listed above.

The following information is provided:

Information for the User Regulatory Information Regulatory ID Information for OEMs and Host Integrators Statements of European Compliance

for complete wireless adapter specifications.

INFORMATION FOR THE USER Safety Notices

USA FCC Radio Frequency Exposure

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 wireless adapter meets the Human Exposure requirements found in FCC Part 2, 15C, 15E along with guidance from KDB 447498, KDB 248227 and KDB 616217. 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; this behavior may cause damage to the radio. Use in specific environments:

The use of wireless adapters in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. The use of wireless adapters on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The use of wireless adapters in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.

Explosive Device Proximity Warning

Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (including this wireless adapter) near unshielded blasting caps

or in an explosive environment unless the transmitter has been modified to be qualified for such use.

Antenna Warnings

Warning: The wireless adapter is not designed for use with high-gain directional antennas.

Use On Aircraft Caution

Caution: Regulations of commercial airline operators may prohibit airborne operation of certain electronic devices equipped with radio-frequency wireless devices (wireless adapters) because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.

Caution: 60 GHz/802.11ad equipment is not permitted on aircraft per FCC §15.255. OEM and host integrators should consider this FCC rule in host devices.

Other Wireless Devices

Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: See the documentation supplied with wireless

adapters or other devices in the wireless network.

Local Restrictions on 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac Radio Usage

Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11g, 802.11n, and

802.11ac wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11d, 802.11g,

802.11n, and 802.11ac 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. The device transmit power control (TPC) interface is part of the Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Software. Operational restrictions for Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) are provided by the system manufacturer. Any deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.

Wireless Interoperability

The wireless adapter is designed to be interoperable with other wireless LAN products that are based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:

IEEE Std. 802.11b compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std. 802.11g compliant Standard on Wireless LAN

IEEE Std. 802.11a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN

IEEE Std. 802.11n compliant Standard on Wireless LAN IEEE Std. 802.11ac draft compliant on Wireless LAN Wireless Fidelity certification, as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance