Intel WM3B2100A Users Guide

Calexico I Dual Band (802.11a and 802.11b) Compliance Guidelines

Wireless Networking Division

Regulatory and Safety Notices

User Documentation Guidelines for OEMs and
Integrators

Calexico I (Dual Band 802.11a and 802.11b)

Note: Due to the evolving state of regulations and standards in the wireless LAN field

(IEEE 802.11 and similar), the information provided herein is subject to change. Intel
Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor
does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein.

Created: 02/13/03

Last Updated: 02/24/03

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Revision History

Date Changes

02/10/03 Created dual-band document to meet requirements for worldwide

compliance submittal on February 14, 2003.

02/24/03 Added FCC statement on restriction to indoor use.

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Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A Mini PCI Adapters
Safety and Regulatory Notices
User Documentation Guidelines for OEMs and Integrators

Purpose of This Document

This document is provided for the information of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), system
integrators, and others who manufacture and distribute systems or products that incorporate a version of
the Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A (dual-band 802.11a and 802.11b) Mini PCI adapter. The purpose of
the document is to provide safety and regulatory information pertaining to the Intel products of reference
and guidance as to what information must be communicated by the OEM/integrator to the end user of the
products. As new approval information becomes available over the course of the worldwide approvals
process, additional guidelines will be developed as required.

Note: This document should not be distributed directly to end users of the Intel products of reference. The
format and content of the regulatory information supplied to the end user is the responsibility of the OEM
or integrator, and not of Intel.

The information in this document applies to the following products:

Dual-band wireless LAN adapters (802.11a and 802.11b)

Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3B Mini PCI Adapter (model WM3B2100A)
Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A 3A Mini PCI Adapter (model WM3A2100A)

Information for OEMs and Integrators

The following statement must be included with all versions of this document supplied to an OEM or
integrator, but should not be distributed to the end user.

• This device is intended for OEM integrators only.

• This device cannot be co-located with any other transmitter.

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

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

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 an Intel® PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A Mini PCI Adapter in
compliance with local regulations.

Local Restriction of 802.11a and 802.11b Radio Usage

The following statement on local restrictions must be published as part of the compliance documentation
for all 802.11a and 802.11b products.
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 permissible settings and restrictions in
the country of use could be an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC
requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential
for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as
primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause
interference with and /or damage this device.

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USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices

The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93-62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio
frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Intel PRO/Wireless LAN
2100A Mini PCI Adapter products meet 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:

• The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety

directors of such environments.

• The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

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

• Antenna use:

• In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated antennas, should be located at a

minimum distance of 20 cm (8 inches) or more from the body of all persons.

• 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
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 Warning
Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for Intel(R)

PRO/Wireless LAN 2100A Mini PCI Adapters 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 20 cm (8 inches)
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 20 cm (8 inches).

Use On Aircraft Caution: Regulations of the FAA may restrict airborne operation of radio-frequency
wireless devices. Follow the instructions of the flight crew when using these devices on aircraft.

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.

Safety Notice, Underwriters Laboratories: For use with UL-Listed Personal Computers or UL-Listed
similar equipment.

This device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following conditions:

1. The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users. For
laptop installations, the antenna must be installed to ensure that the proper spacing is maintained in
the event the users places the device in their lap during use (i.e. positioning of antennas must be
placed in the upper portion of the LCD panel only to ensure 20 cm will be maintained if the user
places the device in their lap for use) and

2. The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.

As long as the 2 conditions above are met, further transmitter
OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end-product for any additional compliance requirements
required with this module installed (for example, digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements,
etc.).
IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met
configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered
valid and the FCC ID can not be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator

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testing will not be required. However, the

(for example certain laptop