Panasonic 9TGCF-182A User Manual

Supplementary Instructions

for Wireless LAN

This manual contains supplementary instructions regarding the use of the computer. It explains the cases where the operation of the computer differs from that in the Operating Instructions.

Your computer is equipped with Wireless LAN enabling you to communicate using radio frequencies.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This product 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 product.

Specifications

Data transfer rates	IEEE802.11a: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps (automatically switched)
	IEEE802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps (automatically switched)
	IEEE802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1 Mbps
Standards supported	IEEE802.11a/IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b
Transmission method	OFDM system, DSSS system
Wireless channels used	IEEE802.11a: Channels 36 to 64, 149 to 165
	IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g: Channels 1 to 11
RF frequency band	IEEE802.11a: 5.18~5.32GHz, 5.745~5.825GHz
	IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b: 2412~2462MHz

Wireless LAN

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If you use a wireless LAN, you can use a network without cable connections.

CAUTION

Communication is performed through the wireless LAN antenna (A). Do not block the antenna area with your hand or otherwise interfere with the passage of the radio signals.

Do not use the Fast User Switching function. The wireless LAN cannot be used.

NOTE

The communication speeds and distances differ depending on the devices that support the wireless LAN, the installation environment and other ambient conditions. One characteristic of radio waves is that their transmission rate tends to drop as the communication distance increases. It is recommended that the devices supporting the wireless LAN be used in close vicinity to each other.

The rate may drop while a microwave oven is being used.

Precautions

Do not use wireless LAN on airplanes, in hospitals, or in other locations where wireless LAN signals may affect the operation of devices in the vicinity.

If you intend to use the computer in the environments described above, turn the wireless

LAN off using the following method:

ADouble-click or on the taskbar.

BSelect your wireless LAN adaptor and select [General].

CSelect [Off] for [Switch radio].

DSelect [OK].

The icon will turn to .

•Do not select [Disable] using with the right button located on the taskbar.