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Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 7100 Products
Safety and Regulatory Notices

This document contains general safety and regulatory notices applicable to the following product. Detailed regulatory information is supplied as part of the user information for each product.

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

Information for the OEM Integrators:
Please refer to the full Grant of equipment document for other restrictions.
  

Safety Notices

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 Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN 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 (see below)
  • Antenna Warning (see below)
  • Use on Aircraft Caution (see below)
  • Other Wireless Devices (see below)
  • Power Supply (Access Point) (see below)

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 Warnings

Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for the Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN 7100 3B Mini PCI Adapter 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).

Warning: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN products are not designed for use with high-gain directional antennas. Use of such antennas with these products is illegal.

Use On Aircraft Caution

Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.

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.

Local Restrictions on 802.11a and 802.11b Radio Usage

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 the permissible settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.

For country-specific information, see the additional compliance information supplied with the product.

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