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Regulatory Compliance Information

3Com 802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point Upgrade Kit

FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure Notice

This device generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. In order to comply with FCC radio-
frequency radiation exposure guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, this equipment has to be 
installed and operated while maintaining a minimum body to antenna distance of 20 centimeters.

This 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. This product must be installed by a professional technician/installer.

FCC Part 15 Notice (Applicable to Use Within the USA)

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, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING: 

This equipment 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 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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one which the receiver is 

connected to.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

The Interference Handbook

This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-
000-00345-4.

Summary of Contents for WL-463

Page 1: ... 3Com Access Point Kit Contents The upgrade kit contains these items one antenna module one 802 11g mini PCI Radio Module two cables two antennas 1 Detach and disconnect the access point If the access point is mounted on the wall turn the unit counterclockwise to disengage it from the mounting plate Disconnect the Ethernet cable Place the access point face down on a static free surface ...

Page 2: ...2 Remove the back cover Using a cross tip screwdriver remove the four screws from the back cover Remove the cover from the unit Set the cover and screws aside ...

Page 3: ... longer needed 4 Install the radio board Holding the radio board at an angle align the contact edge with the mini PCI connector on the unit Make sure the keying notch on the contact edge lines up with the key on the connector as shown in the detail below Slide the board into the connector and press down gently until the two retainer clips snap into place ...

Page 4: ...enna module and connect the cables 1 Align the antenna module with the snaps and posts on the unit and press until the module snaps firmly into place Make sure the cables are routed through the slots in the unit 2 Align the free end of one cable with one connector on the board Press until the cable snaps into place Repeat with the other cable and the other connector You can connect either cable to...

Page 5: ... four screws 8 Attach the antennas Being careful not to touch the antenna tips screw the antennas onto the SMA connectors and hand tighten them After network startup you may need to adjust the antennas to fine tune radio coverage 9 Reinstall the access point Reconnect the Ethernet cable and reattach the access point to the wall mounting plate Adjust the antennas to improve the radio signal if nece...

Page 6: ... optional antenna to the access point remember to use only the A side connector on the access point on the right when properly installed 1 Position the antenna so that there are minimal obstacles between it and any client with which it will communicate While maintaining a direct line of sight between the antenna and a client is not strictly necessary such an arrangement helps to ensure a strong si...

Page 7: ...POWER SETTINGS ON THE ACCESS POINT FOR EXTERNAL ANTENNAS USA CANADA 2 5dBi 3CWE492 4dBi 3CWE490 3CWE497 8dBi 3CWE491 3CWE498 6 ft 3CWE480 Max Max Max 20ft 3CWE481 Max Max Max 50 ft 3CWE482 Max Max Max ...

Page 8: ... 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 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...

Page 9: ...de 6 obtainable from Health Canada s web site www hc sc gc ca rpb Avis de Conformité à la Réglementation d Industrie Canada Pour empêcher toute interférence aux services faisant l objet d une licence cet appareil doit être utilisé à l intérieur seulement et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal L installateur du présent matériel radio doit s assurer que ...

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