Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Products
Safety and Regulatory Notices
This section provides the following safety and regulatory notices covering the following products:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point
,
Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN CardBus
Adapter
and the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN PCI Adapter model WPCI5000
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Safety Notices
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FCC Regulations
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Canadian Department of Communications
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Japan Regulatory Notices
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 the Intel® PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN Access Point model
WSAP5000, the Intel PRO/Wireless CardBus Adapter model WCP5000, and the Intel
PRO/Wireless PCI Adapter model WPCI5000 meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in
OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found
in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits.
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Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
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Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or
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touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
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Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; if
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not, the radio may be damaged.
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Use in specific environments:
o The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints
posed by the safety directors of such environments.
o The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA).
o The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each
hospital.
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Antenna use:
o High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be
professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 12
inches (30 cm) or more from the body of all persons. Please contact your
professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation
requirements.
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Explosive Device Proximity Warning (see below)
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Warning for Laptop Users (see below)
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Use on Aircraft Caution (see below)
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Other Wireless Devices (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 especially qualified for such use.
