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2.1.3 Portable Device Hosts (WWAN to user separation distance
≤
2.5cm)
The E371 module can be installed for use in a portable device notebook as a Class II change if
the antenna separation distance from the user is
≤
2.5cm. Table 3.0 describes the limitations if
there are no collocated transmitters. Collocated radios must be considered as per FCC KDB
616217 D03 and section 3 of KDB 447498. Section 2.1.3 does not apply to tablets or non-
notebook devices or devices that require power reduction to meet SAR.
Table 3 Portable Device Notebook Limitations – No collocated transmitters
Parameter
Requirement
RF Exposure
Justification
Device type
Notebook
Display size
Any
Antenna type
PIFA
WWAN Antenna locations
Display
Exterior Display Material
(Non metal)
WWAN module location
Anywhere
Maximum WWAN to User Distance
<2.5cm†
Section 3.0
SAR evaluation required
Yes
Collocated Transmitter Condition
KDB 616217 D03
KDB 447498 section 3.
Section 4.0
†Based on the SAR data collected during the original application.
2.1.4 End User Installation
Two-way authentication documentation has been submitted as part of a Class II permissive
change allowing end-user installation into notebooks that utilize the method of authentication.
Authentication occurs in two methods:
1. Software installed on the modem:
a) Installation Software including list of pre-approved Notebooks and Modules.
b) PID/VID identification numbers in Module: Factory Installed
c) Module identification numbers in Notebook: Factory Installed
2. Implementation:
When a Module Upgrade Kit is procured the module is available for End-User installation
in approved Notebook computers.
The connection manager software is run on the Notebook and the Module ID numbers
are checked against a pre-determined list of approved ID numbers in the installation
software. Both the Notebook and the Module are checked. If either ID does not match,
the installation of the Driver is halted and the Module will not work.
Moving the Module to other NON approved notebooks will not allow the module to
operate. Since the driver will ONLY operate in pre-approved Notebooks with the proper
ID and while a properly ID-checked Module is resident, you cannot load the driver for
NON-approved Modules or Notebooks.
