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- Page 1 RoamAbout R2 Wireless Access Platform 802.11a/b/g Radio Card Installation Guide P/N 9034079-05...
- Page 2 Enterasys Networks reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document and its web site without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this document is subject to change without notice. IN NO EVENT SHALL ENTERASYS NETWORKS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS DOCUMENT, WEB SITE, OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THEM, EVEN IF ENTERASYS NETWORKS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF, KNEW OF, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN OF, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Enterasys Networks, Inc. 50 Minuteman Road Andover, MA 01810 © 2005 Enterasys Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Part Number: 9034079‐05 April 2005 ENTERASYS, ENTERASYS NETWORKS, ROAMABOUT, and any logos associated therewith, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Enterasys Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other product names mentioned in this document may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
This document contains the regulatory, specification, and installation information for the RoamAbout R2 Wireless Access Platform 802.11a/b/g radio card (RBTBH‐R2W). The following conventions are used in this guide Note: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. Caution: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. Precaución: Contiene información esencial para prevenir dañar el equipo. Achtung: Verweißt auf wichtige Informationen zum Schutz gegen Beschädigungen. Electrical Hazard: Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death. -
Page 4: Radio Certification And Regulatory Information
Radio Certification and Regulatory Information Radio Certification and Regulatory Information Zertifizierung für Funkgeräte und gesetzliche Vorschriften This document provides the regulatory information and technical specifications for the RoamAbout R2 (RBTBH‐R2W) 802.11a/b/g radio card. It can only be used in the RoamAbout R2 Wireless Access Platform. To ensure that you have the latest version of this document, check the Website: www.enterasys.com/product/wireless. Dieses Dokument enthält die gesetzlichen Vorschriften und technischen Daten für die Funkkarte RoamAbout R2 (RBTBH‐R2W) 802.11a/b/g. Sie ist nur für den Einsatz mit der RoamAbout R2 Wireless Access Platform geeignet. Die aktuelle Version dieses Dokuments finden Sie auf der Website: www.enterasys.com/product/wireless. Europe - European Union Notice All products with the CE marking comply with the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards). • EN 55022:1998 (CISPR 22) • EN 55024:1998 (IEC61000‐4‐2,3,4,5,6,8,11) ... - Page 5 Europa – Hinweis der Europäischen Union Products labeled with the CExxxx or the CE alert marking contain a radio transmitter that complies with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with this directive implies conformity to the following European Norms (in brackets are the equivalent international standards). • EN 300 328 April 2003 V1.4.1 • EN 300 893 August 2003 V1.2.3 • EN 300 440‐1 September 2001 V1.3.1 • EN 300 440‐2 September 2001 V1.1.1 • EN 301 489‐1 August 2002 V1.4.1 • EN 301 489‐17 August 2002 V1.2.1 To determine the type of transmitter, check the identification label on your Wireless LAN Product. Europa – Hinweis der Europäischen Union Alle Artikel mit dem CE‐Zeichen erfüllen die Anforderungen der EMV‐Richtlinie (89/336/EEC) und der Niederspannungsrichtlinie (73/ 23/EEC) der EU‐Kommission. Die Übereinstimmung mit diesen Richtlinien schließt die Konformität mit den folgenden europäischen Normen ein (die entsprechenden internationalen Normen sind in Klammern angegeben). • EN 55022:1998 (CISPR 22) • EN 55024:1998 (IEC61000‐4‐2,3,4,5,6,8,11) •...
- Page 6 Europa – Hinweis der Europäischen Union Ein Artikel, der mit CExxxx oder dem CE‐Warnhinweis gekennzeichnet ist, enthält einen Funksender, der den Anforderungen der R&TTE‐Richtlinie (1999/5/EC) der EU‐Kommission entspricht. Die Übereinstimmung mit dieser Richtlinie schließt die Konformität mit den folgenden europäischen Normen ein (die entsprechenden internationalen Normen sind in Klammern angegeben). • EN 300 328 April 2003 V1.4.1 • EN 300 893 August 2003 V1.2.3 • EN 300 440‐1 September 2001 V1.3.1 • EN 300 440‐2 September 2001 V1.1.1 • EN 301 489‐1 August 2002 V1.4.1 • EN 301 489‐17 August 2002 V1.2.1 Den Typ des Senders entnehmen Sie dem Kennzeichnungsetikett Ihres drahtlosen LAN‐Geräts. You must install and use this device in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction as described in the user documentation that is included with your product. Before you follow the instructions or use of this product, carefully read the contents of this document for device‐specific constraints or rules that may apply in the country where you want to use this product. The user must always ensure that country and/or channel selection of Peer‐to‐Peer groups or Base Station Networks match the regulations of the country of operation. In some situations or environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may, for example, include: • Using the wireless equipment on board airplanes, or 4 802.11a/b/g Radio Card Installation Guide...
- Page 7 Canada - Industry Canada (IC) • In any other environment where the risk of interference to other device or service is perceived or identified as harmful. If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless equipment in a specific organization or environment (for example, airplane), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this device prior to turning on the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the device, or the substitution, or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than specified by the manufacturer. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user. The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damaged or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines. Canada - Industry Canada (IC) This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference‐Causing Equipment Regulations. cet appareil de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le matereil brouiller du Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that required for successful communication. This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 4dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. 802.11a/b/g Radio Card Installation Guide 5...
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Page 8: Country-Specific Power Limits And Restrictions
Country-Specific Power Limits and Restrictions Country-Specific Power Limits and Restrictions CE0336 Notice Enterasys hereby declares this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. A copy of this signed declaration can be obtained by contact Enterasys Networks, 50 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810, USA. Attn: Wireless Group. 6 802.11a/b/g Radio Card Installation Guide... - Page 9 CE0336 Notice Enterasys erklärt hiermit, dass dieses LAN‐Funkgerät die wesentlichen Anforderungen und sonstigen relevanten Vorschriften der R&TTE‐Richtlinie 1999/5/EC erfüllt. Eine Kopie dieser unterzeichneten Erklärung erhalten Sie von Enterasys Networks, 50 Minuteman Road, Andover, MA 01810, USA. Attn: Wireless Group 802.11a/b/g Radio Card Installation Guide 7...
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Page 10: Integral And External Antenna Configurations
Integral and External Antenna Configurations Integral and External Antenna Configurations Except where noted, the operation distance between the antenna and any other person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet, and ankles) must be at least 20 cm (8 in.). Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation Caution: To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied for integral and external antenna configurations: •... - Page 11 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: • When an external antenna (outdoor or indoor Range Extender Antenna) is connected to the radio card, 802.11a channels 52 and below are removed from the available channel list of the AP. If the AP is already active on one of those channels when an antenna is plugged in, the AP automatically switches to a country approved channel.
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Page 12: Approved Countries Configuration
Approved Countries Configuration Antenna Model RBTES-AW-S1590M The operation distance between the antenna and any other person’s body (including hands, wrists, feet and ankles) must be at least 28 cm (11 in.) for this antenna. These antennas are not approved for use in Europe. Approved Countries Configuration The following table provides the configuration for approved countries. ... - Page 13 Country IEEE 802.11a/b/g RoamAbout PC Card France 5150 – 5250 MHz only < 200 mW eirp (Indoors) Not allowed (Outdoors) Germany 5150 – 5250 MHz only < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors) Not allowed (Outdoors) Approved Countries Configuration 1>2400 -2483.5 MHz <...
- Page 14 Approved Countries Configuration Country IEEE 802.11a/b/g RoamAbout PC Card Greece 5150 -5250 MHz only (EL) < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors) Not allowed (Outdoors) Hungary 5150 – 5250 MHz only (HU) < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors) Not allowed (Outdoors) Iceland 5150 – 5250 MHz only (ISL) <...
- Page 15 Country IEEE 802.11a/b/g RoamAbout PC Card Lithuania 5150 – 5250 MHz only (LT) < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors) Not allowed (Outdoors) Luxembourg (L) 5150 – 5250 MHz only xxxxxxxxxxxxx < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors) xxxxxxxxxxxx xxNot allowed (Outdoors) Norway 5150 – 5250 MHz only (NOR) <...
- Page 16 Approved Countries Configuration Country IEEE 802.11a/b/g RoamAbout PC Card Netherlands 5150 – 5250 MHz only (NL) < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors) Not allowed (Outdoors) Portugal 5150 – 5250 MHz only < 200 mW EIRP (Indoors) Not allowed (Outdoors) Spain 5150 – 5250 MHz only <...
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Page 17: Federal Communications Commission Notice
USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. Federal Communications Commission Notice 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. If not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a residential 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 encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • If you have a problem with your wireless equipment, such as interference from your equipment to a Mobile Object Identification System (RF‐ID), contact your authorized reseller or manufacturer. USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 802.11a/b/g Radio Card Installation Guide 15... -
Page 18: Radio Approval
Radio Approval Use the following table to determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless device in the countries listed below. You can find the radio transmitter number of your device on the identification label of your wireless device. Country Enterasys Part Number RBTBH-R2W Australia RBTBH-R2W Canada RBTBH-R2W Europe RBTBH-R2W New Zealand RBTBH-R2W Mexico RBTBH-R2W 802.11a • US/Canada/Mexico: 12 non‐overlapping channels (5.15 to 5.35 GHz, 5.725 to 5.825 GHz) Channel Frequencies and Channel Numbers for Operating in the US are listed in the following table. Frequency Band U-NII lower band 5.15 to 5.25 GHz 16 802.11a/b/g Radio Card Installation Guide... - Page 19 Frequency Band U-NII middle band 5.25 to 5.35 GHz U-NII upper band 5.725 to 5.825 GHz 5.15 to 5.25 GHz is for indoor use only. • Europe: 4 non‐overlapping channels (5.15 to 5.25 GHz) • Channel Frequencies and channel numbers for operating in Japan are listed in the following table: Frequency Band U-NII lower band 5.15 to 5.25 GHz 5.15 to 5.25 GHz is for indoor use only. Channel Number Channel Number Center Frequencies...
- Page 20 Channel Information 802.11b/g • US/Canada: 11 (1 to 11) • Europe: 13 channels (1 to 13) 18 802.11a/b/g Radio Card Installation Guide...
- Page 21 Wireless LAN and Your Health Wireless LAN products are radio devices that emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by a Wireless LAN device is much less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by devices like mobile phones. Because Wireless LAN products operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, Enterasys Networks believes this product is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. Electrical Hazard: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. When using this product, always follow the basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the following: 1.
- Page 22 Wireless LAN and Your Health Elektrischer Gefahrenhinweis: WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE Beachten Sie bei Verwendung dieses Produkts stets die folgenden grundlegenden Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zur Vermeidung von Bränden, Stromschlägen und Verletzungen: 1. Stellen Sie die Produkte gemäß den Anweisungen in der beiliegenden Dokumentation auf. 2.
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Page 23: Radio Card Installation
To ensure that you have the latest information, check the web site: www.enterasys.com/products/wireless. Caution: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Precaución: Cualquier cambio o modificación a este dispositivo sin la aprobación del organismo autorizado, puede anular el derecho del usuario a operar el equipo. - Page 24 Radio Card Installation 5. Refer to the RoamAbout R2 Wireless Platform Hardware Installation Guide for cabling and startup information. 22 802.11a/b/g Radio Card Installation Guide...