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• Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected;
otherwise, the radio may be damaged.
• Use in specific environments:
— Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive
environment unless it is a type especially qualified for such use.
— The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to 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, dipole antennas should be located at
a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) 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 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.
Warning
In order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1
standards, it is recommended when using a laptop with a PC card client adapter that
the adapter's integrated antenna is positioned more than 2 inches (5 cm) from your
body or nearby persons during extended periods of transmitting or operating time. If
the antenna is positioned less than 2 inches (5 cm) from the user, it is recommended
that the user limit exposure time.
Compliance Information for Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters
Compliance information for the Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters is provided in the
Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Adapters Hardware Installation Guide.
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