Safety Information; Fcc Safety Compliance Statement; Safety Guidelines; Warnings - Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Installation And Configuration Manual

Safety Information

Safety Information
Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper operation and safe use of the client adapter.

FCC Safety Compliance Statement

The FCC, with its action in ET Docket 96-8, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to RF
electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. Cisco Aironet products meet the
uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation of this
radio device according to the instructions in this publication will result in user exposure substantially
below the FCC recommended limits.

Safety Guidelines

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Warnings

Observe the following warnings when operating the client adapter:
Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive
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environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.
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Do not touch or move the antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or touching any
exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; otherwise, the
radio can be damaged.
Use in specific environments:
The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited to the constraints posed by the
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safety directors of such environments.
The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration
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(FAA).
– The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.
Antenna use:
To comply with FCC RF exposure limits, dipole antennas should be located at a minimum
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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
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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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