NETGEAR Sprint 341U Important Information Manual page 5

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
Understanding How Your NETGEAR 341U USB
Modem Operates
Your device is basically a radio transmitter and receiver.
When it's plugged in, it receives and transmits radio
frequency (RF) signals. When you use your device, the
system handling your call controls the power level. This
power can range from 1x10
mode].
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety
The design of your device complies with updated
NCRP standards described below.
In 1991–92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics
Engineers (IEEE) and the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) joined in updating
ANSI's 1982 standard for safety levels with respect
to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120
scientists, engineers and physicians from universities,
government health agencies and industries
watt to 0.2 watt in digital
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Important Safety Information
developed this updated standard after reviewing
the available body of research. In 1993, the Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) adopted this
updated standard in a regulation. In August 1996, the
FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the existing
ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published
by the National Council of Radiation Protection and
Measurements (NCRP).
RF Exposure
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure
guidelines, ensure the device is at least 0.4 inches
(1.0 centimeters) from your body at all times. Use of
non-Sprint-approved accessories may violate FCC RF
exposure guidelines.
For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC
website at fcc.gov .
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