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Regulatory Information: Dell™ TrueMobile™ WLAN Card User's Guide

Information for the user
Regulatory information

Information for the user

Wireless interoperability

The Dell™ TrueMobile™ WLAN Card products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:

• IEEE Std. 802.11b-1999. Standard on 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN
• IEEE draft Std 802.11g. Standard on 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN
• IEEE Std. 802.11a-1999. Standard on 5 GHz Wireless LAN

The Dell TrueMobile WLAN Cards and your health

The Dell™ TrueMobile™ WLAN Cards, like other radio devices, emit radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by these devices, however, is less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card devices operate within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. 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. In some situations or environments, the use of a Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card wireless device may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such situations include the following:

• Using the Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card equipment onboard airplanes, or
• Using the Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card equipment in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful.

If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card device before you turn it on.

Regulatory information

The Dell™ TrueMobile™ WLAN Card devices must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio approvals. Dell Computer Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Dell Computer Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution, or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Dell Computer Corporation and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user's failing to comply with these guidelines.

Canada—Industry Canada (IC)

These devices comply with RSS210 of Industry Canada.

Europe—EU Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC.

Cet équipement est conforme aux principales caractéristiques définies dans la Directive européenne RTTE 1999/5/CE.

Die Geräte erfüllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.

Questa apparecchiatura è conforme ai requisiti essenziali della Direttiva Europea R&TTE 1999/5/CE.

Este equipo cumple los requisitos principales de la Directiva 1999/5/CE de la UE, "Equipos de Terminales de Radio y Telecomunicaciones".

Este equipamento cumpre os requisitos essenciais da Directiva 1999/5/CE do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho (Directiva RTT).

O exoplismos autos plhroi tis basikes apaits ths koinotikhs odhgias EU R&TTE 1999/5/E.

Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de noodzakelijke vereisten van EU-richtlijn betreffende radioapparatuur en telecommunicatie-eindapparatuur 1999/5/EG.

Dette udstyr opfylder de Væsentlige krav i EU's direktiv 1999/5/EC om Radio- og teleterminaludstyr.

Dette utstyret er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene i R&TTE-direktivet (1999/5/EC) fra EU.

Utrustningen uppfyller kraven för EU-direktivet 1999/5/EC om ansluten teleutrustning och ömsesidigt erkännande av utrustningens överensstämmelse (R&TTE).

Tämä laite vastaa EU:n radio- ja telepäätelaitedirektiivin (EU R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC) vaatimuksia.

This product is intended to be used in all countries of the European Economic Area when operating in IEEE 802.11b and/or IEEE draft 802.11g mode at 2.4 GHz (see France below). When operating in the IEEE 802.11a mode at 5 GHz, however, the product is restricted further. Refer to Dell's Web site (www.dell.com) for full information.

France

Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band for operation in the IEEE 802.11b mode and IEEE draft 802.11g mode at 2.4 GHz. The following information describes this restriction (please check ART's Web site (http://www.art-telecom.fr) for more up-to-date information).

Autorité de régulation des télecommunications (ART) has made decisions that will allow users to install WLAN ( wireless LAN) systems to provide high-speed Internet services primarily in high-traffic areas (called hot spots). ART recently released guidelines that establish the conditions for experimenting with the installation of public WLANs, such as for high-speed Internet access in locations that are currently being poorly served by existing networks. Such public WLANs would operate in the 2.4-GHz frequency band. This series of measures answers many of the concerns expressed during ART's public consultation on this topic.

Decisions allowing the installation of wireless terminals in hot spots (train stations, airports, business centers, and the like): In agreement with the Ministry of Defence, ART has made two decisions setting the conditions for using wireless LANs in the 2.4-GHz band. One of these decisions has been submitted to the Minister of Telecommunications for approval. These decisions will allow the installation of WLAN access points to provide public services in high-traffic public places. This will allow service providers and licensed operators to install access points using 2.4 GHz band technologies without authorisation, under the following technical conditions:

1. In 38 départements (see Metropolitan départements for listing):

• The 2400–2454 MHz band can be used both indoors and outdoors using systems (access points and devices) with less than 300 milliwatts (mW) of power.
• The 2454–2483.5 MHz band can be used indoors using devices with less than 100 mW of power and can be used outdoors using devices with less than 10 mW of power. When the devices are being used outdoors on private property, the power may be increased to 100 mW after approval from the Ministry of Defence.

2. For the time being, in all other metropolitan départements, the conditions remain unchanged. The list of the first 38 départements will be progressively added to after 1 January 2003.
3. For the overseas départements (DOM), as well as Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Mayotte, the entire 2400–2483.5 MHz band may be used indoors and outdoors using devices with less than 100 mW of power, except for the Reunion Islands and Guyana, where the 2420–2483.5 MHz band may be used only outdoors using devices with less than 100 mW of power. ART reminds operators that these frequencies are used with no guarantee of nondisruption, and that the installations must respect all measures applying to radio installations (such as urban planning regulations). These decisions also allow the development of private uses. In particular, private networks (such as indoor corporate networks) can be established using these technologies.

These conditions are tabulated below in Table of authorised EIRP.

Guidelines for public WLAN experimentation

• Networks using WLAN technology will be granted a free authorisation for up to 18 months under article L.33-1 of the Post and Telecommunications Code. These networks may use systems with 100 mW of power (effective isotropic radiated power (EIRP)) on the entire band, indoors and outdoors. Moreover, in the 2.4 GHz band (and providing this power limit is respected), fixed point-to-point links can be established for these networks needs, or frequencies can be requested in other ad hoc bands.
• Private and public persons may submit applications to ART, provided that legislation and regulations allow them to do so.
• Applications will be processed in a simplified way, in the spirit of the new "Authorisation" Directive.
• ART will send completed applications to the Ministry of Defence. The Ministry will then check that the projects are not located near any sensitive area and that they are not likely to cause disruptions to military equipment. For each application, ART will then submit its report and the draft authorisation to the Minister of Telecommunications.
• Applications can be sent from 12 November 2002 so that the first experiments may be launched as soon as early 2003. Full reviews are to be sent to ART at the end of the temporary authorisations to determine whether the technology guarantees quality and security to users.

Metropolitan departments

The 38 metropolitan départements in which WLAN systems using less than 100 mW of power (EIRP) indoors across the entire 2400–2483.5 MHz band and outdoors on the 2400–2454 MHz band is permitted:

Conditions of use for WLANs in hot spots in these 38 départements:

• The 2400–2454 MHz band may be used both indoors and outdoors using devices with power (EIRP) of less than 100 milliwatts (mW).
• The 2454–2483.5 MHz band may be used indoors using devices with power (EIRP) of less than 100 mW and outdoors using devices with power of less than 10 mW. On private property outdoors, the power may be 100 mW with the approval of the Minister of Defence.

Conditions of use for WLANs in hot spots in other metropolitan départements: The conditions of use currently remain unchanged, that is,

• The 2400–2446.5 MHz band may be used indoors using devices with power (EIRP) of less than 10 mW.
• The 2446.5–2483.5 MHz band may be used indoors using devices with power (EIRP) of less than 100 mW. On private property outdoors, the power may be 100 mW with the approval of the Minister of Defence.

Table of authorised EIRP

NOTE—Your Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card transmits less than 100 mW of power, but more than 10 mW.

USA—Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the devices is subject to the following two conditions:

• The devices may not cause harmful interference.
• The devices must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE—The radiated output power of the Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card devices is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card devices should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized. To avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, you should keep a distance of at least 0.9 cm between you (or any other person in the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the computer. To determine the location of the antenna within your computer, check the information posted on the general Dell support site at support.dell.com.

Interference statement

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 the equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the equipment may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such interference will not occur in a particular 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 encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the 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.

NOTE—This Dell TrueMobile WLAN Card device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. Any other installation or use will violate FCC Part 15 regulations. Modifications not expressly approved by Dell could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

Radio approvals

It is important to ensure that you only use your radio device in countries where the device is approved for use. To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed on the radio approval list posted on the general Dell support site at support.dell.com.

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