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Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 and Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 Adapters


Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 and Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 Adapters

The information in this section applies to the following products:

Quad-mode wireless LAN adapters (802.11a/802.11b/802.11g/802.11n draft 2.0)

NOTE: In this section, all references to "the adapter" refer equally to the Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 and Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 adapters.

NOTE: Due to the evolving state of regulations and standards in the wireless LAN field (IEEE 802.11 and similar standards), the information provided herein is subject to change. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Dell make any commitment to update the information contained herein.

Information for the User

Safety Notices

USA—FCC and FAA

The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The adapter meets the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, supplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s recommended limits.

The following safety precautions should be observed:

Antenna Use

Explosive Device Proximity Warning

warningWarning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use.

Antenna Warnings

warning Warning: To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, it is recommended for the adapter installed in a desktop or portable computer, that the antenna for this device be installed so as to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm (8 inches) from all persons. It is recommended that the user limit exposure time if the antenna is positioned closer than 20 cm (8 inches).

warning Warning: Intel(R) PRO/Wireless LAN products are not designed for use with high-gain directional antennas. Use of such antennas with these products in a manner other than as described in the previous section titled, “Antenna Use” is illegal.

Use On Aircraft Caution

caution Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft instruments.

Other Wireless Devices

Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: See the documentation supplied with wireless adapters or other devices in the wireless network.

Local Restrictions on 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n Radio Usage

caution Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use. The device transmit power control (TPC) interface is part of the Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Connection Utility Software. Operational restrictions for Equivalent Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) are provided by the system manufacturer. Any deviation from the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.

For country-specific information, see the additional compliance information supplied with the product.

Wireless Interoperability

The adapter is designed to be interoperable with other wireless LAN products that are based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:

The Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 Adapter, Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 Adapter, and Your Health

The adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this device, however, is less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The adapter operates 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 the adapter may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such situations may include:

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 adapter before you turn it on.

Regulatory Information

Information for the OEMs and Integrators

The following statement must be included with all versions of this document supplied to an OEM or integrator, but should not be distributed to the end user.

Information To Be Supplied to the End User by the OEM or Integrator

The following regulatory and safety notices must be published in documentation supplied to the end user of the product or system incorporating an Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 adapter or Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 adapter in compliance with local regulations. Host system must be labeled with "Contains FCC ID: XXXXXXXX", FCC ID displayed on label.

The Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 adapter or Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 adapter 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. Intel Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with the Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 adapter kit or Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 adapter kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Intel Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user. Intel Corporation and authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines.

Local Restriction of 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n Radio Usage

The following statement on local restrictions must be published as part of the compliance documentation for all 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n products.

caution Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use. As a user of these products, you are responsible for ensuring that the products are used only in the countries for which they were intended and for verifying that they are configured with the correct selection of frequency and channel for the country of use. Any deviation from permissible settings and restrictions in the country of use could be an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems. High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and /or damage this device.

USA—Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of the device is subject to the following two conditions:

NOTE: The radiated output power of the adapter is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the adapter 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 20 cm between you (or any other person in the vicinity) and the antenna that is built into the computer. Details of the authorized configurations can be found at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/ by entering the FCC ID number on the device.

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:

NOTE: The adapter 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.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) Regulatory Warning

For use in (or with) UL Listed personal computers or compatible.

Brazil

Este equipamento opera em caráter secundário, isto é, não tem direito a proteção contra interferência prejudicial, mesmo de estações do mesmo tipo, e não pode causar interferência a sistemas operando em caráter primário.

Canada—Industry Canada (IC)

This device complies with RSS210 of Industry Canada.

caution Caution: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15- to 5.25-GHz frequency range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5.25- to 5.35-GHz and 5.65 to 5.85-GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage to this device.

The maximum allowed antenna gain for use with this device is 6dBi in order to comply with the E.I.R.P limit for the 5.25- to 5.35 and 5.725 to 5.85 GHz frequency range in point-to-point operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003, Issue 4, and RSS-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) and No 5 (Nov 2001).

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003, No. 4, et CNR-210, No 4 (Dec 2000) et No 5 (Nov 2001).

"To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing."

« Pour empêcher que cet appareil cause du brouillage au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, il doit être utilisé a l'intérieur et devrait être placé loin des fenêtres afin de fournir un écran de blindage maximal. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence. »

European Union

The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only.

Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 Adapter Declaration of Conformity

The European Declaration of Conformity is available at the following site:

http://www.intel.com/support/go/wireless/wlan/wf_reg.htm

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

Česky
[Czech]

Intel(R) Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.

Dansk
[Danish]

Undertegnede Intel(R) Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Deutsch
[German]

Hiermit erklärt Intel(R) Corporation, dass sich das Gerät Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Esti
[Estonian]

Käesolevaga kinnitab Intel(R) Corporation seadme Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

English

Hereby, Intel(R) Corporation, declares that this Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Español
[Spanish]

Por medio de la presente Intel(R) Corporation declara que el Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Ελληνική
[Greek]

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Intel(R) Corporation ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.

Français
[French]

Par la présente Intel(R) Corporation déclare que l'appareil Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Italiano
[Italian]

Con la presente Intel(R) Corporation dichiara che questo Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latviski
[Latvian]

Ar šo Intel(R) Corporation deklarē, ka Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.

Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]

Šiuo Intel(R) Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Nederlands
[Dutch]

Hierbij verklaart Intel(R) Corporation dat het toestel Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Malti
[Maltese]

Hawnhekk, Intel(R) Corporation, jiddikjara li dan Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Magyar
[Hungarian]

Alulírott, Intel(R) Corporation nyilatkozom, hogy a Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Norsk
[Norwegian]

Intel Corporation erklærer herved at utstyret Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Polski
[Polish]

Niniejszym, Intel(R) Corporation, oświadcza, że Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz innymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/WE.

Português
[Portuguese]

Intel(R) Corporation declara que este Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Slovensko
[Slovenian]

Šiuo Intel(R) Corporation izjavlja, da je ta Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

Slovensky
[Slovak]

Intel(R) Corporation týmto vyhlasuje, že Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Suomi
[Finnish]

Intel(R) Corporation vakuuttaa täten että Intel (R) WiFi Link 5300 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Svenska
[Swedish]

Härmed intygar Intel(R) Corporation att denna Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 står i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Íslenska
[Icelandic]

Hér með lýsir Intel(R) Corporation yfir því að Intel(R) WiFi Link 5300 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 Adapter Declaration of Conformity

The European Declaration of Conformity is available at the following site:

http://www.intel.com/support/go/wireless/wlan/wf_reg.htm

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

Česky
[Czech]

Intel(R) Corporation tímto prohlašuje, že tento Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.

Dansk
[Danish]

Undertegnede Intel(R) Corporation erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Deutsch
[German]

Hiermit erklärt Intel(R) Corporation, dass sich das Gerät Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet.

Esti
[Estonian]

Käesolevaga kinnitab Intel(R) Corporation seadme Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

English

Hereby, Intel(R) Corporation, declares that this Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Español
[Spanish]

Por medio de la presente Intel(R) Corporation declara que el Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Ελληνική
[Greek]

ΜΕ ΤΗΝ ΠΑΡΟΥΣΑ Intel(R) Corporation ΔΗΛΩΝΕΙ ΟΤΙ Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 ΣΥΜΜΟΡΦΩΝΕΤΑΙ ΠΡΟΣ ΤΙΣ ΟΥΣΙΩΔΕΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤΗΣΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΤΙΣ ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΣΧΕΤΙΚΕΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΕΙΣ ΤΗΣ ΟΔΗΓΙΑΣ 1999/5/ΕΚ.

Français
[French]

Par la présente Intel(R) Corporation déclare que l'appareil Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.

Italiano
[Italian]

Con la presente Intel(R) Corporation dichiara che questo Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Latviski
[Latvian]

Ar šo Intel(R) Corporation deklarē, ka Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 atbilst Direktīvas 1999/5/EK būtiskajām prasībām un citiem ar to saistītajiem noteikumiem.

Lietuvių
[Lithuanian]

Šiuo Intel(R) Corporation deklaruoja, kad šis Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.

Nederlands
[Dutch]

Hierbij verklaart Intel(R) Corporation dat het toestel Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.

Malti
[Maltese]

Hawnhekk, Intel(R) Corporation, jiddikjara li dan Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 jikkonforma mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti oħrajn relevanti li hemm fid-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.

Magyar
[Hungarian]

Alulírott, Intel(R) Corporation nyilatkozom, hogy a Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Norsk [Norwegian]  

Intel Corporation erklærer herved at utstyret Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.

Polski
[Polish]

Niniejszym, Intel(R) Corporation, oświadcza, że Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 jest zgodne z zasadniczymi wymaganiami oraz innymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/WE.

Português
[Portuguese]

Intel(R) Corporation declara que este Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Slovensko
[Slovenian]

Šiuo Intel(R) Corporation izjavlja, da je ta Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi relevantnimi določili direktive 1999/5/ES.

Slovensky
[Slovak]

Intel(R) Corporation týmto vyhlasuje, že Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 spĺňa základné požiadavky a všetky príslušné ustanovenia Smernice 1999/5/ES.

Suomi
[Finnish]

Intel(R) Corporation vakuuttaa täten että Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Svenska
[Swedish]

Härmed intygar Intel(R) Corporation att denna Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 står i överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Íslenska
[Icelandic]

Hér með lýsir Intel(R) Corporation yfir því að Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100 er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.

Italy

The use of these equipments is regulated by:

  1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, article 104 (activity subject to general authorization) for outdoor use and article 105 (free use) for indoor use, in both cases for private use.
  2. D.M. 28.5.03, for supply to public of RLAN access to networks and telecom services.

L’uso degli apparati è regolamentato da:

  1. D.L.gs 1.8.2003, n. 259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) se utilizzati al di fuori del proprio fondo e 105 (libero uso) se utilizzati entro il proprio fondo, in entrambi i casi per uso private.
  2. D.M. 28.5.03, per la fornitura al pubblico dell’accesso R-LAN alle reti e ai servizi di telecomunicazioni.

Japan

Indoor use only.

Korea

korea

Morocco

The operation of this product in the radio channel 2 (2417 MHz) is not authorized in the following cities: Agadir, Assa-Zag, Cabo Negro, Chaouen, Goulmima, Oujda, Tan Tan, Taourirt, Taroudant and Taza.

The operation of this product in the radio channels 4, 5, 6 et 7 (2425 - 2442 MHz) is not authorized in the following cities: Aéroport Mohamed V, Agadir, Aguelmous, Anza, Benslimane, Béni Hafida, Cabo Negro, Casablanca, Fès, Lakbab, Marrakech, Merchich, Mohammédia, Rabat, Salé, Tanger, Tan Tan, Taounate, Tit Mellil, Zag.

Taiwan

taiwan

Radio Approvals

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 in the manufacturer's OEM Regulatory Guidance document.

Regulatory Markings

A list of required regulatory markings can be found on the web at:

http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/5100/index.htm

and

http://support.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/5300/index.htm


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