Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160: Modular Regulatory Certification Country Markings

Country Markings

Information for the User

Safety Notices

USA-FCC and FAA

The FCC, 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 wireless 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 in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC's recommended limits.

The following safety precautions should be observed:

• Do not touch or move the antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
• Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close 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; this behavior may cause damage to the radio.

Use in specific environments:

• The use of wireless adapters in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments.
• The use of wireless adapters on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and as set forth by each airline.
• The use of wireless adapters in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.

Safety Approval Considerations:

This device is for use only in complete equipment where the acceptability of the combination is determined by the appropriate safety agencies. When installed, consideration must be given to the following:

• It must be installed into a compliant host device meeting the requirement of UL/EN/IEC 60950-1 2nd edition, including the general provisions of enclosure design 1.6.2 and specifically paragraph 1.2.6.2 (Fire Enclosure).
• The device shall be supplied by a SELV source when installed in the end-use equipment.
• A heating test shall be considered in the end-use product for meeting the requirement of UL/EN/IEC 60950-1 2nd edition.

Antenna Use

To comply with FCC RF exposure limits, it is recommended that for the wireless adapter installed in a host computer, the low gain integrated antennas for this device should be located at a minimum separation distance from the body of all persons as specified according to the FCC modular grant conditions.

Explosive Device Proximity Warning

Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (including this wireless adapter) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the transmitter has been modified to be qualified for such use.

Warning: The wireless adapter is not designed for use with high-gain directional antennas.

Use On Aircraft Caution

Caution: Regulations of the FCC, FAA and individual airlines prohibit airborne operation of some radio-frequency wireless devices (wireless adapters) 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, 802.11n, and 802.16e Radio Usage

Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.16e wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.16e 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® 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 wireless 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:

• IEEE Std. 802.11b compliant Standard on Wireless LAN
• IEEE Std. 802.11g compliant Standard on Wireless LAN
• IEEE Std. 802.11a compliant Standard on Wireless LAN
• IEEE Std. 802.11n draft 2.0 compliant on Wireless LAN
• IEEE 802.16e-2005 Wave 2 compliant
• Wireless Fidelity certification, as defined by the Wi-Fi Alliance
• WiMAX certification as defined by the WiMAX Forum

The Wireless Adapter and Your Health

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

• Using the wireless adapter on board airplanes, or
• Using the wireless adapter 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 adapters 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.

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 the Intel® wireless adapter, in compliance with local regulations. Host system must be labeled with "Contains FCC ID: XXXXXXXX", FCC ID displayed on label.

The Intel® wireless 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. Intel Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with the wireless 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: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.16e wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.16e 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 the permissible power and frequency settings for the country of use is an infringement of national law and may be punished as such.

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

This wireless adapter is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this wireless adapter 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.

• This wireless adapter is intended for OEM integrators only.
• This wireless adapter cannot be co-located with any other transmitter unless approved by the FCC based upon FCC Knowledge Database publication number 616217 D03 (Supplement) when there are multiple radios installed in a host device, RF exposure transmitting assessment shall be performed to determine the necessary application and test requirements. Certain criteria can be used in determine the requirement for simultaneous SAR evaluation and whether Class I or Class II permissive change may apply. OEM integrators must consult the actual FCC KDB 616217 Supplement document for details

USA – Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

FC Tested to Comply with FCC Standards

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

The requirements described within this document are provided to OEM's and system integrators installing the wireless adapter in host platforms. Strict adherence to these requirements is necessary to meet the conditions of compliance with FCC and Industry Canada rules for RF exposure. When all requirements described herein are fulfilled the wireless adapter may be installed in host platforms with no further RF exposure restrictions when integrating. If any of the requirements herein are not fulfilled then additional testing and FCC/IC Permissive Changes may be required with the specific host platform and/or antennas for compliance.

Antenna Type and Gains

Only antennas of the same type and with equal or less gains as described in Table-1 below may be used with the wireless adapter. Other types of antennas and/or higher gain antennas can only be authorized by Permissive Change.

Table-1: Worst Case Antenna Gain Definition

*All Antenna gains include cable loss

Antenna Placement

To comply with RF exposure requirements the antenna(s) used with the wireless adapter must be installed to provide a minimum separation distance from all persons in all operating modes and orientations of the host platform as specified by the FCC grant conditions. The antenna separation distance applies to both horizontal and vertical orientations.

Details of the authorized antenna separation distances can be found at http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/ by entering the FCC ID number of the device.

Interference Statement

This wireless adapter 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 wireless adapter generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If the wireless adapter is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, the wireless adapter may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee, however, that such interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this wireless adapter 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 of the equipment experiencing the interference.
• Increase the distance between the wireless adapter and the equipment experiencing the interference.
• Connect the computer with the wireless adapter to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the equipment experiencing the interference is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 Approval

This device is UL Recognized Component for use in UL Listed personal computers or compatible equipment.

Halogen-Free Label

Some adapters are packaged with a Halogen-Free label. This claim applies only to halogenated flame retardants and PVC in components. Halogens are below 900 PPM bromine and 900 PPM chlorine.

Low Halogen: Applies only to brominated and chlorinated flame retardants (BFRs/CFRs) and PVC in the final product. Intel components as well as purchased components on the finished assembly meet JS-709 requirements, and the PCB / substrate meet IEC 61249-2-21 requirements. The replacement of halogenated flame retardants and/or PVC may not be better for the environment.

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://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/CS-033647.htm

To find the regulatory information for your adapter, click on the link for your adapter. Then click Additional Information > Regulatory Documents.

Regulatory statement

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 Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Cet appareil se conforme aux normes Canada d'Industrie de RSS permis-exempt. L'utilisation est assujetti aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) cet appareil ne peut pas causer d'interférences, et (2) cet appareil doit accepter des interférences, y compris des interférences qui peuvent causer desopérations non désirées de l'appareil.

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. To comply with RF exposure requirements all antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 20cm, or the minimum separation distance allowed by the module approval, from the body of all persons.

Attention: l'utilisation d'un réseau sans fil IEEE802.11a est restreinte à une utilisation en intérieur à cause du fonctionnement dans la bande de fréquence 5.15-5.25 GHz. Industry Canada requiert que ce produit soit utilisé à l'intérieur des bâtiments pour la bande de fréquence 5.15-5.25 GHz afin de réduire les possibilités d'interférences nuisibles aux canaux co-existants des systèmes de transmission satellites. Les radars de puissances ont fait l'objet d'une allocation primaire de fréquences dans les bandes 5.25-5.35 GHz et 5.65-5.85 GHz. Ces stations radar peuvent créer des interférences avec ce produit et/ou lui être nuisible. Le gain d'antenne maximum permissible pour une utilisation avec ce produit est de 6 dBi afin d'être conforme aux limites de puissance isotropique rayonnée équivalente (P.I.R.E.) applicable dans les bandes 5.25-5.35 GHz et 5.725-5.85 GHz en fonctionnement point-à-point. Pour se conformer aux conditions d'exposition de RF toutes les antennes devraient être localisées à une distance minimum de 20 cm, ou la distance de séparation minimum permise par l'approbation du module, du corps de toutes les personnes.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

Selon les règlements de Canada d'Industrie, cet émetteur de radio peut seulement fonctionner en utilisant une antenne du type et de gain maximum (ou moindre) que le gain approuvé pour l'émetteur par Canada d'Industrie. Pour réduire lesinterférences radio potentielles avec les autres utilisateurs, le type d'antenne et son gain devraient être choisis de façon à ce que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente(P.I.R.E.) ne soit pas supérieure à celle qui est nécessaire pour une communication réussie.

European Union

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

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This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 2014/53/EU. See Statements of European Union Compliance.

European Union Declarations of Conformity.

To find the European Union Declaration of Conformity for your adapter, click on the link for your adapter. http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking/000007443.html

Then select and click on the corresponding adapter: you will find Regulatory Documents in PDF format.

Japan

5GHz 帯は室内でのみ使用のこと
5.15-5.35 GHz: Indoor use only.

Korea

당해 무선설비는 운용 중 전파혼신 가능성이 있음

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

在5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備,限於室內使用。
5.25-5.35GHz band for indoor use only.

Statements of European Compliance

This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 2014/53/EU.

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