Business Machines 20030400LEG IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter User Manual 1

International Business Machines Corporation IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter Users Manual 1

Users Manual 1

FCC Test Report (Class II), FCC ID: ANO20030400LEG Document Number: FCC 19-0235-0 Prepared by S. Motoki User’s Manual (for ThinkPad R50 Series) The attachment is the user’s manual of the specified host device (IBM ThinkPad R50 Series). The descriptions on page 6 through 10 are related to the regulatory notice on the FCC Part 15, Subpart E.
Part Number: 13N5912Regulatory Notice for ThinkPad®R50 SeriesThis notice is a supplementary document of the ThinkPad R50 Series Service and Troubleshooting Guide.Please read this document before you use the ThinkPad R50 Series computer.The ThinkPad R50 Series computer complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of anycountry or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. You are requested to install and useyour ThinkPad computer in strict accordance with the instructions as described hereafter.Réglementation concernant les ordinateurs ThinkPadR50 SeriesLe présent document complète le manuel ThinkPad R50 Series - Guide de maintenance et d’identification desincidents.L’ordinateur ThinkPad R50 Series est conforme aux normes de radiofréquence et de sécurité en vigueurdans les pays ou régions où son utilisation sans fil a été acceptée. L’ordinateur doit être installé et utiliséconformément aux instructions fournies ci-après. Avant d’utiliser votre ordinateur ThinkPad R50,veuillez lire ce document.Hinweis zu Einheiten für denThinkPad R50 SeriesDieser Hinweis ergänzt die Informationen im Handbuch ThinkPad R50 - Service und Fehlerbehebung.Der ThinkPad R50 erfüllt die Funkfrequenz- und Sicherheitsstandards der Länder und Regionen, indenen er für die Verwendung als drahtlose Einheit zugelassen ist. Der ThinkPad R50 muss exakt wienachfolgend beschrieben installiert und verwendet werden. Lesen Sie unbedingt die entsprechendenInformationen in diesem Dokument, bevor Sie den ThinkPad R50 verwenden.© Copyright IBM Corp. 2003 1
Aviso de regulación para ThinkPad R50 SeriesEste aviso es un documento adicional del manual ThinkPad R50 Series Guía de servicio y de resolución deproblemas.El sistema ThinkPad R50 Series satisface los estándares de seguridad y de frecuencia de radio decualquier país o región en el que se haya aprobado su utilización para conexiones inalámbricas. Sesolicita al usuario que instale y utilice el sistema ThinkPad siguiendo estrictamente las instrucciones quese describen a continuación. Antes de utilizar el sistema ThinkPad R50, lea este documento.Informazioni importanti sul ThinkPad R50 SeriesQueste informazioni importanti costituiscono un documento integrativo della Guida all’assistenza e allarisoluzione dei problemi per ThinkPad R50 Series.L’elaboratore ThinkPad R50 è conforme agli standard di sicurezza e di frequenza radio di ciascun paesein cui è stato approvato per l’utilizzo della tecnologia senza fili. È, quindi, necessario installare edutilizzare l’elaboratore ThinkPad in stretta osservanza alle istruzioni di seguito riportate. Prima diutilizzare l’elaboratore ThinkPad R50, leggere il presente documento.ThinkPad R50 Series- tietokoneen yhteyksien käyttöäkoskeva huomautusTämä asiakirja on ThinkPad R50 Series -tietokone,Käyttö ja vianmääritys -julkaisun lisäosa.ThinkPad R50 Series -tietokone on sen maan tai alueen radiotaajuus- ja turvallisuusstandardienmukainen, jossa se on hyväksytty langattomien yhteyksien käyttöä varten. Käyttäjän tulee asentaaThinkPad-tietokone ja käyttää sitä jäljempänä esitettyjen ohjeiden mukaisesti. Ennen kuin aloitatThinkPad R50 -tietokoneen käytön, lue tämä asiakirja.2
Kennisgeving voor ThinkPad R50 SeriesDeze kennisgeving is een aanvulling op de publicatie ThinkPad R50 Series Service en probleemoplossing.De ThinkPad R50 Series voldoet aan de standaards voor radiofrequenties en veiligheid in elk land ofgebied waarin deze computer is goedgekeurd voor draadloos gebruik. U wordt verzocht uwThinkPad-computer te installeren en te gebruiken in strikte overeenstemming met de instructies hiernabeschreven. Lees dit document voordat u de ThinkPad R50-computer gaat gebruiken.Bemækning vedr. ThinkPad R50 Serie-computerenDenne bemærkning er et supplement til bogen ThinkPad R50 Serie Guide til service og fejlfinding.ThinkPad R50 Serie-computeren overholder de radiofrekvens- og sikkerhedsstandarder i de lande ogområder, hvor den er godkendt til trådløs brug. Du skal installere og bruge ThinkPad-computeren i nøjeoverensstemmelse med instruktionerne i de følgende afsnit. Læs dette dokument, før du brugerThinkPad R50-computeren.Merknad for ThinkPad R50 SeriesDenne merknaden kommer i tillegg til opplysningene i ThinkPad R50 Series Håndbok for service ogproblemløsing.ThinkPad R50 Series-maskinen er i overensstemmelse med standardene for radiofrekvenssignaler ogsikkerhet i alle land eller regioner der den er godkjent for trådlø bruk. Du blir bedt om å installere ogbruke ThinkPad-maskinen i henhold til instruksjonene som følger. Du må lese dette dokumentet før dubruker ThinkPad R50-maskinen.3
Bestämmelser för ThinkPad R50 SeriesDet här dokumentet kompletterar informationen i handboken ThinkPad R50 Series Service och felsökning.ThinkPad R50 Series uppfyller radiokommunikations- och säkerhetsnormerna i de länder och regionerdär datorn har godkänts för trådlös användning. Användarna måste installera och använda sinaThinkPad-datorer i enlighet med respektive lands bestämmelser om radiokommunikation. Läs det härdokumentet innan du använder ThinkPad R50-datorn.Aviso Regulador para ThinkPad R50 SeriesEste aviso é um documento complementar do Guia de Serviços eResolução de Problemas do ThinkPad R50Series .O computador ThinkPad R50 Series está de acordo com a freqüência de radio e com os padrões desegurança de qualquer país ou região em que seu uso sem fio tenha sido aprovado.Recomendamos que você instale e utilize seu computador ThinkPad exatamente conforme as instruções,conforme descrito daqui por diante. Antes de utilizar seu computador ThinkPad R50, leia estedocumento.4
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USA — Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.User installable wireless modulesvMini-PCI Cards- Intel®PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter- IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI AdaptervCommunication Daughter Card (CDC)- IBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modemi) FCC ID of wireless modulesThere is no FCC ID for Mini-PCI Cards shown on the enclosure of your ThinkPad computer. Instead youwill find an indicator pointing the location of the FCC ID at the bottom side of your ThinkPad computeras shown below in the figure i-1). Also the location of the FCC ID’s indicator for CDC is shown by thefigure i-2). The FCC IDs are affixed on each approved module installed in the Mini-PCI Card slot or theCDC slot.i-1) Mini-PCI Cards (FCC ID: ANO20020201CLK or ANO20030400LEG)6
i-2) CDC (FCC ID: ANO20020100MTN)ii) Installation of approved wireless modulesIf no integrated wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card or RF CDC module is preinstalled in your ThinkPadcomputer, you can install one, provided by IBM as an option. Please plug the option wireless card intothe Mini-PCI Card slot or CDC slot located under the keyboard of your ThinkPad computer as shownbelow.Attention for the authentication mechanismIf you install an unauthorized wireless LAN Mini-PCI Card or RF CDC module that is not approved touse for the ThinkPad R50 Series computer, the computer does not start, but only displays an errormessage and emits beeps.7
iii) The FCC RF safety requirementThe radiated output power of the Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Cards or RF CDC module authorized to usefor the ThinkPad R50 Series computer is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.Nevertheless, the ThinkPad R50 Series computer shall be used in such a manner that the potential forhuman contact during normal operation is minimized as follows:Caution: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna for the integrated Wireless LAN Mini-PCICard built in to the screen section and all persons. You are not allowed to disable “standby mode”for the power management function, if you cannot maintain the sufficient antenna separation (at least20 cm) in any case the LCD is left opened or closed.Intel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter (FCC ID: ANO20020201CLK)8
IBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter (FCC ID: ANO20030400LEG)Note: The transmission diversity function is implemented for the Card (FCC ID: ANO20030400LEG).The function does not emit radio frequencies simultaneously from both antennas. One of theantennas is selected automatically or manually (by users) to have good quality ofradiocommunication.IBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem (FCC ID: ANO20020100MTN)Note: The antenna of IBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem is located on the bottom of thecomputer lid. Transmitted energy from the Bluetooth device is very low compared to other RFdevices. Therefore a 20 cm separation from the Bluetooth antenna is not required.9
Use of wireless optionsYour ThinkPad computer is approved for use of one of the granted Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Cardstogether with the granted Bluetooth module in the CDC slot. Also you can use “Bluetooth PC Card II”option in the PC Card slot simultaneously. Please make sure of the following conditions on use of thesewireless features.1. Visit the IBM site at www.ibm.com/pc/qtechinfo/MIGR-43693.html and confirm the updated list ofRF option devices that have been approved to cooperate with the integrated wireless feature.2. When you use any other RF option device that is not listed on the IBM site, all other wirelessfeatures including the integrated transmitter in your ThinkPad computer are required to be turnedoff.3. Users are requested to follow the RF Safety instructions on wireless option devices that are includedin the RF option device’s user’s manual.iv) Radio Frequency interference requirementsvThis 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 thepotential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.vHigh power radar 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.vAn improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful interference to radiocommunications. Also any tampering of the internal antenna will void the FCC certification and yourwarranty. Refer to the “Appendix D. Notices, Electronic emission notices” of the ThinkPad R50 SeriesService and Troubleshooting Guide for more detail.10
Canada — Industry Canada (IC)Certification numberThe certification number of Industry Canada for each approved Mini-PCI wireless card or RFCommunication Daughter Card (CDC) is affixed on each module installed in the Mini-PCI Card slot orthe CDC slot as shown below.The applied wireless cards are:vIBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter, “IC: 349E-PH12127E”vIntel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter, “IC: 349E-WM3B2100”vIBM Integrated Bluetooth with 56K Modem, “IC: 349E-BMDC200”Attention for the authentication mechanismYou can install or remove each wireless feature by yourself. If you install an unauthorized wirelessadapter that is not approved for use with the ThinkPad R50 Series computer, the computer does notstart, but only displays an error message and emits beeps.Low power license-exempt radiocommunication devices (RSS-210)a. Common informationOperation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause interference, and2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operationof the device.11
b. Operation in 2.4 GHz bandTo prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors andaway from windows to provide maximum shielding. Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that isinstalled outdoors is subject to licensing.c. Operation in 5 GHz bandvThe device for the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmfulinterference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.vHigh power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of 5250–5350 MHzand 5650–5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LELAN(Licence-Exempt Local Area Network) devices.Exposure of humans to RF fields (RSS-102)ThinkPad R50 Series computers employ low gain integral antennas that do not emit RF field in excess ofHealth Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’sWeb site at www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpbNuméro d’homologationLe numéro d’homologation d’Industrie Canada pour chaque carte Mini-PCI sans fil homologuée ou carteRF CDC (Communication Daughter Card) est indiqué sur chaque module installé dans l’emplacementMini-PCI Card ou CDC comme illustré ci-dessous.Les cartes sans fil applicables sont les suivantes:vIBM 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Adapter, “IC: 349E-PH12127E”vIntel PRO/Wireless LAN 2100 3B Mini PCI Adapter, “IC: 349E-WM3B2100”vIBM Integrated Bluetooth avec modem 56K, “IC: 349E-BMDC200”12
Remarque relative au mécanisme d’authentificationVous pouvez installer ou désinstaller tout dispositif sans fil. Si vous installez une carte sans fil qui n’estpas homologuée pour l’ordinateur ThinkPad R50 Series, l’ordinateur ne démarrera pas; un messaged’erreur sera affiché et des bips sonores seront émis.Remarque relative aux appareils de communication radio de faible puissance sans licence (RSS-210)Le fonctionnement de ce type d’appareil est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:1. Cet appareil ne doit pas perturber les communications radio, et2. cet appareil doit supporter toute perturbation, y compris les perturbations qui pourraient provoquerson dysfonctionnement.Fonctionnement dans la bande 2.4 GHzAfin d’éviter toute perturbation des communications radio des appareils sous licence, cet appareil devrauniquement être utilisé en intérieur et à distance de toute fenêtre afin de garantir une protectionmaximale. Tout équipement (ou toute antenne émettrice associée) installé en extérieur devra faire l’objetd’une licence.Fonctionnement dans la bande 5 GHzvTout appareil destiné à la bande 5150–5250 MHz devra être exclusivement utilisé en intérieur afin deréduire les risques de perturbations électromagnétiques gênantes sur les systémes de satellite mobiledans un même canal.vLes radars à forte puissance sont désignés comme les utilisateurs principaux (c’est-à-dire qu’ils sontprioritaires) des bandes 5250–5350 MHz et 5650–5850 MHz. Ils peuvent provoquer des perturbationsélectromagnétiques sur les appareils de type LELAN (réseau de communication local sans licence) oules endommager.Exposition des êtres humains aux champs radioélectriques (RF) (RSS-102)Le ThinkPad R50 Series utilise des antennes intégrales à faible gain qui n’émettent pas un champélectromagnétique supérieur aux normes imposées par le Ministére de la santé canadien pour lapopulation. Consultez le Safety Code 6 sur le site Web du Ministére de la santé canadien à l’adresse“www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb”.13
Telecommunication noticesFederal Communications Commission (FCC) and Telephone CompanyRequirements (Part 68 of the FCC Rules)1. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for anyperson to use a computer or other electronic device to send any messagevia a telephone fax machine unless such message clearly contains in amargin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first pageof the transmission, the date and time it is sent, and an identification ofthe business or other entity, or other individual sending the message andthe telephone number of the sending machine or such business, otherentity, or individual.In order to program this information into your computer, you should besure to follow the installation instructions for your fax software package.2. The built-in modem is built into the ThinkPad computer. It complies withPart 68 of the FCC Rules. A label is affixed to the bottom of the computerthat contains, among other things, the FCC registration number, USOC,and Ringer Equivalency Number (REN) for this equipment. If thesenumbers are requested, look at the label and provide this information toyour telephone company.3. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connectto your telephone line and still have those devices ring when your numberis called. In most, but not all, areas, the sum of the RENs of all devicesshould not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices youmay connect to your line, as determined by the REN (REN:0.7), youshould call your local telephone company to determine the maximum RENfor your calling area.4. If the built-in modem causes harm to the telephone network, the telephonecompany may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they willnotify you in advance. But, if advance notice isn’t practical, you will benotified as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file acomplaint with the FCC.5. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,operations, or procedures that could affect the proper operation of yourequipment. If they do, you will be given advance notice so as to give youan opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service.6. If you experience trouble with this built-in modem, contact your IBMAuthorized Seller, or the IBM Corporation, 500 Columbus Avenue,Thornwood, NY 10594, 1-800-772-2227, for repair/warranty information.The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment fromthe network until the problem has been corrected, or until you are sure theequipment is not malfunctioning.14
7. No customer repairs are possible to the modem. If you experience troublewith this equipment, contact your Authorized Seller or the IBMCorporation for information.8. The modem may not be used on coin service provided by the telephonecompany. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Contact yourstate public utility commission or corporation commission for information.9. When ordering network interface (NI) service from the Local ExchangeCarrier, specify service arrangement USOC RJ11C.Fax BrandingThe Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 makes it unlawful for anyperson to use a computer or other electronic device, including fax machines,to send any message unless such message clearly contains in a margin at thetop of or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of thetransmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the businessor other entity, or other individual sending the message and the telephonenumber of the sending machine or such business, other entity, or individual.(The telephone number provided may not be a 900 number or any othernumber for which charges exceed local or long-distance transmission charges.)Industry Canada requirementsNoticeThe Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certificationmeans that the equipment meets certain telecommunications networksprotective, operational, and safety requirements. The Department does notguarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible tobe connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. Theequipment must also be installed using an acceptable method ofcommunication. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with asingle line individual service may be extended by means of a certifiedconnector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be awarethat compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation ofservice in some situations.Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadianmaintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs of alterationsmade by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give thetelecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect theequipment.Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical groundconnections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic waterpipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may beparticularly important in rural areas.15
CautionUsers should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but shouldcontact the appropriate electric inspection authority, or electrician, asappropriate.The Ringer Equivalent Number (REN:0.3) assigned to each terminal deviceprovides an indication of the maximum number of terminals allowed to beconnected to a telephone interface. The termination on an interface mayconsist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that thesum of the Ringer Equivalence Number of all the devices does not exceed 5.AvisL’étiquette du ministère de l’Industrie Canada identifie le matériel homologué.Cette étiquette certifie que le matériel est conforme à certaines normes deprotection, d’exploitation et de sécurité des réseaux de télécommunications. LeMinistère n’assure toutefois pas que le matériel fonctionnera à la satisfactionde l’utilisateur.Avant d’installer ce matériel, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer qu’il est permis de leraccorder aux installations de l’entreprise locale de télécommunication. Lematériel doit également être installé en suivant une méthode acceptée deraccordement. Dans certains cas, les fils intérieurs de l’entreprise utilisés pourun service individuel à ligne unique peuvent être prolongés au moyen d’undispositif homologué de raccordement (cordon prolongateur téléphoniqueinterne). L’abonné ne doit pas oublier qu’il est possible que la conformité auxconditions énoncées ci-dessus n’empechent pas la dégradation du service danscertaines situations. Actuellement, les entreprises de télécommunication nepermettent pas que l’on raccorde leur matériel à des jacks d’abonné, sauf dansles cas précis prévus par les tarifs paticuliers de ces entreprises.Les réparations de matériel homologué doivent être effectuées par un centred’entretien canadien autorisé désigné par le fournisseur. La compagnie detélécommunications peut demander à l’utilisateur de débrancher un appareil àla suite de réparations ou de modifications effectuées par l’utilisateur ou àcause de mauvais fonctionnement.Pour sa propre protection, l’utilisateur doit s’assurer que tous les fils de miseà la terre de la source d’énergie électrique, des lignes téléphoniques et descanalisations d’eau métalliques, s’il y en a, sont raccordés ensemble. Cetteprécaution est particulièrement importante dans les régions rurales.AvertissementL’utilisateur ne doit pas tenter de faire ces raccordements lui-même; il doitavoir recours à un service d’inspection des installations électriques, ou àélectricien, selon le cas.16
L’indice de charge (IC) assigné à chaque dispositif terminal indique (REN:0.3),pour éviter toute surcharge, le pourcentage de la charge totale qui peut êtreraccordée à un circuit téléphonique bouclé utilisé par ce dispositif. Laterminaison du circuit bouclé peut être constituée de n’importe quellecombinaison de dispositifs, pourvu que la somme des indices de charge del’ensemble des dispositifs ne dépasse pas 5.17
Europe — EU Declaration of Conformity for Ambit 56K Internal ModemModuleHereby Ambit declares that this “J07M058” modem is in conformity with theessential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.18
Notice for Users in Czech Republic19
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