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User Manual User Notifications
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Part Number: LUM0073AA
Revision: Sep-2015
WP201 Access Point
User Manual
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Safety Information
The products described in this manual can fail in a variety of modes due to misuse, age, or malfunction. Systems
with these products must be designed to prevent personal injury and property damage during product operation
and in the event of product failure.
Warning! Do not remove or insert the Ethernet or diagnostics cable while circuit is live unless
the area is known to be free of ignition concentrations of flammable gasses or vapors.
Warranty
FreeWave Technologies, Inc. warrants your FreeWave® Wireless Data Radio against defects in materials and
manufacturing for a period of one year from the date of shipment, depending on model number. In the event of a
Product failure due to materials or workmanship, FreeWave will, at its discretion, repair or replace the Product.
For evaluation of Warranty coverage, return the Product to FreeWave upon receiving a Return Material
Authorization (RMA).
In no event will FreeWave Technologies, Inc., its suppliers, or its licensors be liable for any damages arising from
the use of or inability to use this Product. This includes business interruption, loss of business information, or
other loss which may arise from the use of this Product. OEM customer’s warranty periods can vary.
Warranty Policy will not apply in the following circumstances:
1. If Product repair, adjustments, or parts replacements are required due to accident, neglect, or undue
physical, electrical, or electromagnetic stress.
2. If Product is used outside of FreeWave specifications as stated in the Product's data sheet.
3. If Product has been modified, repaired, or altered by Customer unless FreeWave specifically authorized
such alterations in each instance in writing. This includes the addition of conformal coating.
Special Rate Replacement Option
A special rate replacement option is offered to non-warranty returns or upgrades. The option to purchase the
replacement unit at this special rate is only valid for that RMA. The special replacement rate option expires if not
exercised within 30 days of final disposition of RMA.
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
5395 Pearl Parkway, Suite 100
Boulder, CO 80301
303.381.9200
Toll Free: 1.866.923.6168
Fax: 303.786.9948
Copyright © 2015 by FreeWave Technologies, Inc.
All rights reserved. www.freewave.com
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WP201 Access Point: User Manual
WP201® Return Material Authorization (RMA) Policy and Procedures
This policy describes the responsibilities and procedures of the Customer and FreeWave when a WP201®
device return is required.
When a request for a WP201® device replacement has been validated by FreeWave’s Customer Support,
FreeWave’s policy for processing the device returned due to a fault is to replace the device with a new or
refurbished device upon receipt of the reported faulty product.
Important!: This policy means that a failure analysis on the returned device will NOT be performed and
reported to customers.
Note: This RMA policy is subject to change without notice.
Detailed information about the FreeWave RMA policy can be found at www.freewave.com.
FreeWave Responsibilities
A failed WP201® product is inventoried at FreeWave. If FreeWave experiences a high degree of failures or a
trend, FreeWave will perform a root-cause analysis and take appropriate corrective action(s).
In-Warranty Replacement Procedure
1. Customer contacts FreeWave Customer Support to report the non-functioning WP201® device.
2. FreeWave Customer Support:
a. Validates that a device replacement is the appropriate action.
b. Issues a FreeWave RMA number.
3. The Customer pays the shipping costs to return the WP201® device to FreeWave.
4. FreeWave sends a new or refurbished WP201® device to the Customer.
Important!: Any visual or external damage noted on returned units may void the warranty.
This will be communicated back to the customer and a Purchase Order (PO) will be requested from the
customer for product replacement.
Out-of-Warranty WP201 Replacement
This procedure describes the Customer and FreeWave Customer Support responsibilities for replacing an out-
of-warranty WP201 device.
Procedure
1. Customer contacts FreeWave Customer Support to report the non-functioning WP201® device.
2. FreeWave Customer Support:
a. Validates that the device is out of warranty and if replacement is the appropriate action.
b. Requests a PO number from the Customer (to bill the replacement WP201® device and shipping).
c. Issues a FreeWave RMA number and advises the Customer to return the device to FreeWave.
3. FreeWave:
a. Bills the Customer for the replacement WP201® device and shipping.
b. Sends a new or refurbished WP201® device to the Customer.
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Export Notification
FreeWave Technologies, Inc. products may be subject to control by the Export Administration Regulations
(EAR) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Export, re-export, or transfer of these
products without required authorization from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and
Security, or the U.S. Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, as applicable, is
prohibited. Any party exporting, re-exporting, or transferring FreeWave products is responsible for
obtaining all necessary U.S. government authorizations required to ensure compliance with these and other
applicable U.S. laws. Consult with your legal counsel for further guidance.
FCC Notifications
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This
device may not cause harmful interference and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
The content of this guide covers FreeWave Technologies, Inc. models sold under FCC ID: KNYPRW5000AA.
All models sold under the FCC ID(s) listed above must be installed professionally. Any changes or modifications
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this
equipment.
This radio must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or radio. Operations in the
5.15-5.25GHz band are restricted to indoor usage only.
FCC NEMA Installation and Label
Where applicable, the models described in this guide must be installed in a NEMA enclosure. When any
FreeWave Technologies, Inc. module is placed inside an enclosure, a label must be placed on the outside of the
enclosure. The label must include the text: "Contains Transmitter Module with FCC ID: KNYPRW5000AA."
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 21 cm between the radiator & your body.
FCC Notification of Power Warning
The WP201 covered in this document has a maximum transmitted output power of 23 dBm.
The antennas used MUST provide a separation distance of at least 21 cm from all persons and MUST NOT be
co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
IC Notifications
This device complies with Industry Canada license-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.
Ce dispositif est conforme aux normes permis-exemptes du Canada RSS d'industrie. L'opération est sujette aux
deux conditions suivantes : (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l'interférence, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter
n'importe quelle interférence, y compris l'interférence qui peut causer le fonctionnement peu désiré du dispositif.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 26 cm between the radiator and your body.
Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non
contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 26 cm de distance entre la source de
rayonnement et votre corps.
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WP201 Access Point: User Manual
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R & TTE Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test
methods have been applied in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the R
& TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
lEN60950-1 - Safety of Information Technology Equipment
lEN50385 - Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical apparatus with
the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 GHz)
lEN 300 328 - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband Transmission
systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum
modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R & TTE
Directive
lEN 301 893 - Broadband Radio Access Networks (BRAN); 5 GHz high performance RLAN; Harmonized
EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R & TTE
lEN 301 489-1 - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements
lEN 301 489-17 - Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2.4GHz
wideband transmission systems and 5GHz high performance RLAN equipment
This device is a 5GHz wideband transmission system (radio), intended for use in all EU member states and
EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.
In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain
authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to
telecommunications and/or network services.
This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power
may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454 – 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-
user should contact the national spectrum authority in France.
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GNU License Notification
Some of the software in the firmware is licensed under the GNU General Public License and other Open Source
and Free Software licenses. You can obtain corresponding source by contacting FreeWave and requesting the
source on CD.
Restricted Rights
Any product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies and are hereby acknowledged.
This manual is only for use by purchasers and other authorized users of FreeWave products.
No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
or for any purpose without the express written permission of FreeWave Technologies, Inc. FreeWave reserves
the right to make changes to this manual without notice. FreeWave assumes no responsibility or liability for the
use of this manual or the infringement of any copyright or other proprietary right.
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WP201 Product Safety
WP201 Conditions of Safe Use
lProvision shall be made to prevent the rated voltage from being exceeded by the transient
disturbances of more than 140% of the peak rated voltage.
lThe WP201 CANNOT be used in an environment greater than pollution degree 2.
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