Proxim Wireless MESHMAXMP11R 802.11 a/b/g Access Point User Manual MeshMAX Regulatory Information

Proxim Wireless Corporation 802.11 a/b/g Access Point MeshMAX Regulatory Information

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MeshMAX 5054 Series Safety and Regulatory Compliance Guide(August 2008)IMPORTANT!Visit http://support.proxim.com for the latest safety and regulatory compliance information for this product.
Safety and Regulatory Information2Copyright© 2008 Proxim Wireless Corporation. All rights reserved. Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,231,634; 5,875,179; 6,006,090; 5,809,060; 6,075,812; 5,077,753. This user’s guide and the software described in it are copyrighted with all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form by any means without the written permission of Proxim Wireless Corporation.TrademarksTsunami, ORiNOCO, Proxim, and the Proxim logo are trademarks of Proxim Wireless Corporation. All other trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.MeshMAX 5054 Series Safety and Regulatory GuideP/N 75606 August 2008
Safety and Regulatory Information1Products Covered in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Safety Information (USA, Canada, & European Union) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Information for Professional Installers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Adjusting Tx Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Antenna Types and Maximum Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Separation Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Regulatory Compliance Certifications Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Products Covered in the Guide Safety and Regulatory Information2Products Covered in the GuideThis document contains important safety and regulatory compliance information for the following products:Please see the following sections for more information:•Safety Information (USA, Canada, & European Union)•Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance–Modifications–Warnings•Information for Professional Installers•Regulatory Compliance Certifications SummaryIMPORTANT!Visit http://support.proxim.com for the latest safety and regulatory compliance information for this product.Please read this document before installing and using your product, and save these instructions.Product Model NumbersMeshMAX 5054WM Tri-radio, WiMAX subscriber and Wi-Fi mesh access point9200-XXMeshMAX 5054W Tri-radio, WiMAX subscriber and Wi-Fi access point9201-XX
Safety Information (USA, Canada, & European Union) Safety and Regulatory Information3Safety Information (USA, Canada, & European Union)This product has been evaluated to, and comply with IEC60950-1:2001, the Standard for the Safety of Information Technology Equipment.When using this device, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and injury to persons, including the following:The product is intended to be installed, used, and maintained by experienced telecommunications personnel only.WARNING: These units are intended for installation in accordance with Articles 110 –18, 110-26, and 110-27, 725, 800, and 810 of the United States National Electric Code ANSINFPA 70, and per the applicable Articles in the Canadian National Electric Code.• Operate and install these products as described in this manual. Equipment must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation provided.• Installation of these products must conform to local regulations and codes.• Products are to be used with and powered by only the power injector provided.• A 15-amp circuit breaker is required at the power source.• Use only the AC/DC power supply adapter provided. For replacement, contact your local supplier and distributor.WARNING: This equipment is intended to be grounded. A 10 AWG earthing conductor at a minimum is to be used for this purpose. • Do not connect or disconnect the power cable to the equipment when the power injector is plugged into an AC power outlet.• Servicing of these products should be performed only by trained personnel. Do not disassemble. By opening or removing any covers, you may expose yourself to hazardous energy parts. Incorrect reassembly of these products can cause a malfunction and/or electric shock when the units are subsequently used. No user serviceable parts; all repairs and service must be handled by a qualified service center.• Do not insert any objects of any shape or size inside these products while powered on. Object may contact hazardous energy parts that could result in a risk of fire or personal injury.• Do not remove or alter the Marking label provided on these products.• To avoid the risk of electric shock from lightning, do not use these products during an electrical storm.• When using these products with an external antenna, see the installation documentation provided with the antenna.• These products have been evaluated for outdoor use.• No user serviceable parts; all repairs and service must be handled by a qualified service center.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Safety and Regulatory Information4Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ComplianceThe MeshMAX 5054 operates at the following frequencies in complainace with Part 15 of the FCC Rules: • 5.15 - 6.08 GHz for WORP radio• 5.15 - 5.85 GHz and 2.412 - 2.472 GHz for Mesh and Wi-Fi radiosOperation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. this device may not cause harmful interference,2. this device must accept any interference received, including that may cause undesired operation.To comply with the FCC radio frequency exposure requirements, the following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied:• Product models using external antennas require professional installation. The antennas used for professional installation must be fixed-mounted on indoor/outdoor permanent structures with a separation distance 20 and 380 cm depending on the antennas selected and the simultaneous trasmission operation.• Antennas must not be co-located and must not operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.ModificationsThe FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. The correction of interference caused by unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment will be the responsibility of the user. The manufacturer and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from failing to comply with these guidelines.Changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer of the product could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.WarningsThis 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 again harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna• Increase the separation 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 In some situations or environments, the use of wireless devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may, for example, include the use of wireless equipment on board airplanes, or in any other environment where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless equipment in a specific organization or environment (such as airports), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use this device prior to turning on the equipment.
Information for Professional Installers Safety and Regulatory Information5Information for Professional InstallersThe product must be installed professionally, and the transmit power of the system must be adjusted by the professional installers to ensure that the system EIRP is in compliance with the limit specified by the regulatory authority of the country of application.See the following sections for more information:•Adjusting Tx Output Power•Antenna Types and Maximum Gain•Separation DistanceAdjusting Tx Output PowerUse the following formula in combination with the table of EIRP limits to calculate system transmit power (based on EIRP limits):Tx Power Allowed (dBm) = EIRP Limit (dBm) + CL (dB) – G (dB) where: Tx Power = Output power measured at the antenna input EIRP Limit = EIRP limits specified belowCL = Coax cable loss including loss of connectors G = Antenna Gain Adjusting Tx Output Power for Subscriber ModuleAdjusting Tx Output Power for Mesh and Access Point ModuleBand EIRP Limit (dBm)(USA and Canada)EIRP Limit (dBm)(EU)5.15 - 5.25 GHz* 23 235.25 - 5.35 GHz* 30 235.47 - 5.725 GHz 30 305.725 - 5.850 GHz 36 14Band EIRP Limit (dBm)2.4 GHz 205.15 - 5.25 GHz* 235.25 - 5.35 GHz* 235.47 - 5.725 GHz 30
Regulatory Compliance Certifications Summary Safety and Regulatory Information6Antenna Types and Maximum GainProfessional installers should select only the antenna types listed in the following table, with gain not exceeding the listed maximum gain for each type.Separation DistanceThe product models using external antennas must be fixed-mounted on indoor/outdoor permanent structures with separation distance depending on the antenna configuration:• For MeshMAX AP: 380 cm• For MeshMAX Subscriber: 264 cmRegulatory Compliance Certifications Summary* European Union includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slove-nia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom; also applies to Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Frequency Band Antenna Type Maximum Gain (dBi)2.4 GHz Omni Directional 105.0 GHz Omni Directional 10Flat Panel 28.2Parabolic 33.4 Country Certification/Reference No.

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