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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Safety and Regulatory Information
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MeshMAX 5054 Series Safety and Regulatory Guide
P/N 75606 August 2008
Safety and Regulatory Information
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Products Covered in the Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information (USA, Canada, & European Union) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Information for Professional Installers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting Tx Output Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Antenna Types and Maximum Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Separation Distance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Regulatory Compliance Certifications Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Products Covered in the Guide Safety and Regulatory Information
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Products Covered in the Guide
This 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 Summary
IMPORTANT!
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 Numbers
MeshMAX 5054WM Tri-radio, WiMAX subscriber and Wi-Fi mesh
access point
9200-XX
MeshMAX 5054W Tri-radio, WiMAX subscriber and Wi-Fi access
point
9201-XX
Safety Information (USA, Canada, & European Union) Safety and Regulatory Information
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Safety 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 Information
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
The 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 radios
Operation 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.
Modifications
The 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.
Warnings
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 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.
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Information for Professional Installers
The 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 Distance
Adjusting Tx Output Power
Use 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 below
CL = Coax cable loss including loss of connectors
G = Antenna Gain
Adjusting Tx Output Power for Subscriber Module
Adjusting Tx Output Power for Mesh and Access Point Module
Band EIRP Limit (dBm)
(USA and Canada)
EIRP Limit (dBm)
(EU)
5.15 - 5.25 GHz* 23 23
5.25 - 5.35 GHz* 30 23
5.47 - 5.725 GHz 30 30
5.725 - 5.850 GHz 36 14
Band EIRP Limit (dBm)
2.4 GHz 20
5.15 - 5.25 GHz* 23
5.25 - 5.35 GHz* 23
5.47 - 5.725 GHz 30
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Antenna Types and Maximum Gain
Professional installers should select only the antenna types listed in the following table, with gain not exceeding the listed
maximum gain for each type.
Separation Distance
The 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 cm
Regulatory 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 10
5.0 GHz Omni Directional 10
Flat Panel 28.2
Parabolic 33.4
Country Certification/Reference No.