User Manual

Installation 13
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
The Harmony 802.11a CardBus Cards, Models 8450 and 8455, and the Harmony
802.11a PCI Card, Model 8150, operate in the frequency range of 5.15 to 5.35 GHz; they
are restricted to indoor use due to their operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency
range. FCC 15.407(e) requires that these devices be used indoors in the frequency
range of 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential or harmful interference to co-channel
Mobile Satellite systems. Therefore the devices should be used indoor only for
channel 36, 40, 44, and 48 and when 2X mode is enabled, channel 42 and 50.
High power radars are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz and 5.725 to
5.850 GHz band. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or damage the
Harmony 802.11a CardBus Cards and/or Harmony 802.11a PCI Card.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, Proxim Corporation,
510 DeGuigne Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94085 USA
408-731-2700
declare under our sole responsibility that the Harmony 802.11a CardBus Cards,
Models 8450 and 8455, and the Harmony 802.11a PCI Card, Model 8150, comply with
Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of either product 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.
Industry Canada Guidelines
8150 802.11a PCI Card Users:
The Harmony 8150 802.11a PCI Card has been designed to operate with an antenna
having a maximum gain of 3 dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited
per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To
reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain
should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not
more than that required for successful communication. The installer of this radio
equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not
emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult
Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb.
Windows ME and Windows 98 SE Installation CD Requirement
Before beginning the installation of an 802.11a network adapter, confirm that you
have a Windows 98 SE or Windows ME installation CD available (depending on the
computer’s operating system). Windows 98/ME users may be prompted to insert a
Windows CD during the installation.