## Safety Information

Follow the guidelines in this section to ensure proper and safe operation of the client adapter.

### FCC Safety Compliance Statement

The FCC, with its action in ET Docket 96-8, has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC-certified equipment. Cisco Aironet products meet the uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1,1991. Proper operation of this radio device according to the instructions in this publication will result in exposure to the user substantially below the FCC recommended limits.

### Safety Guidelines

- Do not touch or move the antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
- Do not hold any transmitting component containing a radio where the antenna is very close to or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes.
- Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; otherwise, the radio may be damaged.
- Use in specific environments:
  - The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments.
  - The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  - The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.
- Antenna use:
  - In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, dipole antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from all persons.
  - High-gain, wall-mount, or mast-mount antennas are designed to be professionally installed and should be located at a minimum distance of 12 inches (30 cm) or more from all persons. Please contact your professional installer, VAR, or antenna manufacturer for proper installation requirements.

### Warnings

Observe the following warnings when operating the client adapter.

| WARNING: Do not operate your wireless network device near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the device has been modified to be especially qualified for such use.

| WARNING: In order to comply with RF exposure limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, it is recommended when using a laptop with a PC card client adapter that the adapter's integrated antenna be positioned more than 2 inches (5 cm) from your body or other persons during extended periods of transmitting or operating time. If the antenna is positioned less than 2 inches (5 cm) from the user, it is recommended that the user limit their exposure time.

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