User`s guide

Aironet Wireless Communications, Inc. 9-2 Confidential and Proprietary
compliance to CFR 47 Parts 2 and 15. Aironet’s FCC approval covers the radio and approved antennas
only. The use of antennas not approved by the FCC for use with the Aironet radio is in violation of the
FCC rules.
Using FCC approved antennas
If the OEM is using an Aironet FCC approved antenna, the OEM will be required to test the entire OEM
product to Part 15 Subpart B for unintentional radiators. No additional FCC application or paperwork
will be required concerning the radio itself. The OEM is responsible for the product meeting all
applicable FCC standards.
Using third-party antennas
If the OEM is using a third-party antenna, Aironet Engineering will review the antenna specifications to
determine if it will be covered under the family group of approved antennas. If the antenna falls under
the family approval, then Aironet Engineering will issue a letter stating that the antenna is covered under
the family approval and Aironet will add the information to our files.
If the antenna does not fall under the family approval, a FCC Class II Permissive Change or a FCC re-
certification is required before it can be used with our radio. The Class II Permissive Change must be
done through Aironet Engineering or our authorized agent. Contact your sales agent for further
information. The FCC re-certification process is the responsibility of the OEM with the support of
Aironet Engineering. Aironet will provide any necessary non-confidential information to the test lab and
any confidential information directly to the FCC.
DOC Approvals (Canada)
The PC4500/4800 is certified for use in accordance with RSS-210 and RSS-139-1. Spread spectrum
systems in the 2.4GHz range operating completely indoors or outdoors above 2450MHz do not require
licensing. Those systems operating partially or completely outdoors below 2450MHz may require a
license to operate. Additional information can be found in the CPC-2-0-01 Guidelines for Submission of
Applications and the IC 2365BB Application for License to Install and Operate a Radio Transmitter. The
Canadian Radio Approval number for the PC4500 is 2311 102 896A. For the PC4800, the approval
number is 2311 391 115A.
If the OEM wishes to use an Aironet approved radio and antenna combination, the OEM will be required
to have the entire OEM product tested, but no formal application for approval is necessary except "multi-
listing" of the radio for use in the OEM product. If product qualification (EMC approval) is required, the
OEM will submit his application to the DOC and reference the appropriate Aironet file. Aironet will
interface with the Canadian authorities to update the files with the proper information for certification.
The OEM has the option of submitting his own application to the DOC in which case Aironet will
provide information on the radio and antenna to the DOC. Any future changes to the OEM product can
be done without contacting Aironet since the product registration will be in the OEM name.
If the OEM is using a third-party antenna, the OEM will be required to file the test report and application
with the DOC on the OEM product, and Aironet will send any necessary confidential information
directly to the Canadian DOC.
ETSI Approvals (Europe)
General Information
Based on the recent changes in the interpretation of the certification of radio modules by the European
Union, the PC4500/4800 will now have modular approval. The maximum power rating for ETSI is
100mW ERIP.
Depending on the product and antenna used, the installation of the radio may or may not require the
OEM to obtain a separate radio type approval certificate for the OEM product. It is the OEM’s