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are generally unlicensed devices that share spectrum with radars,
satellites, and other licensed and unlicensed devices, it is sometimes
necessary to dynamically detect, avoid, and limit usage to avoid
interference with these devices. In many instances Intel is required to
provide test data to prove regional and local compliance to regional
and governmental regulations before certification or approval to use
the product is granted. Intel's wireless LAN's EEPROM, firmware, and
software driver are designed to carefully control parameters that affect
radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance (EMC).
These parameters include, without limitation, RF power, spectrum
usage, channel scanning, and human exposure.
For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third
parties of the software provided in binary format with the wireless
WLAN adapters (e.g., the EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you
use any patches, utilities, or code with the Intel wireless LAN adapters
that have been manipulated by an unauthorized party (i.e., patches,
utilities, or code (including open source code modifications) which
have not been validated by Intel), (i) you will be solely responsible for
ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products, (ii) Intel will bear
no liability, under any theory of liability for any issues associated with
the modified products, including without limitation, claims under the
warranty and/or issues arising from regulatory non-compliance, and
(iii) Intel will not provide or be required to assist in providing support
to any third parties for such modified products.
Note: Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless LAN adapters to be
"modules", and accordingly, condition system-level regulatory
approval upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the
antennas and system configuration do not cause the EMC and radio
operation to be non-compliant."
July 2005