Installation guide
Altitude 300-2 Getting Started Guide 39
• The A300-2 with detachable antenna must be used only with antennas certified by Extreme
Networks.
• The A300-2 may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the European Community using
the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 – 13, except where noted in Table 16.
• In Italy, the end user must apply for a license from the national spectrum authority to operate this
device outdoors.
• In Belgium, outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.46 - 2.4835 GHz band: Channel 13.
• In France, outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band: Channels 1 - 7.
Permitted 5 GHz Channels for the European Community
Table 15 lists the 5 GHz channels approved for operation in the European Community.
European Spectrum Usage Rules
Table 16 lists the rules and restrictions for operating a 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz device in the European
Community. Always use the latest software version for the most up-to-date channel list; some earlier
software versions supply only a limited number of channels.
The A300-2 must be installed in the proper indoor or outdoor location. Use the installation utility
provided with the switch software to insure proper set-up in accordance with all European spectrum
usage rules.
Table 15: Permitted 5 GHz Channels in European Community Countries
Permitted Frequency Bands Permitted Channel Numbers Countries
5.15-5.25GHz 36, 40, 44, 48 Austria, Belgium
5.15-5.35GHz 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64 France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein
5.15-5.35* & 5.470-5.725GHz 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100,
104, 108, 112, 116, 120, 124, 128,
132, 136, 140
Denmark, Finland, Germany, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, U.K.
5GHz Operation Not Allowed None Greece
Table 16: European Spectrum Usage Rules - Effective Feb. 2005
Country
5.15-5.25 (GHz)
Channels:
36,40,44,48
5.25-5.35 (GHz)
Channels:
52,56,60,64
5.47-5.725 (GHz)
Channels:
100,104,108,112,116,120,
124,128,132,136,140
2.4-2.4835 (GHz)
Channels: 1 to 13(Except
Where Noted)
Austria Indoor Only Not Allowed Not Allowed Indoor or Outdoor
Belgium
1
Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor
Bulgaria Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor
Denmark Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor
Cyprus Indoor Only Indoor Only Not Allowed Indoor or Outdoor
Czech Rep. Indoor Only Indoor Only Not Allowed Indoor or Outdoor
Estonia Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor
Finland Indoor Only Indoor Only Indoor or Outdoor Indoor or Outdoor