Specifications

Regulatory Information
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The Intel® wireless adapter FCC Grant of Authorization describes any limited conditions of modular approval.
The Intel® wireless adapters must be operated with an access point that has been approved for the country of
operation.
Changes or modification to Intel® wireless adapters by OEMs, integrators or other third parties is not
permitted. Any changes or modification to Intel® wireless adapters by OEMs, integrators or other third parties
will void authorization to operate the adapter.
Antenna Type and Gains
Only antennas of the same type and with equal or less gains as 3dBi for the 2.4GHz band and 5dBi for the 5GHz
band shall be used with the Intel® wireless adapters. Other types of antennas and/or higher gain antennas may
require additional authorization for operation. For testing purposes the following dual band antenna that
approximates closely the above limits was used:
Antenna
Type
Antenna
Location
(Main/Aux)
2.4GHz Peak
Gain in dBi*
5.2GHz Peak
Gain in dBi*
5.5GHz Peak
Gain in dBi*
5.7GHz Peak
Gain in dBi*
PIFA Main
Aux 3.24 3.73 4.77 4.77
MIMO
*All antenna gains include cable loss.
Antenna
Type
Antenna Location
(Main/Aux)
6.2GHz Peak
Gain in dBi*
6.5GHz Peak
Gain in dBi*
6.6GHz Peak
Gain in dBi*
7GHz Peak
Gain in dBi*
PIFA Main
Aux 4.83 4.30 5.37 5.59
MIMO
*All antenna gains include cable loss.
Simultaneous Transmission of Intel® Wireless Adapters with Other Integrated or
Plug-In Transmitters
Based upon FCC Knowledge Database publication number 616217, when there are multiple transmitting devices
installed in a host device, an RF exposure transmitting assessment shall be performed to determine the necessary
application and test requirements. OEM integrators must identify all possible combinations of simultaneous
transmission configurations for all transmitters and antennas installed in the host system. This includes transmitters
installed in the host as mobile devices (>20 cm separation from user) and portable devices (<20 cm separation from
user). OEM integrators should consult the actual FCC KDB 616217 document for all details in making this assessment
to determine if any additional requirements for testing or FCC approval is necessary.
Antenna Placement Within the Host Platform
To ensure RF exposure compliance the antenna(s) used with the Intel® wireless adapters must be installed in
notebook or tablet PC host platforms to provide a minimum separation distance from all persons, in all operating
modes and orientations of the host platform, with strict adherence to the table below. The antenna separation
distance applies to both horizontal and vertical orientation of the antenna when installed in the host system.
Any separation distances less than those shown will require additional evaluation and FCC authorization.
For WiFi/Bluetooth combination adapters it is recommended that a 5 cm separation distance between transmitting
antennas be provided within the host system to maintain an adequate separation ratio for simultaneous WiFi and
Bluetooth transmission. For less than 5 cm separation the separation ratio must be verified according to FCC
publication KDB 447498 for the specific adapter.