Users Manual

SonicWall
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Safety and Regulatory Information
Restricted Environments
The SonicWall wireless device, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency electromagnetic
energy. The SonicWall wireless device operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency
safety and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of
the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists
who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or
environments, the use of the SonicWall wireless device may be restricted by the proprietor of
the building or responsible representatives of the applicable organization.
Examples of such situations include the following:
• Using the SonicWall wireless device equipment on board airplanes, or
• Using the SonicWall wireless device equipment in any other environment where the risk of
interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific
organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for
authorization to use the SonicWall wireless device before you turn it on.
WARNING: Explosive Device Proximity Warning: Do not operate a
portable transmitter (such as a wireless network device) near
unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment unless the
device has been modified to be qualified for such use.
WARNING: Use on Aircraft Caution: Regulations of the FCC and
FAA prohibit airborne operation of radio-frequency wireless
devices because their signals could interfere with critical aircraft
instruments.
Radio Approvals
It is important to ensure that you only use your radio device in countries where the device is
approved for use. To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in
a specific country, check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label
of your device or listed on the radio approval list posted on the general SonicWall support site at:
https://www.sonicwall.com/support.
Radio or Television Interference
The SonicWall TZ270W, TZ370W, TZ470W wireless network device must be installed and used in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions as described in the user documentation
that comes with the product. SonicWall Inc.