Chapter 1: About This User Guide
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Important regulatory information
The Enterprise Wi-Fi AP product is certified as an unlicensed device in frequency bands where it is not
allowed to cause interference to licensed services (called primary users of the bands).
Radar avoidance
In countries where radar systems are the primary band users, the regulators have mandated special
requirements to protect these systems from interference caused by unlicensed devices. Unlicensed
devices must detect and avoid co-channel operation with radar systems.
The Enterprise Wi-Fi APs detects and avoids functionality for countries and frequency bands requiring
protection for radar systems. The Enterprise Wi-Fi APs is qualified for ETSI/FCC DFS certification (see
Note ) for radar detection and avoidance as per the law.
Note
Country-specific limits apply, some bands require Dynamic Frequency Selection
(DFS). DFS bands operation subject to regulatory approval. Check Software
release notes for details.
Installers and users must meet all local regulatory requirements for radar detection. To meet these
requirements, users must set the correct country code during commissioning of the Enterprise Wi-Fi APs
equipment. If this is not done, installers and users may be liable to civil and criminal penalties.
Contact the Cambium helpdesk if more guidance is required.
Human exposure to radio frequency energy
Relevant standards (USA and EC) applicable when working with RF equipment are:
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ANSI IEEE C95.1-1991, IEEE Standard for Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to Radio
Frequency Electromagnetic Fields, 3 kHz to 300 GHz.
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Council recommendation of 12 July 1999 on the limitation of exposure of the general public to
electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz) (1999/519/EC) and respective national regulations.
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Directive 2004/40/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the
minimum health and safety requirements regarding the exposure of workers to the risks arising from
physical agents (electromagnetic fields) (18th individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16(1)
of Directive 89/391/EEC).
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US FCC limits for the general population. See the FCC website at
, and the
policies, guidelines, and requirements in Part 1 of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as well as
the guidelines and suggestions for evaluating compliance in FCC OET Bulletin 65.
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Health Canada limits for the general population. See the Health Canada website at
sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radio_guide-lignes_direct/index-eng.php
and Safety Code 6.
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EN 50383:2002 to 2010 Basic standard for the calculation and measurement of electromagnetic field
strength and SAR related to human exposure from radio base stations and fixed terminal stations for
wireless telecommunication systems (110 MHz - 40 GHz).
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BS EN 50385:2002 Product standard to demonstrate the compliances of radio base stations and fixed
terminal stations for wireless telecommunication systems with the basic restrictions or the reference
