Appendix A. Wireless related information
Wireless Interoperability
Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and/or Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology, and is compliant to:
vThe IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs, as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
vThe Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification as defined by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance).
Usage environment and your Health
The Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter emits radio frequency electromagnetic energy like other radio devices. However, the level of energy emitted is far less than the electromagnetic energy emitted by wireless devices like for example mobile phones.
Because the Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations, IBM believes the integrated wireless cards are safe for use by consumers. 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 a Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter card may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may for example include:
vUsing integrated wireless cards on airplanes, or in hospitals
vIn environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful.
If you are uncertain of the policy that applies on the use of wireless devices in a specific organization (e.g. airport or hospital), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter prior to turning on the ThinkPad G40 computer.
