Wireless Interoperability
IBM ThinkPad 802.11b Wireless LAN Adapter (P/N 26P8092) (hereafter called Wireless LAN Adapter) is designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) radio technology and is compliant to:
vThe IEEE 802.11 Standard on Wireless LANs (Revision B), as defined and approved by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
vThe Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification as defined by the WECA (Wirless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance).
Usage environment and your Health
The Wireless LAN 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 Adapter operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. IBM believes it is safe for use by consumers. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and the 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 Wireless LAN Adapter may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization. These situations may, for example, include:
vUsing the Wireless LAN Adapter on board airplanes, or
vIn any other environment 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 to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization (e.g. airport), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Wireless LAN Adapter prior to turning on the ThinkPad R31 computer.