REGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
3Com Wireless LAN Access Points 8250/8500/8750 (Models WL-450, WL462, WL-463)
FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure Notice
This device generates and radiates radio-frequency energy. In order to comply with FCC radio-frequency radiation exposure
guidelines for an uncontrolled environment, this equipment has to be installed and operated while maintaining a minimum body to
antenna distance of 1 meter.
This product does not contain any user serviceable components. Any unauthorized product changes or modifications will
invalidate 3Com’s warranty and all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals. This product must be installed by a
professional technician/installer.
FCC Part 15 Notice (Applicable to Use Within the USA)
802.11a radio only: This product is for indoor use only when using channels 36, 40, 44, or 48 (5150–5250 MHz).
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
nReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
nIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
nConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one which the receiver is connected to.
nConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:
The Interference Handbook
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity
3Com Corporation
350 Campus Drive
Marlborough, MA 01752-3064
(508) 323-5000
Declares that the product:
Date: 28 February 2003
Brand Name: 3Com Corporation
Model Number: WL-450
Equipment Type: Wireless LAN Access Point
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

3Com Corporation WL-450

Tested to Comply

with FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE