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Safety Information for the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Base Station
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has
adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy
emitted by FCC certified equipment. Cisco Aironet 340 and 350 series products meet the
uncontrolled environmental limits found in OET-65 and ANSI C95.1, 1991. Proper operation
of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual and the hardware and software
guides on the Cisco Aironet 340 Series Base Station CDs will result in user exposure that is
substantially below the FCC recommended limits.
• Do not touch or move the antenna(s) while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
• Do not hold any component containing a radio such that the antenna is very close to or
touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the face or eyes, while transmitting.
• Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected;
otherwise, the radio may be damaged.
• Do not operate a portable transmitter near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive
environment unless it is a type especially qualified for such use.
• Antenna use:
—In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, base station dipole antennas should
be located at a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm) or more from the body of all
persons.
—Warning for laptop users: In order to comply with the FCC RF exposure limits, it is
recommended when using a laptop with a PC client adapter, that the adapter’s
integrated antenna should not be positioned closer than 2 inches (5 cm) from your
body or nearby persons for extended periods of time while it is transmitting (or
operating). If the antenna is positioned less than 2 inches (5 cm) from the user, it is
recommended that the user limit exposure time.