Power Output of Your Device
To comply with your country’s regulations, you may have to change the power output of your wireless device. Proceed to the appropriate section for your device.
Note: The power output setting may not be available on all wireless products. For more information, refer to the documentation on your product’s CD or http://www.linksys.com/international.
Wireless Adapters
Wireless adapters have the power output set to 100% by default. Maximum power output on each adapter does not exceed 20 dBm (100 mW); it is generally 18 dBm (64 mW) or below. If you need to alter your wireless adapter’s power output, follow the appropriate instructions for your computer’s Windows operating system:
Windows XP
1.
2.Open the Wireless Network Connection window.
3.Click the Properties button.
4.Select the General tab, and click the Configure button.
5.In the Properties window, click the Advanced tab.
6.Select Power Output.
7.From the
Windows 2000
1.Open the Control Panel.
2.
3.Select your current wireless connection, and select Properties.
4.From the Properties screen, click the Configure button.
5.Click the Advanced tab, and select Power Output.
6.From the
If your computer is running Windows Millennium or 98, then refer to Windows Help for instructions on how to access the advanced settings of a network adapter.
Wireless Access Points, Routers, or Other Wireless Products
If you have a wireless access point, router or other wireless product, use its
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Appendix I: Regulatory Information
