WPCC100
Wireless 802.11g PC Card Adapter
User Guide
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Welcome
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Package Contents
Features
LED Indicators
Chapter 2: Installation
System Requirements
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Wireless Network Overview
Installation
Wireless Configuration
Verifying a Successful Installation
Uninstalling the Drivers
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Chapter 3: Appendix
Wireless Configuration for Windows 98SE,
ME, and 2000
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Troubleshooting
Customer Support
Specifications
Limited Warranty
Regulatory Information
ViewSonic Wireless PC Card Adapter
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of a ViewSonic WPCC100
802.11g Wireless PC Card Adapter. This PC Card supports
both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks.
Package Contents
ViewSonic WPCC100
802.11g Wireless PC
Card Adapter
Networking Companion CD
(with Setup Wizard and
User Guide)
User Guide
NOTE: Insert this CD first.
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Features
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Up to 54Mbps signal rate at a frequency of 2.4GHz
Wireless security using WEP or WPA with TKIP encryption
and EAP-type Authentication
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Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless networks
32 bit Cardbus Interface
Plug & Play Installation
Supports 125 High Speed ModeTM
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The WPCC100 Wireless PC Card Adapter performs at 125 High
Speed Mode only with routers or gateways that support this
protocol, such as the ViewSonic WR100 Wireless Router. If your
router or gateway does not support this protocol, however, the
WPCC100 will still work at standard 802.11g speed.
When operating at highest speeds, the WPCC100 achieves a
throughput of up to 34Mbps, which is the equivalent throughput of
a system following 802.11g protocol and operating at a signaling
rate of 125Mbps.
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LED Indicators
Power LED
Link LED
Power LED - This indicator will light up when the PC Card
Adapter is powered on.
Link LED - This indicator will show the amount of network
traffic. The more this indicator blinks, the more network traffic
there is.
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Chapter 2: Installation
System Requirements
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Microsoft Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows ME, or
Windows 98 Second Edition (SE)
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Available PCMCIA slot (PC Card slot)
300MHz processor or higher
Minimum 5MB free disk space
Minimum 32MB RAM
CD-ROM drive
Wireless Network Overview
Internet
Wireless
PC Card
Adapter
Wireless Router/
Gateway
PC
Notebook
Modem
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Installation
NOTE: The installation instructions below apply to
Windows XP. Instructions for Windows 98 SE, ME, and
2000 are noted where applicable, and configuration
instructions for these three operating systems are
located in the Appendix.
To install your ViewSonic WPCC100 Wireless 802.11g PC Card
Adapter, do the following:
1 Insert the supplied Network Companion CD into the CD-
ROM drive of your PC. The software automatically starts
the Setup Wizard program.
NOTE: If the CD does not auto-start, right-click Start, select
Explore, double-click the CD-ROM icon, then double-click
the Setup icon.
2 From the home page of the ViewSonic Networking Setup
Wizard (see the illustration on next page), click Wireless
PC Card Adapter.
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3 From the next screen shown below, click WPCC100
Driver Installation.
4 Complete the InstallShield Wizard instructions starting
with the screen shown below.
5 After completing the on-screen instructions restart your
PC.
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NOTE for Windows 98 SE:
After restarting your PC, you may be asked to restart your
PC again and/or insert the Windows 98 SE CD. Please
follow these instructions.
6 With your PC powered on, insert the WPCC100 Wireless
PC Adapter into an available PC Card slot with the
ViewSonic bird logo facing up.
NOTE: Leave the PC turned on for the remaining
installation steps.
7 When the Found New Hardware Wizard dialog box
appears (shown below), click Next and complete the
remaining steps.
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8 Complete the Wireless Configuration procedure for your
operating system:
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If you are using Window XP, complete the instructions
in the next section, Wireless Configuration.
If you are using Windows 98SE, ME, or 2000, see the
Appendix for configuration instructions.
Wireless Configuration
SUGGESTION: To configure your WPCC100, you will need the
configuration settings (Network Name [SSID], security settings,
etc.) of your wireless router or gateway. For your convenience,
write down these settings for later reference.
To configure your WPCC100 with Windows XP, do the following:
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From the Windows XP desktop, right-click the Wireless
Monitor utility icon on the Windows status bar (shown
below), then select Enable Windows Zero Configuration
(WZC)
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Wireless Monitor utility icon
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The Wireless Network Connection screen displays.
An access point
(SSID) that does
not have a network
key (WEP or WPA)
2 In the Available wireless networks list, click the network
name (SSID) that you want to join.
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If you selected an SSID without a network key (WEP or
WPA) associated with it, click Allow me to connect to
the selected wireless network, even though it is not
secure, then click Connect. See the Wireless Network
Connection screen shown on the previous page.
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If you selected an SSID with a network key, enter it in
the Network key field, re-enter it in the Confirm
network key field, un-check Enable IEEE 802.1x
authentication for this network, then click Connect.
See the Wireless Network Connection screen shown
on the next page.
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IMPORTANT: Be sure to un-check Enable IEEE 802.1x
authentication for this network.
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An access point
(SSID) that does
have a network key
(WEP or WPA)
IMPORTANT:
Un-check this box.
NOTE: The WPCC100 Wireless 802.11g PC Card Adapter
reads the Network Name (SSID) from accessible access points
and/or the router or gateway connected to your wireless
network. If you want to change/add an SSID or network key,
change the configuration settings on your wireless router or
gateway, repeat the WPCC100’s installation procedure using
the new settings.
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Verifying a Successful Installation
The simplest way to verify a successful installation is to try
opening your Internet browser. If it opens, installation is
complete.
For a more thorough way to verify a successful installation, do
the following:
1 Click Start, click Control Panel, select Classic View, click
System, select the Hardware tab, then click Device
Manager tab.
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In the System Properties dialogue box, click the Hardware
tab, then click Device Manager
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3 In the opened screen, expand Network Adapters double-
click Wireless 802.11g Network Adapter.
NOTE: If the WPCC100 is installed properly, there will
NOT be a red or yellow icon next to Wireless 802.11g
Network Adapter, such as a question mark (?).
4 If you do see a yellow or red icon, do the following to
uninstall the drivers: Start (Windows desktop) Programs >
Wireless Network > Uninstall.
5 After uninstalling the drivers, repeat the installation
procedure described in the preceding pages.
Uninstalling the Drivers
To uninstall the driver and wireless utility software, do the
following:
1 Click Start on the Windows desktop.
2 Select: Programs > Wireless Network > Uninstall.
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Chapter 3: Appendix
Wireless Configuration for
Windows 98SE, ME, and 2000
SUGGESTION: To configure your WPCC100, you will need the
configuration settings (Network Name, security settings, etc.) of
your wireless router or gateway. For your convenience, write
down these settings for later reference.
Before you start configuring your WPCC100, be sure you
complete the Installation steps on Pages 5-9.
To configure your WPCC100 with Windows 98SE, ME, or
2000, do the following:
1
Double-click the Wireless Monitor utility icon on the
Windows status bar.
Wireless Monitor utility icon
The Wireless Monitor utility screen displays (see the next
page).
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2 Click the Profile Setting tab (shown above), then click
Add.
3 Enter the wireless configuration settings that are consistent
with your router, gateway, etc. This includes Profile Name
(optional), SSID (network name), Network Type, Transfer
Rate, WEP or WPA security settings, etc.
4 Click Complete, then click Connect.
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Troubleshooting
For the fastest solution to an installation problem, please
refer to the solutions below before contacting ViewSonic
Customer Support for assistance.
The setup wizard does not launch after I insert
the Networking Companion CD.
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If the CD does not auto-start, right-click Start, select
Explore, double-click the CD-ROM icon, then double-click
the Setup icon.
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If the CD still does not respond, try inserting another CD to
make sure that the CD-ROM drive is functioning properly.
My PC does not recognize the Wireless PC Card
after installing it.
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Verify that the WPCC100 Wireless PC Card is inserted all
the way into your computer’s PC Card slot with the
ViewSonic bird logo facing up.
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Check the distance to your router or gateway. It should be
within 100 feet of your computer.
Uninstall the WPCC100 driver software, restart your PC,
then repeat the installation and wireless configuration steps
listed in Chapter 2.
My Wireless PC Card disconnects soon after
connecting.
For Windows XP only: Try disabling 802.1x authentication:
1 Click Start, select Connect To, select Show all
Connections, then double-click the name of your wireless
network.
2 On the General tab, click Properties.
3 Click the Wireless Networks tab.
4 Under Preferred Networks, click Network Name (SSID).
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5 Click the Authentication tab, un-check the Enable IEEE
802.1X for this network (if it is selected). If you can not
select this check box, then you are not using 802.1x
authentication.
The WPCC100 does not work properly after
installation.
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Make sure that the WPCC100 is correctly installed.
Verify that the WPCC100 is firmly inserted into the
PCMCIA slot inside your computer.
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Verify that you are using the correct wireless settings.
You might have incomplete or incorrect wireless settings
for your adapter. To connect successfully, the wireless
adapter on your notebook PC must have the same network
name (SSID), and wireless security (WEP and/or WPA)
information as your router or gateway.
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Reset your router or gateway. Turn off or unplug your
router or gateway, wait at least 10 seconds, then turn it
back on again. When the status lights indicate that the
router or gateway is functioning, try accessing the Internet
from your PC connected to your wireless network.
NOTE: (For advanced users) You may need to move a
card currently in slot 1 to another slot in your notebook PC.
Troubleshoot conflicts among your device resources.
Look for conflicts among your device resources. Try
using Windows Troubleshooting to verify that the
WPCC100 is not trying to use computer resources already
being used by another piece of hardware.
My network is slow.
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Try decreasing the number of computers or programs that
are simultaneously accessing your network.
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Contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to verify that
there are no problems with your connection, such as
scheduled maintenance, line issues, or other problems. If
you are still not satisfied with your connection speed, you
might want to inquire about upgrading to a faster connection.
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After installing my WPCC100, my PC goes into
Safe Mode when Windows starts.
You might have a resource conflict in Windows.
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Resolve any device conflicts in the Windows operating
system. You can use Windows Troubleshooting to ensure
that your WPCC100 is not trying to use computer
resources already being used by another piece of
hardware.
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My wireless notebook PC cannot connect to the
Internet.
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Verify that you can access the Internet from another
PC in your wireless network. If other computers also
cannot access the Internet, the problem might be with your
router or gateway, broadband modem, or Internet service
provider (ISP).
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Check for range problems. You might be out of range of
the wireless router, gateway, or access point. Place the
computer with the wireless adapter in the same room as
your router or gateway and try connecting again. If you can
connect to the wireless network, you might previously have
been out of range.
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Check for interference problems. Wireless signals can
be affected by interference from other wireless devices
such as 2.4 gigahertz (GHz) cordless phones, microwave
ovens, and neighboring wireless networks. Move the other
devices further from your wireless networking hardware as
needed, and avoid using them while connected to your
network. To minimize interference from another wireless
network, try changing channels on your router.
Verify that you are using the correct wireless settings.
You might have incomplete or incorrect wireless settings
for your adapter. To connect successfully, the wireless
adapter on your computer must have the same network
name (SSID), wireless channel, and wireless security
(WEP and/or WPA) information as your router or gateway.
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Reset your broadband modem. Turn off the modem for 5
to 10 seconds. Restart the modem, and wait for it to
connect to your ISP. After the status lights on your modem
indicate that it is connected, and the status lights on your
router or gateway show that you have a working wide area
network (WAN) connection, try accessing the Internet from
your wireless computer again.
Reset your router or gateway. Turn off or unplug your
router or gateway, wait at least 10 seconds, then turn it
back on again. When the status lights indicate that the
router or gateway is functioning, try accessing the Internet
from your PC connected to your wireless network.
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Customer Support
Before contacting ViewSonic Customer Support, check
the Troubleshooting section for possible solutions to any
setup problems you have.
NOTE: For Customer Support or product service you will need
to provide the product’s serial number (on the back of the unit).
Country/
Region
Website
(with email address)
T = Telephone
F = FAX
United
States
T: (800) 688-6688
F: (909) 468-1202
Canada www.viewsonic.com/support
T: (886) 463-4775
F: (909) 468-1202
The websites shown above provide the most current email
addresses for your Customer Support queries.
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Specifications
WLAN Standards:
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11b
54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps bit rate
11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps bit rate
Frequency Range
2.4GHz~2.4835Hz (subject to local
regulations)
Interface
32 Bit Cardbus
LED Status Indicator
Antenna
Power and wireless link/activity
Internal antenna with diversity support
Number of Channels
802.11b: USA and Canada - 11
802.11g: USA and Canada - 13
Output Power
Range
Max. 100 mW
802.11b: 11 Mbps up to 180m outdoors
60m indoors.
802.11g: 54 Mbps up to 50m outdoors
20m indoors.
Modulation
802.11b:
11 Mbps and 5Mbps - CCK
2 Mbps
1 Mbps
- DQPSK
- DQPSK
802.11g: OFDM
Network modes
Infrastructure and Ad Hoc
Software Support
Windows XP, Windows 98SE, Windows
2000, Windows ME
Wireless Security
64/128 bit WEP encryption, WPA (Windows
XP, SP, and Windows 2000 SP4 only) and
802.1x
Power Consumption
Tx peak: 550 mA @ 3.3VDC
Rx peak: 350 mA @ 3.3VDC
Idle: 225 mA @ 3.3VDC
Radio disabled: <10mA@ 3.3VDC
Product Dimensions
118mm (W) x 54mm (H) x 9mm (D)
4.6” (W) x 2.1” (H) x 0.4”(D)
Packaging Dimensions
230mm (W) x 152mm (H) x 41mm (D)
9.0” (W) x 6.0” (H) x 1.6”(D)
Weight
Net
Gross
0.08 lb. (40 g)
0.65 lb. (294 g)
Temperature Range
0~40°C (operating), -20~65°C (stored)
15%~95%
Humidity
Regulatory
FCC part 15C, WHQL, IC, Wi-Fi, BSMI, DGT,
CCC, SRRC, C-Tick
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Limited Warranty
Wireless Network Adapter Products
What the warranty covers:
ViewSonic® warrants its Wireless Network Adapter products to be free
from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If
a ViewSonic Wireless Network Adapter product proves to be defective
in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will,
at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product.
Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or
refurbished parts or components.
VIEWSONIC AND ITS SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES AND
CONDITIONS, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
ANY SOFTWARE THAT MAY BE INCLUDED WITH THIS PRODUCT IS
PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE AND ON AN “AS IS” BASIS, WITHOUT
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY
WARRANTIES THAT IT IS FREE OF DEFECTS, MERCHANTABLE, FIT
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NON-INFRINGING, OR COMPATIBLE
WITH ANY OTHER SOFTWARE. FOR YOUR SPECIFIC RIGHTS AND
DUTIES, PLEASE SEE THE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT (EULA)
CONTAINED WITHIN THE SOFTWARE FOR YOUR PRODUCT.
How long the warranty is effective:
ViewSonic Wireless Network Adapter products are warranted for one
(1) year for all parts and one (1) year for all labor from the date of the
first consumer purchase.
Who the warranty protects:
This warranty is valid only for the first consumer purchaser.
What the warranty does not cover:
Software.
Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or
removed.
Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:
Accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, lightning, or other acts of nature,
unauthorized product modification, or failure to follow instructions
supplied with the product.
Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic.
Damage to or loss of any programs, data or removable storage media.
Software or data loss occurring during repair or replacement.
Any damage of the product due to shipment.
Removal or installation of the product.
Causes external to the product, such as electrical power fluctuations or
failure.
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Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic's specifications.
Normal wear and tear.
Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.
Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.
How to get service:
For information about receiving service under warranty, contact
ViewSonic Customer Support. You will need to provide your product's
serial number.
To obtain service under warranty, you will be required to provide (a) the
original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a
description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product.
Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an
authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic.
For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service
center, contact ViewSonic.
Limitation of implied warranties:
THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHICH
EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Exclusion of damages:
VIEWSONIC'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT. VIEWSONIC SHALL NOT BE
LIABLE FOR:
DAMAGE TO OTHER PROPERTY CAUSED BY ANY DEFECTS IN
THE PRODUCT, DAMAGES BASED UPON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF USE OF THE PRODUCT, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS
OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF
GOODWILL, INTERFERENCE WITH BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS,
OR OTHER COMMERCIAL LOSS, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
ANY OTHER DAMAGES, WHETHER INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE.
ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE CUSTOMER BY ANY OTHER PARTY.
Effect of state law:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not allow
limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations and
exclusions may not apply to you.
ViewSonic Wireless Network Adapter Products Warranty (V1.0)
Release Date: June 3, 2004
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Regulatory Information
FCC Statement
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 of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
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.
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IMPORTANT: FCC Radiation Exposure
Statements
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits
set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This device complies with FCC RF Exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment, under 47 CFR 2.1093
paragraph (d)(2).
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
ViewSonic Corporation declares that VS10259 (FCC ID: MXF-
C921217G) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware
controlled in the U.S.A.
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Canada IC Compliance Statement
Low Power License-Exempt Radio communication Devices
(RSS-210)
1. Warning Note: Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
2. Operation in 2.4GHz band: To prevent radio interference
to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated
indoors and away from windows to provide maximum
shielding.
Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors
is subject to licensing.
Exposure of Humans to RF Fields for
Portable Radio Equipment (RSS-102)
1 Portable radios, including handheld, body worn or push-to-
talk models (PTT) require Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
evaluation. Portable radios are herein defined as radios
that have their radiating elements normally operating 20
cm or less from the body of the user or of nearby persons.
2 This device has been tested for compliance with the RF
exposure (SAR) limits for humans, as specified in Health
Canada's Safety Code 6.
3 Health Canada’s address is:775 Brookfield Road, Ottawa,
Ontario Canada K1A 1C1; Tel: (613) 954-6699 / Fax:(613)
941-1734; e-mail: [email protected].
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CE Conformity for Europe
The device complies with the requirements of
the EEC directive 89/336/EEC as amended by
92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC Art.5 with regard to
“Electromagnetic compatibility, and 73/23/EEC
as amended by 93/68/EEC Art.13 with regard
to “Safety."
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