Regulatory Information

FCC Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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. If this equipment is not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, it 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:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to 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.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

U.S. Robotics declares that the USR5421 is limited in CH1~11 from 2400 to 2483.5 MHz by specified firmware controlled in the U.S.A.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

USR5421: End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This equipment has been SAR-evaluated for use in laptops (notebooks) with side slot configuration.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body.

UL Listing/CUL Listing

This information technology equipment is UL Listed and C-UL Listed for both the US and Canadian markets respectively for the uses described in the User Guide.

Industry Canada Statement

This equipment complies with the Industry Canada Spectrum Management and Telecommunications policy, RSS-210, standard Low Power License-Exempt Radio Communication Devices.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may cause interference.

2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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 for licensing.

CE Declaration of Conformity

We, U.S. Robotics Corporation of 935 National Parkway, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173-5157,USA, declare under our sole responsibility that the U.S. Robotics USR5421 Wireless MAXg USB Adapter to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents:

EN300 328

EN301 489-1

EN301 489-17

EN50392

EN60950

This equipment is in compliance with the European recommendation 1999/519/ECC, governing the exposure to the electromagnetic radiation.

We, U.S. Robotics Corporation, hereby declare that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

This product can be used in the following countries:

Germany, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy, France, UK, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Greece

Regarding IEEE 802.11g we currently have the following information about restrictions in the R&TTE countries:

Country Frequency band Output power
France 2454-2483.5 MHz 10 mW EIRP outdoor

Regulatory Channel Frequency

Channel Frequency (MHz) FCC Canada ETSI
1 2412 X X X
2 2417 X X X
3 2422 X X X
4 2427 X X X
5 2432 X X X
6 2437 X X X
7 2442 X X X
8 2447 X X X
9 2452 X X X
10 2457 X X X
11 2462 X X X
12 2467     X
13 2472     X

EU Health Protection

This device complies with the European requirements governing exposure to electromagnetic radiation. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This wireless device is a transmitter/receiver and has been designed and manufactured to comply with the exposure limits recommended by the Council of the European Union and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP, 1999) for the entire population. The exposure standard for portable equipment uses the "Specific Absorption Rate" as unit of measure. The maximum SAR value of the USR5421 Wireless MAXg USB Adapter measured in the conformity test is 0,52 W/kg.

Operating Channels:
  • IEEE 802.11g compliant
  • 11 channels (US, Canada)
  • 13 channels (ETSI)

Go to www.usr.com to see the most recent channel restriction information.

Manufacturer's Disclaimer Statement

The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of the vendor. No warranty or representation, either expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy, or fitness for any particular purpose of this document. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the content of this document and/or the products associated with it at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes. In no event will the manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or documentation, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.