[MLB-WIRELESS] FCC Approbed 1W AP

[Tony Langdon, VK3JED]

At 03:18 PM 1/29/2007, Jason Hecker wrote:
> > Anyone heard anything about these? These units boast a nice 1W output,
> > and good receive sensitivity. Would the FCC approval be the same for
> > Australia?
>
>Hell no.  You need a "C-Tick" logo on it for the equivalent Australian
>approval.  FCC is good for the USA only.

Check the class licence, I recall reading something about EU or US 
certification being fine for wifi gear (think overseas travellers 
with wifi enabled laptops).


>As for power limits, the legal requirement in Australia is 4W EIRP.
>
>If my maths is correct, 4W = 6dBW.  1W = 0dBW.
>
>So, an antenna, such as a good whip or monopole type which has a gain of
>3dB to 5dB will keep you in the power output margins.
>
>0dBW (your power out) + 5dBW (a good monopole) = 5dBW = 3.16W EIRP.
>
>Sticking this device onto anything with a higher gain will mean you break
>the law.

Correct.

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