Installation Guide

AIRcable Host XR - Professional Antenna Installation
Guide
Rev. C
January 2010
Summary
This manual covers the installation of optional directional 18dBi patch antennas and
optional 9dBi omni-directional rubber duck antennas for use with the AIRcable Host XR,
wireless Bluetooth - Computer interface (dongle), containing part number AB5C1.
The use of directional, higher gain antennas is classified by the FCC as a professional
installation for a fixed point-to-point application. The use of higher gain omni-directional
antennas with more than 6dBi is must also be professionally installed. To be in
compliance with FCC requirements, the AIRcable Host XR must be installed only with the
approved type of directional patch antenna with a gain of less or equal of 18dBi or with
the approved type of omni-directional antenna with a gain of less or equal of 9dBi.
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and Regulations. 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.
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 these instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in any
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 correct the interference by one of more of the following measures:
1. Reorient the antenna;
2. Increase the separation between the affected equipment and the unit;
3. Connect the affected equipment to a power outlet on a different circuit from that
which the receiver is connected to;
4. Consult the dealer and/or experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC ID: SQCAB5C1
IMPORTANT NOTE: Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications must not be
made unless under the express consent of the party responsible for compliance. Any
such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and will void
the manufacturer’s warranty. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, the
following antenna installation and device operating configurations must be satisfied. The
antenna for this unit must be fixed and mounted on outdoor permanent structures with a
separation distance of at least 20cm from all persons. Furthermore, it must not be co-