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Appendix G: Regulatory Information
Wireless-G Notebook Adapter
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.
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. Double-click the Wireless icon in your desktop’s system tray.
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 pull-down menu on the right, select the wireless adapter’s power output percentage.
Windows 2000
1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network and Dial-Up Connections.
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 pull-down menu on the right, select the wireless adapter’s power setting.
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 Web-based Utility to configure its
power output setting (refer to the product’s documentation for more information).
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 at
http://www.linksys.com/international.