Max Ranger
Quick Start Guide
August 2003 2 MNL-500120-001 – Rev 1.1
Figure 4 – Plugging the DC Power Connector into
the Bottom Jack of the Max Ranger
Technical Support
Your primary source of assistance is the dealer from
which you purchased this product. The YDI support staff
should only be contacted directly if you purchased this
product directly from YDI.
NOTE: Before you contact Technical Support, please
make sure that you have read and thoroughly
understood all instructions outlined on this
manual.
YDI Wireless Tel.: 703-205-0600
8000 Lee Highway Fax: 703-205-0610
USA www.ydi.com
The latest software and User’s Manuals can also be
found at:
http://www.ydi.com/support/downloads.php
Operation
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1. To find the best position for your Max Ranger, YDI
recommends to use the Signal Strength Indicator
found on the Link Test screen of the Wireless Client
Manager for your WLAN card. You can also use the
YDI Client Manager for EC. For a detailed
explanation on how to use each software, please
refer to the User’s Manual of your specific product.
FCC NOTICE
This antenna/transmitter device complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment when installed as directed. The antenna
used for this transmitter must be installed and operated
with a minimum separation distance of at least 20
centimeters (8 inches) from all persons during normal
operation, and must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Users and installers must adhere to the antenna
installation instructions and transmitter operating
conditions in order to comply with the FCC’s RF
exposure requirements.
2. Aim the Max Ranger by turning it back and forth
until the maximum signal strength is reached.
Antenna Patterns
The Max Ranger boosts the signal the most in the front
and back directions (Figure 5a) as well as out of the top
(Figure 5b). The weakest signal will be at the bottom
and sides.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Figure 5a Figure 5b
Top View Showing the Side View Showing the
Strongest Signal Maximum Coverage Area
Facing the Flat Parts Out of the Top and Sides
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modifications could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
The Max Ranger is certified by the FCC for use with the
PC24E-11-FC/R series of YDI Wireless LAN cards
made by Agere.
To see all our FCC certified systems, please visit:
http://www.ydi.com/deployinfo/fcc-info.php
