U-NII equipment: distinguish access-point, client and installation configurations
The acquired § 15.407 distinguishes several access-point/client and installation configurations with band-specific provisions. Record role, indoor/outdoor/fixed use, antennas and bands before the lab chooses the applicable scope; the excerpts below are not the complete U-NII requirement set.
Evidence retrieved 2026-10-06. Source versions and topic-specific limits are listed below.
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title 47 / section § 15.407 / XML P[2]
(1) (i) For an outdoor access point operating in the band 5.15-5.25 GHz, the maximum conducted output power over the frequency band of operation shall not exceed 1 W provided the maximum antenna gain does not exceed 6 dBi. In addition, the maximum power spectral density shall not exceed 17 dBm in any 1 megahertz band. If transmitting antennas of directional gain greater than 6 dBi are used, both the maximum conducted output power and the maximum power spectral density shall be reduced by the amount in dB that the directional gain of the antenna exceeds 6 dBi. The maximum e.i.r.p. at any elevation angle above 30 degrees as measured from the horizon must not exceed 125 mW (21 dBm). [1]
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title 47 / section § 15.407 / XML P[3]
(ii) For an indoor access point operating in the band 5.15-5.25 GHz, the maximum conducted output power over the frequency band of operation shall not exceed 1 W provided the maximum antenna gain does not exceed 6 dBi. In addition, the maximum power spectral density shall not exceed 17 dBm in any 1 megahertz band. If transmitting antennas of directional gain greater than 6 dBi are used, both the maximum conducted output power and the maximum power spectral density shall be reduced by the amount in dB that the directional gain of the antenna exceeds 6 dBi. [2]
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title 47 / section § 15.407 / XML P[4]
(iii) For fixed point-to-point access points operating in the band 5.15-5.25 GHz, the maximum conducted output power over the frequency band of operation shall not exceed 1 W. In addition, the maximum power spectral density shall not exceed 17 dBm in any 1 megahertz band. Fixed point-to-point U-NII devices may employ antennas with directional gain up to 23 dBi without any corresponding reduction in the maximum conducted output power or maximum power spectral density. For fixed point-to-point transmitters that employ a directional antenna gain greater than 23 dBi, a 1 dB reduction in maximum conducted output power and maximum power spectral density is required for each 1 dB of antenna gain in excess of 23 dBi. Fixed, point-to-point operations exclude the use of point-to-multipoint systems, omnidirectional applications, and multiple collocated transmitters transmitting the same information. The operator of the U-NII device, or if the equipment is professionally installed, the installer, is responsible for ensuring that systems employing high gain directional antennas are used exclusively for fixed, point-to-point operations. [3]
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title 47 / section § 15.407 / XML P[5]
(iv) For client devices in the 5.15-5.25 GHz band, the maximum conducted output power over the frequency band of operation shall not exceed 250 mW provided the maximum antenna gain does not exceed 6 dBi. In addition, the maximum power spectral density shall not exceed 11 dBm in any 1 megahertz band. If transmitting antennas of directional gain greater than 6 dBi are used, both the maximum conducted output power and the maximum power spectral density shall be reduced by the amount in dB that the directional gain of the antenna exceeds 6 dBi. [4]
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This is a focused preparation guide, not the complete rule set or a product-specific legal determination. Current related rules, amendments/effective dates, grant conditions and deciding buyer facts remain unresolved. No scope, exemption, certification, emission limit or test-panel result is automatically assigned.
Prepare the RF configuration evidence
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Specify the operating role
Identify access-point/client modes, actual bands, indoor/outdoor use and fixed point-to-point arrangements without assuming a marketing label resolves the rule.
Useful evidence: Architecture, role/mode list and installation/use instructions.
Document antenna and power controls
Provide controlled gain, directionality, power and supported configurations; identify regional and installer controls.
Useful evidence: Antenna pattern/gain data, power specifications and configuration controls.
Request the complete current assessment
Ask the specialist to review the full relevant U-NII provisions and linked requirements for each configuration; retain unresolved features.
Useful evidence: Configuration-specific applicability/test plan, supporting reports and exclusions.
Work packages and dependencies
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