CWS Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 2

Question 1

Which FCC rule part specifically governs unlicensed wireless devices operating in the ISM bands, including Wi-Fi?

Accepted Answer

Part 15

Answer

FCC Part 15 governs unlicensed RF devices, including Wi-Fi equipment operating in ISM bands like 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.

Question 2

A wireless device operating in the 5 GHz U-NII-2 band must implement Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) primarily to avoid interference with which systems?

Accepted Answer

Military radar and weather radar

Answer

DFS in the U-NII-2 band is required to detect and avoid interference with radar systems, including military and weather radar that share those frequencies.

Question 3

Under FCC regulations, what is the maximum EIRP allowed for a point-to-point bridge operating in the 2.4 GHz band with a directional antenna?

Accepted Answer

Up to 36 dBm EIRP with antenna gain reductions above 6 dBi

Answer

For 2.4 GHz point-to-point bridges, the FCC allows up to 36 dBm EIRP, but requires 1 dB reduction in transmit power for every 3 dB of antenna gain above 6 dBi.

Question 4

Which international body coordinates radio frequency spectrum allocation globally and publishes the Radio Regulations that member nations use as a basis for their national rules?

Accepted Answer

International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Answer

The ITU is the UN specialized agency responsible for global radio frequency allocation through its Radio Regulations, which all member nations must follow.

Question 5

In the US, an enterprise deploying a Wi-Fi network on a vessel navigating international waters must comply with regulations from which authority?

Accepted Answer

Both FCC and ITU Radio Regulations

Answer

US-flagged vessels on international waters must comply with both FCC regulations and ITU Radio Regulations, as the vessel is subject to US law while also operating in internationally regulated spectrum.

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CWS Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 2