PD9AX211D2Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX211

Intel(R) WiFi Adapter Information Guide index.htm[12/16/2020 8:01:34 AM] Intel® WiFi Adapter Information Guide This version of Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software is compatible with the adapters listed below. Note that newer features provided in this software are generally not supported on older generations of wireless adapters. The following adapters are supported in Windows* 10: Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210 Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX203 Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX101 Intel® Wireless-AC 9560 Intel® Wireless-AC 9462 Intel® Wireless-AC 9461 Intel® Wireless-AC 9260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7265 Intel® Wireless-N 7265 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 With your WiFi network card, you can access WiFi networks, share files or printers, or even share your Internet connection. All these features can be explored using a WiFi network in your home or office. This WiFi network solution is designed for both home and business use. Additional users and features can be added as your networking needs grow and change. This guide contains basic information about Intel adapters. Intel® wireless adapters enable fast connectivity without wires for desktop and notebook PCs. Adapter Settings Regulatory and Safety Information Specifications Support Warranty Depending on the model of your Intel WiFi adapter, your adapter is compatible with 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac and 802.11ax wireless standards. Operating at 5GHz or 2.4GHz frequency, you can now connect your computer to existing high-speed networks that use multiple access points within large or small environments. Your WiFi adapter maintains automatic data rate control according to the access point location and signal strength to achieve the fastest possible connection. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Intel Corporation assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this document. Nor does Intel make any commitment to update the information contained herein. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL USERS OR DISTRIBUTORS: Intel wireless LAN adapters are engineered, manufactured, tested, and quality checked to ensure that they meet all necessary local and governmental regulatory agency requirements for the regions that they are designated and/or marked to ship into. Because wireless LANs are generally unlicensed devices that share spectrum with radars, satellites, and other licensed and unlicensed devices, it is sometimes necessary to dynamically detect, avoid, and limit usage to avoid interference with these devices. In many instances Intel is required to provide test data to prove regional and local compliance to regional and governmental regulations before certification or approval to use the product is granted. Intel's wireless LAN's EEPROM, firmware, and software driver are designed to carefully control Intel(R) WiFi Adapter Information Guide index.htm[12/16/2020 8:01:34 AM] parameters that affect radio operation and to ensure electromagnetic compliance (EMC). These parameters include, without limitation, RF power, spectrum usage, channel scanning, and human exposure. For these reasons Intel cannot permit any manipulation by third parties of the software provided in binary format with the wireless LAN adapters (e.g., the EEPROM and firmware). Furthermore, if you use any patches, utilities, or code with the Intel wireless LAN adapters that have been manipulated by an unauthorized party (i.e., patches, utilities, or code (including open source code modifications) which have not been validated by Intel), (i) you will be solely responsible for ensuring the regulatory compliance of the products, (ii) Intel will bear no liability, under any theory of liability for any issues associated with the modified products, including without limitation, claims under the warranty and/or issues arising from regulatory non-compliance, and (iii) Intel will not provide or be required to assist in providing support to any third parties for such modified products. Note: Many regulatory agencies consider Wireless LAN adapters to be "modules", and accordingly, condition system- level regulatory approval upon receipt and review of test data documenting that the antennas and system configuration do not cause the EMC and radio operation to be non-compliant. Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries. *Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others. © Intel Corporation. December 2020 Adapter Settings adaptusr.htm[12/16/2020 8:01:36 AM] Back to Contents Adapter Settings The Advanced tab displays the device properties for the WiFi adapter installed on your computer. How to Access Double-click on the Intel WiFi adapter in the Network adapters section of the Device Manager and select the Advanced tab. A description of the WiFi adapter settings on the Advanced tab can be found here: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005585/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking.html Back to Top Back to Contents Trademarks and Disclaimers Regulatory Information regs.htm[12/16/2020 8:01:42 AM] Back to Contents Regulatory Information This section provides regulatory information for the following wireless adapters: Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 100 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 105 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 130 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 135 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1030 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2200 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6230 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 Intel® Centrino® Ultimate-N 6300 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7260 Intel® Wireless-N 7260 Int…

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100 Center Point Circle Columbia, SC 29210 Jan 10, 2021 Attestation Letter for Low Power Indoor Client Module Approval FCC ID: PD9AX211D2 We, Intel Corporation, attest that this device under FCC ID PD9AX211D2 complies with device protocol requirements and operational restrictions: for indoor client 6XD. a. Contention-Based Protocol, as demonstrated in the test report, is permanently embedded in the module and is not host-dependent. b. The device will only associate and connect with a low-power indoor access point or subordinate device and never directly connect to other client devices. c. This device will always initiate transmission under the control of a low-power indoor AP or subordinate except for brief transmissions before joining a network. These short messages will only occur if the client has detected an indoor AP or subordinate operating on a channel. These brief messages will have a time-out mechanism such that if it does not receive a response from an AP it will not continually repeat the request. d. Transmissions will be lower or equal to the power advertised by the indoor low-power access point or subordinate and never above the maximum output power allowed by the FCC grant for equipment class 6XD. e. Contention-based protocol as demonstrated in the test report is permanently embedded in the module and is not host-dependent. Furthermore, we fully understand this device is prohibited for control of or communications with unmanned aircraft systems, including drones. For any questions please contact me at your convenience. Steven C. Hackett Regul atory Technical Program Manager Wireless Test Certification Center [email protected]

Intel Corporation 100 Center Point Circle Columbia, SC 29210 January 15, 2021 Federal Communications Commission 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, Maryland 21046 USA Subject: Model AX211NGW Wireless LAN A dapter Card FCC ID: PD9AX211D2 IC: 1000M-AX211D2 Gentlemen: Please be advised that the Model AX211D2W 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax + BT Wireless LAN mini-PCIe card is manufactured for the global market but when marketed in the U.S. under FCC ID: PD9AX211D2 and in Canada under IC: 1000M-AX211D2. The non- volatile memory (NVM) will be programmed at the factory to only actively scan and operate on these specific channels during normal WLAN operation. During Wi-Fi Direct mode the device may act as a group owner (GO) to establish a peer-to-peer (P2P) network including conditions when no master device is present on these specific channels. Channels 1-13,2412-2472MHz 802.11b mode Channels 1-13, 2412-2472MHz 802.11g mode Channels 1-13, 2412-2472MHz 802.11n mode (20MHz channel) Channels 3-11, 2422-2462MHz 802.11n mode (40MHz channel) The device operates as a client without radar detection capability and will be programmed at the factory to passively scan on the following dynamic frequency selection (DFS) channels and will only listen for a master device and cannot send a probe request to initiate communication on these DFS channels. Accordingly passive scanning provides protection f or TDWR operations and preventing transmission in the 5600MHz – 5650MHz frequency b and. Client software and drivers will never enable the device to act as a master or GO for operation in DFS frequency bands and therefore ad-hoc mode is always disabled on these passive scan DFS channels. Channels 52-64, 5260-5320MHz 802.11a mode Channels 52-64, 5260-5320MHz 802.11n mode (20 MHz channel) Channels 52-64, 5260-5320MHz 802.11ac mode (20 MHz channel) Channels 54-62, 5270-5310MHz 802.11n mode (40MHz channel) Channels 54-62, 5270-5310MHz 802.11ac mode (40MHz channel) Channel 58, 5290MHz 802.11ac mode (80MHz channel) Channel 50, 5250MHz 802.11ac mode (160MHz channel) Channels 100-140, 5500-5700MHz 802.11a mode Channels 100-140, 5500-5700MHz 802.11n mode (20 MHz channel) Intel Corporation 100 Center Point Circle Columbia, SC 29210 Channels 100-144, 5500-5720MHz 802.11ac mode (20 MHz channel) Channels 102-134, 5510-5670MHz 802.11n mode (40MHz channel) Channels 102-142, 5510-5710MHz 802.11ac mode (40MHz channel) Channels 106 &138, 5540 & 5690MHz 802.11ac mode (80MHz channel) Channel 114, 5570MHz 802.11ac mode (160MHz channel) This device meets the requirements of FCC Part 15.202 and accordingly will be programmed at the factory to active scan on the following non-DFS channels to initiate communication d uring normal WLAN operation. When operating in Wi-Fi Direct mode on these non-DFS channels, it may operate as a P2P client device or GO to establish a P2P network if, and only if, a master device is present and network communication is maintained between a master device and the GO. Channels 36-48, 5180-5240MHz 802.11a mode Channels 36-48, 5180-5240MHz 802.11n mode (20 MHz channel) Channels 36-48, 5180-5240MHz 802.11ac mode (20 MHz channel) Channels 38-46, 5190-5230MHz 802.11n mode (40MHz channel) Channels 38-46, 5190-5230MHz 802.11ac mode (40MHz channel) Channel 42, 5210MHz 802.11ac mode (80MHz channel) C hannels 149-165, 5745-5825MHz 802.11a mode Channels 149-165, 5745-5825MHz 802.11n mode (20 MHz channel) Channels 149-165, 5745-5825MHz 802.11ac mode (20 MHz channel) Channels151-159, 5755-5795MHz 802.11n mode (40MHz channel) Channels151-159, 5755-5795MHz 802.11ac mode (40MHz channel) Channel 155, 5775MHz 802.11ac mode (80MHz channel) This device meets the requirements of FCC Part 15.202 and 15.407 as a 6GHz band Low Power Indoor client module (6XD) and accor dingly will be programmed at the factory to passive scan (listen before talk) on the following channels. This client may initiate a brief message to associate with a low power indoor access point or subordinate and establish a connection only after receiving a confirmation signal confirming that an AP is present and operating on a particular channel. After being associated, the indoor client can only init iate transmission with that access point. Indoor client devices cannot make a direct air interface connection to other clients. 5925MHz - 6425MHz, 802.11a/n/ac/ax mode (all channel BWs) 6425MHz - 6525MHz, 802.11a/n/ac/ax mode (all channel BWs) 6525MHz - 6875MHz, 802.11a/n/ac/ax mode (all channel BWs) 6875MHz - 7125MHz, 802.11a/n/ac/ax mode (all channel BWs) This information when programmed into the NVM will not be accessible and cannot be changed by the end user. The transmitter is approved as a non-software defined radio and OEMs and third party system integrators do not have the ability through software to allow configuration controls that would permit the device to operate outside the grant conditions per FCC KDB 594280. Sincerely, Steven C. Hackett Wireless Regulatory Engineer Intel Corporation – Mobile Wireless Group

100 Center Point Circle Columbia, SC 29210 January 15, 2021 Subject: Co nfidentiality Request for FCC ID: PD9AX211D2 Pursu ant to FCC 47 CRF 0.457(d) and 0.459 the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Short Term Permanent Short Term Short Term Permanent Short Term Permanent Short Term Permanent Short Term Permanent Short Term Permanent Short Term Permanent Short Term Short Term Permanent Exhibit Block Diagrams External Photos Internal Photos Operation Description/Antenna Specific ation Operation Description/HW Theory of O peration Operational Description/BT FHSS Description Operational Description Schematics Test Setup Photos User’s Manual Intel Mobile Communications has spent substantial effort in developing this product and it is one of the first of its kind in industry. Having the subject information easily available to "competition" would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. Permanent Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. Short-Term Confidentiality: The applicant requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of 180 days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. This is to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public. Applicant is also aware that they are responsible to notify ACB in the event information regarding the product or the product is made available to the public. ACB will then release the documents listed above for public disclosure pursuant to FCC Public Notice DA 04-1705. Sincerely, Steven C. Hackett By: __________________________ ________________________ (Signature/Title 1 ) (Print Name)

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The information provided in this document applies to the following Intel Wireless Adapter Modules. Model FCC ID AX211D2W PD9AX211D2 Software Security Description – KDB 594280 D02v01r03 Section II General Description 1. Describe how any software/firmware update will be obtained, downloaded, and installed. Software that is accessed through manufacturer’s website or device’s management system, must describe the different levels of security as appropriate. There is no downloadable software provided by the manufacturer that can modify critical radio transmitter parameters. All critical parameters are programmed in OTP memory at the factory and cannot be modified or overridden by third parties. 2. Describe the rf parameters that are modified by any software/firmware without any hardware changes. Are these parameters in some way limited, such that, it will not exceed the authorized RF characteristics? There are no rf parameters that can be modified. All rf parameters are programmed in OTP memory at the factory and cannot be modified or overridden by third parties. 3. Describe in detail the authentication protocols that are in place to ensure that the source of the RF related software/firmware is legitimate. Describe in detail how the software is protected against modification. The firmware is programmed at the factory and cannot be modified by third parties. 4. Describe in detail any encryption methods used to support the use of legitimate RF relatedsoftware/firmware. The firmware is programmed at the factory and cannot be modified by third parties therefore no encryption is necessary. 5. For a device that can be configured as a master and client (with active or passive scanning), explain how the device ensures compliance for each mode? In particular if the device acts as master in some band of operation and client in another; how is compliance ensured in each band of operation? T his is a client m odule only. Third‐Pa r t y Acce ss Cont rol 1. Explain if any third parties have the capability to operate a US sold device on any other regulatory domain, frequencies, or in any manner that is in Third parties do not the capability to operate in any manner that is violation of the certification in the U.S. violation of the device’s authorization if activated in the U.S.. 2. Describe, if the device permits third‐party software or firmware installation, what mechanisms are provided by the manufacturer to permit integration of such functions while ensuring that the RF parameters of the device cannot be operated outside its authorization for operation in the U.S. In the description include what controls and/or agreements are in place with providers of third‐party fu nctionality to ensure the devices’ underlying RF parameters are unchanged and how the manufacturer verifies the functionality. RF parameters are programmed into OTP memory at the factory and cannot be reprogrammed or re-flashed by third parties. 3. For Certified Transmitter modular devices, describe how the module grantee ensures that hosts manufactures fully comply with these software security requirements for U‐NII devices. If the module is controlled through driver software loaded in the host, describe how the drivers are controlled and managed such that the modular transmitter pa rameters are not modified outside the grant of authorization. There are no rf parameters that can be modified. All rf parameters are programmed in OTP memory at the factory and cannot be modified or overridden by third parties. The module is not controlled by driver software on the host and cannot override critical rf parameters stored in module OTP memory. SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION – KDB 594280 D02v01r02 Section III USER CONFIGURATION GUIDE 1. Describe the user configurations permitted through the UI. If different levels of access are permitted for professional installers, system integrators or end‐users, describe the differences. No UI provided. a) What parameters are viewable and configurable by different parties? None b) What parameters are accessible or modifiable to the professional installer or system integrator? None i) Are the parameters in some way limited, so that the installers will not enter parameters that exceed those authorized? The module micro-code reads the parameters from the module OTP memory. These parameters cannot be modified or overridden by sw drivers. ii) What controls exist that the user cannot operate the device outside its authorization in the U.S.? Default mode is always FCC compliant. Other country modes cannot be activated without receiving three independent country codes from different APs, otherwise remains in FCC default mode (always FCC compliant) c) What parameters are accessible or modifiable by the end‐user? None i) Are the parameters in some way limited, so that The module micro-code reads the parameters from the the installers will not enter parameters that exceed those authorized? module OTP memory. These parameters cannot be modified or overridden by sw drivers. ii) What controls exist that the user cannot operate the device outside its authorization in the U.S.? Default mode is always FCC compliant. Other country modes cannot be activated without receiving three independent country codes from different APs, otherwise remains in FCC default mode (always FCC compliant) d) Is the country code factory set? Can it be changed in the UI? Default country code is set in the factory and no UI is provided for modification. i)If it can be changed, what controls exist to ensure that the device can only operate within its authorization in the U.S.? Programmed for default mode which is always FCC compliant. Always set for default for all start-ups, resets, timeouts or other host or network events. e) What are the default parameters when the device is restarted? Always FCC compliant 2.Can the radio be configured in bridge or mesh mode? If yes, an attestation may be required. Further information is available in KDB Publicatio…

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Wireless Solutions Group Intel Confidential Front SideBack Side Intel®Wi-Fi6E AX211 Model: AX211D2W Without Shield Front Side w/ Marking Wireless Solutions Group Intel Confidential Intel®Wi-Fi6E AX211 Model: AX211D2W 1216 soldered on 2230 adapter for test purpose

Wireless Solutions Group Intel Confidential FCC ID: PD9AX21 1 D2 IC: 1000M-AX21 1 D2 Note: Due to the small device size 12mm x 16mm it is too small to imprint the FCCID and IC ID on the module. The font size required would need to be < size 4 font and is considered to require magnification for legibility. The ID's will be placed in the Information Guide. External host labeling is still required once integrated into host. Label Information 1 Doug Noble From:Certification Bureau / Bureau homologation (IC) <ic.certificationbureau- [email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 9:12 AM To: Timothy R. Johnson Cc: [email protected] Subject: RE: Label Permission Request Good Day Tim, Label exemption would be acceptable for this device. Please place the label information in accompanying literature. Regards, Engineering, Planning and Standards Branch (14) Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada / Government of Canada Tel: 613-990-4218 / TTY: 1-866-694-8389 Direction générale du génie, de la planification et des normes (14) Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique Canada / Gouvernement du Canada Tél: 613-990-4218 / ATS: 1-866-694-8389 [email protected] From: Timothy R. Johnson <[email protected]> Sent: February 1, 2021 10:27 PM To: Certification Bureau / Bureau homologation (IC) <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Subject: Label Permission Request Intel submitted and application to ACB in December. For the labeling exhibit they submitted the label with an explanation that the form factor has been accepted in the past by ISED. ISED asked for us to provide Intels previous correspondence in order to proceed as well as something denoting appropriate sizes and the application has been in pass back since December. Our contact at Intel is fairly certain ISED has granted them permission in the past on this form factor, but has not had the time to investigate and provide the past proof and is currently "buried" in other priorities. Therefore on their behalf we are submitting the attached and requesting permission for the labeling to be placed into the manual based on the information provided. They use the basic form factor for many devices and have several upcoming approvals based on the same form factor (known as D2 to Intel) as well. If possible we would like to obtain permission for Intel to place the labeling in the manual for all certifications that they use this particular form factor. Could ISED please review the attached and provide feedback as appropriate? Thank You, 2 Timothy R. Johnson, iNARTE Certified EMC Engineer (No. EMC-002205-NE) and Wireless Device Certification Professional (No. WDCP-100101) Examining Engineer American Certification Body, Inc. 6731 Whittier Ave., C110 McLean, VA 22101 email: [email protected] alternate email: [email protected] USA direct number: 404-414…

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