SW Declaration Letter

FCC ID: 2AB874018

Operational Description

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Software Security Declaration FCC ID : 2AB874018 SOFTWARE SECURITY DESCRIPTION General 1. Describe how any software/firmware The RF parameters are unchangable by Description updates for elements than can affect the users. Only manufaurer can use special device’s RF parameters will be obtained, test utility to change the RF parameters. downloaded, validated and installed. The special test utility will not release to For software that is accessed through users. manufacturer’s website or device’s management system, describe the different levels of security as appropriate. 2. Describe the RF parameters that are There is no RF-related SW/Firmware modified by any software/firmware can change RF parameters without any hardware changes. Are these parameters in some way limited such that any other software/firmware changes will not allow the device to exceed the authorized RF characteristics? 3. Describe in detail the authentication The RF parameters can only be changed protocols that are in place to ensure that by manufacturer by special test utility the source of the RF-related which is not public or releasing to users. software/firmware is valid. Describe in detail how the RF-related software is protected against modification. 4. Describe in detail any encryption There is no RF-related SW/Firmware methods used to support the use of can change RF parameters legitimate RF-related software/firmware. 5. For a device that can be configured as a The device can be configured as an AP master and client (with active or passive mode or a client mode, the maximum scanning), explain how the device ensures power and channel plan compliance FCC compliance for each mode? In particular rules, and can`t be changed by end use. if the device acts as master in some band of operation and client in another; how is compliance ensured in each band of operation?

SOFTWARE SECURITY DESCRIPTION Third-Party 1. Explain if any third parties have the There are no public software tools can Access capability to operate a U.S.-sold device on change the regulatory rule. Control any other regulatory domain, frequencies, or in any manner that may allow the device to operate in violation of the device’s authorization if activated in the U.S. 2. Describe, if the device permits third- Only manufacturer can use mass- party software or firmware installation, production utilities provided by what mechanisms are provided by the Qualcomm Atheros (chip vender) to manufacturer to permit integration of such change regulatory rule and RF parameters. 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 functionality to ensure the devices’ underlying RF parameters are unchanged and how the manufacturer verifies the functionality. Note : See, for example, www.XXXXX.com/ 3. For Certified Transmitter modular This is not a modular device. devices, describe how the module grantee ensures that host manufacturers 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 RF parameters are not modified outside the grant of authorization. Note that Certified Transmitter Modules must have sufficient level of security to ensure that when integrated

into a permissible host the device’s RF parameters are not modified outside those approved in the grant of authorization. (See, KDB Publication 99639). This requirement includes any driver software related to RF output that may be installed in the host, as well as, any third-party software that may be permitted to control the module. A full description of the process for managing this should be included in the filing.

SOFTWARE SECURITY DESCRIPTION USER 1. Describe the user configurations Users can not change RF parameters CONFIGURATION permitted through the UI. If different through UI GUIDE levels of access are permitted for professional installers, system integrators or end-users, describe the differences. a. What parameters are viewable and - Wireless Mode : (802.11a, 802.11a/n, 802.11a/n/ac, 802.11b, configurable by different parties? 802.11b/g, 802.11b/g/n) Note: The specific parameters of interest for this - Operation Mode : AP purpose are those that may impact the compliance of the device (which would be those parameters determining the RF output of the device). These typically include frequency of operation, power settings, antenna types, DFS settings, receiver thresholds, or country code settings which indirectly programs the operational parameters. b. What parameters are accessible or - change the Wifi Encryption, Channel, SSID, Data Rate modifiable by the professional installer or system integrators? - Status Information: Wifi Encryption, Channel, SSID, Data Rate (1) Are the parameters in some way Users can't change RF parameters limited, so that the installers will not enter parameters that exceed those authorized? (2) What controls exist that the user Users can't change RF parameters cannot operate the device outside its authorization in the U.S.? c. What parameters are accessible or There is no RF parameters can be modifiable by the end-user? modified by users (1) What parameters are accessible or There is no RF parameters can be modifiable by the end-user? modified by users (2) What controls exist so that the user All RF parameters of the shipping cannot operate the device outside its devices are unachangable by users. authorization in the U.S.? d. Is the country code factory set? Can Default is US channel it be changed in the UI?

(1) If it can be changed, what controls Default is US channel for shipping to exist to ensure that the device can only user operate within its authorization in the U.S.? e. What are the default parameters The available frequency of this device is "2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz, 5.180 ~ 5.240GHz, when the device is restarted? 5.745 ~ 5.825GHz

SOFTWARE SECURITY DESCRIPTION USER 2. Can the radio be configured in It did not support MESH mode CONFIGURATION bridge or mesh mode? If yes, an GUIDE attestation may be required. Further information is available in KDB Publication 905462 D02. 3. For a device that can be configured The available channel of the device can't be modified by end-user through UI even as a master and client (with active or it is configred as master mode. passive scanning), if this is user configurable, describe what controls exist, within the UI, to ensure compliance for each mode. If the device acts as a master in some bands and client in others, how is this configured to ensure compliance? 4. For a device that can be configured There is no UI for users to change RF as different types of access points, such parameters. as point-to-point or point-to- multipoint, and use different types of antennas, describe what controls exist to ensure compliance with applicable limits and the proper antenna is used for each mode of operation. (See Section 15.407(a)) Signature___________________________________ Name/Title: Johnson Wang/ Manager Company Name: Iconnect TEL: +8862-796-8477#22 Email: jackie@alfa.com.tw


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