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Old 25th October 2000 | 21:43
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MOVwiz
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Post IEEE 802.11 wireless network interference w/avionics?

probably asked by everyone in past forums,but... why does the FAA/Airlines get nervous about computers, etc., on and running during takeoff and landing? Is it a problem for devices that are (or are not) IEEE 802.11 compliant? (i.e., Apple computer's Airport, and other wireless PCMIA cards, etc.)
A forum at Mac News Network suggested the Apple Inc. Engineers were concerned on airplanes, but this may be way in "left field".
I am working on a wireless network installation near some sensitive and "must work" electronic and electrical equipment - stuff that might be on a Nuc sub. I want to shield the installation from affecting this stuff..if there is really a concern. Would appreciate some clues as to the real concern for this kind of thing (or the thread...)