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FCC ID BCG-A3112

Apple MacBook Pro laptop FCC filing (BCG-A3112)

Public FCC record for Apple MacBook Pro (BCG-A3112), a 6 ghz low power dual client device filed by Apple Inc. Public exhibits include external photos, internal photos, a user manual, and RF exposure information. Radio evidence covers 6 GHz Wi-Fi, 5 GHz Wi-Fi, and 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi / Bluetooth.

Apple Inc.
BCG-A3112
Phones & Computers
Oct 30, 2024
Plain-English filing summary

What this FCC record tells you

A3112 is the device filed under FCC ID BCG-A3112 by Apple Inc.

Public exhibits include internal and external photos, a user manual, RF exposure information, and wireless test reports.

Those exhibits help verify what the device looks like, how its radios were tested, and setup or use details from the manual.

The listed radio coverage includes 6 GHz Wi-Fi.

Terms in this filing

FCC ID
A public identifier assigned to a wireless device authorization.
Grantee Code
The manufacturer/applicant portion of an FCC ID.
Part 15E
FCC rules often associated with 5 GHz and 6 GHz network devices.
RF Exposure
Evaluation of human exposure to radiofrequency energy.
SAR
Specific Absorption Rate, a measure used in RF exposure evaluation.
Official FCC facts

FCC filing details

Raw application fields from the FCC record, shown separately from the plain-English summary.

Grantee codeBCGThe FCC-assigned applicant code at the start of the FCC ID.
Product codeA3112The filing-specific product code. It is not always the retail product name.
Application purposeOriginal EquipmentShows whether the FCC action was an original authorization, change, or related filing update.
FCC equipment class15E - 6 GHz Low Power Dual Client
FCC rule partsPart 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rulesPart 15E is commonly used for 5 GHz and 6 GHz Wi-Fi or network radios.
Application IDMW6zO8+YXSnDaHt+NixP9g==The FCC tracking ID for this application batch.
Filing timeline

FCC filing timeline

The dated FCC event we can verify now, with undated source-document groups called out separately when the full timeline is not preserved yet.

Oct 30, 2024

Original Equipment

FCC authorization

This dated FCC record confirms the grant date, wireless equipment class, public exhibits, and available FCC test evidence.

  • Equipment class: 15E - 6 GHz Low Power Dual Client
  • FCC rules: Part 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rules
  • Bands: 6 GHz Wi-Fi: 1 range; 5 GHz Wi-Fi: 1 range; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: 1 range
  • Public exhibits: user manual, external photos, internal photos, RF exposure, RF test report
  • Wireless test details: Power density

Multiple source batches detected

This FCC ID includes 40 public FCC document rows across 7 detected attachment groups. They may represent separate FCC application batches, but they are not the complete application history until each group has a preserved application date and purpose.

7731630-77316937735491-77354927735759-77357697739429-7739431777236077764917808314-7808321
Wireless test details

Wireless details from FCC tests

This section summarizes what the FCC test documents say about the device's wireless connections and tested frequency ranges. RF exposure or SAR rows are compliance/safety context, not a speed or range claim.

This filing covers a wireless equipment authorization. The FCC class and rule parts below describe the radio-service context for the record.

FCC equipment class15E - 6 GHz Low Power Dual ClientThe FCC shorthand for the radio behavior reviewed in this filing.
FCC rule partsPart 15E - 5 GHz / 6 GHz wireless rulesThe rule sections cited by the grant or test documents.
Frequency bands6 GHz Wi-Fi: 1 range; 5 GHz Wi-Fi: 1 range; 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: 1 rangeThe radio ranges the FCC filing lists for the device.Source: FCC grant; 3 ranges grouped below
Power density1 mW/cm2RF exposure/SAR values are FCC compliance checks for radio energy near people, not product performance specs.Source: RF Exposure Info p. 93
Public photo exhibits

Public FCC photos

Product photos from public FCC exhibits, formatted for easier browsing. External photos show the enclosure and labels; internal photos show boards, antennas, and other compliance-relevant hardware.

Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 1
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 1Source: External Photos p. 1
Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 2
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 2Source: External Photos p. 2
Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 3
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 3Source: External Photos p. 3
Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 4
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 4Source: External Photos p. 4
Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 5
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 5Source: External Photos p. 5
Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 6
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 6Source: External Photos p. 6
Apple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 7
External viewApple MacBook Pro external FCC photo from External Photos p. 7Source: External Photos p. 7
Manual shortcuts

Quick troubleshooting

Setup, reset, and status notes from the public manual. Use the official source document for full instructions and safety context.

Public manual

LED and status lights

  • Share a keyboard. When the pointer is in a document or anywhere that you can enter text and the insertion point is blinking, begin typing.
Manual page 64
"Share a keyboard. When the pointer is in a document or anywhere that you can enter text and the insertion point is blinking, begin typing."

Setup note

  • Start your MacBook Pro by lifting the lid or pressing any key. Follow the Setup Assistant prompts, and you’re up and running.
Manual page 1
"Start your MacBook Pro by lifting the lid or pressing any key. Follow the Setup Assistant prompts, and you’re up and running."
Users Manual

Batch-approved public quick troubleshooting on 2026-05-02 after stricter OCR/source-evidence gate; only high-confidence passed rows with source-backed useful instructions were approved.

Manual excerpts

Readable manual highlights

Highlights from the public manual exhibit.

Official FCC source: Users Manual83 pages4.9 MB public file
  • Manual setup path

    Start your MacBook Pro by lifting the lid or pressing any key. Follow the Setup Assistant prompts, and you’re up and running.

    Source: Users Manual
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Official FCC documents

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FCC grant

Official FCC grant or authorization record.

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Users Manual (7735491)

Public user manual or setup guide from the FCC filing.

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Internal Photos

Internal product photo exhibit from the FCC filing.

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External Photos

External product photo exhibit from the FCC filing.

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RF Exposure Info (7735759)

RF exposure exhibit from the FCC filing.

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36 additional official FCC documents

Additional FCC exhibits are grouped here by source type instead of repeated as individual rows.

Source index
1 manual or setup guide8 RF exposure exhibits15 RF report exhibits12 test report exhibits