Related Documentation
- AX, SRX Series
- Example: Configuring Radio Settings
- Additional Information
- WLAN Feature Guide for Security Devices
Understanding Transmit Power Allocation
The AX411 Access Point allows for configuration of transmit power on a per radio basis. The typical transmit power of the 802.11a/b/g mode radio is approximately +17 dBm to +30 dBm. There is a direct relation between the power and cell coverage of the access point. The clients that are not in the cell range would lose connectivity. It is advisable to keep the cell coverage as small as possible to provide more capacity, as capacity and coverage are inversely proportional.
Transmit power assignment is done on a percentage basis. By default, the access point assigns 100 percent power assignment to each radio at startup to give maximum coverage and potentially reduce the number of access points required. The transmit power percentage can be configured on a per-radio basis.
To increase capacity of the network, place access points closer together and reduce the value of the transmit power. This helps reduce overlap and interference among access points. A lower transmit power setting can also keep your network more secure because weaker wireless signals are less likely to propagate outside of the physical location of your network.
Related Documentation
- AX, SRX Series
- Example: Configuring Radio Settings
- Additional Information
- WLAN Feature Guide for Security Devices
Published: 2014-05-22
Related Documentation
- AX, SRX Series
- Example: Configuring Radio Settings
- Additional Information
- WLAN Feature Guide for Security Devices
