Use the Power Configuration screen to set one of the two power
modes (3af or Auto). When Automatic power option is selected,
the access point safely operates within available power. Once the power
configuration is determined, the access point configures its operating power
characteristics based on its model and power configuration.
To define an access point's power configuration:
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Select .
The device must be an AP.
The device Basic
configuration screen opens.
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Select Power Configuration.
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Select a power mode from the
mode drop-down list box.
The power mode
options are:
- Automatic — Using the Automatic setting, the access point automatically
determines the best power configuration based on the available power
budget. Automatic is the default setting.
- 8.02.3af — Low power mode. This allows the access point to assume 12.95
watts.
- 8.02.3at — Normal power mode.
- 802.3bt — High power mode.
If the mode is changed, the access point requires a reset to implement
the change.
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Select Save to update the selected power mode
settings.
