Configure Radio Transmit (Tx) Power

About this task

Based on the configured mode, channel, channel plan, and channel width for the specific antenna, the professional installer must enter the corresponding Transmit Power (Tx Power) for the desired Radio using the Extreme Networks Wireless Assistant.

Procedure

  1. Log into the Wireless Assistant.
  2. From the top menu, select AP.
    The Wireless AP screen is displayed.
  3. Select the AP button in the left pane, then in the Wireless AP list, click the Wireless AP whose properties you want to modify.
    The AP Properties tab displays Wireless AP information.
  4. Select the Radio 1 tab.
  5. Max Tx Power is automatically determined based on regulatory domain/country, antenna selected, line attenuation configured, channel and certification testing.
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    AP3935e Radio 1 Properties — Max TX Power setting
  6. The professional installer is responsible for accurately configuring port Attenuation. Port attenuation should never be configured higher than the actual attenuation between the AP port and the antenna.
  7. Repeat the process for Radio 2.