User's Guide

MC909X Integrator Guide4-20
Figure 4-27. Transmit Power Dialog Box (Ad-Hoc Mode)
Tap Next to implement power consumption changes for the mobile computer profile. the Battery Usage dialog box displays.
Battery Usage
Use the Battery Usage dialog box to select power consumption of the wireless LAN. There are three settings available: CAM, Fast
Power Save and MAX Power Save. Battery Usage cannot be configured in Ad-Hoc profiles.
Figure 4-28. Battery Usage Dialog Box
Table 4-15. Transmit Power Dialog Box (Infrastructure Mode)
Field Description
Automatic Select Automatic to use the AP power level. Automatic is the default mode for mobile computers operating in
Infrastructure mode.
Power Plus Select Power Plus to set the mobile computer transmission power one level higher than the level set for the AP.
Table 4-16. Power Transmit Options (Ad-Hoc Mode)
Field Description
Full Select Maximum power to set the mobile computer to the highest transmission power level. Select Maximum power when
operating in highly reflective environments and areas where other devices could be operating nearby. Additionally, use the
maximum power level when attempting to communicate with devices at the outer edge of a coverage area.
30 mW Select 30 mW, to set the transmit power level to that power level.
15 mW Select 15 mW, to set the transmit power level to that power level.
5 mW Select 5 mW to set the transmit power level to that power level.
1 mW Select Minimum power to set the mobile computer to the lowest transmission power level. Use the minimum power level
when communicating with other devices in very close proximity. Additionally, select minimum power in instances where little
or no radio interference from other devices is anticipated.