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Signal Strength Explained
Once a connection to the network is established the Reconyx
®
Connect
TM
app will
display the cameras dBm rating (signal strength).
Less than -113
-96 to -112 dBm
-86 to -95 dBm
-76 to -85 dBm
-66 to -75 dBm
0 to -65 dBm
*approximate values
= Signal is too weak, camera will not attempt to send
= Camera will attempt to send
= Marginal Signal
–
should send photos, may take longer
= Acceptable Signal
= Good Signal
= Excellent Signal
Cellular Programming Options
Image Size:
•
Mobile Optimized Resolution
o
Counts as 1 photo toward monthly total
•
Full Resolution
o
Sends full resolution photos
o
Counts as 10 photos toward monthly total
Transfer Mode:
•
Low Volume
o
Modem shuts down between events
o
Low traffic
–
a few events per week
•
Fast
o
Keeps modem connected to network at all times
o
Higher Traffic
–
expect activity/events every day
•
Batch
o
Modem powers on and sends photos at
specified intervals
o
Non-urgent data transfer
•
Status Only
o
Modem powers on once per day to send camera status.
o
Camera takes and saves pics to SD card, but does not send them.
