Temporarily Create a Network
If this configuration is selected, the device will temporarily create a network when the button is
pressed. If the Wi-Fi Configuration is set to Join a Network, the temporarily created network
will be an open network with the name “NL241_SerialNumber.” If the Wi-Fi Configuration is set
to Create a Network, the configured Wi-Fi network will normally be disabled and it will be
temporarily activated when the button is pressed.
Note that when the Wi-Fi Configuration is set to Create a Network, the device behavior is the
same for both button configurations.
B.2.9 Channel
Applicable only when the device is configured to create a network. This setting specifies on
which channel the network should be created. If Auto is selected, the device will only use
channels 1, 6, and 11 on which to operate to minimize interference from other networks detected
in the area.
When manually selecting a channel, it should be noted that two Wi-Fi networks operating on
the same channel will interfere with each other and will have to compete for bandwidth. The
center frequencies of adjacent channels are 5 MHz apart and the bandwidth of each channel is
20 MHz which means that adjacent channels overlap. To completely avoid interference there
must be a spacing of at least 5 channels between each Wi-Fi network. It is therefore
recommended to use channels 1, 6, and 11. For a list of all the wireless networks in the area and
the associated channels on which they operate, see the Settings Editor > Wi-Fi Wireless
Networks in Area box.
B.2.10 Tx Power Level
This fixes the Transmit Power level of the module. This value can be set as follows: Low (7 +/– 1
dBm), Medium (10 +/– 1 dBm), High (15 +/– 2 dBm).
NOTE:
This setting affects the transmission power level of the NL241, which may affect the
transmission range of the device. This setting does not affect the overall power consumption
of the device.
B.2.11 Power Mode
This setting controls the power saving mode of the device. Regardless of the Power Mode, the
device enables the power-save mode when communications are not active. The Power Mode
determines how the device acts when communications are ongoing.
This setting only applies when the Wi-Fi Configuration is set to Join a Network.
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