Device configuration using the configurator interface
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To use the
Max TX Power
setting, do the following steps:
1. Click the
Select TX Max Power:
drop-down menu.
2. Choose the correct transmission power level from the following
list of options:
• Transmission power can be manually adjusted from -3
dBm to 24 dBm.
• If you select the
AUTO
option, the unit will automatically
choose the most efficient transmission power level
according to prevailing conditions. However, the unit will
not exceed the last manually selected
Max TX Power
parameter.
3. Click the
Save
button to save your settings. Alternatively, clear
the settings by clicking the
Cancel
button.
Using the Select Antenna Gain setting
This setting controls the maximum antenna gain in dBm. By default,
antenna gain is not pre-set at the factory.
To use the
Select Antenna Gain
setting, do the following steps:
1. Click the
Select Antenna Gain:
drop-down menu.
2. Choose the correct antenna gain level. Gain can be manually
adjusted from 0 dBm to 36 dBm.
3. Click the
Save
button to save your settings. Alternatively, clear
the settings by clicking the
Cancel
button.
Using the Data Packet Encryption setting
This setting controls whether Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
encryption is applied to outgoing data packets.
NOTE
if
Max TX Power
is set to
AUTO
, the maximum transmission
power may vary at any moment depending on the operating
frequency of the unit, atmospheric conditions, and other factors.
If the unit's country selection is set to any country within Europe,
TPC is automatically enabled.
IMPORTANT
The Data Packet Encryption setting must be the same on all
Fluidmesh units that are part of the same network.
