HP Manager Software manual To compute optimal power

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9Do one of the following:

„To verify the RF network, see “Verifying the Wireless Network” on page 168.

„Click Finish to save the changes and close the wizard.

Computing Optimal If you do not plan to use the RF Auto-Tuning feature to automatically set Power the power levels on the MAPs after deployment and installation, use the

Compute Optimal Power option to calculate the power settings for the MAPs.

3Com recommends that you assign channels before you compute optimal power, to ensure successful power computation.

Transmit power levels must be high enough to adequately cover an area, but also low enough to minimize co-channel interference. 3WXM factors in these considerations when calculating optimal power.

If you changed a MAP model and you are using an external antenna, specify the antenna model and the direction of the antenna’s coverage before you compute power. See “To modify radio settings” on page 254.

To compute optimal power

1On the Plan RF Coverage page, click Compute Optimal Power.

The Compute Power For wizard appears, showing a list of the areas you defined and the corresponding technology.