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PDT 8100 Series with Intel XScale Technology Product Reference Guide
• In Infrastructure mode, there are two transmission power options in the
Infrastructure drop-down menu:
• Select Automatic to use the power level defined by the access point. Automatic
mode is the default mode for adapters operating in Infrastructure mode.
• Select Power Plus to set the adapter transmission power one level higher than
the level set for the access point.
• In Enhanced Ad Hoc or Ad Hoc mode, there are five transmission power options
available in the drop-down menu:
• Select Maximum power to set the adapter to the highest transmission power
level. This is best suited for operation in highly reflective environments and
areas where other devices could be operating nearby. Also use maximum
power when attempting to communicate with devices at the outer edge of a
coverage area.
• Choose 50%, 25% or 10% to set the transmit power level to that percentage of
the maximum power level.
• Choose Minimum power to set the adapter to the lowest transmission power
level. Use this level when communicating with other devices in very close
proximity, or when little or no radio interference from other devices is expected.
• Check Automatic Power Saving Mode to switch to the Best Network
Performance when the AC power supply is used.
When using the battery, select an appropriate setting between Best Network
Performance and Acceptable Network Performance based on real-time analysis of
the network usage. Automatic Power Saving Mode is the default setting and
extends the operating time before the battery must be recharged.
• Uncheck Automatic Power Saving Mode to select Manual Power Saving
Mode, which allows you to set the slider to a performance level suited to the
intended operation. There are 6 settings ranging from the best network
performance, which uses the most battery power, to acceptable network
performance, which uses the least battery power.
Note: Power savings modes are not available in Enhanced Ad Hoc
operating mode.
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