Symbol VRC 8900 Product Reference Manual page 69

• Select Maximum power to set the adapter to the highest transmission power
level. Select Maximum power when operating in highly reflective
environments and areas where other devices could be operating nearby, or
when attempting to communicate with devices at the outer edge of a
coverage area.
• Choose 50% power to set the adapter to a transmit power level that is half
of the maximum power level.
• Specify 25% power to set the adapter to a transmit power level that is half of
the 50% power level.
• Select 10% power to set the adapter to a transmit power level that is a little
less than half of the 25% power level.
• Choose Minimum power to set the adapter to the lowest transmission power
level. Use the minimum power level when communicating with other devices
in very close proximity, or in instances where little or no radio interference
from other devices is anticipated.
11. Use the Encryption tab in Advanced Properties to control encryption options. This
allows you to encrypt WLAN data packets to protect your data from inspection by
systems that may intercept wireless data over the network.
Figure 5-18. Symbol Spectrum24 WLAN Advanced Properties - Encryption Tab
Select an Encryption Algorithm matching the security established in your network.
The AP and the terminal's adapter must use the same encryption algorithm:
• The Open System does not encrypt any of the data packets that travel over the
WLAN, meaning the data packets transmitted by terminals or APs are not
encrypted. Select this if no security is needed on the network.
Spectrum24 Network Configuration
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