You calculate that your AP should transmit at 6 dBm to provide appropriate wireless coverage, while still complying with EIRP, with the antennas that you selected.
However, the AP is transmitting at 1 dBm only, even though it is on power level 1
How can you increase the transmitting power?
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To increase the transmitting power of an access point (AP) that is only transmitting at 1 dBm while it should be transmitting at 6 dBm, you can consider the following options:
A. Choose appropriate antenna types: The antennas used for transmitting signals play a vital role in determining the signal strength and coverage area. Using higher-gain antennas could increase the coverage area of the AP, thereby improving the signal strength. However, this option does not directly increase the transmitting power of the AP.
B. Decrease the antenna gain that is configured on the Cisco WL: Decreasing the antenna gain configured on the Cisco Wireless LAN (WL) controller can help reduce the EIRP, allowing for more power to be used for transmitting signals. This option might work if the EIRP is the limiting factor in transmitting power.
C. Switch to a custom Tx power level and increase the power level: Most Cisco APs come with predefined power levels that the administrator can use to control the transmitting power. Increasing the power level of the AP could increase the transmitting power, and this option allows for customizing the power levels.
D. Disable auto-R: Auto-R is the auto radio calibration feature used by Cisco APs to dynamically adjust the radio power based on the environment. Disabling this feature could allow for more control over the transmitting power of the AP.
E. Activate 802.11n legacy beamforming on the Cisco WL: 802.11n legacy beamforming is a feature that focuses the signal in a specific direction to improve the signal quality and strength. While this option could improve the signal strength, it does not directly increase the transmitting power of the AP.
In conclusion, the best option to increase the transmitting power of an AP that is only transmitting at 1 dBm while it should be transmitting at 6 dBm is to switch to a custom Tx power level and increase the power level. This option provides the most direct control over the transmitting power and allows for customization based on the specific requirements.