Figure 22: Wi-Fi Module
Insert
Step 4
Attach your antennas to the ports on the Wi-Fi module. There are different instructions for each antenna type,
be sure to consult the antenna documentation for proper orientation and torque to install them.
Step 5
If no antennas are being installed on a port, make sure the caps are installed on the connector.
Transmit Power and Receive Sensitivity
The following series of tables provide details for the transmit power and receive sensitivity.
Table 14: 802.11/11b
2.4 GHz Radio
5 GHz Radio
RX sensitivity
(dBm)
Total TX power
(dBm)
RX sensitivity
(dBm)
Total TX power
(dBm)
Number of Active
Antennas
Spatial Streams
-97
23
—
—
2
1
1 Mbps
-88
23
—
—
2
1
11 Mbps
Table 15: 802.11a/g
2.4 GHz Radio
5 GHz Radio
RX sensitivity
(dBm)
Total TX power
(dBm)
RX sensitivity
(dBm)
Total TX power
(dBm)
Number of Active
Antennas
Spatial Streams
-92
21
-93
20
2
1
6 Mbps
-86
21
-86
20
2
1
24 Mbps
-78
21
-77
19
2
1
54 Mbps
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