Last Updated: June 19, 2009
Sets/queries the test set's power range in dBm. This is typically higher than the power level that the input signal is being transmitted at.
For IEEE 802.11b DSSS signals, the power range should be set about 5 dB above the expected average power from the device. This should comfortably cover a peak which will be about 2 to 3 dB higher.
For IEEE 802.11a or IEEE 802.11n OFDM signals, the power range should be set about 8 dB higher than the expected average power from the device. This power range is around 3 dB lower than the peak power from the signal. There is a need to set the power range higher than DSSS to accommodate WLAN OFDM signals which have high peak to average ratios.
Setting Range: -60 to 25 dBm
Query Range: -60 to 25 dBm
Resolution: 1 dBm
*RST Setting: 0 dBm
Test Set Requirements: N8300A Wireless Networking Test Set Version A.02 and above
Example:
POWer:RANGe 5
Sets the power range to 5 dBm.