User`s guide

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Setting Retry Transmission Time (Count_Retries)
The count_retries option allows the user to establish a particular level of
radio performance by controlling the RF packet retry level. If the retry
count is reached, the retry process on this particular packet is stopped.
The unit will then begin scanning for a new parent.
Use the retry count field if the Aironet Wireless Client is mobile and you
want to move from Aironet Wireless Client to Aironet Wireless Client
very quickly after moving out of range. In non-mobile applications,
since you can’t move out of range, it is most likely there is some tempo-
rary interference. Retry at a later time.
Setting the Refresh Time (Refresh)
If there has not been any non-broadcast traffic between the unit and its
parent for the specified amount of time, the Aironet Wireless Client will
send a special refresh packet to ensure the parent is still reachable. The
value may be set from 5 to 150 1/10ths of a second. Leave the default
value unless the Aironet Wireless Client is mobile and needs to quickly
know that it has moved out of range (faster than once every 15 seconds).
Setting the Power Level (Power)
This parameter may be used to reduce the power level of the radio trans-
mitter down from the maximum allowed by the regulatory commission.
Depending on where you are located, you may be allowed to set the
power to 50 milliwatts, 100 milliwatts, or to full power.
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