Max transmission power of only 18dBm available on AIR-CAP3702E-E-K9 with AIR-ANT2524DW-R antennas?

[Muhammed Adnan]

Hi Folks, 

I have procured over 50 AIR-CAP3702E-E-K9 with AIR-ANT2524DW-R antennas and set the country code to Qatar. However when I am seeing the maximum tranmission power, its showing the max Tx power is shown only as 18 dBm again 2.4ghz radio. I was expecting it to be shown as around 23 dBm. what could I do to increase the tranmission power beyond 20 dBm? 
Appreciate valuable responses here

(WiSM-slot38-1) >show advanced 802.11b summary

Member RRM Information
AP Name MAC Address Admin Oper Channel TxPower
-------------------------------- ----------------- -------- ----------- ---------- -------------
TEST/04/WAP/07 xx:xx:xx:7d:14:30 ENABLED UP 6* *5/6 ( 6 dBm)
TEST/04/WAP/05 xx:xx:xx:7d:12:b0 ENABLED UP 11* *5/6 ( 6 dBm)
TEST/05/WAP/01 xx:xx:xx:91:73:90 ENABLED UP 1* *1/6 (18 dBm)
TEST/04/WAP/06 xx:xx:xx:7d:19:10 ENABLED UP 1* *4/6 ( 9 dBm)
TEST/05/WAP/02 xx:xx:xx:7d:19:30 ENABLED UP 11* *1/6 (18 dBm)
TEST/04/WAP/09 xx:xx:xx:91:e3:e0 ENABLED UP 1* *2/6 (15 dBm)
TEST/02/WAP/07 xx:xx:xx:31:37:40 ENABLED UP 1* *5/6 ( 6 dBm)
TEST/02/WAP/08 xx:xx:xx:6f:a5:e0 ENABLED UP 6* *4/6 ( 9 dBm)
TEST/02/WAP/06 xx:xx:xx:7c:12:10 ENABLED UP 11* *5/6 ( 6 dBm)
TEST/00/WAP/08 xx:xx:xx:a1:72:b0 ENABLED UP 1* *6/6 ( 3 dBm)
TEST/00/WAP/07 xx:xx:xx:7d:12:90 ENABLED UP 11* *1/6 (18 dBm)
TEST/00/WAP/05 xx:xx:xx:7d:16:50 ENABLED UP 6* *6/6 ( 3 dBm)
TEST/00/WAP/06 xx:xx:xx:91:e8:60 ENABLED UP 1* *6/6 ( 3 dBm)
TEST/00/WAP/02 xx:xx:xx:7d:12:40 ENABLED UP 6* *1/6 (18 dBm)

[Ric Beeching]

Hi Muhammed,

Have you tried setting the Antenna gain to 2dBi under the individual AP radio options? This may cause the max power to alter.

Cheers,

Ric

[Muhammed Adnan]

Hi Ric,

Thank you for your valuable response. 

Under the antenna parameters section, I do see an option to configure the Antenna gain. For now, it has been reflecting as 0 * 0.5 dbi against 802.11b radio. Was not sure that it was a configurable parameter though :)
As the antenna(AIR-ANT2524DW-R) has a nominal gain of 2 dBi in the 2.4-GHz frequency band and 4 dBi in the 5-GHz frequency band, am I safe to configure it as 4 * 0.5 dbi?

Antenna Parameters
Antenna Type	External
Antenna A B C D
Antenna Gain   x 0.5 dBi

[Muhammed Adnan]

Tried manually assigning this gain by making it 4*0.5 dBi but no luck :(

[mohanak]

The maximum power setting will vary by channel and according to individual country regulations. Refer to the product documentation for specific details.

Refer link : http://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/channels/lwapp/reference/guide/3702e_3702i_pwr_chn.pdf

[Muhammed Adnan]

Hi Mohan,

Thanks alot for the prompt response. The document has no mention of -M regulatory domain :(. Mine is "M" regulatory domain 
Also could you please forward the same for 1572EAC outdoor Wireless Access Point?
I dont find any document related to 1572EAC Tx Rx Power levels on the internet even after extensive search :(

Best Regards,

Adnan