To provide reliable coverage, Wi-Fi networks are configured to deliver adequate signal strength in all areas where the Wi-Fi stations will be used.
The required minimum signal strength for all Zebra Devices depends on the frequency band in which it is operating, the data rates enabled on the AP, and the data rate used by the Zebra device while operational.
Zebra devices use automatic rate-switching capabilities so that the Wi-Fi radio adapts and uses lower rates for data transmissions as the device moves away from the AP. This results in increased range when operating at lower transmission data rates.
6 GHz Supported Rates are 6(B), 9, 12(B), 18, 24(B), 36, 48, 54, and MCS 0-11. Based on business use cases such as Retail, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing, and Warehousing, Zebra recommends adjusting the data rates to help reduce the overhead on the wireless network and improve client performance. For better voice experience, Zebra recommends using 12 Mbps as the minimum bitrate for voice networks.
Rate settings may need to change per environmental characteristics to accomplish balanced AP Minimum Coverage.
