Bluetooth Recommendations for B3000n

This topic describes Vocera recommendations for the radio frequency spectrum on the badge.

For optimal use in a wireless environment, Vocera recommends that you set B3000n badges to 5GHz radio frequency. By adjusting the spectrum to 5GHz, you can avoid the congestion and interference that can occur at lower frequencies such 2.4 GHz which is the standard range for wi-fi and Bluetooth.

To adjust the radio frequency:

Note: The 5GHz radio frequency is only available on B3000n badges. However, your wireless environment can include badges utilizing 5GHz and 2.4GHz.

When you select AN and change the badge frequency to 5GHz, BPE also enables APSD (Automatic Power Save Delivery). APSD is a power saving mechanism implemented in wi-fi standards. Utilizing APSD on the badge and network allows your mobile devices to save battery power when connected to the wi-fi network. It works by allowing your mobile devices to enter standby or sleep mode, and therefore it conserves battery. The APSD allows smooth transition in and out of sleep mode by allowing the mobile devices to signal the router of its status.