User Guide Part 2

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After the network scan, you can verify the suitability of the selected antenna by
running the antenna selection test.
The information in the table can be edited. Remember to save the changes.
• “Manage”: The management status: the managing status of a monitoring station
against this access point can be changed
• “Selected Ant”: Selected antenna – you can change the antenna used by the Eye to
monitor the access point
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o We recommend that you compare the signal levels received very thoroughly
o We recommend that you perform the antenna selection test if anything is
even slightly unclear
Figure 38: Selecting managing role for an access point
Options for processing the results:
• “Save” saves the information in the table to the Carat system.
• “Columns” select the visible columns; the table might be easier to read if you hide
unnecessary columns
• “Export” exports a text file to the local file system – you can enter the location in the
dialog that appears after you click “Export” – which is a handy feature for comparison
of results obtained at different times
18.3 Client scan test
You can scan for preconfigured clients by their MAC address.
1. In the Network topology, select the Eye you want to use for scanning the network
2. Right-click and select “Active Tests | Client Scan”
3. Enter the scan duration under “Scan interval”
4. Select the scan directions – i.e., antenna lobes
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Only one antenna can be selected in Soft and Micro Eyes
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