User Guide Part 2

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18.7 Optimal antenna selection test
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The antenna test is used to verify the suitability of the selected antenna. Because
of reflections, the network scan can show similar results for different antennas.
However, during transmission of data to an access point, the differences between
antennas become significant. This test is worth running if more than one antenna
shows similar results.
1. In the Network topology, select
a. the Eye that will run the test
i. Right-click and select “Manual Tests | Optimal Antenna Selection”
ii. Select an access point
b. Or an access point through which the test will be run
i. Right-click and select “Manual Tests | Optimal Antenna Selection”
2. Select the Sonar against which you want to run the test, or type another IP address
3. Select the Eye’s IP address (DHCP or static)
a. If static, enter the (1) local IP address, (2) local net mask, and (3) gateway
4. Set up the test options:
a. Select the amount of data transferred at one time
b. Select the antennas to be used in the test
5. Select “Execute”. Test progress information can be seen in the “Test progress” area.
6. The results are displayed in a table as seen below
7. If an antenna gives better results than the currently used antenna, select the better
antenna for monitoring. Select “Change and save antenna” to save the new antenna
selection.
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Not available in Soft and Micro Eyes