User`s guide

Utilities

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The link test tool helps determine the RF network coverage.

The results of the link test will help eliminate low RF signal

level areas that can result in loss of connection between the

Wireless LAN Adapter and the Aironet Access Point.

It is important to remember the information being displayed

is from the Aironet Access Point viewpoint. Therefore,

packets sent are from the Aironet Access Point to the Wire-

less LAN Adapter client. Packets received are from the

Wireless LAN Adapter to the Aironet Access Point. Signal

quality is an estimate of the signal strength recorded at the

time of packet reception by the radio.

Using Windows 3.11 or DOS to Perform a Link Test

Using Telnet

Link test using telnet is a useful tool for determining:

• Coverage range of an Access Point

• Communication range of stations/mobile stations

To perform the link test using a telnet session:

1. Install the drivers.

2. Conﬁgure the drivers for network operation.

3. Ensure unique IP assignments of the Wireless LAN

Adapter and Aironet Access Point.

4. Set up an Aironet Access Point for the intended

operation (set fragmentation thresholds, RTS

thresholds, etc.)

5. Start the operating system on the station.

6. Conﬁgure the adapter.

7. Make sure the station is associated to the Aironet

Access Point.