Installation Guide

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Task 12: Performing an Sector Wide SA
Task 12: Performing an Sector Wide SA
The integrated spectrum analyzer can be very useful as a tool for troubleshooting
and RF planning, but is not intended to replicate the accuracy and programmability
of a high-end spectrum analyzer, which you may sometime need for other purposes.
The AP and SM perform spectrum analysis together in the Sector Spectrum
Analyzer tool.
When you start the Spectrum Analyzer on a module, it enters a scan mode and
drops any RF connection it may have had. When choosing Start Timed Spectrum
Analysis, the scan is run for the amount of time specified in the Duration
configuration parameter. When choosing Start Continuous Spectrum Analysis,
the scan is run continuously for 24 hours, or until stopped manually (using the
Stop Spectrum Analysis button).
You can use any module to see the frequency and power level of any detectable
signal that is within, just above, or just below the frequency band range of the
module.
Vary the days and times when you analyze the spectrum in an area. The RF
environment can change throughout the day or throughout the week.
Temporarily deploy a SM for
each
frequency band range that you need to monitor
and access the Spectrum Analyzer tab in the Tools web page of the module.
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