User's Manual

8200 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual

3.12.7 ECHO TESTS

This function is used to measure the coverage of the range, estimate the number of APs

and Terminals needed, and determine the topology of deploying APs.

Client Mode

Set the Terminal as a client. Enter the IP address of a server with which a connection is desired.

Then, it will try to connect to an AP.

1. Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your computer. Associated settings include

- Select “TCP/IP – Server” for interface.

- Set Action Mode to “Passive”.

2. Start the echo test on both ends.

3. Enter the server IP and port number on the Terminal.

Server Mode

Set the Terminal as a server. The Terminal will try to connect to an AP.

1. Run the utility “EchoTest.exe” on your computer. Associated settings include

- Select “TCP/IP – Client” for interface.

- Set Action Mode to “Passive”.

2. Start the echo test on both ends.

While running echo tests, if WPA setting is enabled for security, the SSID and Passphrase

will be processed to generate a pre-share key.

Note: If you change the SSID or Passphrase, it will have to re-generate a pre-share key.