Instruction manual

RXT Wireless Configuration Tool
RXT WCT Instruction Manual Rev 0.0 Page 16 of 33
NOTE: When searching for RXTs on an operational network, the WCT will temporarily
disable sleep for the current network it is searching. The network sleep function is restored
once the WCT has completed searching the network.
The Search and Move to My Network are used for multiple purposes. The first is to determine what wireless
networks have RXTs on them. This allows the user to determine any open RF Channels that can be used for a
new network or reconfiguring an existing network. Secondly the user can determine which system is using a
particular wireless network (same RF Channel/Network ID). Finally the user can select specific RXTs and
move them to the currently selected network that was set in the main Wireless Network screen under the My
Network section.
3.5.5 RF Analyzer
The RF Analyzer function is used to monitor wireless traffic activity from the RF radios on all wireless
channels (0-15) in order to determine an optimal channel to deploy a new wireless network. A graphical
representation of the traffic can be seen for each channel. When choosing new wireless networks, it is strongly
suggested that a channel with little or no traffic be chosen to avoid RF interference from other existing
networks residing on the same channel.
To enter this function, simply select the RF Analyzer button on the Wireless Network screen. A bar graph will
appear showing channels 0 through 15 and their corresponding RF usage as a percentage of clear (free) and
used space. Free space will be indicated by green and used space will be indicated by red.
Figure 22 RF Analyzer