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SM User Manual January 2004
Software Release 4.1
The Link Capacity Test page allows the operator to measure the throughput and efficiency of the
RF link between two Canopy modules. To test a link using this page, the operator
1. enters into the Duration field how long (in seconds) the RF link should be tested.
2. clicks the Start Test button.
3. clicks the Refresh Display button (if the web page is not set to automatically refresh).
4. views the results of the test.
8.9.1 Key Link Capacity Test Fields
The key fields in the test results are
• Downlink RATE, expressed in bits per second
• Uplink RATE, expressed in bits per second
• Downlink Efficiency, expressed as a percentage
• Uplink Efficiency, expressed as a percentage.
8.9.2 Capacity Criteria for the Link
A Canopy system link is acceptable only if the efficiencies of the link test are greater than 90% in
both the uplink and downlink direction. It is recommended that when a new link is installed, a link
test be executed to ensure that the efficiencies are within recommended guidelines.
8.10 ALIGNMENT PAGE
An example of the Alignment screen is displayed in Figure 52.
Figure 52: Alignment screen
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