Hardware manual

Contents ii
Introduction ________________________________________________________________________ 1
Technology overview _______________________________________________________________ 1
DSSS ___________________________________________________________________________ 1
FHSS ___________________________________________________________________________ 1
Preparing the test ____________________________________________________________________ 2
Recommended test equipment and setup_______________________________________________ 2
Installing the Access Point __________________________________________________________ 3
Setting up the client ________________________________________________________________ 3
General guidelines_________________________________________________________________ 3
Before you get started ______________________________________________________________ 4
The broadcast site survey tool _______________________________________________________ 4
Directed link site survey ____________________________________________________________ 5
Recommended test program ___________________________________________________________ 6
Determining range _________________________________________________________________ 6
Evaluating mobility parameters _______________________________________________________ 7
Power management_____________________________________________________________ 7
Roaming_________________________________________________________________________ 8
Testing throughput _________________________________________________________________ 8
Single client to an Access Point ______________________________________________________ 9
Multiple clients to a single Access Point ______________________________________________ 10
Configuration and manageability
Ease of installation_____________________________________________________________ 10
Ease of operation______________________________________________________________ 11
Special tests for wireless LAN products _______________________________________________ 11
Microwave interference____________________________________________________________ 11
Near/far phenomenon _____________________________________________________________ 11
Hidden terminal __________________________________________________________________ 12
Reviewer checklist __________________________________________________________________ 14