Advanced Wireless Test Set 5. The download progress will be displayed in the activity area of the Update Firmware screen as shown in the image to the right. 6. Once the download has finished, the new firmware information will be displayed as shown in the image to the right. Select the Install softkey to install the firmware file. 7. Once the installation is finished, the 802 AWE will automatically restart with the new firmware. 802 AWE Operation Manual www.trilithic.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Update Firmware from a USB Flash Drive Please ensure you have a USB flash drive that is formatted using the FAT or FAT32 file system and contains no other data. For the latest firmware, contact Trilithic Applications Engineering at support@trilithic.com. Perform the following steps to update the 802 AWE firmware from a USB flash drive: 1. Insert the USB flash drive adapter into the USB port of the 802 AWE. 2. Then insert a USB flash drive into the USB flash drive adapter. 3.
Advanced Wireless Test Set 6. Once the file has been transferred from the USB flash drive, the new firmware information will be displayed as shown in the image to the right. Select the Install softkey to install the firmware file. 7. Once the installation is finished, the 802 AWE will automatically restart with the new firmware. 802 AWE Operation Manual www.trilithic.
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Chapter 1 Advanced Wireless Test Set Overview Introduction Select the Survey softkey to display the Survey menu as shown in the image to the right. This section will provide you with instructions on how to utilize the functions available in the Survey menu of the instrument including: • Wi-Fi – This function is used to perform a Wi-Fi survey of all 2.4 & 5 GHz 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac) access points within range of the 802 AWE. • Wi-Fi Clients – This function is used to perform a Wi-Fi survey of all 2.
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Chapter 2 Advanced Wireless Test Set Wi-Fi Access Point Survey Overview Select the Wi-Fi icon as shown in the image to the right to perform a Wi-Fi survey of all 2.4 & 5 GHz 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac) access points within range of the 802 AWE. The Wi-Fi Survey screen will be displayed as shown in one of the following images based on the settings selected by the user the last time the application was used. Each of these screens allow you to adjust the display settings between the list view, 2.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Selecting the Display Mode Select the Display softkey to choose between the following types of display modes: • List – This display mode shows all access points within range of the 802 AWE in the form of a tabular list with rows and columns. • 2.4 GHz Graph – This display mode shows all access points using the 2.4 GHz frequency band within range of the 802 AWE in the form of a wireless channel level graph.
Advanced Wireless Test Set List Display Mode This display mode shows all access points within range of the 802 AWE in the form of a tabular list with rows and columns: • Use the up/down arrow buttons on the keypad to scroll through the wireless access points. The currently selected access point is highlighted in blue. • The Message Bar at the bottom of the screen will display the SSID, channel number, and power of the currently selected access point.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Access Point Properties Signal Level The column labeled dBm within the table displays the signal level measurement in dB from a minimum of -100 dBm to a maximum of 0 dBm. Access Point Name The column labeled SSID within the table displays the name of the access point.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Finding Devices Perform the following steps to find the selected device: 1. Use the up/down arrow buttons on the keypad to scroll through the wireless access points. The currently selected access point is highlighted in blue as shown in the image to the right. 2. Select the Find softkey. 3. The Device Finder screen will be displayed as shown in the image to the right.
Advanced Wireless Test Set • The horizontal axis (left/right) of the graph represents the number of measurement samples taken from when you first entered the Device Finder screen. • The measurement samples continuously move from the right hand side of the graph toward the left hand side of the graph. • The newest measurement sample is displayed at the far right hand side of the screen. • The oldest measurement sample is displayed at the far left hand side of the screen.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Rules to Follow when Finding Wireless Devices The illustration shown to the right provides helpful hints on how to properly read the Device Finder graph. • The graph will display an upward slope when the 802 AWE is moving toward the device you are trying to find. • The graph will display a downward slope when the 802 AWE is moving away from the device you are trying to find.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Real World Example of Finding Wireless Devices The illustration shown below provides a real world example of how to properly read the Device Finder graph. • During this measurement period, we can identify eight segments of time where the user was getting closer to, farther away, or staying the same distance from the device they were trying to find.
Advanced Wireless Test Set 2.4 GHz Graph Display Mode This display mode shows all access points using the 2.4 GHz frequency band within range of the 802 AWE in the form of a wireless channel level graph. • Use the up/down arrow buttons on the keypad to scroll through the wireless access points. • The vertical axis (up/down) of the graph represents the signal level of the access points within the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
Advanced Wireless Test Set 5 GHz Graph Display Mode This display mode shows all access points using the 5 GHz frequency band within range of the 802 AWE in the form of a wireless channel level graph. • Use the up/down arrow buttons on the keypad to scroll through the wireless access points. • The vertical axis (up/down) of the graph represents the signal level of the access points within the 5 GHz frequency band.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Viewing Channel/Device Details From within any of the display modes of the Wi-Fi Survey screen, press the Enter key on the keypad to display the Channel/Device Details screen. Use the up/down arrow buttons on the keypad to navigate through the list of wireless access points. The channel number, 802.11 wireless frequencies, security type, and the selected channel are displayed for the currently selected wireless access point.
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Chapter 3 Advanced Wireless Test Set Wi-Fi Client Device Survey Overview Select the Wi-Fi Clients icon as shown in the image to the right to perform a survey of all Wi-Fi clients broadcasting within range of the 802 AWE. The Wi-Fi Clients screen will be displayed as shown in the image to the right. This display mode shows all Wi-Fi clients broadcasting within range of the 802 AWE in the form of a tabular list with rows and columns.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Filtering Client Devices by SSID Use the left/right arrow buttons on the keypad to move between the SSID field and the body of the table. When the SSID field is selected, the field is highlighted in blue as shown in the images below. Use the up/down arrow buttons on the keypad to select the wireless access point(s) used to filter the list of Wi-Fi clients that are displayed. • Selecting All within this field will display the client devices for all access points.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Finding Devices Perform the following steps to find the selected device: 1. Use the up/down arrow buttons on the keypad to scroll through the Wi-Fi Clients. The currently selected Wi-Fi client is highlighted in blue as shown in the image to the right. 2. Select the Find softkey. 3. The Device Finder screen will be displayed as shown in the image to the right.
Advanced Wireless Test Set • The measurement samples continuously move from the right side of the graph toward the left hand side of the graph. • The newest measurement sample is displayed at the far right side of the screen. • The oldest measurement sample is displayed at the far left side of the screen. • The graph can display 70 measurement samples over a time period of approximately 45 seconds as shown in the image above. 4.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Rules to Follow when Finding Wireless Devices The illustration shown to the right provides helpful hints on how to properly read the Device Finder graph. • The graph will display an upward slope when the 802 AWE is moving toward the device you are trying to find. • The graph will display a downward slope when the 802 AWE is moving away from the device you are trying to find.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Real World Example of Finding Wireless Devices The illustration shown below provides a real world example of how to properly read the Device Finder graph. • During this measurement period, we can identify eight segments of time where the user was getting closer to, farther away, or staying the same distance from the device they were trying to find.
Chapter 4 Advanced Wireless Test Set Zigbee Device Survey Coming Soon This feature is still in development and will be arriving soon. 802 AWE Operation Manual www.trilithic.
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Chapter 5 Advanced Wireless Test Set Bluetooth Device Survey Coming Soon This feature is still in development and will be arriving soon. 802 AWE Operation Manual www.trilithic.
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Chapter 1 Advanced Wireless Test Set Overview Introduction Select the Troubleshoot softkey to display the Troubleshoot menu as shown in the image to the right. This section will provide you with instructions on how to utilize the functions available in the Troubleshoot menu of the instrument including: • Channel Usage – This function is used to view the percentage of utilization for both 802.11 and non-802.11 (interference) signals on all channels within the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands.
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Chapter 2 Advanced Wireless Test Set Frequency Band Channel Usage Overview Select the Channel Usage icon as shown in the image to the right to view the percentage of utilization for both 802.11 and non-802.11 (interference) signals on all channels within the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. The Wi-Fi Survey screen will be displayed as shown in one of the following images based on the settings selected by the user the last time the application was used.
Advanced Wireless Test Set From within any of the display modes or graph views of the Channel Usage screen; • The currently selected channel is highlighted in magenta and can be adjusted by: • Using the up/down arrow buttons on the keypad • Pressing the Enter key on the keypad and entering the channel number using the Virtual Keyboard as shown in the imageto the right.
Advanced Wireless Test Set • At any given time, the total percentage utilization for the selected channel is the sum of the individual percentage of utilization components (802.11 and non-802.11). • For example, in the image to the right the 802.11 percentage of utilization is 14% and the non-802.11 percentage of utilization is 13%. So, the total percentage of utilization for the selected channel is 27%.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Bar Graph Display Mode This display mode shows the percentage of utilization for all channels within a selected frequency band in the form of a bar graph. • The horizontal axis (left/right) of the graph represents the individual channels within the selected frequency band. • The bar graph of the currently selected channel will be displayed in shades of purple, while all other channels will appear in shades of green.
Advanced Wireless Test Set Waterfall Graph Display Mode This display mode shows the percentage of utilization over time for all channels within a selected frequency band in the form of a waterfall graph. • The horizontal axis (left/right) of the graph represents the individual channels within the selected frequency band. • Below the graph, the channel number that is currently selected will be highlighted in light blue while all other channels numbers will appear black.
Advanced Wireless Test Set • The Color Map and Scale window will be displayed as shown in the image to the right. • To adjust the color scheme, use the left/right arrow buttons on the keypad to highlight the Color Map field.
Chapter 3 Advanced Wireless Test Set Single Channel Usage Overview Select the Single Ch Usage icon as shown in the image to the right to view the percentage of utilization for both 802.11 and non-802.11 (interference) signals on a single channel within the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. The Single Channel Usage screen will be displayed as shown in the image to the right. Each of these screens allows you to select a single 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz wireless channel. 802 AWE Operation Manual www.trilithic.
Advanced Wireless Test Set The Single Channel Usage screen shows the percentage of utilization over time for a single channel in the form of an area graph. • The horizontal axis (left/right) of the graph represents the last sixty seconds of measurements. The graph displays the oldest samples at the left of the graph (60 seconds) and the newest samples at the right of the graph (0 seconds or current time).
Advanced Wireless Test Set • At any given time, the total percentage utilization for the selected channel is the sum of the individual percentage of utilization components (802.11 and non-802.11). However, the total percentage of utilization cannot exceed 100% • For example, in the image to the right the 802.11 percentage of utilization is 8% and the non-802.11 percentage of utilization is 7%. So, the total percentage of utilization for the selected channel is 15%.
