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82 Chapter 6: Analyzing Spectrum Data
AirMagnet Spectrum XT User Guide
Figure 6-18: Interference Power Chart
As noted in the color legend above the main portion of the chart, the yellow points on the
graph represent the current signal strength of the strongest AP detected on each channel;
hovering over the point provides the device’s name and MAC address. The point’s location on
the chart indicates the level of interference that it is experiencing; as the interference level
climbs, the device’s performance can suffer as a result.
Non-WiFi devices are color-coded to make it easy for users to quickly assess which devices
are present at any given time. Hovering over the color bar of a given interferer provides a
pop-up display that indicates the level of interference caused by the device as well as the
device’s type (if known).
Configuring the Interference Power Display
In the upper-right corner of the plot is a configuration button which allows you to configure
and change a number of parameters in the Interference Power plot.