Using the Explore Window 419
For all display options except the baseline association rate, a legend is
displayed at the bottom of the window to indicate the values represented
by each color.
Taking RF
Measurements
In the floor view, you can take an RF measurement at any point on the
floor plan. An RF measurement point indicates the RSSI value for each
3Com radio on the floor.
To take an RF measurement
1 In the floor view of the Explore window, click on the window’s
toolbar. RF measurement options appear on the left.
2 In the RSSI Options box, select display options for the dialog box:
■ To list access points that cannot be detected from this RF
measurement point, select Show Unreachable MAPs.
■ To list disabled access points, select Show Disabled MAPs.
3 Click on a spot on the floor plan. RF measurements for that spot appear.
A triangle is also displayed where you clicked.
Table 31 lists the RF measurement information that is displayed for the
measurement point.
Table 31 RF Measurement Information
Item Value
X Distance in the X direction from the 0,0 coordinate (the
upper left corner of the panel).
Y Distance in the Y direction from the 0,0 coordinate (the
upper left corner of the panel).
Show Unreachable
MAPs
Show MAP access points that are too far away to
accurately measure signal strength.
Show Disabled MAPs Show all disabled MAP access points.
Show MAPs on Other
Floors
Show the MAPs located on other floors that can be
detected from this RF measurement point.
MAP/AP MAP or third-party access points detected.
Distance Distance between MAP and RF measurement point.
Channel Channel of the MAP or third-party access point.
RSSI (dBm) Signal strength from the MAP at the RF measurement
point.
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