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Cypress Confidential
• Wireless Range Test Kit (RKIT)
- Tool for determining received signal strength indication (RSSI) between points
- Enhanced RKIT; Instructions printed on the RKIT devices; continuous updates
for 30 seconds
- RSSI levels (1-5)
• 3 - 5 (Acceptable quality)
• 1 - 2 (Poor quality, unacceptable)
• “--“ indicates no wireless coverage
- Avoid holding the RKIT near the antenna
• Influence from the body could adversely affect the radio range
• Antenna radiation patterns
WPT: Survey
Average RSSI levels for typical office building (1-2 walls)