AirCheck Wi-Fi Tester
Users Manual
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The External Directional Antenna
In large, open areas, the external directional antenna can
show you the direction of a signal source more precisely
than the omnidirectional antenna in the tester.
Note
In areas that have many rooms, for example in
schools and hospitals, use the internal
omnidirectional antenna to locate access points.
To use the external antenna
1
Connect the antenna to the antenna jack on the rear of
the tester. The screen shows the antenna icon ( ) when
you connect the antenna. The tester uses only the
external antenna when the antenna is connected.
Note
When the external antenna is connected, the tester
will not transmit, so it will not connect to a network
or access point.
2
Divide the area into four sections, as shown in Figure
26. Go to the center of the area.
3
To locate an access point: Select Networks or Access
Points, then use and L to go to the Access Point
Details screen for the access point you want to locate.
To locate a client: From the home screen, select Clients.
Use to highlight the client you want to locate.
4
Press Locate.
5
Point the antenna to each corner of the area. Figure 27
shows how to point the antenna.
6
Go to the middle of the section that has the strongest
signal.
7
Repeat steps 2, 5, and 6 until you find the access point
or client.
Note
If you do not find the access point or client, look on
the floor above or below you.
Use these guidelines when you use the external antenna:
•
Hold the antenna at a constant height. You can get
more stable measurements if you hold the antenna
above cubicle walls.
•
When you point the antenna in different directions, do
not move your arm. Hold the tester and antenna in one
position while you turn your body.
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