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Mimosa Backhaul Troubleshooting Guide
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Troubleshooting Radio Association
Radios may not associate for a number of reasons. Most commonly, because they are configured incorrectly or
because of insufficient SNR.
Note
Note
: Mimosa backhaul radios must be unlocked before operation. For help with the unlock process, click
: Mimosa backhaul radios must be unlocked before operation. For help with the unlock process, click
here.
here.
Check the Radio Configuration on Both Sides of the Link
Log into the radio GUI and click Wireless > Link.1.
Ensure that the SSID and Encryption Key are the same on both sides of the radio link.2.
Ensure that the same firmware is installed on both sides of the radio link.3.
Check that one radio is configured as an AP and the other is configured as a
Station
Log into the radio GUI and click Wireless > Link.1.
Compare the setting for "Wireless Mode". (Note the remainder of the MAC Configuration settings on the2.
Station are inherited from the AP)
If indoors, point the radios away from each other and turn down the power.
While testing inside a room, point the radios toward the ceiling and set Tx power to the lowest possible1.
setting. This will prevent the receivers from saturating.
Check for interference on the Spectrum Analyzer
Log into the radio GUI and click Wireless > Channel & Power.1.
Look for interference that overlaps the selected center frequencies.2.
If interference is found, there are two options:3.
a) click on the Auto Everything dropdown to enable automatic channel selection and/or channel width
adjustment; or
b) change the channel manually to avoid the interference.
Check for Noise on PER Graph
Log in the radio GUI and click on Overview > Dashboard.1.
On the Performance Graph, click on the navigation circles at the bottom to display "PHY PER".2.
Look for persistent PER above 5%.3.
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