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IntelliSync Control and Monitoring System User's Guide
Testing Wireless Signal Strength with a Smart Device
There are many apps and tools available on smart phones or other mobile devices
that allow a user to check the strength of wireless signals.
Wireless router signal strength can vary over time and just because a signal is
strong today does not guarantee a strong signal tomorrow. Signal strength can
be affected by other users in close proximity accessing their routers.
When using a Wireless Signal Monitoring app the lower the dBm reading the
better. For example, a signal strength of -40dBm is good and a signal strength
of -80dBm is considered bad. A signal strength between -30dBm and -60dBm is
considered very good. When the signal strength at the equipment pad is below
-75dBm refer to corrective actions in the FAQ below.
Wireless Range Extender FAQ
What is a Wireless Range Extender?
A Wireless Range Extender is used to extend a wireless router’s coverage area.
A range extender needs to be installed within the existing router’s coverage area
so that it can receive a wireless signal from the router. It then rebroadcasts that
signal to the areas around it.
Range extenders have the same issues as wireless routers, so avoid obstacles
like concrete, stucco or brick walls, metal objects and microwaves.
Which Wireless Range Extender Should I Purchase?
Pentair recommends the use of a 2.4 GHz extender. Since IntelliSync does not
require a high speed connection, it is not necessary to purchase a high speed
range extender.
Note: If you install a range extender to improve the WiFi connection between
IntelliSync and the home router, be sure to connect IntelliSync to the
extender. A wireless extender’s router name (SSID) will frequently end with
the letters “EXT”, indicating that it is the extender.
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