Coverage Assessment
8-28 Troubleshooting
Information from the data tab maps to the summary tab as shown below.
Optionally, coverage area verification measurements can be performed
using the MX40 along with the AirSpy tool.
Status Parameters
The tables below lists the WLAN Status Parameters and their associated
definitions/settings. Access is through Service Mode or by touching the
wireless icon in the Status Area while in Monitoring mode. The Status
Parameters can then be viewed by touching the Link Quality area on the
Device Status menu. Use the Status Parameter information to determine
connection quality.
Note — Interference is indicated by a poor Link Quality Indicator reading
and an excessive number of Retries while RSSI is at an adequate value.
Smart-hopping Link Information Definition/Setting
RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator (moving average over 5
seconds). Reported in dBm (decibel-milliwatts). See Signal
Strength table below
Link Quality Indicator
Radio link quality relates to RSSI and Retries
Retries This retry number represents the number of retries over the
last second.
SQI Signal Quality Indicator (SQI) = 0-4
FMID
This field reports the last 10 bits of the IP address of the
Access Point the MX40 was previously/currently connected
to.
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