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Using the Tracer® TU Service Tool with a Wireless
Network
To monitor, troubleshoot, or make modifications to devices on a wireless network, the Tracer TU service
tool must be connected to a device that is a member of that network. This appendix describes that
process and how to access wireless network management information and functions.
For instructions on using Tracer TU to make changes to a wireless network. (See “Modifying an Air-Fi®
Network,” p. 68.)
Requirements for Joining a Wireless Network
The requirements for joining Tracer TU to a wireless network are:
• Tracer TU version V8.2 or higher
• The Tracer TU Communications Adapter (wireless) connected to the service tool laptop.
Note: For instructions on Tracer TU Communications Adapter Wired/Wireless installation and best
practices, see the current version of X39641157.
• A user ID and password, if the network includes a Tracer SC.
Note: All wireless features are available through all connection types as of Tracer TU V8.3.
Joining Tracer TU to a Wireless Network
Use the Wireless Network Utilities dialog box to initiate a wireless connection to a network and then
connect to a specific device in the selected network.
1. Locate the TU Adapter within radio range of any WCI that is a network member.
2. Launch Tracer TU with the Tracer TU Wireless Communication Adapter connected to your laptop.
The Startup Task Panel appears as shown in the following figure.
Figure 45. Tracer TU startup task panel
3. Select TU Adapter - Wireless and then click Connect.
The Wireless Network Utilities dialog box appears as shown in the following figure. It shows the
group and subnetwork numbers (which correspond to WCI address settings) and the signal strength
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