Cisco Systems OL-1377-03 manual Performing Diagnostics

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C H A P T E R 7

Performing Diagnostics

This chapter describes the client utility tools that you use to assess the operation and performance of the client adapter and the wireless network.

The following topics are covered in this chapter:

•Diagnostic Tools for Mac OS 9, page 7-2

•Diagnostic Tools for Mac OS X, page 7-10

•Site Survey, page 7-19

Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Mac OS

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Contents Performing Diagnostics Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter Diagnostic Tools for Mac OSViewing the Link Status Meter Assessing the Wireless and Wired LinksRunning a Link Test Link Test Screen DefaultLink Test Statistic Description Determining Local Access Points Parameter Description Scanner TabLSM Scanner Screen LSM ScannerClient Utility Advanced Properties Status Screen Example for 5-GHz client adapters Example for 2.4-GHz client adaptersValues LSM Icon on Client Utility Advanced Properties Screen Running a Link Test Determining Local Access Points 10 Client Utility Scanner Details Screen Default Details11 Client Utility Scanner Summary Screen 12 Status Screen With LSM Scanner Screen Displayed Site Survey Guidelines Site Survey Diagnostic ToolsOL-1377-03