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Chapter 7 Performing Diagnostics

Diagnostic Tools for Mac OS X

Diagnostic Tools for Mac OS X

In addition to allowing you to configure your client adapter for use in various types of networks, the client utility provides tools that allow you to assess the operation of the client adapter and other devices on the wireless network. The client utility’s diagnostic tools to perform the following functions:

Display your client adapter’s current status and configured settings

Run a link test to assess the operation of the RF link between your client adapter and its associated access point

Run a link test to assess the operation of the wired link between your access point and a wired device

Obtain information about local access points (configured for broadcast SSID)

Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter

To view your client adapter’s status, select the Status tab on the advanced properties screen. The status screen is displayed (see Figure 7-7).

Figure 7-7 Client Utility Advanced Properties Status Screen

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Contents Performing Diagnostics Diagnostic Tools for Mac OS Viewing the Current Status of Your Client AdapterAssessing the Wireless and Wired Links Viewing the Link Status MeterRunning a Link Test Default Link Test ScreenLink Test Statistic Description Determining Local Access Points Scanner Tab Parameter DescriptionLSM Scanner LSM Scanner ScreenClient Utility Advanced Properties Status Screen Example for 2.4-GHz client adapters Example for 5-GHz client adaptersValues LSM Icon on Client Utility Advanced Properties Screen Running a Link Test Determining Local Access Points Default Details 10 Client Utility Scanner Details Screen11 Client Utility Scanner Summary Screen 12 Status Screen With LSM Scanner Screen Displayed Site Survey Diagnostic Tools Site Survey GuidelinesOL-1377-03