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Chapter 7 Performing Diagnostics

Diagnostic Tools for Mac OS 9

Diagnostic Tools for Mac OS 9

The pcm340PPC client utility provides tools that help you assess the performance of the client adapter and other devices on the wireless network. ACU diagnostic tools 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 appears (see Figure 7-1).

Figure 7-1 Status Screen

Table 7-3 on page 7-11describes the status information.

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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
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