Navini Networks 40-00292-00 manual How to Increase the Strength and Quality of the Signal

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How to Increase the Strength and Quality of the Signal

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Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access Card User’s Guide

The Signal Strength and Signal Quality Bars, continued

How to Increase the Strength and Quality of the Signal

to 13 but less than or equal to 21. Red lines indicate a weak signal or an SNR less than 13.

To increase the strength and quality of the signal, change the location of the PC in which the Card is inserted. Try moving it closer to a window, to a higher location, away from other wireless devices (microwave ovens, cordless phones), and away from metal objects (shelves, file cabinets). As you reposition your PC, watch the Signal Strength and Quality bars on the NavDiag screen. Place your PC in the location where you receive the most green signal strength and quality bars.

The History Graphs

The Parameters

The History graphs plot the change in signal strength and signal quality over time. The graphs cover the last minute and are updated every second. Read the graphs from right to left. The right side of the graph represents the most recent status of your Card.

At the bottom of the Connection Status screen are four parameters. These parameters are BTS ID, Network ID, Active SW Version, and Standby SW Version.

The BTS ID indicates the BTS to which the Card is currently synchronized. The Network ID indicates the network in which the Card is operating. Active SW Version and Standby SW Version

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Contents Part Number Revision D, Version 1.0, PV1.7 February 10 Proprietary Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access Card User’s GuideRipwave Wireless Broadband Access Card User’s Guide Navini Networks, IncTABLE OF CONTENTS Permissions, Trademarks & Distribution Safety When the equipment has been exposed to water or moisture When the equipment has been damaged9. Do not use the equipment under the following conditions Regulatory Information Minimum Computing Requirements Introduction Card ModelsHard Drive MonitorThe Wireless Broadband Access Card Physical CharacteristicsStep Installing Your CardAction IllustrationNavini Networks, Inc Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access Card User’s GuideStep ActionNavini Networks, Inc Accessing the Internet Removing Your Card Select Stop Navini Networks PCMCIA Adapter Indicator Light Troubleshooting Installing Navini Diagnostics NavDiagIndicator Light navdiagwindows.exe Navini Networks, Inc Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access Card User’s GuideStep ActionNavini Networks, Inc Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access Card User’s GuideStep ActionNavini Networks, Inc The Icons Troubleshooting Using Navini DiagnosticsThe Signal Strength and Signal Quality Bars The History Graphs The Parameters How to Increase the Strength and Quality of the SignalThe Trend Analysis Screen The Screen Option Buttons The Configuration ScreenThe Statistics Screen The About Screen The Help Button Uninstalling Navini Diagnostics SoftwareUninstall Programs NavDiag UninstallOptional Desktop Antenna Connecting the Desktop AntennaBase Disconnecting the Desktop AntennaCare and Maintenance Upgrading the Card You Service Provider may provide a downloadable web file or CD-ROM with software that is installed on your PC and used to upgrade the Card software. This method is used only if the Card was not inserted and “on” during the OTA upgrade process. If you must upgrade your software using this method, your Service Provider will give you instructions on what to do. This method takes a minimal amount of time to complete ADDENDUM 1 PC Card - PC Troubleshooting Results of Correct NavDiag InstallationPC Operating Systems Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access Card User’s Guide Navini Networks, IncPage Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access Card User’s Guide Navini Networks, IncPage Ripwave Wireless Broadband Access Card User’s Guide ADDENDUM 2 End User Software License Agreement between Navini Networks, Inc and Buyer ARTICLEARTICLE 2.5 Suitability INDEMNIFICATIONS AND WARRANTY OBJECT CODE ONLY-NO MODIFICATIONS