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CONDUCTING A SITE SURVEY

Introduction

The AirConnect Site Survey utility is used to establish a two-way data network

 

using both stationary and mobile devices at various points within the proposed

 

radio coverage area. Assess AP signal strength using various AP configurations.

 

The AirConnect Site Survey utility runs under Windows 95/98, and NT.

Site Survey

A site survey requires the AirConnect Site Survey utility be loaded on the wireless

Installation

clients and the desktop computer used in the survey.

CD-ROM Installation To install the AirConnect Site Survey utility from CD-ROM:

1Insert the Administrator CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

2Click Start and select Run.

3Enter x:\Admin\SSurvey\Disk1\Setup.exe

where “x” represents the letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive.

4Click OK.

5Complete the installation following the instructions provided with the AirConnect Site Survey utility.

6Select Yes when asked if backup copies of replaced files are required. Selecting Yes invokes the site survey utility uninstall feature for possible use.

The AirConnect Site Survey utility installation is completed. Launch the site survey utility by clicking on the program icon appearing on the Windows desktop.

AirConnect Wireless

Before using the AirConnect Site Survey utility, an AirConnect wireless LAN

Network Trial

infrastructure is created to test AirConnect component radio signal strength.

 

In addition to the AirConnect Site Survey utility, the following equipment is

 

required to create an AirConnect wireless network:

 

AirConnect Access Points

 

Laptop computer

 

PowerBASE-T and AC power supply

 

CAT 5 cable

 

Access Point mounting bracket

 

AirConnect wireless clients with extra batteries

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3Com 09-1765-001 manual Installation, AirConnect Wireless, Network Trial

09-1765-001 specifications

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