Menus and Parameters

passive scanning mode for a definite period, during which information will be gathered. The scanned channels will be all the frequencies included in the selected sub-band.

Upon activating the spectrum analysis the unit will automatically reset. During the information-gathering period the unit will not receive nor transmit data. It also will not be able to synchronize/associate, meaning that it cannot be managed via the wireless link. During the spectrum analysis period the unit security mode is changed to promiscuous to enable gathering information regarding all legal frames received by the unit. At the end of the period the unit will reset automatically regaining normal operability upon start up.

The Spectrum Analysis submenu includes the following options:

4.2.6.2.14.1 Spectrum Analysis Channel Scan Period

The Spectrum Analysis Channel Scan Period is the period of staying on each channel during each cycle for information gathering when performing spectrum analysis.

Range: 2-30 seconds.

Default value: 5 seconds.

4.2.6.2.14.2 Spectrum Analysis Scan Cycles

The Spectrum Analysis Scan Cycle is the number of scanning cycles when performing Spectrum Analysis.

Range: 1-100 cycles.

Default value: 2 cycles.

4.2.6.2.14.3 Automatic Channel Selection (AU only)

The Automatic Channel selection option defines weather the AU will choose the best noise free channel upon startup after completion of the spectrum analysis process. The selection is per analysis: when the analysis is completed it will be disabled automatically.

The default is Disable.

4.2.6.2.14.4 Spectrum Analysis Activation

The Spectrum analysis Activation option enables activation of the spectrum analysis process. Upon activation, the unit will reset automatically and start-up in spectrum analysis mode.

4.2.6.2.14.5 Reset Spectrum Analysis Information

The Reset Spectrum Analysis Information option enables resetting the spectrum analysis counters.

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Alvarion SW VERSION 5.1 Spectrum Analysis Channel Scan Period, Spectrum Analysis Scan Cycles, Spectrum Analysis Activation