
Chapter 7 Performing Diagnostics
Site Survey
Site Survey
Because of differences in component configuration, placement, and physical environment, every network application is a unique installation. You perform a site survey to determine the optimum utilization of networking components and to maximize range, coverage, and network performance.
Consider the following operating and environmental conditions when performing a site survey:
•Data
•Antenna type and
•Physical
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•Building
Site Survey Guidelines
Keep the following guidelines in mind when preparing to perform a site survey:
•Perform the site survey when the RF link is functioning with all other systems and noise sources operational.
•Set your client adapter’s RF Transmit level at different settings to determine the minimum level required to cover the wireless cell.
•Execute the site survey entirely from a mobile station. Move the mobile computer to the locations where you plan to use wireless devices and record signal strength and signal quality information.
Site Survey Diagnostic Tools
The following diagnostic tools can be used to perform a site survey:
•Advanced parameters status
•Advanced parameters scanner
•LSM scanner
For more information about using diagnostic tools, refer to the corresponding sections in this chapter.
Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Mac OS
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