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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