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Chapter 6Maintaining the Wireless Network
To maintain the wireless network, you should regularly check the wireless coverage area,
communications quality, and data throughput efficiency.
As your environment changes, you may need to adjust wireless parameters or move APs to
account for new obstructions or new sources of radio interference. You may also need to
add APs should the number of users increase.
In addition, you should regularly check the RoamAbout Wireless web site for product
updates.
In This Chapter
Information in this chapter is presented as follows:
Topic Page
Testing Radio Communications Quality 6-2
Optimizing RoamAbout AP Placement 6-5
Optimizing RoamAbout Outdoor Antenna Placement 6-7
Logging Measurement Data 6-8
Checking the Client RoamAbout PC Card 6-9
Monitoring the AP Using RMON 6-10
Monitoring RADIUS Client Operations 6-11
Checking RoamAbout Product Version Numbers 6-13
Upgrading the RoamAbout AP Firmware 6-14
Replacing the PC Card in an AP 6-16