Navini Networks 40-00460-00R manual Navini Networks, Inc PMX User’s Guide

Navini Networks, Inc. PMX User’s Guide

Signal Strength & Signal Quality Bars

How to Increase the Strength and Quality of the Signal

Signal Strength and Signal Quality are dynamic bar displays that indicate how well your PMX is receiving signals from the Base Station.

In particular, the Signal Strength bars graphically represent the strength of the synchronization signal your Modem is receiving from a Base Station. The higher the pile of bars goes, the stronger the signal is. The color of the bars also gives an indication of the strength of the signal. Green lines indicate an excellent signal; orange lines indicate a good signal; and red lines indicate a weak signal.

The Signal Quality bar area graphically represents the Signal-to- Noise Ratio (SNR) received by your Modem. Again, the quality of the signal is represented by a group of colored bars. The higher the pile of bars goes, the better the SNR of the signal. The color of the bars also gives an indication of the quality of the signal. Green lines indicate an excellent signal or an SNR greater than 21. Orange lines indicate a good signal or an SNR greater than or equal to 13 but less than or equal to 21. Red lines indicate a weak signal or an SNR less than 13.

To increase the strength and quality of the signal, change the location of the PC in which the PMX is inserted. Try moving it closer to a window, to a higher location, away from other wireless devices (microwave ovens, cordless phones), and away from metal objects (shelves, file cabinets). As you reposition your PC, watch the Signal Strength and Quality bars on the NavDiag screen. Place your PC in the location where you receive the most green signal strength and quality bars.

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