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Interpreting Test Results 35
Interpreting Test
Results
As you run the tests, the Site Survey utility keeps track of results and builds a list of
access point locations rated from best to least desirable. In the 3Com 11 Mbps
Wireless LAN Site Survey window you see the following information:
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Rated AP Test Locations—This list of access point locations appears in the
left-hand pane of the window, and is sorted from best to least desirable, based
on the test results in the right-hand pane.
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AP Test Location—This column lists access point locations associated with
client test locations listed in the PC Test Location column. You can sort this list
in ascending or descending order by clicking the AP Test Location column head.
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PC Test Location—This column lists client test locations associated with access
point locations listed in the AP Test Location column. You can sort this list in
ascending or descending order by clicking the PC Test Location column head.
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Throughput—This column lists the throughput in kilobytes per second for
each pair of access point and client test locations. Larger numbers indicate
better throughput.You can sort this list in ascending or descending order by
clicking the Throughput column head.
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Avg Ping RTT—This column lists the average time it takes for a ping to travel
round trip from the client to the access point, in milliseconds. Smaller numbers
indicate faster ping rates. You can sort this list in ascending or descending
order by clicking the Avg Ping RTT column head.
The Site Survey utility recommends access point locations based purely on the test
numbers. You can use the recommendations to guide your decision about access
point locations. For example, you may decide, based on factors such as where
users will most often be located or your own special knowledge about the test
results, that a location other than the most recommended is the best for your site.