Cambium Networks cnReach N500, User Manual

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cnReach N500 User Guide System Configuration
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Diagnostics/Spectrum Analyzer
The spectrum analyzer feature is designed to assist in diagnosing channel interference issues and to
understand the noise floor in a given area that can be detected by the radio and its antenna.
It can be a useful tool in diagnosing issues and understanding the impact noise may be having on link
performance. The spectrum analyzer provide 4 different data visualizations based on real-time
measurements taken by the radio.
Attention
While the spectrum analyzer is active, the normal payload traffic and the link is DOWN. No
traffic will pass until the spectrum analyzer is turned off again. This also implies that you
can only run the spectrum analyzer on the AP side of a wireless link or when directly
connected to an EP. In the case where a user accidentally runs the spectrum analyzer on
an EP over a wireless link, the link will drop and communications will be lost to the end
point. After a timeout period the EP will drop out of spectrum analyzer mode and return
to the active payload connection.