GE MDS iNET Series, Reference Manual

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The menu/screen shown in Figure 2-58 is one of two primary sources of information on the radio layer and
radio network performance.
Figure 2-58. Performance Information Menu
(AP Version Shown)
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RF Output Power
(Display only)
—Measured power output. (See “How Much Output Power Can be
Used?” on Page 112)
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Signal-to-Noise
(Display only)
—Current running-average SNR value all active operating frequencies.
(No value displayed on APs)
NOTE:
The RSSI is an average of the last 20 RSSI samples. The RSSI value is reset every time the radio
returns to scanning mode.
•
RSSI (Display only)
—Current running-average Received Signal Strength Indication for all active
operating frequencies.
(No value displayed on APs.)
•
Actual Data Rate
(Display only)
—Over-the-air transmission rate (as opposed to selected data rate) for
the remote being monitored. The fastest data rates can generally be achieved with stronger signal lev-
els.
•
RSSI by Zone
—Received Signal Strength Indicator by Zone. (See “RSSI by Zone Menu (Remotes
Only)” on Page 71)
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Event Log
—Access the menu for managing the unit’s log of operational activities. See “Authoriza-
tion Key Menu” on Page 89.
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Packet Statistics
—Multiple radio and network operating statistics. (See “Packet Statistics Menu” on
Page 74)
•
Wireless Network Status
(Displayed only at Remotes)
—Current association state and MAC address of
the Access Point.
(See “Wireless Network Status (Remotes Only)” on Page 76)
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Remote Listing
(AP Display only)
—List of basic information for all Remote units currently associated
with this Access Point. (See “Remote Listing Menu (Access Points Only)” on Page 78)
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Endpoint Listing
(AP Display only)—
List of units accessible by this AP through associated Remote
ports.
(See “Endpoint Listing Menu (Access Points Only)” on Page 79)
•
Remote Performance Listing
(AP Display only)— (
See “Remote Performance Listing Menu (Access
Points Only)” on Page 80)
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Bridge Status
—Displays the network bridge status. See “Bridge Status Menu” on Page 81.