6.0 Auto-Test
Use the
Auto Test
icon from the home menu to access the Auto Test menu.
WiFi performance is highly dependent on environmental factors. RF signals can be attenuated or blocked by physical obstacles
like large metallic objects or concrete walls. Neighboring APs with high traffic load can reduce performance, and non-WiFi
interference sources, such as cordless phones, video cameras or baby monitors, can disrupt WiFi transmission.
Since environmental factors will vary from location to location, no two installs will face the same challenges. Yet it is important to
follow a repeatable install procedure to ensure consistency in the service level provided to the end user.
The Auto Test function provides an automated, reliable, and repeatable installation routine.
6.1 Auto-Test Setup
From the Auto Test Setup menu, users can select which tests are being done during the test routine. Individual tests can be
enabled or disabled by adding or removing the check mark respectively. At least one test must be enabled.
Auto-Test Selection Menu
Security Check:
During the Security Check (see
), the Air Expert verifies that no illegal channels
are used on the network. It also detects hidden networks and encryption status.
Coverage Check:
During the Coverage Check (see
), the Air Expert identifies APs and
Channels with low signal, SNR, high noise, and high utilization.
Interference Test:
During the Interference test (
), the Air Expert identifies APs with co-channel and
adjacent channel interference.
Top Talkers
: During the Top Talkers test (
), the Air Expert identifies the networks’ top talkers APs
and Channels in terms of utilization and number of clients.
Connectivity Check:
During the Connectivity Check (
), the Air Expert associates and
connects to the APs under test and runs a Ping test to the Gateway’s IP address.
Note
: If Connectivity Check Auto-Test is enabled, enter the password information when prompted to do so to connect to
an AP under test. Ensure that the AP filter is enabled and only the AP from the network under test is selected.
Auto Channel Selection
: During the Auto Channel Selection test (see
), the Air Expert analyzes
the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands in terms of numbers of APs, channel utilization, and noise levels to determine
the most suitable channels for deployments on new APs.
AP Filter
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