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Diagnostics
The “Diagnostic Menu” has several powerful functions that can help pinpoint a variety of
network problems. The Diagnostic menu can be used to determine connectivity to the
network as well as connectivity to the server or host computer.
Network Status
The “Network Status” function allows the operator to test the Network Connection
Status.
This is the most important diagnostic tool available to the operator.
The “RF Quality” bar graph shows the RF signal strength of the closest Access Point. If
this bar graph is at 0% then there is no active Access Point in the area or your network
settings are wrong. Obviously the M71V2 handheld terminal can not function without a
good quality signal from an Access Point.
The “Avg. Signal” bar graph indicates how much of the RF signal being received is
usable. As this percentage lowers, so will the TX Rate.
The “Avg. Noise” bar graph indicates how much of the RF signal is un-unusable. If the
RF signal is too low or the RF noise is too high, the M71V2 handheld terminal will
perform much more slowly or not at all.
