Chapter 6. RF Link Test
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Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode)
Before running the RF Link Test with a particular mobile unit, make sure the access point is
associating with the unit by viewing the access point’s Mobile Units screen. This screen is shown in
the example of Figure 6-11. To do this, select
Show Mobile Units
from the Main menu. Once
association is verified, run the RF Link Test by entering the mobile unit’s MAC address in the
Connection Quality Test screen (Figure 6-6) as previously described.
6.6
Using RF Link Test to Align Directional Antennas
The RF Link Test is useful for aligning directional antennas connected to access points that are
used for bridging separate Ethernet networks located one-quarter mile or more from each other. An
example setup for this type of operation is shown in Figure 6-12.
Client Bridge
00:A0:F8:30:D6:88
Printer
Local Access Point
Portable Data Termi-
nal
Portable Computer
Running the RF Link Test
LAPTOPLITE2.CDR, AP11MB3DSHADED.CDR,
CB1000WITHPRNTR.WMF
Figure 6-10: Access Point Associating with Mobile Units
Local Access Point
Mobile Units
00:A0:F8:30:D6:88 C:R11:N
00:A0:F8:85:DC:57 P:R11:N
Information-[CR]
Echo-[F1]
Timed-[F2]
Next-[F3]
Exit-[ESC]
Figure 6-11: Verifying Association of Mobile Units