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5.2
Range Test Setup
Once you have completed your site survey, you must run a range test to verify the suitability of the site before
installation. The range of a wireless modem varies with its mounting location, but can be up to a mile or more.
To maximize range, survey the site. Keep the sending and receiving antennas in line-of-sight with each other.
5.2.1
Performing a Range Test
Follow the steps below to perform a range test.
1. Launch the X-CTU software. [Start > Programs > MaxStream > X-CTU]
2. Under the PC Settings tab, select the
PC serial comp port
from the drop-down menu that will be used
to connect to Radio 1.
3. Select the
baud rate
(9600) that matches the fixed RF data rate (over-the-air-baud) of Radio 1. Use
default values for the remaining fields.
4. Select the
Range Test
tab.
5. (Optional) Check the box in the
“RSSI”
section to enable its display.
6. Click the
Start
button to begin the range test.
7. Move Radio 2 (with loopback adapter) away from Radio
1 to measure the modem’s range.
8. After successful range test proceed to installation.
Figure 5-3 PC Settings Tab
