Testing Wireless Network Connectivity; Antenna Check - Philips M3001A Service Manual

Testing Wireless Network Connectivity

Testing Wireless Network Connectivity
Using the Site Survey Tool

Antenna Check

This test gives a Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) and will indicate if the antenna
is in order.
Setup
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1. The recommended Site Survey Tool is available from Connectronics (www.connectronics.com). The part
number is 82-6332 7402-05, Range LAN2/PCMCIA Card (One-piece with Snap-on antenna).
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you can check the antenna functionality.
The M3046A should be approximately 15 feet away from the test PC.
Configure the Wireless LAN assembly of the M3/M4 and the Site Survey & Configura-
tion Tool for the same Domain and Security ID. Configure using the Wireless Configura-
tion Tool available on the Philips Information Center CD-ROM.
Check that the RangeLAN2 Site Survey and Configuration tool is running (if not, double
click on the RangeLAN2 Configuration Icon to start it).
The main window appears as shown below:
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