Performing A Link Test - Cisco AIR-BR350-A-K9 - Aironet 350 Wireless Bridge Hardware Installation Manual

Antenna System
After the bridges are associated, execute a link test with the other bridge and monitor the number of
Step 3
successful packets, number of retries, and average signal strength. Adjust the antenna for the largest
number of successful packets, the lowest number of retries, and the highest average signal strength.
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Repeat Step 2 and Step 3 for each of the higher data rates until the antennas are adjusted at the 11-Mbps
Step 4
data rate.

Performing a Link Test

The link test is a valuable diagnostic tool used to check radio communication with a remote device.
Typically, the link test consists of sending data packets of specified size to a destination radio, receiving
the same data packet back from the destination, verifying the data, and providing status information.
A link test can be performed only when the two bridges are associated and use the same WEP key when
Note
WEP is enabled.
Follow these steps to initiate a bridge link test using a browser interface:
From the bridge's Summary Status home screen, click Associations.
Step 1
Click the MAC address of the remote bridge.
Step 2
Enter 1000 in the Link Test Count entry box to increase the number of packets used.
Step 3
Click Link Test to begin the link test operation.
Step 4
When the link test completes, the results are displayed on a pop-up status screen.
Cisco Aironet 350 Series Bridge Hardware Installation Guide
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Performing a Link Test for additional information.
Appendix C Antenna Basics
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