Verifying Connectivity; Connect To A Network Or Access Point; Entering Security Credentials Using "Connect - Netscout AirCheck G2 User Manual

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IX. ERIFYING
Use connectivity tests to verify the operation of these
wireless network functions:
Clients can connect to the network.
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Clients have access to network services (for example,
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DHCP, DNS, and routers).
Clients can communicate with other devices in a
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reasonable amount of time.
The range for client connections is satisfactory.
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The tests also measure performance parameters that can
show you if the network has a problem.

Connect to a Network or Access Point

The tester can connect to a network (SSID) or to a specified
access point (BSSID) to make sure that the network or access
point is available to wireless clients.
You can also use the tester to connect to a secure network to
verify that security credentials are correct.
The tester shows the steps in the connection procedure, and
gives a log of events that occur (Figures 19 and 20).
The connect button shows as "Connect*" if the tester cannot
connect to the highlighted network or access point. This
ONNECTIVITY
occurs because the network uses security credentials that are
not included in the profile that is loaded.

Entering Security Credentials Using "Connect"

The tester must have the correct security credentials to
connect to a secure network. Secure networks have a yellow
or green closed lock (
To enter security credentials, use the AirCheck G2 Connect*
button and you are guided into the security credentials
configuration screens. You can also use AirCheck G2 Manager
to make a profile that includes the security credentials. If
using AirCheck G2 Manager, you will need to transfer the
profile to the tester and load it. See page 10.
To enter security credentials:
You can also add an SSID and set up its security
credentials by going to Settings > Manage profiles /
network passwords > Edit networks > Add.
1 From the Networks or Access Points screen, highlight an
access point/SSID and select the Connect button. In the
Channels screen, select AP List, and then select the
Connect button.
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Verifying Connectivity

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