System - Geist Watchdog Wi Instruction Manual

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System

Wireless Network Metrics
This page shows the wireless network metrics for your sensors. RSSI and LQI metrics for
the system components can be found under the Wireless Network Metrics link in the left
side navigation.
These metrics are provided for advanced users with a strong knowledge of RF. You may
also need to provide them to your technician if you engage in a technical support call.
Figure 4-19 Wireless Network Metrics
Wireless Network Metrics Field Descriptions
Attribute Description
RSSI
This is the Received Signal Strength Indicator. It represents the received power of the
signal. This number will always be a negative value, and is provided for both channel pairs
available for each sensor.
To maximize the performance of this system, get the RSSI value as close to zero as you
can. If you are working to maximize this Watchdog Wi system, the RSSI value will likely
plateau close to -30. The closer you can get your reading to -30, the better performance
you'll see.
Alarms
The Alarms page shows all active alarms and warnings reported by sensors monitored by
this Watchdog Wi. If the sensors has returned to normal since the alarm or warning was
reported, this will be noted in the table as well.
Each sensor's name is a link. Click this link to visit the individual sensor's status and
configuration page. Here you can view the sensor's logged data, as well as edit and
configure the sensor's settings and alarm and warning thresholds.
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