Wireless Terminology; Wireless Connectivity Troubleshooting Tips; Determining Wireless Connection Signal Strength - Lennox iComfort M30 Installation And Setup Manual

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The following terminology is used:
• Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI). This
indicates the signal strength of the Wi-Fi router
being received by the scanning device (i.e.,
smart phone). So the higher the RSSI number (or
less negative in some devices), the stronger the
signal.
• Internet Protocol Address (IP address). This is
an address assigned by your home router for
each network device (e.g., computer, printer,
thermostat).
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Locate the thermostat and router away from other
devices that could possibility interfere with wireless
communications. Some examples of other devices
that could interfere are:
• Microwave ovens
• Wireless cameras
• Portable phones and bases
• Baby monitors
• Wireless speakers
• Bluetooth devices
• Garage door openers
• Neighbor's wireless devices
To eliminate a possible source of interference,
temporally disable any nearby 2.4Ghz band devices
in the home and see if Wi-Fi performance has
improved.
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The ideal signal strength range for the thermostat
is -1 to -69 Received Signal Strength Indication
(RSSI). The signal strength can be viewed from the
thermostat interface.
1. Press NETWORK SETTINGS; This screen
shows a graphical view of buttons representing
OPEN and SECURE wireless networks, along
with button for adding a network.
2. Select the access point that has already been
established and connected.
3. When selecting the info icon, a screen will
appear which will display an option to forget
the network and IP address assigned to the
thermostat by your router, sub-net mask, router,
DNS and RSSI.
4. If the RSSI signal strength is anywhere between
-9 to -69, then the signal strength is sufficient.
If outside this range, then either relocate the
router closer to the thermostat, add a repeater,
or move the thermostat. Adjusting antenna on
router may resolve the issue.
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