Using Rf Link Test To Align Directional Antennas - Intel 2011B - PRO/Wireless LAN Enterprise Access Point Configuration Manual

Chapter 6. RF Link Test
Local Access Point
Portable Computer
Running the RF Link Test
Figure 6-10: Access Point Associating with Mobile Units
Before running the RF Link Test with a particular mobile unit, make sure the access point is
associating with the unit by viewing the access point's Mobile Units screen. This screen is shown in
the example of Figure 6-11. To do this, select
association is verified, run the RF Link Test by entering the mobile unit's MAC address in the
Connection Quality Test screen (Figure 6-6) as previously described.
Local Access Point
00:A0:F8:30:D6:88 C:R11:N
00:A0:F8:85:DC:57 P:R11:N
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Figure 6-11: Verifying Association of Mobile Units
6.6

Using RF Link Test to Align Directional Antennas

The RF Link Test is useful for aligning directional antennas connected to access points that are
used for bridging separate Ethernet networks located one-quarter mile or more from each other. An
example setup for this type of operation is shown in Figure 6-12.
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Show Mobile Units
Mobile Units
Echo-[F1] Timed-[F2]
Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode)
Printer
Client Bridge
00:A0:F8:30:D6:88
Portable Data Termi-
nal
LAPTOPLITE2.CDR, AP11MB3DSHADED.CDR,
CB1000WITHPRNTR.WMF
from the Main menu. Once
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