Echo Tests - CipherLab 8500 Reference Manual

3.10.5 ECHO TESTS

This function is used to measure the coverage of the range, estimate the number of APs
and mobile computers needed, and determine the topology of deploying APs.
Client Mode
Set the mobile computer as a client. Enter the IP address of a server with which a connection is
desired. Then, it will try to connect to an AP.
1. Run the Echo Test program on your computer. Associated settings include
- Select "TCP/IP – Server" for interface.
- Set Action Mode to "Passive".
2. Start the echo test on both ends.
3. Enter the server IP and port number on the mobile computer.
Server Mode
Set the mobile computer as a server. The mobile computer will try to connect to an AP.
1. Run the Echo Test program on your computer. Associated settings include
- Select "TCP/IP – Client" for interface.
- Set Action Mode to "Passive".
2. Start the echo test on both ends.
Note: Run the utility "Echo Test" on your computer (TCP/IP – Server or Client), and start
this test on your mobile computer.
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