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3. Select any of the above listed parameters by clicking on the checkbox associated with it.
4. Click the Close
4.5.2.3 Viewing WLAN Switch Statistics
The Switch Statistics
information. The Switch Statistics screen is optimal for determining whether data traffic within each WLAN
meets its intended throughput speed based on the WLAN's MU traffic requirements. Use this information to
discern if WLAN's require modification to meet network throughput expectations.
To view detailed statistics for a WLAN:
1. Select a Network
2. Click the Statistics
3. Select a WLAN from the table displayed in the Statistics screen and click the
4. Refer to the Packet Rates
at data rates from 1.0 to 54.0 Mbps. If a large number of packets are sent and received at a slower data
rate, then perhaps the switch is not adequately positioned or configured to support the MUs within that
WLAN.
NOTE: The Motorola RF Management Software is recommended to plan the deployment
of the switch. Motorola RFMS can help optimize the positioning and configuration of a
switch in respect to a WLAN's MU throughput requirements. For more information, refer
to the Motorola Web site.
5. Refer to the Retry Counts
button to exit the screen.
screen is recommended for displaying individual WLAN packet data rate and retry
> Wireless LANs from the main menu tree.
tab.
field to review the number of packets both transmitted (Tx) and received (Rx)
field to review the number packets requiring retransmission from the switch.
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Switch Statistics button.