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WirelessGRID-300 Backhaul 
 
Appendix A – Bench Test Procedure 
 
This WirelessGRID-300 bench test guide is designed to provide a new AIRAYA installer 
with insight and understanding of how to setup, test and verify the functionality of a 
WirelessGRID-300 link before performing a field installation.  Utilities for testing network 
communication, configuring bridges, aligning antennas, and measuring throughput are 
discussed.  Answers to common questions and troubleshooting tips are noted throughout 
the document for your convenience.  
 
While performing a bench test, antenna alignment is not critical as antennas are close 
together and the signal strength (RSSi) utilities will always show a strong signal.  As in all 
field installations, bench tests should be performed with antennas correctly polarized, 
either vertically or horizontally, and pointing at each other, at a distance of no less than 
15 feet apart. 
 
To obtain optimal throughput and link reliability, signal strength readings should be 
above 18 for all bench tests.  Very high signal strength values (RSSi above 50) are 
common in bench tests and will not damage radios; however, measured TCP/IP 
throughput results may be lower. 
 
Bench test Procedure 
 
Step 1. Setup a wired Ethernet network between test stations 
1.  Configure 2 test stations so that their network IP addresses are in the same range 
and can communicate with each other via Ethernet.  If you are not familiar with IP 
addresses, please contact AIRAYA for the name of a qualified network installer in 
your area. 
 
2. 
Verify your test network setup by using an Ethernet crossover cable directly 
connected between the two test stations, or by connecting the 2 stations using a 
switch, hub or router using straight-through Ethernet cables.
 
 
To verify your wired network setup is 
working properly, run a continuous ping 
between test stations A and B.  To do 
this, open a DOS or CMD window on 
test station A, then type the following at 
the command prompt: ping 
192.168.1.72 –t  
and on station B, 
type  ping 192.168.1.73 -t   Note:  -t 
runs a continuous ping.