Wi Lan Inc EB04 ユーザーズマニュアル
Installation
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AWE 120-58 User Guide
Network Test Setup
Preventative Maintenance
and Monitoring
and Monitoring
You should set up a preventative maintenance schedule for your network. Wi-LAN recommends that the
following preventative maintenance be performed at least semi-annually.
following preventative maintenance be performed at least semi-annually.
•
Regularly run link monitor tests across the network and measure BER and fade margin. You can also
test the network with ping, ftp and file transfers. Other resources are available on the Internet that
can help you monitor the performance of your link.
test the network with ping, ftp and file transfers. Other resources are available on the Internet that
can help you monitor the performance of your link.
•
If you have SNMP application software, you can check unit operation from a remote location. See
, page 157 for more information.
If you have SNMP application software, you can check unit operation remotely. See
page 157 for more information.
You should periodically perform a physical inspection of each site.
• Check that antennas and cables are secure and have not become loose.
• Check for physical obstructions in the line-of-sight radio path, such as trees and buildings.
• Sweep antennas and cables to ensure that antennas and cables are intact and operating properly.
• Check that there are no water leaks in cabinets.
• Check weatherproofing.
• Check for new sources of electromagnetic interference.
Indoor
Antenna
Indoor
Antenna
Antenna
Base Unit
Remote Unit
LAN
10/100 BaseT HUB
PC with LAN analyzer software
PC
T o
radio
T o
LAN
Power Inserter Unit