ACU Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tools
Overview

The Aironet Client Utility is used to perform user level diagnostics on the Cisco Wireless LAN Adapter Card. It allows firmware upgrade, viewing current device status, as well as viewing the current device statistics. These tools are readily available from the icons located at the top portion of the ACU main screen . A linktest can be performed to assess the performance of the RF link at various places in the area. The results of the linktest can be used to determine the RF Network coverage, which can be used to figure out the required number and placement of APs. Link test results help to eliminate dead spots where low RF signal levels may cause the loss of connection between the Cisco Wireless LAN Adapter Card and the AP. Low RF signals may be due to either the RF signal being attenuated by the environment or from multipath interference.


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