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Introduction
The AirConnect Site Survey utility is used to establish a two-way data network
using both stationary and mobile devices at various points within the proposed
radio coverage area. Assess AP signal strength using various AP configurations.
The AirConnect Site Survey utility runs under Windows 95/98, and NT.
Site Survey
Installation
A site survey requires the AirConnect Site Survey utility be loaded on the wireless
clients and the desktop computer used in the survey.
CD-ROM Installation
To install the AirConnect Site Survey utility from CD-ROM:
1
Insert the Administrator CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2
Click Start and select Run.
3
Enter
x:\Admin\SSurvey\Disk1\Setup.exe
where “x” represents the letter assigned to the CD-ROM drive.
4
Click OK.
5
Complete the installation following the instructions provided with the AirConnect
Site Survey utility.
6
Select Yes when asked if backup copies of replaced files are required.
Selecting Yes invokes the site survey utility uninstall feature for possible use.
The AirConnect Site Survey utility installation is completed. Launch the site survey
utility by clicking on the program icon appearing on the Windows desktop.
AirConnect Wireless
Network Trial
Before using the AirConnect Site Survey utility, an AirConnect wireless LAN
infrastructure is created to test AirConnect component radio signal strength.
In addition to the AirConnect Site Survey utility, the following equipment is
required to create an AirConnect wireless network:
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AirConnect Access Points
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Laptop computer
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PowerBASE-T and AC power supply
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CAT 5 cable
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Access Point mounting bracket
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AirConnect wireless clients with extra batteries