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VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC
Diagnostics
To access the configuration utility, select Commands | Link Status Meter or click on the “Link
Status Meter” icon.
Figure 4-52 Cisco Link Status Meter
The Link Status Meter shows the name of the associated Access Point, if a name has been
assigned. The MAC address of the Access Point is also shown.
Scales ranging from 0 to 100% rate both the received signal strength and quality. The meter
shows. The Link Quality is based on the strength and quality of the signal:
• Over 75% - Excellent
• Over 40% - Good
• Over 20% - Fair
• Under 20% - Poor
If a problem is suspected, load the Aironet Client Utility as described in the previous section. The
“Commands” menu contains several items that may be useful:
• Statistics – Both receive and transmit statistics are displayed
• Status – List values for radio parameters and displays information about the current
Link Quality.
• Link Test – Tests the performance of the radio with an Access Point (specified by IP
Address).
• Site Survey – Monitors the signal strength, beacons received, link speed and link
quality.
