Intel 2011B Configuration Guide - Page 36

Chapter 6. RF Link Test Local Access Point Printer Client Bridge 00:A0:F8:30:D6:88 Portable Data Terminal Portable Computer Running the RF Link Test Figure 6-10: Access Point Associating with Mobile Units LAPTOPLITE2.CDR, AP11MB3DSHADED.CDR, CB1000WITHPRNTR.WMF Before running the RF Link Test with a particular mobile unit, make sure the access point is associating with the unit by viewing the access point's Mobile Units screen. This screen is shown in the example of Figure 6-11. To do this, select Show Mobile Units from the Main menu. Once association is verified, run the RF Link Test by entering the mobile unit's MAC address in the Connection Quality Test screen (Figure 6-6) as previously described. Local Access Point Mobile Units 00:A0:F8:30:D6:88 C:R11:N 00:A0:F8:85:DC:57 P:R11:N Information-[CR] Echo-[F1] Timed-[F2] Next-[F3] Exit-[ESC] Figure 6-11: Verifying Association of Mobile Units 6.6 Using RF Link Test to Align Directional Antennas The RF Link Test is useful for aligning directional antennas connected to access points that are used for bridging separate Ethernet networks located one-quarter mile or more from each other. An example setup for this type of operation is shown in Figure 6-12. 30 Configuring Access Point Bridging and Repeating (WLAP Mode)