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Chapter 7 Performing Diagnostics

Overview of ACU Diagnostic Tools

In addition to enabling you to configure your client adapter for use in various types of networks, ACU

provides tools that enable you to assess the performance of the client adapter and other devices on the

wireless network. ACU diagnostic tools perform the following functions:

• Display your client adapter’s current status and configured settings

• Display statistics pertaining to your client adapter’s transmission and reception of data

• Display a graphical image of your client adapter’s RF link

• Run an RF link test to assess the performance of the RF link between your client adapter and its

associated access point

Table 7-1 enables you to quickly locate instructions for using each of the diagnostic tools.

Table 7-1 Locating Diagnostic Instructions

Diagnostic Tool Page Number

Status 7-4

Statistics 7-11

Link status meter 7-16

RF link test 7-17