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TIP: You may also view Interface Statistics by highlighting a node
and entering the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+C.
Radio Statistics To view radio statistics, highlight a node on the network map, and
select
Tools>>Performance>>Radio Statistics from the menu bar.
When the Radio Statistics screen appears (Figure 30), click the Start
Polling
button to begin data collection. The screen lists key operating
parameters on a continually updated basis, including: received sig-
nal strength indication (RSSI) in dBm, signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
in decibels, and RF power output in dBm. Some radio models will
also display their internal chassis temperature. Click the
Stop Polling
button to end polling.
TIP: You may also view Radio Statistics by highlighting a node and
entering the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Alt+R.
Invisible place holder
Figure 30. Radio Statistics Screen
Optionally, you may generate a graphical chart of radio statistics by
clicking the
Chart button at the bottom of the screen. This changes
the appearance of the screen to a view similar to Figure 31. Statisti-
cal charting is often an effective, visual way to show trends in radio
performance.
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