Motorola Series Switch WS5100 - Manual (Page 125)

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3. Select any of the above listed parameters by clicking on the checkbox associated with it.
4. Click the Close button to exit the screen.
4.5.2.3 Viewing WLAN Switch Statistics
The Switch Statistics screen is recommended for displaying individual WLAN packet data rate and retry
information. Therefore, the Switch Statistics screen is optimal for determining whether the data traffic
within each WLAN meets its intended throughput speed based on the WLAN’s MU traffic requirements. Use
this information to discern if WLAN’s require modification to meet network throughput expectations.
To view detailed statistics for a WLAN:
1. Select a Network > Wireless LANs from the main menu tree.
2. Click the Statistics tab.
3. Select a WLAN from the table displayed in the Statistics screen and click the Switch Statistics button.
4. Refer to the Packet Rates field to review the number of packets both transmitted (Tx) and received (Rx)
at data rates from 1.0 to 54.0 Mbps. If a large number of packets are sent and received at a slower data
rate, then perhaps the switch is not adequately positioned or configured to support the MUs within that
WLAN.
5. Refer to the Retry Counts field to review the number packets requiring retransmission from the switch.
NOTE: The Motorola RF Management Software is a recommended utility to plan the
deployment of the switch. Motorola RFMS can help optimize the positioning and
configuration of a switch in respect to a WLAN’s MU throughput requirements. For more
information, refer to the Motorola Web site.