Brocade Mobility Access Point System Reference Guide (Supporting software release 5.5.0.0 and later) - Manual (Page 639)

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Diagnostics
An access point’s resident diagnostic capabilities enable administrators to understand how
devices are performing and troubleshoot issues impacting network performance. Performance and
diagnostic information is collected and measured for anomalies causing a key processes to
potentially fail.
Numerous tools are available within the Diagnostics menu. Some allow event filtering, some enable
log views and some allow you to manage files generated when hardware or software issues are
detected.
Diagnostic capabilities include:
• Fault Management
• Crash Files
• Advanced
Fault Management
Diagnostics
Fault management enables users administering multiple sites to assess device performance and
issues effecting the network. Use the Fault Management screens to view and administrate errors
generated by an access point or a connected wireless client.
To conduct Fault Management on an access point:
1. Select Diagnostics.
Select Fault Management.
The Filter Events screen displays by default. Use this screen to configure how events are
tracked and managed. By default, all events are enabled, and an administrator has to turn off
events if they don’t require tracking.