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Checking wireless signal strength – Sensaphone CELL682 User Manual

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Chapter 3: Software Installation

Figure 4: Main Cell682 Window: System Tab

This is a good time to enter a new Password. The Password, while not required for
local access, is required for all remote communication. The password can be up to
8 characters. Click Apply when finished.

checking wireless signal strength
The Cell682 performs all of its communication over the wireless network, so it is
very important that there be sufficient signal strength at the installation site. You
can check the received signal strength from within the Cell682 software while con-
nected through the serial port. Login to your Cell682 and then click on Help then
About from the main menu. A list of items will appear about the Software Version,
Firmware Version, etc… the last item is called Signal Quality. In order for the
Cell682 to operate properly this number must be greater than 10. A higher num-
ber is better. Values typically range from 0 to 50. See the sample screen below:

Figure 5: System Information Window

If your Signal Quality value is less than 10 you must either relocate/reposition the
unit to improve its ability to communicate with the wireless network or add an