1) I'm confused how any program (nee: "WLan Expert") measures the
return loss using a Prism2/2.5/3 chipset.
2) I'm more confused how "WLan Expert" measures the SWR of the antenna
on the AP!
3) Check your connections, try another antenna/pigtail combination,
etc.
Jim
Dustin Moore writes:
> On Sun, 6 Jul 2003, Jim Thompson wrote:
> > Also what is a "Senao 2511 access point"? Is it some machine running
> > hostap with a 2511 card inside, or Senao's "SL2511 AP Pro Plus" or
>
> Indeed, I'm using a SL-2511SR Plus which is basically a SL2511 AP Pro
> Plus with a print server.
>
> > Any chance your pigtail is messed-up?
>
> I'm not using a normal pigtail. The antenna is one of those Hyperlink
> Technologies deals with a MMCX connector on the cable. The WLan Expert
> program says the SWR on the antenna rates it as "excellent."
>
> > Also, with a 14dBi antenna, the signal could be coming from far off
> > your property.
>
> I would expect to see some directionality if it was offsite. My suspicion
> is that it is the 266 Mhz laptop's fault. If I'm right, then, I wonder if
> it's possible to approach the sensitibity limits with standard equipment.
> I'm sure a Soekris box must put out some jamming power at 2.4 Ghz.
>
> So far my tests indicated that the minimum sensitivity is near -67 dBm as
> registered by WLan expert. Has anyone else made similar measurements?
>
> > What happens if you use an antenna with less gain?
>
> It will take me awhile to source another antenna but in the mean time I
> will try moving the setup 14 miles away to see if it's my site.
>
>
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