Anyone know what the RSSI readings really mean? On most radios, like the
Trango, they give you actual RSSI received. So, I would expect an almost
unusable signal to have a reading of, say -90 to -100. Instead, it has a
reading of -20 to -40. A received signal of -20 is an incredibly strong
signal. How do I read these?
Also, the signal strength bounces around a awful lot. At one point it
may be 60% and without moving the antenna it will bounce down to 40%, and
then a minute later it will be back to 60%. What gives?
Kevin
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rudolph Worrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, September 27, 2003 2:34 PM
Subject: [smartBridges] RSSI
> Hello everyone,
>
> What is the minimum RSSI and Link Quality needed to associate with an AP.
>
> I have a client 10mi away with an RSSI of 47% to 50% and I cannot get them
> to associate on a consistent basis. If I get it and reset the APPO it
loses
> it and takes forever to get it back. I have another client only 6 miles
> away with Near LOS and gets 37% RSSI with 65% Link Quality but no
> association whatever. The 1st client has a 24 dbi grid and the second has
a
> 19 dbi grid.
>
> I have a 500Mw on the main AP.
>
> Any suggestion or info I am missing?
>
> Rudy
>
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