Signal Strength

[mysticBoer]

Does anyone know of a way that you can measure the signal strength of your WiMAX connection?

I get local downloads, from Newshost and the likes, at around 55-60kb/s which is close to the theoretical maximum, so I'm not really fussed about the quality of the connection. It would be interesting to know how strong my signal is, seeing that I am nothing less than 10km from the base station, with clear LOS though....

 

[kenneth]

As far as I know the signal strength of WiMAX will have no impact on your through put. The though put is determined by the ISP provision. I don’t think there is a tool to check the signal strength that you can down load. The guys that installed it will have a product specific program that they use

 

[SFW007]

i was thinking the same thing mystic a device like dashboard to show signal strength e.t.c
They used a palmpilot and said that the signal was 5 out 7 ..i cant see that..

 

[Norm!]

That signal strength sounds right to me so does that download speed.... I normally get closer to 60 constantly

 

[mysticBoer]

Yes, like i said, I'm sure everything is fine....but it would still be interesting....I'm going to contact alvarion directly and ask them....If I can get SNMP to the device, I'll just write my own little dashboard app in C# or something

 

[SFW007]

for us mystic...lol

 

[Kicker]

Was just browsing this thread - I am not sure why you would want to have the Signal strength - there are minimum requirements for an installation - the unit works like a cell phone and the signal to and from the ODU can vary but is set to operate within limits - as long as you are connected you "should" get a good signal

 

[Muffen Man]

If you using Telkom WiMax, goto

http://192.168.254.251

Username: installer
Password: installer

Click on "performance monitoring", should show the signal strength and other details there.
Here's the status of my WiMax: http://ibit.co.za/wimax/signal.jpg

Hope it helps

 

[SFW007]

quick silly question can we use route sentry on Wimax as i have read that the modem has to be in some sort of mode to split int and local
..?

 

[Norm!]

I use route sentry, works just perfect

No modem needed

 

[SFW007]

cool Norm thanks for the other day
what accounts are you using?

 

[Norm!]

I use Axxess for local and SAINET for international

 

[SFW007]

i like axxess easy to buy gigs

 

[Norm!]

Yeah SFW if you need help getting route sentry running pm me,

 

[SFW007]

cool will do

 

[mysticBoer]

If you using Telkom WiMax, goto

http://192.168.254.251

Username: installer
Password: installer

Click on "performance monitoring", should show the signal strength and other details there.
Here's the status of my WiMax: http://ibit.co.za/wimax/signal.jpg

Hope it helps

Thanx Muffen man, exactly what I was looking for. Will give it a try tonight...

 

[mysticBoer]

Thanx Muffen man, exactly what I was looking for. Will give it a try tonight...

It worx, beautifully!!

 

[Muffen Man]

Glad i could help
Look me awhile of internet searching to find the username and password!

How does your signal strength compare to mine?

 

[mysticBoer]

Glad i could help
Look me awhile of internet searching to find the username and password!

How does your signal strength compare to mine?

Exactly the same. Only have the last two bars not filled. So I'm happy

 

[Dbache]

If you using Telkom WiMax, goto

http://192.168.254.251

Username: installer
Password: installer

Click on "performance monitoring", should show the signal strength and other details there.
Here's the status of my WiMax: http://ibit.co.za/wimax/signal.jpg

Hope it helps

Hi Muffen Man, tried this but I get a "Gateway Timeout" cud it be they have removed this after you have blown their cover?? (can't ping it either)
cheers
Dave