Patent ID: 7782861
Filing Date: 2010-08-24
Classification: H04B,H04L

Abstract:
1. A compact tool for aiding in the alignment of an antenna of a network radio used to implement a bi-directional data communication link in a computer network, said tool comprising: a compact pocket-sized chassis; a data network interface comprising a data interface connector integrated into said chassis and configured to mate with a connector of said network radio so that said tool can be directly connected to said network radio; a control processor coupled to said data network interface and configured exclusively for communicating with said network radio using at least one of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and a telnet protocol to access operating data that is associated with said network radio; and a display means coupled to said control processor and configured for displaying said operating data; wherein said operating data is a received signal strength indication (RSSI) data identifying a received signal strength of an RF signal used to provide said bi-directional data communication link, and said RSSI data is displayed by said display means when said tool is connected to said network radio.