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Reading the Performance Charts
IP Throughput and Packet Error Rate (PER) are charted over 60 seconds in 5-second intervals. The newest data
shows up on the right and scrolls to the left over time. You can toggle between the charts by clicking on the
navigation circles at the bottom of the panel. If enabled, click on the cloud icon to view historical data within the
Manage application.
The IP Throughput graph plots three lines representing transmit, receive, and aggregate (summed) throughputs at
Layer 2. The results here may differ from those measured using speed test tools, due to protocol overhead and
encapsulation. Note that internal Bandwidth test results are excluded.
The Packet Error Rate (PER) is the number of packets with errors divided by the total number of packets sent within
a 5-second period. Lower values result in higher modulation, while higher values indicate the presence of
interference and result in lower modulation. Tx PER is an indication that the local radio did not receive an ACK from
the remote radio, so is forced to retransmit the same information again.
Note: PER will be higher upon initial association, and will usually settle within 30-60 seconds. This is
Note: PER will be higher upon initial association, and will usually settle within 30-60 seconds. This is
because association requires that the radios “listen” more carefully for their link partner until they are
because association requires that the radios “listen” more carefully for their link partner until they are
linked, and this listening period is subject to more interference until Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and
linked, and this listening period is subject to more interference until Automatic Gain Control (AGC) and
Rate Adaptation (RA) adjust parameters to accommodate the conditions. PER values are exchanged
Rate Adaptation (RA) adjust parameters to accommodate the conditions. PER values are exchanged
between radios asynchronously, so the values may not match exactly when referencing both radios at the
between radios asynchronously, so the values may not match exactly when referencing both radios at the
same time.
same time.