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Use the aiming tool to improve device alignment

The aiming tool allows you to receive information about the RSSI signal strength at a faster rate than you will see on the device's dashboard, which helps to align devices in the field for high-quality links.

The aiming tool is only available for devices operating in station or point-to-point mode.

  1. Log into the AltoReach device as described in Connect to the AltoReach device.
  2. In the WebUI, click Tools.
  3. In the Aiming section of the Site survey & aiming page, click Start Aiming.

    The device will be in aiming mode for 5 minutes. During this time the RSSI values will be updated once per second. As you aim the device, observe the values displayed here to optimize the link.

  4. (Optional) You can also temporarily set the station's channel to a static value. This reduces scanning time when the channel of the access point is already known.

    1. For Temporarily set channel, select the appropriate channel.
    2. Click Update.
  5. Click Cancel to reset to using automatic channel mode. The device will reset automatically after 20 minutes.