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'''How to | '''How to Check for WiFi Interference at Your Premises and Produce a Report for NCF''' | ||
1. | 1. Holding down the '''Option''' key, click on the '''WiFi''' Icon in the Title Bar. | ||
2. Go to iOS '''Settings''' and find scroll down until you find the '''AirPort Utility'''. | 2. Go to iOS '''Settings''' and find scroll down until you find the '''AirPort Utility'''.[[File:AirPortUtility1.png|alt=AirPortUtility - In IOS Settings|none|thumb|AirPortUtility - In IOS Settings]] | ||
[[File:AirPortUtility1.png|alt=AirPortUtility - In IOS Settings|none|thumb|AirPortUtility - In IOS Settings]] | |||
3. Turn '''WiFi Scanner''' on. | 3. Turn '''WiFi Scanner''' on. | ||
[[File:AirportUtility2.png|alt=Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner|none|thumb|Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner]] | [[File:AirportUtility2.png|alt=Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner|none|thumb|Airport Utility - Turning On Wi-Fi Scanner]] | ||
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8. Take a screenshot by using the key combination '''Power+Home''' and send the pictures to [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] or in response to the most recent ticket email you have received from the NCF Help Desk. | 8. Take a screenshot by using the key combination '''Power+Home''' and send the pictures to [mailto:support@ncf.ca support@ncf.ca] or in response to the most recent ticket email you have received from the NCF Help Desk. | ||
[[File:AirportUtility6.png|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Summary|none|thumb|Airport Utility - Channel Summary]] | [[File:AirportUtility6.png|alt=AirportUtility - Channel Summary|none|thumb|Airport Utility - Channel Summary]] | ||
9. The RSSI represents the signal strength of the networks around you. If you're configuring | 9. The RSSI represents the signal strength of the networks around you. If you're configuring yo | ||
11. '''REMEMBER:''' go back into the settings and turn off the '''WiFi-Scanner''' to conserve your device's battery. | 11. '''REMEMBER:''' go back into the settings and turn off the '''WiFi-Scanner''' to conserve your device's battery. | ||
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Revision as of 10:24, 3 April 2019
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How to Check for WiFi Interference at Your Premises and Produce a Report for NCF
1. Holding down the Option key, click on the WiFi Icon in the Title Bar.
2. Go to iOS Settings and find scroll down until you find the AirPort Utility.
3. Turn WiFi Scanner on.
4. Open AirPort Utility and tap Wi-Fi Scan.
5. Tap Scan and wait 30 seconds.
6. Now you can see all the networks with their channels and RSSI levels. Click Stop
7. Click on the info icon in the bottom right corner of the results page.
8. Take a screenshot by using the key combination Power+Home and send the pictures to support@ncf.ca or in response to the most recent ticket email you have received from the NCF Help Desk.
9. The RSSI represents the signal strength of the networks around you. If you're configuring yo
11. REMEMBER: go back into the settings and turn off the WiFi-Scanner to conserve your device's battery.