Overview of the Aironet Client Utility

The Aironet Client Utility is used to perform user level diagnostics on your Cisco Wireless LAN Adapter Card. It allows you to upgrade firmware, look at the current device status, as well as view the current device statistics. You can also perform a linktest to assess the performance of the RF link at various places in your area. The results of the linktest can be used to determine the RF Network coverage, which can be used to figure out the required number and placement of Access Points. This helps eliminate ‘dead spots’, where low RF signal levels (either due to the RF signal being attenuated by the environment or from multipath interference) can result in the loss of the connection between the Cisco Wireless LAN Adapter Card and the Access Point.

For Series 350, Series 340, Series 330, PC2500, PC3100, PC3500, PC4500, and PC4800 cards, the Aironet Client Utility is compatible with all firmware revisions.