Methodology and apparatus for validating network coverage

摘要

Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for validating network coverage (i.e., desired functionality) of newly installed network devices. Per use of presently disclosed technology, equipment installers may confirm both one and two way communications abilities of newly installed network devices as well as receive network diagnostic related data to assist them in the equipment installation process. Validation of communications operation may be initiated by any of the newly installed equipment, a handheld device, or via mobile device communications.

主权项

1. A network coverage validation apparatus for validating wireless communication operability for a network of RF transceivers, comprising a testing device for initiating transmission of a validation message from a data endpoint intended for RF association with said network of RF transceivers, and for directly receiving at said testing device any reply messages from said RF transceivers, said reply messages including reply message data and originating from such RF transceivers in response to said validation message transmitted by said data endpoint intended for RF association, wherein said testing device offsets received data included in said reply messages based on a difference in RF performance between said testing device and a data endpoint intended for RF association with said network of RF transceivers.