RSSI Signal Strength Guide for VPOS Media Devices

Learn how to interpret RSSI values using an intuitive signal bar system. This guide helps technicians quickly assess network reception quality and decide if improvements are needed. Perfect for troubleshooting & optimizing connectivity in the field.

General

This guide helps field teams interpret RSSI values (1–31) using an intuitive 0–4 bar system, similar to Android signal bars.

RSSI Range: Values sent to the server range from 1 to 31, displayed in the tech menu instead of dBm.

Help field teams quickly assess signal quality and decide if action is needed:

  • Good reception: No changes required.
  • Poor reception: Consider antenna adjustment or alternative communication.

Use this table to determine if reception is good or requires improvement.

Bars RSSI Value Meaning
0 1 No/Very Low Reception
1 7 Low Reception
2 13 Reception OK (Low End)
3 22 Good Reception
4 31 Excellent Reception 

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