- The 7SIGNAL Cloud controls sensors and stores measurement results to a database.
- Sensors connect to https://setup.7signal.com (HTTPS port 443), where it identifies the customer’s cloud instance.
- The redirector connection is only used during initial connection.
- Sensors will connect to the cloud and be added to the system topology.
- The 7SIGNAL Cloud sends test profile information to Sensor.
- Sensors authenticate and associate to Wi-Fi access points.
- Sensors test against Sonar for throughput and voice quality testing, plus other configured endpoints.
- Sensors disconnect from Wi-Fi access points before uploading test results to the 7SIGNAL Cloud.
Components Overview
| Sensor | 802.11ax sensors (6200 and 6300) U.S. and E.U. patented Wi-Fi performance sensors that continually monitor client connectivity, authentication, IP services, and the quality of Wi-Fi experiences. In total, Sensor collect data for over 600 key performance indicators. Unlike any other sensor in the market, it’s unique directional antenna design allows one sensor to connect with 4 to 6 access points. Sensor run on Power over Ethernet. |
| Sonar Endpoint | A virtual machine or appliance strategically placed anywhere on your LAN or WAN that Sensor and Mobile Eyes use for throughput, packet loss, jitter and VoIP testing. Eyes support connecting to an unlimited number of Sonars. |
| Analyzer | A web-based user interface for Wi-Fi experts providing 600 key performance indicators and incredible detail regarding access point, client device and RF analysis. |
| Configurator | A web-based user interface for configuring new Sensor, Sonars, test profiles, and proactive alerts. |
| Carat Server | Legacy name for 7SIGNAL Cloud. 7SIGNAL's Wi-Fi performance management engine. Directs Sensor over encrypted communications to run configured test profiles. |