# Usage guide: Wi-Fi and Ethernet diagnostics

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The **Wi-Fi and Ethernet diagnostics** library pack enables EUC teams to:

* Identify key connectivity metrics to aid in the rapid diagnosis of connectivity issues
* Monitor key network diagnostic and performance measures for devices connected by Wi-Fi and Ethernet

## Library pack uses

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Use the library pack content for the following purposes.

### **Visibility**

The **Wi-Fi and Ethernet diagnostics** [live dashboard](https://docs.nexthink.com/platform/latest/live-dashboards) is the starting point of this library pack. It provides visibility into your network connectivity landscape to easily monitor and uncover any issues and/or areas of improvement.

## Use cases

In addition to the relevant use cases covered below, you may uncover other troubleshooting scenarios specific to your environment.

### **Identifying Wi-Fi access points with issues**

Identifying **Wi-Fi access points with issues** is important, as multiple factors could be at play that require in-depth analysis.

From the **Wi-Fi diagnostics** tab in the [dashboard](https://docs.nexthink.com/platform/user-guide/live-dashboards):

1. Start by selecting your corporate Wi-Fi SSID.

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2. Scroll down to the **Wi-Fi access points with issues** section. If any access points are listed with poor Wi-Fi signal strength and/or noise levels, in addition to a significant number of devices, then this equipment should be investigated further.

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3\. Points to consider:

* The physical access point may simply need to be restarted.
* A high number of devices connected to one device, with poor reception, may indicate that another access point in the office is in an error state or switched off.
* The access point may need to be relocated, or an additional access point may need to be provided, depending on the physical layout of the office environment.

### Identifying MS Teams binaries with the worst connections

Using dashboard filters and the multi-function widget, you can easily identify versions of popular applications that could be causing problems for your employees.

From the **Network diagnostics** tab in the [dashboard](https://docs.nexthink.com/platform/user-guide/live-dashboards):

1. Start by selecting the application that you would like to analyze using the **Binary product name** filter.

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2. The bar chart showing the **Failed connection** ratio can be used to show the worst-performing versions of your chosen application.
3. Within the widget, use the drop-down menu to select **Binary version**.

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3. By default, the chart is sorted by **Failed connection** ratio in descending order. If required, you can sort by the highest number of devices affected by clicking on the Devices header.

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RELATED TOPICS

* [Wi-Fi and Ethernet diagnostics](/platform/library-packs/network-and-connectivity/wi-fi-diagnostics.md)
* [Configuration guide: Wi-Fi and Ethernet diagnostics](/platform/library-packs/network-and-connectivity/wi-fi-diagnostics/configuration-guide-wi-fi-and-ethernet-diagnostics.md)


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