Network Validation
Verify your restaurant's network meets all requirements for reliable operations.
Network Test Suite
- Go to Settings > Network > Validation
- Click Run Network Tests
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ NETWORK VALIDATION REPORT │
│ Main Restaurant Network 2026-01-23 │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ CONNECTIVITY TESTS │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ ✓ Internet connectivity PASSED │
│ ✓ DNS resolution PASSED (8ms) │
│ ✓ API endpoint reachable PASSED (23ms) │
│ ✓ Real-time sync (WebSocket) PASSED │
│ ✓ Voice AI endpoint PASSED (18ms) │
│ │
│ SPEED TESTS │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ ✓ Download speed 85 Mbps (min: 25 Mbps) │
│ ✓ Upload speed 22 Mbps (min: 10 Mbps) │
│ ✓ Latency 23ms (max: 100ms) │
│ ✓ Jitter 2ms (max: 20ms) │
│ ✓ Packet loss 0% (max: 1%) │
│ │
│ COVERAGE TESTS (by station) │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ ✓ Counter 1 -48 dBm (excellent) │
│ ✓ Counter 2 -52 dBm (excellent) │
│ ✓ Bar -58 dBm (good) │
│ ✓ Kitchen -61 dBm (good) │
│ ⚠️ Patio -68 dBm (weak) │
│ │
│ RECOMMENDATIONS │
│ ───────────────────────────────── │
│ ⚠️ Patio signal is weak. Consider adding an access point │
│ or WiFi extender for reliable outdoor service. │
│ │
│ OVERALL STATUS: PASSED WITH WARNINGS │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Required Network Specifications
| Metric | Minimum | Recommended | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 25 Mbps | 100+ Mbps | Per location |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 25+ Mbps | For cloud sync |
| Latency | < 100ms | < 50ms | To API servers |
| Signal | -70 dBm | -60 dBm | At each station |
| Devices | N/A | 5+ per AP | Capacity planning |
Firewall & Port Validation
Test required ports are open:
| Port | Protocol | Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 443 | HTTPS | API, Dashboard | Required |
| 8443 | WSS | Real-time sync | Required |
| 3478 | UDP | Voice AI | Required for Voice AI |
| 5004 | UDP | Audio streaming | Required for Voice AI |
Backup Connectivity
Test failover capabilities:
| Scenario | Test | Expected Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Primary internet down | Disconnect WAN | Switches to cellular backup |
| WiFi AP failure | Disable AP | Devices connect to backup AP |
| Complete outage | Disconnect all | Offline mode activates |
Related Guides
- Hardware Validation - Device certification
- Staff Training - Staff certification
- Go-Live Checklist - Final launch checklist
- Network Setup - Network troubleshooting