Overview

The eGauge can record network connection quality as a percentage value (0..100). This information is displayed on the Status page (http://DEVNAME.egaug.es/status.html where DEVNAME is the device name of your eGauge meter) under "Connection Quality" by default, but historical values are not stored. Storing network connection quality as a register may be useful for certain types of troubleshooting (for example, to determine if the HomePlug signal is interrupted by a certain piece of equipment turning on/off). Note that this value updates once a minute (not necessarily at the top of the minute).

Prerequisites

• Make sure you're on the latest firmware version.
• Device model must be EG30XX or above

Instructions

Step 1: Navigate to the menu and select Setup → Other Settings

Step 2: Next, click on Installation, on the left side. Then Under Registers, click the ‘Add Registers’ button, then name the register as appropriate.

Step 3: Use the dropdown menu, change the ‘Register Type’ from ‘P’ to ‘=’. A second dropdown will appear, select the ‘Unit Type’ to ‘Number’

Step 4: In the formula field, enter the following: conn_qual() Then click ‘Save’ at the bottom of the page when finished.

Troubleshooting and Tips

• Note that this function is available on the EG30xx and EG4xxx hardware. It is not available on the eGauge2. 
   
• conn_qual() tracks the connection quality of whatever network interface is in use, and does not need to be modified or adjusted if the network interface is changed (for example, if switching from HomePlug to Ethernet communication). 
   
• As with all physical registers, conn_qual() will only start recording data from the time it is created.