Viewing Configuration Information
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The following information appears in the Info tab:
Item
Description
Driver version
Useful for troubleshooting
Firmware version
Useful for troubleshooting
MAC Address
Unique hardware name for your PC Card.
IP Address
Your computer’s current IP address.
Card Type
Type of client adapter; for example, PCMCIA or PCI.
Power Source
AC power or battery power.
Network Type
Access Point or Ad hoc.
Security Settings
Type of security set for the PC Card. For information on security,
see “Security Settings”.
WLAN Service Area
If the network type is Access Point, shows the currently associated
WLAN service area. For information on the WLAN service area,
see “Changing Network and Security Settings”.
If the network type is Ad hoc, this item does not appear in the list.
Channel
Radio frequency (RF) channel.
Network Name
If the network type is Ad hoc, shows the name of the ad hoc
network. For information on ad hoc networks, see “Setting up an
Ad Hoc Network”.
If the network type is Access Point, this item does not appear in
the list.
Access Point MAC
Address
Unique hardware name for the associated access point. If the
network type is Ad hoc, this field shows N/A.
Power Management
Power mode. For more information on power modes, see
“Changing Power, Traffic, and Address Settings”.
Associated Signal
Strength
Indicates the strength of the radio signal. All light green indicates
the best signal; all dark green indicates no signal.
Data Rate
Data transfer speed. For example, 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, or
1 Mbps.
