Using the Macintosh Configuration Utility
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MAC Address
– The Media Access Control (MAC) address is a
unique identifier assigned to a network interface. Most users do
not need to know this information.
SSID
– The name of the wireless network you are connected to.
BSSID
– Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) usually this is the
MAC address of the access point you are connected to.
Security
– The security and encryption used by your wireless
network.
Connection
– Shows the status of your wireless connection.
Network Type
– Shows what type of wireless network you are
on, either
Infrastructure
(most users)
or
Ad Hoc
.
Channel
– Shows the wireless channel of your connection.
