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or short and long radio headers.
Current Link Speed -
The rate at which your client adapter is currently transmitting data
packets.
Channel -
The channel that your client adapter is currently using for communications. This
field displays Scanning while the client adapter searches for a channel.
Frequency -
The radio frequency that your client adapter is currently using for
communications. This field displays "Scanning" while the client adapter searches for a
frequency.
Channel Set -
The regulatory domain for which your client adapter is currently configured.
This value is not user selectable.
Click
OK
to close the Advanced Status window.
3.2. Site Survey Tab
The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and Ad-hoc networks available for
connection in the “Network Name” column. To connect to a network, simply click on the
network name, and press the
Activate
button. Note that secure networks (represented by
the key icon) will require a Passphrase.
(
see
Figure 3-3
)
Figure 3-3.
Site Survey
Network Name –
The SSID or unique name of the wireless network.
Key Icon
- Indicates a secure or open network
Signal Strength –
The strength of signal, reported in dB.
