Figure 3-7.
Network Status
Description of items in
Figure 3-9
is as follows:
Select Profile
Shows the current connection profiles. New profiles can be loaded by simply
selecting them from this drop-down list. Remember, every connection uses a Profile,
even if it’s the <Default> profile.
Signal Strength
The relative strength of the adapter’s association with the Router or Access Point.
Link Information
Link Status:
The current connection status, you’ll either be connected or
not-connected.
Network SSID:
Also known as Network Name. The network which your adapter
is associated with.
Network Type:
Either Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc modes are possible.
Network BSSID:
This is the MAC address of your WPMG PCI adapter.
Security:
The current security mode being used.
Link Speed:
Transmission rate (transferring and receiving) at which data is
transferred between Stations with Adapter and AP.
Note that in Ad-Hoc mode,
only 11Mbps is possible.
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