54M Wireless MiniPCI Adapter User Guide
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Figure 3-1 Current Status
The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.
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Profile Name -
The name of current selected configuration profile. Set up the
configuration name on the
General
tab of
Profile Management
.
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Link Status -
Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network.
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Wireless Mode -
Displays the wireless mode. Configure the wireless mode on the
Advanced
tab of
Profile Management
.
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Network Type -
The type of network and the station currently connected. The options
include:
•
Infrastructure (access point)
•
Ad
Hoc
Configure the network type on the
Advanced
tab of
Profile Management
.
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IP Address -
Displays the computer’s IP address.
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Current Channel -
Shows the currently connected channel.
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Data Encryption -
Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the
encryption type on the
Security
tab of
Profile Management
.
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Server Based Authentication -
Shows whether server based authentication is used.
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Signal Strength -
Shows the strength of the signal.
Note
: In the WCU utility, access the
General
tab,
Security
tab and
Advanced
tab by
clicking
New
or
Modify
on the
Profile Management
tab.
Click
Advanced
to see advanced information about the program and its operations. For
more information, please refer to the help file of the utility.
