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Chapter 7 Performing Diagnostics

Diagnostic Tools for Mac OS X

Table 7-5 Scanner Details Screen Parameters (continued)

Parameter

Description

 

 

MAC Address

The MAC address of the access point.

 

 

Capabilities

The detected capabilities of the access point, such as network type,

 

encrypted cell, and short header. Only available in the Details screen

 

format.

 

 

Channel

The operating frequency and channel that the access point is using for

 

communications.

 

 

Transfer Rates

The data rates supported by the access point.

 

 

Radio Type

The type of radio used by the access point.

 

 

Signal Strength

The signal strength of received signals from the access point. On the

 

Details screen format, the longer the bar graph is, the stronger the

 

signal.

 

 

When you select the scanner summary screen format option, the client utility provides scanner information in a list format (see Figure 7-11).

Figure 7-11 Client Utility Scanner Summary Screen

Note You can use the scroll bar at the bottom of the Scanner Summary Screen to view the other fields.

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Contents Performing Diagnostics Viewing the Current Status of Your Client Adapter Diagnostic Tools for Mac OSViewing the Link Status Meter Assessing the Wireless and Wired LinksRunning a Link Test Link Test Screen DefaultLink Test Statistic Description Determining Local Access Points Parameter Description Scanner TabLSM Scanner Screen LSM ScannerClient Utility Advanced Properties Status Screen Example for 5-GHz client adapters Example for 2.4-GHz client adaptersValues LSM Icon on Client Utility Advanced Properties Screen Running a Link Test Determining Local Access Points 10 Client Utility Scanner Details Screen Default Details11 Client Utility Scanner Summary Screen 12 Status Screen With LSM Scanner Screen Displayed Site Survey Guidelines Site Survey Diagnostic ToolsOL-1377-03