Client Manager Configuration

•Network Type - Displays whether network is in Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure mode.

•Rate – The speed of communication between wireless devices. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access point or another client), no rate will be displayed.

•Channel – The channel that the two wireless clients are using for communication. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device, no channel will be displayed. Channels 1-11 may be used.

•Security – The type of encryption in use. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device, then ‘No Encryption’ will be displayed.

•IP Address – The IP address of the machine the Client Manager is installed on. If the Client Manager is not connected to a network with DHCP, then no IP address will be displayed.

•MAC Address – The MAC address of the wireless client device inside the computer Client Manager is installed on. If no wireless device is present in the computer, then no MAC Address will be displayed.

•Signal Strength – Displays the signal strength of the peak signal level the wireless adapter receives from the wireless device to which it is connected. Next to the signal level is the wireless hardware being used for this measurement.