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Select an appropriate data rate from the “Data rate” drop down list according to what is supported by the wireless clients that should connect.

Click

Apply to save the setting.

3.6.6Scan for Wireless Networks

If you want information about adjacent wireless networks, click the Scan for wireless networks button. A scanning is started and when finished, information about wireless networks is presented as in the example below:

Figure 36 - Scan for wireless networks page

The list displays the following information about wireless networks that are nearby:

Table 15 - Scan for wireless networks description

Text	Description

MAC Address	The MAC address of the access point for
	the WLAN.

Network Name	The network name (SSID) of the WLAN.

Channel	The radio channel used by the WLAN.

RSSI	The RSSI (Received Signal Strength
	Indicator) which is a link indication
	expressed in dBm to show the signal
	strength of the wireless network.

This information can be of help when deciding which channel to use. Click Back to return to the Wireless LAN page where you can select a desired channel.

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