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Parameter
Wireless Status
Communication Mode
Network Name (SSID)
Signal Strength
Channel
Description
NOTE: Check to see if a DNS IP address appears on the network configuration page. If no address is shown, obtain the DNS IP address from your Internet service provider (ISP).
Status of the wireless network:
•Connected: The HP
•Disconnected: The HP
•Disabled: The radio is turned off.
•Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to this network type.
An IEEE 802.11 networking framework in which devices or stations communicate with each other:
•Infrastructure: The HP
•Ad hoc: The HP
•Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to this network type.
Service Set Identifier. A unique identifier (up to 32 characters) that differentiates one wireless local area network (WLAN) from another. The SSID is also referred to as the network name. This is the name of the network to which the HP
The transmitting or return signal graded on a scale of 1 to 5:
•5: Excellent
•4: Good
•3: Fair
•2: Poor
•1: Marginal
•No signal: No signal detected on the network.
•Not applicable: This parameter does not apply to this network type.
The channel number currently being used for wireless communication. This depends on the network in use, and might differ from the requested channel number. Value is from 1 to 14; countries/regions might limit the range of approved channels.
•(number): Value ranging from 1 to 14, depending on country/region.
•None: No channel is in use.
•Not Applicable: The WLAN is disabled or this parameter does not apply to this network type.
NOTE: In ad hoc mode, if you are not able to receive or transmit data between your computer and the HP
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