Status: Display the SSID and MAC ID of the network that the adapter is connecting to.
Extra Info: Display the link status.
Channel: Display the number of the radio channel and the frequency used for the networking.
Link Speed (Mbps): Display the transmission and reception rate of the network. The maximum transmission rate is 54Mbps.
Throughput (Kbits/sec): Display data transmitted and received throughput in unit of K bits per sec.
Link Quality: This bar indicates the quality of the link. The quality based in signal strength and TX/RX packet error rate.
dBm: If you want to know the signal strength in the unit of dBm, select the check box.
Signal Strength: This bar shows the signal strength level. The higher percentage shown in the bar, the more radio signal been received by the adapter. This indicator helps to find the proper position of the wireless device for quality network operation.
Noise Level: Display the noise level in the wireless environment.
3.3 Site Survey
When you open the Configuration Utility, the system will scan all the channels to find all the access points/stations within the accessible range of your adapter and automatically connect to the wireless device with the highest signal strength. From the “Site Survey”, the entire network nearby will be listed. You can change the connection to another network or add one of the networks to your own profile list.
Definition of each field:
SSID Name of BSS of IBSS network
BSSID Name of BSS of IBSS network
Signal Receive signal strength of specified network
Channel Channel in use
Encryption Encryption algorithm used within than BSS or IBSS. Valid value includes WEP, TKIP, AES, and Not Use
AuthenticationAuthentication mode used within the network, including Unknown,
Network Type Network type in use, Infrastructure for BSS,
Connected network:
: This icon indicates the change is successful.
When RaConfig first ran, it will select the best AP to connect automatically.
If user wants to connect to other AP. He can double click mouse on the intended AP to
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