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broadcasting its SSID. The SSID for such networks
are listed as <Hidden Network>. In order to connect
to such a network, you must know the network’s
SSID.
BBS ID The MAC address for the Access Point or station. Current Tx Rate It displays the currently connected rate. Channel The channel that is currently connected. BSS type The type of connection, either Access Point or Peer-to-Peer.
Tx Rate /Rx Rate The actual instantaneous transmit and receive rates, in
Mbps.
Signal quality The signal strength from the network Access Point or
station. The strength is displayed in three formats: a
signal quality level (one of five levels, from Bad to
Best), a numerical value in dBm, and a signal quality
bar graph with a scale of –82 to –10.
Connect Highlight one of the devices from the list area and
press the Connect button to access it.
Profile NameEnter the profile name you wish to have.
Set Configuration The Set Configuration area
contains the following fields
SSID NameThe SSID for the current profile
BSS TypeThe BSS type, either peer-to-
p
eer or Access
Point
ChannelThe preferred channel on which to make a
connection (available for peer-to-
p
eer connections
only)