3 Chapter Reference Software
Chapter 3 - Software Reference
Save Configuration
When you make settings for a certain working environment, you may need to save your settings to a profile so that you can easily switch to the settings without repeating the configurations. For example, you can set profiles for work, home and
other situations. When you travel form home to work, choose the "office" profile that contains all your settings for office use. When you travel back home, choose the “home” profile.
Activate Configuration
Auto roaming is enabled by default and makes the Card automatically switch to APs of better siganal. You can uncheck it if you want to connect to a specified AP using a particular profile.
Status - Connection
You can view the current link statistics about the WLAN Card. These statistics are updated once per second and are valid if the WLAN Card is correctly installed.
Frame Sent/Received
Transmitted - The number of frames that were transmitted.
Received - The number of frames that were received.
Frame Error
Transmitted - The number of frames that were not successfully transmitted. Received - The number of frames that were not successfully received.
Connection Quality
Signal Strength - Shows the link qualilty of the access point or Ad Hoc node the WLAN Card is currently connected to. Ratings are: Excellent, Good, Fair, and Poor.
Overall Connection Quality
The overall connection quality is derived from the current signal strength. A graphic chart uses percentage to show signal quality.
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