3 Chapter Reference Software

Chapter 3 - Software Reference

RSSI: The Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) transmitted by each network. This information is helpful in determining which network to associate to. The value is then normalized to a dBm value.

Encryption: Wireless network encryption information. All devices in the network should use the same encryption method to ensure the communication.

BSSID: The media access control (MAC) address of the access point or the Basic Service Set ID of the Ad Hoc node.

NOTE: Some access points may disable SSID broadcast and hide themselves from “Site Survey” or “Site Monitor”, however, you can connect such AP if you know their SSID.

Buttons

Search – To scan all available wireless networks and show the scan result in the “Available Network” list.

Connect – To associate with a network by selecting the network from the “ Available Network” list and clicking this button.

About - Version Info

Uses the Version Info tab to view program and WLAN Card version information. The program version information field includes the Copyright and utility version. The version information includes the NDIS version, driver name, and driver version.

This screen is an example only. Your version numbers

will be different from what are shown here.

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