3.2 Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings is the main interface that allows you to control the ASUS wireless
LAN adapter. Use the Wireless
Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to modify
the wireless LAN adapter configuration.
The Wireless Settings window is composed of the property window and tabbed property sheets. Click the icons in the property window to display their tabbed property sheets.
3.2.1 Status
Status tab
The Status tab provides general information on the wireless LAN adapter.
Association State. This field displays the connection status and MAC address of the network where the system is connected.
Service Set Identifier (SSID). This field displays the SSID of the network to which the card is
associated or is intending to join. The SSID is a group name shared by every member of a wireless network. Only client PCs with the same SSID are allowed to establish a connection.
The MAC Address field displays the hardware address of a device connected to a network.
The Current Channel field displays the radio channel that the card is currently tuned. The channel changes as wireless LAN adapter scans the available channels.
The Current Data Rate field displays the data transfer rate between the wireless LAN adapter and the access point.
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