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Cooper Bussmann BU-245U-E Wireless Ethernet & Device Server User Manual
4.1 Diagnostic Information Available

Connectivity

The Connectivity webpage displays connections and available networks.The “Connected Devices” section displays the radio channel, received
signal strength, and radio data rate for each Client or Access Point by their MAC Address.The readings shown are based upon the last received
data message from the Access Point or Client.Client stations also display a list of detected Access points (Site Survey), including network name
(SSID), channel and maximum data rate.
Note that when updating the Connectivity webpage, it is necessary to hold down the <ctrl> key while pressing the refresh button. Otherwise,the
information will not be updated.

Connectivity Parameters

AID Association ID: Every Client gets a unique temporary ID from the AP
CHAN Channel: What radio channel is being used.
RATE Radio Data Rate:
RSSI Radio Signal Strength Index (Amount of received signal strength).
BGND Background interference level in dBms: The amount of internal noise the radio is able to hear.
This level does not indicate external radio interference noise level
CAPS Capabilities (Ref 802.11 Standard)

Site Survey

Site Survey is a one off snapshot showing what Access Points are available for connection.
This list is only available on Clients and only available at start-up of the module or by selecting Background Scanning on the radio page.

Site Survey

SSID The Service Set Identifier or Network Name used to identify a particular network.
BSSID BSSID is the MAC (Medium Access Control) address of the AP (Access Point)
CHAN Channel: What radio channel is being used.
RATE Maximum Radio Data Rate
S:N Signal to Noise Ratio
INT Beacon Interval
CAPS Capabilities (Ref 802.11 Standard)
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