The WiFi Control Panel: In Detail
The WiFi Control Panel is used to establish connections to WiFi networks.
Connection | WiFi Protocol |
Status Indicator | Indicator |
Signal
Strength
Connection
Timer
Connection | Click here to connect |
Status Text | or disconnect |
Note: This panel will not appear if Sprint SmartView’s WiFi support has been disabled. To
Connection Status Indicator
The color of this icon is a visual indication of the connection state for the corresponding technology. See “Connection State” on page 18 for a detailed explanation of the various possible states.
WiFi Protocol Indicator
This indicator displays the WiFi protocol used by a network you are currently connected to. There are three different protocols:
●802.11a - provides over the air transmission speeds of up to 54 Mbps in the 5 GHz frequency band.
●802.11b - provides over the air transmission speeds of up to 11 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz frequency band.
●802.11g - provides over the air transmission speeds of more than 20 Mbps in the 2.4 Ghz frequency band.
●802.11n - provides over the air transmission speeds of more than 50 Mbps in the 2.4 GHz and/or 5 GHz frequency bands.
Signal Strength
This gauge shows the strength of the signal being broadcast from the currently selected network. Stronger signals tend to produce more reliable connections.
The Main Window
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