2Click [Open Intel PROSet for Wireless]. The Intel PROSet for Wireless window opens.

3Contained within the General tab and the Details section (accessed by pressing the [Details] button), you will find the current operating status of the radio. (When the radio is turned off or the computer is not yet connected, some of the conditions will not be displayed.)

Network Name (SSID)

Displays the Network Name (SSID) currently used by the radio.

Profile Name

The current configuration profile is displayed.

Mode

Displays the current operating mode. [Infrastructure (AP)] or [Ad Hoc] will be displayed.

Security

Displays the current security status of the profile being used: None: No encryption used.

WEP: WEP encryption algorithm used.

CKIP: WEP encryption algorithm used.

TKIP: WEP encryption algorithm used.

Speed

Displays the highest data rate of the associated access point in mega-bits-per-second (Mbps) until data transfer occurs.

802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54.

802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, or 11.

Band (Frequency)

Displays the current band and frequency being used. Displays Out of Range if no band and frequency is displayed. Displays:

802.11g (2.4 GHz) or 802.11b (2.4 GHz)

Channel

Displays the current transmit and receive channel being used.

4802.1x Protocol

Displays Enabled if the profile uses 802.1x authentication. Default is Disabled.

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Fujitsu E8410 manual Network Name Ssid, Profile Name, Mode, Security, Speed, Band Frequency, Channel, 802.1x Protocol