Column

This column displays…

Mode

The mode of operation

 

AP

 

A peer station

Channel

The channel and applied WEP method, if any.

 

WEP Key-On

 

WEP Key-Off

SupRate

Supported data rate of the AP or the peer station.

BSSID

BSSID or MAC Address of the AP or the peer station.

(MAC Addr)

 

Add

Tap this button to add an Active SSID to the Preferred Profiles list. Select and active SSID in the list,

 

tap Add, and the profile moves to the Preferred Profiles list.

Apply

Tap Apply to associate your station with a selected SSID. The SSID selected can be in the Preferred

 

Profile or Active SSIDs lists. When applied, the Status tab opens displaying the status of the wireless

 

connection. If the association fails, a search for another AP in the Preferred Profile list automatically

 

takes place, and the radio attempts to associate with the station, in order of preference.

Refresh

Tap Refresh to start a new search for all available APs or peer stations in the vicinity.

To Add an Active SSID to the Preferred Profile Table

An SSID needs to be in the Preferred Profile list to be edited.

1.Select an SSID in the Active SSID list and tap Add. If the SSID has the WEP Key turned on, the Settings window displays and prompts you to enter the WEP Method, Encryption Key, and Key ID.

2.Now, you need to configure its profile.

3.In the Preferred Profile list, select the SSID and tap Edit ; see To Create a New Profile on page 9-7.

4.When configuration is complete, tap OK. The SSID and its profile are added into the Preferred Profiles list. If you’re adding an SSID with the WEP Key turned off, the Settings window does not display and the SSID is added directly to the Preferred Profile table.

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