WiFi Status
The WiFi Status Power Tool displays information from the 802.11 adapter installed in the terminal and enables you to configure certain operating parameters.
Tap Start > Power Tools > Network Utilities > WiFiStatus 
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Setup Tab
The Setup tab enables you to change specific parameters of the 802.11 adapter.
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Adapter | Name of the radio module installed on the terminal. |
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Update inv | This is the update interval used to poll the 802.11 adapter for status information. |
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SSID | Displays the SSID value presently configured in the 802.11 adapter. |
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Power mode | Choose between the following power modes: |
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CAM | Continuous access mode (CAM); the device is always on. |
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Max PSP* | Maximum power saving; provides the greatest power savings for the 802.11 NIC radio. |
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Fast PSP* | Fast power saving mode; provides the best combination of network performance and power |
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*PSP=Power Save Polling | |
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BSS Mode | Choose between the following modes: |
| Automatic=Switches between Ad hoc and infrastructure modes as required. |
| IBSS (Ad hoc)=Specifies independent basic service set (IBSS). |
| Infrastructure (ESS)=Specifies infrastructure. |
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Enable & | Tap these buttons to enable and disable the 802.11 radio |
Disable |
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