3.2 Wireless
Settings
The Wireless Settings is the main interface that allows you to control the A101 Wireless USB Adaptor. Use the Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to modify the Wireless USB adaptor configuration.
The Wireless Settings window is composed of the property window and tabbed property sheets. Click
the icons in the property window to display their tabbed property sheets.
3.2.1 Status
Status tab
The Status tab provides general information on the wireless USB adaptor.
Association State. This field displays the connection status and MAC address of the network device the unit is connected to.
Service Set Identifier (SSID). This field displays the SSID of the network to which the adaptor is associated or is intending to join. The SSID is a group name shared by every member of a wireless network. Only client PCs with the same SSID are allowed to establish a connection.
The MAC Address field displays the hardware address of the adaptor connected to a network.
The Current Channel field displays the radio channel that the adaptor is currently tuned to. The channel changes as the Wireless USB adaptor scans the available channels.
The Current Data Rate field displays the data transfer rate between the Wireless LAN adaptor and the access point.
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