Configuration
Status Tab
Link Status Group
When Associated fields are listed, the normal flow of operation is Infrastructure Mode, the PC is connected to its access point, and networking is available. BSSID is shown in the form of hex digits.
Tx/Rx Rate Information Group
The Tx Packets and Rx Packets display the instantaneous wireless Receive and Transmit throughput displayed in bytes per second. These values are updated every two seconds.
Signal Strength
The Signal Strength sliding bar displays the quality of the link between the node and its Access Point. This bar is active only when the node is in Infrastructure Mode. The label under the sliding bar summarizes the quality of the link. The values can be:
No Traffic Poor Good Very Good Excellent
The driver will start looking for a better Access Point if the Link Quality becomes Poor. Link Quality is a measure of Receive and Transmit Errors over the radio.
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