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Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless LAN Client Adapters (CB21AG and PI21AG) Installation and Configuration Guide for Windows
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Appendix F Performing a Site Survey
Using the AP Scan List Tab
Table F-2 Site Survey Utility - AP Scan List
AP Scan List Parameter Description
Count The number of rows, or access points, in the scan list.
Note This parameter appears above the AP scan list and to the left.
Network Name The network name, or service set identifier (SSID), indicates the name of an
available wireless network. The icon to the left of the SSID provides
information on link status.
Icon Description
An available wireless network.
The wireless network to which your client adapter is currently
associated.
Note The SSID of a Cisco IOS access point appears in the list of available
networks only if a Guest Mode SSID is enabled or the Broadcast SSID
in Beacon option is selected. Refer to the software configuration
guide for your access point for additional information.
MAC Address The access point’s MAC address.
Note This field displays the MAC address of the access point’s Ethernet
port (for access points that do not run Cisco IOS software) or the
MAC address of the access point’s radio (for access points that run
Cisco IOS software). The MAC address of the Ethernet port on access
points that run Cisco IOS software is printed on a label on the back of
the device.
RSSI The received signal strength indicator (RSSI) is a measure of signal strength
in decibels with respect to milliwatts (dBm).
Data Encryption Indicates whether the data exchanged with this access point is encrypted.
Value: Secure or Open
Value Description
Secure The data exchanged with this access point is encrypted.
Open The data exchanged with this access point is unencrypted.
Type The IEEE 802.11 standard that describes the access point’s radio band.
Value: A, B, or G
Channel (Frequency) The channel and radio frequency that the access point is currently using for
communications.
Value: Dependent on radio band and regulatory domain
Max Rate The maximum rate at which the access point can transmit data.