Mitsubishi Electronics A101 Network Card User Manual


 
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Chapter 3: Software Support
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.