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ZyAIR 100 Wireless PC Card
Parameter Configuration 4-15
Table 4-4 Diagnostic Tools – Access Point Browser Screen Menu Fields
ITEM DESCRIPTION
BSS_ID The BSS ID (MAC address) of the Access Point.
ESS_ID The ESS ID of the Access Point.
Channel The operating channel of the respective Access Point.
Beacon
Each Access Point broadcasts beacon periodically. The wireless station will process
these beacons to keep in touch with the network. It counts the beacons cumulatively
from the beginning of the Access Point Browser session. This item only shows in the
Single-Channel browser screen.
Supported Rates
The data rates that ZyAIR 100 supports. For the 11 Mbps product the supported
rates are 11M, 5.5M, 2M and 1M.
Capacity
This is information from the beacon of the Access Point. When communicating with
any Access Point, it will display ESS. This means that the Access Point is capable of
the Infrastructure mode. When the device is in Ad-hoc mode, no information appears
in this column.
Signal Level This signal level is in the range of 27 to 154. A high number means that you have a
strong signal. This information is for technician’s use only. Please use the diagnostic
tool to determine your signal strength.
Noise Level
This measurement is the actual amount of noise within your area. This information is
for technician’s use only. Please use the diagnostic tool and make sure you are
above 70 percent. There may be situations where you are close to your Access Point
but your signal is below 70 percent. This may indicate a high noise level.