The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.
Profile Name
Link Status
Wireless Mode
IP Address
Network Type
Current Channel
Server Based
Authentication
Data Encryption
Signal Strength
Advanced Tab
Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Utility to see advanced information about
the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration.
The name of the current selected configuration profile. Set up the
configuration name by clicking New or Modify on the Profile
Management tab.
Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network.
Displays the wireless mode. See advanced information about the
program and its operations on the Advanced tab.
Displays the computer's IP address.
The type of network the station is connected to. The options include:
•
Infrastructure (access point)
•
Ad Hoc
Configure the network type on the Advanced tab.
Shows the currently connected channel.
Shows whether server-based authentication is used.
Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the
encryption type by clicking New or Modify on the Profile
Management tab on the Security tab.
Shows the strength of the signal.
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