To switch the Adapter from AP mode to Station mode, click Station mode at the top of the
main screen (see Figure 3-1).
Viewing Wireless Network Status
Mode: Station mode
Tab: Status
The Status tab shows the following information about the Adapter's current wireless
connection.
Status = shows whether the Adapter is
connected or disconnected.
SSID = name of the wireless network to
which the Adapter is connected.
Authentication Type = type of
authentication the adapter is using. To set
authentication, see pages 38 and 43.
Encryption Type = type of encryption the
adapter is using. To set encryption, see
pages 38 and 43.
Network Type = type of network to which
the Adapter is connected (for example,
Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc).
Physical Address = MAC address of the
Adapter.
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IP Address = IP address of the wireless
network to which the Adapter is connected.
Subnet Mask = subnet mask of the wireless
network to which the Adapter is connected.
Gateway = gateway to which the Adapter is
connected.
Speed = speed at which the Adapter is
currently working.
Rx Throughput = download speed you are
currently experiencing.
Tx Throughput = upload speed you are
currently experiencing.
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