Signal Strength Window - Symbol MC909X Integrator Manual

Quit - exits the
Wireless Status
•
Option windows contain a back button

Signal Strength Window

The window provides information about the connection status of the current wireless profile
Signal Strength
including signal quality, missed beacons, and transmit retry statistics. The BSSID address (shown as AP MAC
Address) displays the AP currently associated with the connection. In Ad-Hoc mode, the AP MAC Address
shows the BSSID of the Ad-Hoc network. Information in this window updates every 2 seconds.
To open the
Signal Status
Signal Strength Window
Figure 4-36
After viewing the
Signal Strength
Signal Strength Status
Table 4-19
Field
Signal
Status
Signal Quality
window.
to return to the main
window, tap
Signal Strength
window, tap the back button to return to the
Displays the Relative Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) of the signal transmitted
between the AP and mobile computer. As long as the Signal Quality icon is green
the AP association is not jeopardized. If the icon is red (poor signal), an association
with a different AP could be warranted to improve the signal. The signal strength
icon changes depending on the signal strength.
Excellent Signal
Very Good Signal
Good Signal
Fair Signal
Poor Signal
Out of Range (no signal)
The radio card is off or there is a problem communicating with the radio card.
Indicates if the mobile computer is associated with the AP.
Displays a text format of the Signal icon.
Wireless Applications 4 - 27
Wireless Status
in the window.
Wireless Status
Wireless Status
Description
window.
window.