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Viewing Information about the Network Connection
To view detailed status about your wireless network connection, double-click the status icon on the
Windows Taskbar. This information can help you troubleshoot problems and adjust the placement
of clients, access points, or antennas.
State: Shows the current status of your wireless network:
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Associated – The access point's Ethernet Address (Media Access Controller ID). This access
point is the one your wireless client is communicating with.
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Scanning – The wireless client is searching for a wireless network. The scanning status also
occurs while the client is roaming between access points.
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Disconnected – The client is not connected to the wireless network.
Rescan button: Click to re-establish a connection with a wireless network. When you click this
button, the wireless client is briefly disconnected from the network and begins searching for an
access point with a stronger signal in the specified wireless network.
Current Channel: Displays the channel currently used for receiving and transmitting wireless data
communication.
Current Tx Rate: Shows the maximum achievable data rate allowed for this location. The data
transmit rate is automatically negotiated between wireless clients and access points, and changes
dynamically depending on signal strength and link quality. The data rates automatically shift
among 11Mbps, 5.5Mpbs, 2Mbps and 1Mbps.
Throughput (Bytes/sec): The Tx (transmit) and Rx (receive) throughput fields display the current
number of data packets that are transferred or received by the wireless client. This information is
updated every two seconds.
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN USB Device Users Guide
Chapter 2. Using the Wireless LAN Configuration Utility
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