WLAN Link Scan Results Field
(continued)
SSID
BSSID
Ch (Channel)
RSSI
Security Suite
The results of the status command are presented in the following format:
WLAN Link Status
Connection State
BSSID
SSID
Topology
Active WLAN Profile
Pairwise Cipher
Group Cipher
Authentication
Security Suite
Channel
IP Address
RSSI
WPS Mode
Frequency
PremierWave® EN Embedded System on Module User Guide
Description
Service Set Identifier (network name) of the device. Clicking a specific
SSID brings you to the specific WLAN profile of the device selected.
See
WLAN Profiles (on page 43)
Basic Service Set Identifier. AdHoc mode is limited to four
connections.
The channel on which the device is operating.
The instantaneous Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) of the
device measured in dBm.
Note:
RSSI reported in scan results is a single sampling, while the
RSSI reported in the 'status' command (showing the signal strength of
the currently connected AP) is averaged over time.
Indicates the security suite in use by the device as well as whether it is
operating in Adhoc (IBSS) mode.
Table 5-12 Network 2 Link Status
Description
Indicates the connection state.
A unique identifier for the Basic Service Set corresponding to the
MAC address of the Access Point in infrastructure mode, or a
generated value in Adhoc mode. AdHoc mode is limited to four
connections.
The Service Set Identifier of the connected network.
The type of wireless network in use for the current association
(Adhoc or Infrastructure).
Indicates which WLAN profile created the current connection to
the wireless network.
The standard used to encrypt a particular type of data in the
current wireless association.
The standard used to encrypt a particular type of data in the
current wireless association.
Indicates the method of distributing encryption key material.
Indicates the security suite used for the current association.
The channel used for the current association.
The IP address assigned to the PremierWave device.
A measure of the power level of the received radio signal in dBm,
specifically the RSSI of the currently associated AP averaged
over time.
Note:
RSSI reported in scan results is a single sampling, while
the RSSI reported in the 'status' command (showing the signal
strength of the currently connected AP) is averaged over time.
Indicates whether WPS is activated.
Frequency (in MHz) on which the current connection is operating.
5: Network Settings
for more information.
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