Status - Honeywell Thor VM1 User Manual

It is important the Radio Mode parameter correspond to the AP to which the device is to
connect. For example, if this parameter is set to G rates only, the Thor VM1 may only
connect to APs set for G rates and not those set for B and G rates.

Status

Start > All Programs > Summit > Summit Client Utility > Status tab
This screen provides information on the radio:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
There are no user entries on this screen.
Note: After completing radio configuration, it is a good idea to review this screen to verify the
radio has associated (no encryption, WEP) or authenticated (LEAP, any WPA), as indicated
above.
Thor VM1 with Microsoft Windows Embedded Standard 2009 User Guide
The profile being used.
The status of the radio card (down, associated, authenticated, etc.).
Client information including device name, IP address and MAC address.
Information about the Access Point (AP) maintaining the connection to the network
including AP name, IP address and MAC address.
Channel currently being used for wireless traffic.
Bit rate in Mbit.
Current transmit power in mW.
Beacon period – the time between AP beacons in kilomicroseconds. (one
kilomicrosecond = 1,024 microseconds).
DTIM interval – A multiple of the beacon period that specifies how often the beacon
contains a delivery traffic indication message (DTIM). The DTIM tells power saving
devices a packet is waiting for them. For example, if DTIM = 3, then every third beacon
contains a DTIM.
Signal strength (RSSI) displayed in dBm and graphically.
Signal quality, a measure of the clarity of the signal displayed in percentage and
graphically.
165