SMC Networks SMCWUSBT-G - Manual (Page 24)

Chapter 3: Utility Configuration
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The following table describes the items found on the Current Status screen.
Profile Name The name of the current selected configuration profile. Set up the
configuration name by clicking New or Modify on the Profile
Management tab.
Link Status Shows whether the station is associated to the wireless network.
Wireless Mode Displays the wireless mode. See advanced information about the
program and its operations on the Advanced tab.
IP Address Displays the computer's IP address.
Network Type The type of network the station is connected to. The options include:
• Infrastructure (access point)
• Ad
Hoc
Configure the network type on the Advanced tab.
Current Channel Shows the currently connected channel.
Server Based
Authentication
Shows whether server-based authentication is used.
Data Encryption Displays the encryption type the driver is using. Configure the
encryption type by clicking New or Modify on the Profile
Management tab on the Security tab.
Signal Strength Shows the strength of the signal.
Advanced Tab
Click the Advanced button on the Current Status tab of the Utility to see advanced information about
the program and its operations. The Current Status tab does not require any configuration.