Survey - site survey, Chapter 3 - reference, Buttons – Asus WL-100gDeluxe User Manual

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Chapter 3 - Reference

Chapter 3

Windows Settings

Survey - Site Survey

Use the Site Survey tab to view statistics on the wireless networks available
to the WLAN Card. The Site Survey tab is read-only with no user
configurable data fields. Use the Site Survey tab to view the following
network parameters.

SSID: View the SSID (service set identification) of the available networks.

CH: View the direct-sequence channel used by each network.

RSSI: View the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) transmitted
by each network. This information is helpful in determining which net-
work to associate to. The value is then normalized to a dBm value.

Encryption: View wireless network encryption information. All devices
in the network should use the same encryption method to ensure the com-
munication.

BSSID: View the media access control (MAC) address of the Access Point
or the Basic Service Set ID of the Ad Hoc node.

Buttons

Search – Scan all available wireless networks and show the scan result in
the “Available Network List”.

Connect – To associate a network, select it from the “Available Network
List” and click this button.

NOTE: Some Access Points can disable broadcasting SSID to hide
themselves from “Site Survey” or “Site Monitor” for added security
but still allow you to join if you know their SSID.

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