Ericsson W3X User Manual

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Configuration and Management

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Select an appropriate data rate from the “Data rate” drop down list
according to what is supported by the wireless clients that should connect.

Click

Apply

to save the setting.

3.6.6

Scan for Wireless Networks

If you want information about adjacent wireless networks, click the

Scan for wireless networks

button. A scanning is started and when

finished, information about wireless networks is presented as in the
example below:

Figure 36 - Scan for wireless networks page

The list displays the following information about wireless networks that are
nearby:

Table 15 - Scan for wireless networks description

Text

Description

MAC Address

The MAC address of the access point for
the WLAN.

Network Name

The network name (SSID) of the WLAN.

Channel

The radio channel used by the WLAN.

RSSI

The RSSI (Received Signal Strength
Indicator) which is a link indication
expressed in dBm to show the signal
strength of the wireless network.


This information can be of help when deciding which channel to use. Click

Back

to return to the Wireless LAN page where you can select a desired

channel.

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