Asus WL-138g v2 - Manual (Page 34)

34 ASUS WLAN Card
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 secu-
rity but still allow you to join if you know their SSID.