Asus DiGiMatrix - Manual (Page 83)

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Wireless LAN Card Settings
The Wireless LAN Card Settings is
the main interface that allows you
to control the ASUS wireless LAN
adapter. Use the Wireless Settings
to view the operational and
connection status, or to modify the
wireless LAN adapter
configuration.
The Wireless Settings window is
composed of the property window
and tabbed property sheets. Click
the icons in the property window to
display their tabbed property sheets.
Property window
Tabbed property sheets
Status - Status Tab
The Status Tab provides general
information on the wireless LAN
adapter.
Association State. This field displays
the connection status and MAC
address of the network where the
system is connected.
Service Set Identifier (SSID). This
field displays the SSID of the network
to which the card is associated or is
intending to join. The SSID is a group
name shared by every member of a wireless network. Only client PCs with
the same SSID are allowed to establish a connection.
The MAC Address field displays the hardware address of a device
connected to a network.
The Current Channel field displays the radio channel that the card is
currently tuned. The channel changes as wireless LAN adapter scans the
available channels. See the Appendix for channel information.
The Current Data Rate field displays the data transfer rate between the
wireless LAN adapter and the access point.
The Radio State field displays the radio communication status. Click the
Disable Radio button if you wish to disable radio communication with an
access point or a Wi-Fi device.