Asus 54Mbps - Manual (Page 22)

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support
3.2 Wireless Settings
The Wireless 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
3.2.1 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.
The Current Data Rate field displays the data transfer rate between the
wireless LAN adapter and the access point.