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Client manager configuration – Buffalo Technology WLI-U2-KG54 User Manual

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Client Manager Configuration

Rate – The speed that the two wireless clients are communicating at. If the

Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access point or
another client) then no rate will be displayed.

Channel – The channel that the two wireless clients are communicating at.

If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access
point of another client) then no channel will be displayed. The available
channels for use are 1-11.

Security– The type of encryption that the two wireless clients are

communicating with. If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote
wireless device (access point of another client) then ‘No Encryption’ will be
displayed.

IP Address – The IP address of the machine the Client Manager is installed on.

If the Client Manager is not connected to a remote wireless device (access
point of another client) or is not connected to a network with DHCP, then no
IP address will be displayed.

MAC Address – The MAC address of the wireless client device inside the

computer Client Manager is installed on. If no wireless device is present in
the computer, then no MAC Address will be displayed.

Signal Strength – Displays the strength of the signal. Signal Strength is based on

the peak signal level the wireless adapter receives from the wireless device
to which it is connected. Next to the signal level is the wireless hardware
type that the computer has available.