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Signal Strength Status
Table 3-1
Field
Signal
Profile Name
Status
Signal Quality
Tx Retries
Signal Level
Association Count
AP MAC Address
Transmit Rate
Current Profile Window
The Current Profile window displays basic information about the current profile and connection settings. This
window updates every two seconds.
To open the Current Profile window, touch Current Profile in the Wireless Status window.
Displays the Relative Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) of the signal transmitted
between the AP and mobile computer. As long as the Signal Quality icon is green, the
AP association is not jeopardized. If the icon is red (poor signal), an association with a
different AP could be warranted to improve the signal. The signal strength icon
changes depending on the signal strength.
Excellent Signal
Very Good Signal
Good Signal
Fair Signal
Poor Signal
Out of Range (no signal)
The radio card is off or there is a problem communicating with the radio card.
Displays the name of the current profile.
Indicates if the mobile computer is associated with the AP.
Displays a text format of the Signal icon.
Displays a percentage of the number of data packets the mobile computer
retransmits. The fewer transmit retries, the more efficient the wireless network is.
The AP signal level in decibels per milliwatt (dBm).
Displays the number of times the SB1 has roamed from one AP to another.
Displays the MAC address of the AP to which the mobile computer is connected.
Displays the current rate of the data transmission.
Wireless Settings
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