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Link Information - Linksys WM821-M User Manual

Wireless 802.11n dual-band mini pci module

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Figure 3: Select Profile
Profiles are created, modified, and deleted through the ProfileManager.
Note
This feature is disabled when Windows Zero Configuration Utility is enabled.

3.1.2 Link Information

The Link Information section contains the current information about the wireless connection.
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Figure 4: Link Information Section
Field
Description
Status
Status of the wireless network connection:
Card Unplugged Client card is not plugged in, or client card is plugged in but not recognized.
Connected
Client card is plugged in and connected to a wireless network.
No Connection
Client card is plugged in, but no wireless connection.
No Radio
Client card is plugged in, but the radio is turned off. Clear the Radio Off check box to turn the radio on.
Scanning for Scanning for available APs and wireless stations in the area.
Network SSID
Network SSID label (i.e., Network Name). The Network Name is a text string of up to
32 characters.
Network Type
Type of environment connected to:
formation through APs. When a wireless client communicates with another, it transmits to the AP. First the AP
receives the information and rebroadcasts it, then other devices receive the information. The APs are strategi-
cally located within an area to provide optimal coverage for wireless clients. A large WLAN uses multiple APs to
provide coverage over a wide area. APs can connect to a LAN through a wired Ethernet connection. APs send
and receive information from the LAN through the wired connection.
Appendix B Error Messages of Enabler Program
Table 1:Link Information
Infrastructure Mode In this mode, wireless clients send and receive in-
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Figure 4: Link Information Sec-

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