3Com 3CRWE62092A User Manual

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Viewing Configuration Information 35The following information appears in the Info tab:Item DescriptionDriver version Useful for troubleshootingFirmware version Useful for troubleshootingMAC Address Unique hardware name for your PC Card.IP Address Your computer’s current IP address.Card Type Type of client adapter; for example, PCMCIA or PCI.Power Source AC power or battery power.Network Type Access Point or Ad hoc.Security Settings Type of security set for the PC Card. For information on security,see “Security Settings”.WLAN Service Area If the network type is Access Point, shows the currently associatedWLAN service area. For information on the WLAN service area,see “Changing Network and Security Settings”.If the network type is Ad hoc, this item does not appear in the list.Channel Radio frequency (RF) channel.Network Name If the network type is Ad hoc, shows the name of the ad hocnetwork. For information on ad hoc networks, see “Setting up anAd Hoc Network”.If the network type is Access Point, this item does not appear inthe list.Access Point MACAddressUnique hardware name for the associated access point. If thenetwork type is Ad hoc, this field shows N/A.Power Management Power mode. For more information on power modes, see“Changing Power, Traffic, and Address Settings”.Associated SignalStrengthIndicates the strength of the radio signal. All light green indicatesthe best signal; all dark green indicates no signal.Data Rate Data transfer speed. For example, 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, or1 Mbps.