Network Card User Manual

7-17
Cisco Aironet Wireless LAN Client Adapters Installation and Configuration Guide for Mac OS
OL-1377-03
Chapter 7 Performing Diagnostics
Diagnostic Tools for Mac OS X
When you select the scanner summary screen format option, the client utility provides scanner
information in a list format (see Figure 7-11).
Figure 7-11 Client Utility Scanner Summary Screen
Note You can use the scroll bar at the bottom of the Scanner Summary Screen to view the other fields.
MAC Address The MAC address of the access point.
Capabilities The detected capabilities of the access point, such as network type,
encrypted cell, and short header. Only available in the Details screen
format.
Channel The operating frequency and channel that the access point is using for
communications.
Transfer Rates The data rates supported by the access point.
Radio Type The type of radio used by the access point.
Signal Strength The signal strength of received signals from the access point. On the
Details screen format, the longer the bar graph is, the stronger the
signal.
Table 7-5 Scanner Details Screen Parameters (continued)
Parameter Description