User`s guide

Chapter 3 ZyXEL Utility - Mac OS X
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 8 ZyXEL Utility: Site Survey
LABEL DESCRIPTION
This indicates a connection to the associated AP.
SSID This displays the network’s Service Set IDentifier. The SSID is the name
of the network.
BSSID This displays the Basic Service Set IDentifier. The BSSID is the MAC
(Media Access Control) address of the access point or peer wireless
device. Every networking device has a unique MAC address, which
identifies it on the network.
Signal This displays the received radio signal strength of the network. The
higher the value, the better the connection.
Channel This displays the wireless channel on which the network is operating.
Authentication This displays whether WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is used
on the network. If the network uses no security or WEP, Unknown
displays.
Encryption • When WPA, WPA2, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK is used, this displays the
encryption protocol used (TKIP or AES).
• When WEP is used, WEP displays.
• When no security is used, None displays.
Network Type This field displays the network type (Infrastructure or Ad Hoc) of the
wireless device.
RESCAN Click this to update the list.
CONNECT Click this to connect to the highlighted wireless network.
ADD PROFILE Click this to go to the Add Profile: System Configuration screen.