User's Manual

WM821-M MiniPCI Module —Using the
Wireless Utility
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Signal strength is reported as a percentage. A signal in the red indicates a bad con-
nection. A signal in the green indicates a good connection.
The Wireless Mode indicator shows the data rates the client card operates. There
are three modes:
. • 802.11a
. • 802.11b
. • 802.11g (backward compatible to 802.11b)
3.1.4 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
The Internet Protocol specifies the format of packets, also called data grams, and
the addressing scheme. Most networks combine IP with a higher-level protocol
called TCP, which establishes a virtual connection between a destination and a
source.
Figure 6:Internet Potocol Section
Table 2 Internet Protocol Section Description
Field Description
DHCP Option Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Either enabled or dis-