User's Manual

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Status screen in the routing mode
This screen shows current values of the field items displayed. Navigate to the
Configuration screen if you would like to change any of these properties.
Three noteworthy items:
• Operational For: This is the elapsed that the unit has been running
since the last reboot or power cycle.
• MAC Address: this is the MAC address of the unit. Clicking on the
hyperlink will lead you to the detailed wireless Status screen,
referencing the physical unit currently logged into.
• Peer Unit’s Station’s MAC: If you have configured the point-to-point
link, the peer’s description and MAC address will appear here. You can
click on the MAC address hyperlink to see its detailed wireless Status,
from the point of view of the unit currently logged into.
Fields for the detailed wireless status screen include:
• MAC: The MAC address of the unit.
• Description: The description assigned to that unit in its Configuration
screen.
• State: Indicates the status of the radio operation.
• Encryption: Indicates whether encryption has been enabled.
• Data Rate: The currently selected RF data rate.
• RSSI: A relative measure of power received by the radio currently
logged into.
At 36 Mbps, the RSSI should be at least 20. For higher data rates, the
RSSI must be higher to support reliable operation. At lower data rates,
the RSSI can fall below 20 and still maintain a reliable link.