User's Manual

Version 3.0 Page 19 11/01/02

Encryption keys must be the same for all wireless stations. If

you don’t use the right key, you can establish a radio

connection with another station on your network, but you

will not be able to send/receive data. All units must conform

to the least common denominator within the entire network.

Figure 3.13 – Configure Encryption Key

3.6 Utilities

Diagnostic Utility (Figure 3.14) – The Diagnostic Utility Screen is invaluable for checking

the reliability of the radio link. If you are associated with an YDI or ORiNOCO compatible

WLAN card in an Access Point or EC, you will also see signal levels of your Partner, typically

the Access Point.

Station Name – The name of the EC that you are connected to.

SNR (Signal-to-Noise Ratio)

– The ratio measuring the difference between the signal

level and the noise level.

Signal Level – This bar-field displays the amount of signal (in decibels) communicated

from the Partner EC.

Noise Level

– This bar-field displays the amount of ambient interference (in decibels) in

the wireless environment.

Partner Name

– The name of the EC that you are communicating with.