Linksys WRT54GX - The Status Tab - Wireless; Figure 5-38: Status Tab - Wireless

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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Status Tab - Wireless
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX
The Status Tab - Wireless
The Wireless screen on the Status Tab displays the status of your wireless network.
MAC Address. This is the Router’s MAC Address, as seen on your local, wireless network.
Mode. As selected from the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless mode (Mixed, G-Only, or Disabled) used by
the network.
SSID. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the wireless network name or SSID.
Channel. As entered on the Wireless tab, this will display the channel on which your wireless network is
broadcasting.
Encryption Mode. As selected on the Security Tab, this will display what type of encryption the Router uses for
security.
Figure 5-38: Status Tab - Wireless
encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network