Motorola MC909X User Manual

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Option windows contain a back button to return to the main Wireless Status window.
Signal Strength Window
The Signal Strength window provides information about the connection status of the current wireless profile
including signal quality, missed beacons, and transmit retry statistics. The BSSID address (shown as AP MAC
Address) displays the AP currently associated with the connection. In Ad-Hoc mode, the AP MAC Address shows
the BSSID of the Ad-Hoc network. Information in this window updates every 2 seconds.
To open the
Signal Status window, tap Signal Strength in the Wireless Status window.
Figure 4-38 Signal Strength Window
After viewing the
Signal Strength window, tap the back button to return to the Wireless Status window.
Table 4-20 Signal Strength Status
Field Description
Signal Displays the Relative Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) of the signal transmitted between
the AP and mobile computer. As long as the Signal Quality icon is green the AP
association is not jeopardized. If the icon is red (poor signal), an association with a
different AP could be warranted to improve the signal. The signal strength icon changes
depending on the signal strength.
Excellent Signal
Very Good Signal
Good Signal
Fair Signal
Poor Signal
Out of Range (no signal)
The radio card is off or there is a problem communicating with the radio card.
Status Indicates if the mobile computer is associated with the AP.
Signal Quality Displays a text format of the Signal icon.
Tx Retries Displays a percentage of the number of data packets the mobile computer retransmits.
The fewer transmit retries, the more efficient the wireless network is.

Motorola MC909X Specifications

General

Brand	Motorola
Model	MC909X
Category	Handhelds
Language	English