Wireless Applications 4 - 29
Wireless Log Window
The Wireless Log window displays a log of recent activity, such as authentication, association, and DHCP renewal
completion, in time order. Save the log to a file or clear the log (within this instance of the application only). The
auto-scroll feature automatically scrolls down when new items are added to the log.
To open the
Wireless Log window, tap Wireless Log in the Wireless Status window. The Wireless Log window
displays.
Figure 4-41
Wireless Log Window
Saving a Log
To save a Wireless Log:
1. Tap the Save button. The Save As dialog box displays.
2. Navigate to the desired folder.
3. In the Name filed, enter a file name and then tap OK. A text file is saved in the selected folder.
DCHP Server The Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed Internet directory service. DNS translates
domain names and IP addresses, and controls Internet e-mail delivery. Most Internet services
require DNS to operate properly. If DNS is not configured, Web sites cannot be located or
e-mail delivery fails.
Lease Obtained Displays the date that the IP address was obtained.
Lease Expires Displays the date that the IP address expires and a new IP address is requested.
DNS Displays the IP address of the DNS server.
WINS WINS is a Microsoft Net BIOS name server. WINS eliminates the broadcasts needed to
resolve computer names to IP addresses by providing a cache or database of translations.
MAC An IEEE 48-bit address is assigned to the mobile computer at the factory to uniquely identify
the adapter at the physical layer.
Host Name Displays the name of the mobile computer.
Table 4-22
IPv4 Status Fields (Continued)
Field Description
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