Planet WL-3560 [14/19] Chapter 3 configuration utility

Chapter 3 Configuration Utility

The Configuration Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the WL-3560 and

monitor the status of the communication process. By double click the icon on the system

tray, the dialog box as below appears.

This utility can be used to modify the configuration parameters when the device is active.

Following details the configuration options.

3.1 Link Info

This screen contains current link information of WL-3560.

Status: Shows the BSSID associated with, which can be used to identify the wireless

network.

SSID: Shows current SSID, which must be the same for the wireless client and AP in

order to establish the communication.

Frequency: Shows the current frequency used for wireless network.

Wireless Mode: Shows the current wireless mode used for wireless communication.

Encryption: Shows the current encryption mode used for wireless network.

TxRate: Shows the current data rate used for transmitting.

Channel: Shows the current channel for communication.

Link Quality: Shows the link quality of WL-3560 with the Access Point when operating

in Infrastructure mode.

Signal Strength: Shows the wireless signal strength of the connection between the

WL-3560 and the Access Point.

Data Rate: Shows the statistics of data transfer, and the calculation is based on the

number of packets transmitted and received.