Wi-Fi Descriptions

Following are common Wi-Fi terms and descriptions. End users use this wireless network technology to connect securely to your network and to Secure Access when accessing your organization's private resources.

Wi-Fi term	Description
Signal quality	The overall strength of the wireless signal. Higher values represent better signal quality.
RSSI (received signal strength indicator)	The signal strength from the access point. A higher (less negative) RSSI indicates a stronger signal.
SSID (Service Set Identifier)	A unique identifier that is assigned to a wireless network. Allows devices on the network to identify and connect to the correct network.
BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier)	The physical address of a wireless router or access point that's used to connect to Wi-Fi.
Channel	Communication frequency used by a wireless network. Optimal channels can reduce interference and improve performance.
SNR (signal-to-noise ratio)	Ratio of signal strength to background noise. High SNR indicates a clearer, more reliable wireless connection.
Transmit rate	Data transmission speed between the device and access point. Higher transmit rates generally indicate faster connections.
Noise	Interference level or background noise in a wireless environment. A lower (more negative) noise value indicates less interference and a cleaner communication environment.

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