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====== Device List ====== | ====== Device List ====== | ||
- | \\ The Device List menu displays an overall view of the devices connected to your LAN. This information | + | \\ The Device List menu displays an overall view of the devices connected to your LAN. Information |
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- | \\ **Interface** | + | \\ **Interface:** |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
- | * '' | + | * This name might be used directly. |
- | * '' | + | * The name may be used indirectly if a bridge, PPP, or VPN connection |
+ | * '' | ||
+ | * For example, in the example above, vlan2 represents the WAN interface. | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | * If you have Virtual Wireless set up, you'll probably have several of these. | ||
+ | * This will depend | ||
+ | * Virtual wireless interfaces will also appear here. | ||
+ | * Virtual wireless interfaces are named as wlX.X . | ||
- | For WiFi-connected devices, the SSID they are connected to will appear under the interface name. | + | \\ |
- | In FreshTomato, | + | WiFi-connected devices appear under the interface name of the SSID to which they are connected |
- | \\ **Media**: In this column, an icon represents the interface on which the device is connected and its connection status. Interface types include: | + | Device names start at " |
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+ | When virtual interfaces are created (secondary SSIDs), additional instances are created. | ||
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+ | \\ **Media:** | ||
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+ | Interface types include: | ||
* Ethernet | * Ethernet | ||
* WiFi (2.4GHz) | * WiFi (2.4GHz) | ||
* WiFi (5GHz) | * WiFi (5GHz) | ||
- | * Cellular 3G/4G/5G connection to ISP | + | * Cellular/LTE 3G/4G/5G connection to ISP |
* PPPoE connection to ISP | * PPPoE connection to ISP | ||
* Wireless client (to other router/AP) | * Wireless client (to other router/AP) | ||
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* PPTP client | * PPTP client | ||
- | WAN interfaces are represented with black and white inverted, while a grayed-out power icon represents a device that is disconnected or off. | + | \\ |
- | \\ **MAC Address** is the physical (hardware) address associated | + | WAN interfaces are shown with black and white inverted. |
- | * Clicking on the MAC address opens a web search to try to identify the hardware vendor based on the device's OUI ([[https:// | + | A greyed-out power icon represents |
- | | + | \\ **MAC Address: **is the hardware |
- | * [BWL] is a shortcut | + | * Clicking the MAC address opens a search |
+ | * The OUI is derived from the first 6 digits | ||
+ | * This function is useful only for factory-programmed MAC addresses. | ||
+ | * It won't work with manually-configured MAC addresses, as they can be \\ arbitrarily assigned. | ||
- | * [AR] is a shortcut | + | * [DR] stands for //DHCP Reservation.// |
+ | * This forwards you to the [[:dhcp_reservation|DHCP Reservation]] menu, where you can assign \\ a reservation to the MAC address. | ||
+ | * While there, checking the //Bound to// option will enable static ARP mapping \\ to the MAC address. | ||
+ | * This helps to protect against [[https:// | ||
- | * [WLF] is a shortcut | + | * [BWL] forwards you to the [[bwlimit|Bandwidth Limiter]] menu for that device. |
+ | * Here, you can limit the bandwidth of the device | ||
- | \\ **IP Address** displays the IP address linked | + | |
- | **Name** shows the DHCP Hostname of the client device. If no name is shown, it is typically | + | * [WLF] forwards you to the [[: |
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+ | \\ **IP Address: | ||
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+ | If no address is shown, it is unknown. This can happen briefly while authenticating WiFi devices, even if the passkey is correct. | ||
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+ | **Name:** shows the DHCP Hostname of the client device. If no name is shown, it's usually | ||
For example, '' | For example, '' | ||
- | Please note this field is also affected by the "// | + | This field is also affected by the "// |
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+ | **RSSI: | ||
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+ | RSSI is measured in negative numbers, where 0 is the best possible value. Thus, -53 is a stronger signal than -74. | ||
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+ | **Quality: **is similar to RSSI, but also considers parameters like noise floor/ | ||
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+ | **TX/RX Rate: **This is the current transmit/ | ||
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+ | **Lease: **displays the time remaining in a DHCP lease. The lease time is a hyperlink. Clicking on it deletes the current DHCP lease from the database, and (if WiFi connected), deauthorize the device. This is useful when creating static IP reservations, | ||
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+ | **Noise floor: **indicates the amount of interference affecting each physical radio interface. | ||
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+ | Noise, like RSSI, is measured in negative numbers. The best possible value is -100dBm. Any interference will increase the noise value and decrease the Quality. | ||
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+ | If you experience a strong RSSI //and// a strong Noise floor, WiFi is likely to be unusable. In these situations, the main cause is usually other WiFi gear transmitting on the same channel. Use the [[tools-survey|Wireless Survey]] tool to get more information. | ||
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+ | On the 2.4GHz band, common sources of interference include: | ||
- | **RSSI** indicates Relative Signal Strength. This applies only to WiFi clients connected to this router. RSSI is measured in negative numbers, where 0 is the best possible value. Thus, -53 is a stronger signal than -74. If possible, keep your wireless devices away from metal, concrete, mirrors, and appliances with large motors or compressors (air conditioners, | + | |
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+ | * Microwave ovens | ||
- | **Quality** is similar to RSSI but considers other parameters, such as noise floor, and interference. This gives a more accurate assessment of the signal. | + | \\ |
- | **TX/RX Rate** | + | Typically, there is less interference on the 5GHz band. One source of interference |
- | **Lease** displays the time remaining before the DHCP lease expires. The lease time text is also a hyperlink; clicking on it allows you to delete the current DHCP lease from the database, and deauthorize the device (if it's connected via WiFi). This can be useful when creating static IP reservations, | + | \\ |
- | {{https:// | + | {{:pasted: |
- | **Noise floor** indicates the amount | + | **Measure**: On certain (mostly MIPS-based) devices, there is an extra button to trigger measurement |
- | If you experience | + | **Network Discovery**: |
- | On the 2.4GHz band, common sources of interference include Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, wireless headphones, low-quality power supplies, microwave ovens, etcetera. On the 5GHz band, there are typically fewer sources of interference. One source of interference is DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) but for specific channels only. DFS is a WiFi function that enables 5GHz WiFi to use frequencies that are generally reserved for radar. Ironically, DFS was designed to reduce interference, | + | Network Discovery can be set to use Linux' |
- | {{: | + | To the right of Network Discovery mode is a non-adjustable countdown timer representing how often the script is run. Basically, it reflects the ARP cache aging time. Remember that modern WiFi devices may stay connected to the router while in sleep mode. Network Discovery will likely detect those devices, but Hostname information may not appear until they awaken. |
- | **Measure**: | + | \\ |
- | **Network Discovery**: Starting with release 2021.4, a network discovery function was introduced. It is disabled by default. If enabled, it will remain set for the length of the web interface session, although actual scanning/ | + | {{:pasted: |
- | To the right of the Network Discovery mode is a non-configurable countdown timer which represents how often the script is run. The countdown is essentially the ARP cache aging time. Remember that modern WiFi devices might stay connected to the router while in deep sleep mode. Network Discovery will likely detect those devices, but the Hostname information may not appear until they are awakened. | + | \\ |
- | {{: | + | \\ |