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- | \\ **Interface** | + | \\ **Interface:** |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
- | * '' | + | * This name might be used directly. |
- | * '' | + | * This name might 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. | ||
+ | * Main wireless | ||
+ | * Virtual wireless interfaces are named as wlX.X . | ||
- | For WiFi-connected devices, the SSID they are connected to will appear under the interface name. | + | WiFi-connected devices will appear under the interface name of the SSID to which they are connected |
- | In FreshTomato, | + | Device |
- | \\ **Media**: In this column, an icon represents the interface on which the device is connected and its connection status. Interface types include: | + | Additional instances are created when virtual interfaces are created (secondary SSIDs). |
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+ | \\ **Media:** An icon in this column represents the interface on which the device is connected, and its connection status. | ||
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+ | Interface types include: | ||
* Ethernet | * Ethernet | ||
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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. A greyed-out power icon represents a device that is disconnected or off. |
- | | + | \\ **MAC Address: **This |
- | * [DR] is for //DHCP Reservation// | + | * Clicking |
+ | * The OUI is derived from the first 6 digits of its MAC address. | ||
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- | * [BWL] is a shortcut | + | * [DR] stands for //DHCP Reservation.// |
+ | * This forwards you to the [[:dhcp_reservation|DHCP Reservation]] menu, where you can assign a DHCP Reservation to the MAC address. | ||
+ | * From there, checking the //Bound to// option will enable static ARP mapping to the MAC address. | ||
+ | * This helps to protect against [[https:// | ||
- | * [AR] is a shortcut | + | * [BWL] forwards you to the [[bwlimit|Bandwidth Limiter]] menu for that device. |
+ | * There, you can limit the bandwidth of the device associated with this MAC address. | ||
- | * [WLF] is a shortcut | + | * [AR] forwards you to the [[:access_restrictions|Access Restriction]] menu, where the device can have its WAN communications restricted. |
- | \\ **IP Address** displays the IP address linked | + | |
- | **Name** shows the DHCP Hostname of the client device. If no name is shown, it is typically | + | \\ **IP Address: |
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+ | If no address is shown, one is not known. This can happen briefly while authenticating WiFi devices, even if the WiFi password is correct. | ||
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+ | **Name:** This 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 "// |
- | **RSSI** | + | **RSSI:** This shows Relative Signal Strength. |
- | **Quality** is similar to RSSI but considers other parameters, such as noise floor, and interference. This gives a more accurate assessment of the signal. | + | RSSI is measured in negative numbers, where 0 is the best possible value. Thus, -53 is a stronger |
- | **TX/RX Rate** is the current transmit/ | + | **Quality: |
- | **Lease** displays the time remaining before | + | **TX/RX Rate: **This is the current transmit/ |
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+ | **Lease: **This displays the time remaining before | ||
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+ | \\ | ||
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- | **Noise floor** indicates the amount of interference affecting each physical radio interface. Noise, like RSSI, is measured in negative numbers. The best possible value is -100dBm. Any interference will push up the (noise) value and decrease the Quality. | + | \\ |
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+ | **Noise floor: **This 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 | ||
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+ | If you experience a strong RSSI //and// a strong Noise floor, the WiFi is likely to be unusable. In these situations, the main cause is usually other routers/APs 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: | ||
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+ | * Bluetooth devices | ||
+ | * Cordless phones | ||
+ | * Wireless headphones | ||
+ | * Low-quality power supplies | ||
+ | * Microwave ovens | ||
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+ | \\ | ||
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+ | Typically, there is les interference on the 5GHz band. One source of interference is DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) only for certain channels only. DFS is a WiFi function that enables 5GHz WiFi to use frequencies generally reserved for radar. Ironically, DFS was designed to reduce interference. DFS interference varies, depending on the country/ | ||
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+ | \\ | ||
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+ | {{: | ||
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+ | **Measure**: | ||
- | If you experience a strong RSSI //and// a strong Noise floor, the WiFi is likely | + | **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 the Linux **arping** command or the **traceroute** command. Arping |
- | {{: | + | To the right of the Network Discovery mode is a non-adjustable countdown timer which represents how often the script is run. Essentially, |
- | **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. | + | \\ |
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