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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. | ||
+ | * The , depending on the number of radios in your hardware. | ||
+ | * Virtual wireless interfaces will also appear here. | ||
+ | * Main Wireless chipset interfaces are named as wlX. | ||
+ | * Virtual wireless interfaces are named as wlX.X . | ||
- | For WiFi-connected devices, the SSID they are connected | + | For WiFi-connected devices, the SSID to which they are connected will appear under the interface name. |
In FreshTomato, | In FreshTomato, | ||
- | \\ **Media**: In this column, an icon represents the interface on which the device is connected and its connection status. Interface types include: | + | \\ **Media** |
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+ | Interface types include: | ||
* Ethernet | * Ethernet | ||
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* PPTP client | * PPTP client | ||
- | WAN interfaces are represented | + | \\ |
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+ | WAN interfaces are shown with black and white inverted. A greyed-out power icon represents a device that is disconnected or off. | ||
\\ **MAC Address** is the physical (hardware) address associated with the interface. | \\ **MAC Address** is the physical (hardware) address associated with the interface. | ||
- | * Clicking on the MAC address opens a web search to identify the hardware vendor, based on the device' | + | * Clicking on the MAC address opens a search to identify the hardware vendor, based on the device' |
+ | * The OUI is derived from the first 6 digits of its MAC address. | ||
+ | * This function is useful only for factory-programmed MAC addresses. | ||
+ | * It will not work with manually-configured MAC addresses, since they can be arbitrarily assigned. | ||
- | * [DR] is for //DHCP Reservation// | + | * [DR] stands |
+ | * This forwards you to the [[: | ||
+ | * From there, | ||
+ | * This helps to protect against [[https:// | ||
- | * [BWL] 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. | ||
- | * [AR] is a shortcut | + | * [AR] forwards you to the [[: |
- | * [WLF] is a shortcut | + | * [WLF] forwards you to the [[: |
- | \\ **IP Address** displays the IP address linked to the MAC address of the client device. If no IP address is shown, one is not assigned/ | + | \\ **IP Address** |
- | **Name** shows the DHCP Hostname of the client device. If no name is shown, it is typically | + | **Name** |
For example, '' | For example, '' | ||
- | Please note this field is also affected by the "// | + | This field is also affected by the "// |
- | **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, | + | **RSSI** |
- | **Quality** is similar to RSSI but considers other parameters, | + | **Quality** |
- | **TX/RX Rate** is the current transmit/ | + | **TX/RX Rate** |
- | **Lease** displays the time remaining before | + | **Lease ** displays the time remaining before |
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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 increase the noise value and decrease the Quality. | **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 increase the noise value and decrease the Quality. | ||
- | If you experience a strong RSSI //and// a strong Noise floor, the WiFi is likely to be unusable. In such situations, the main issue is usually other routers or Access Points transmitting on the same channel. Use the [[: | + | 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 or Access Points transmitting on the same channel. Use the [[: |
- | On the 2.4GHz band, common sources of interference include Bluetooth devices, cordless | + | On the 2.4GHz band, common sources of interference include: |
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+ | * Bluetooth devices | ||
+ | * Cordless | ||
+ | * Wireless | ||
+ | * Low-quality power supplies | ||
+ | * Microwave | ||
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+ | 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 generally reserved for radar. Ironically, DFS was designed to reduce interference. DFS interference varies, depending on the country/ | ||
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**Measure**: | **Measure**: | ||
- | **Network Discovery**: | + | **Network Discovery**: |
- | To the right of the Network Discovery mode is a non-adjustable countdown timer which represents how often the script is run. Essentially, | + | Network Discovery can be set to use the Linux **arping** command or the **traceroute** command. Arping is the preferred setting, as it's faster and lighter on resources. However, sometimes, traceroute may perform network discovery more precisely. This is true with Apple devices. |
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+ | To the right of the Network Discovery mode is a non-adjustable countdown timer which represents how often the script is run. Essentially, | ||
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