What do the extra text fields in the Wavemon scan screen mean?

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In summary, the <F3> (scan) screen of Wavemon displays various outputs, including a percentage in the third column which indicates the signal strength. Some rows also have additional text fields such as "ESS", "5% chan", "1 sta", "Radio Measure", "Spectrum mgmt", which are not fully explained in the MAN page or other sources of information. A helpful video on Wavemon does not cover the meaning of these extra items in the scan screen.
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In the <F3> (scan) screen of Wavemon, there are certain outputs whose meaning I would like to know.

1. In the third column, there is a percentage. What does that indicate?

2. After the frequency column, some rows (i.e. some SSIDs) have extra text fields like "ESS", "5% chan", "1 sta", "Radio Measure", "Spectrum mgmt".
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6, 2437 MHz 1 sta, 3% chan, Radio Measure, Spectrum Mgmt

What do those extra items mean? The MAN page does not explain this, nor could I find other sources of information.
 
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It's an informative video, but it doesn't explain those extra text fields in the scan screen.
 

FAQ: What do the extra text fields in the Wavemon scan screen mean?

1. What does the "Noise" field in the Wavemon scan screen represent?

The "Noise" field in the Wavemon scan screen represents the level of background noise present in the wireless network environment. It is measured in decibels (dB) and indicates how much interference there is in the signal.

2. What is the significance of the "SNR" field in the Wavemon scan screen?

The "SNR" field in the Wavemon scan screen stands for Signal-to-Noise Ratio. It is a measure of the strength of the wireless signal compared to the level of background noise. A higher SNR value indicates a stronger and more reliable signal.

3. How is the "Channel" field in the Wavemon scan screen determined?

The "Channel" field in the Wavemon scan screen represents the specific radio frequency channel that the wireless network is operating on. It is determined by the access point or router and can be manually set or automatically selected based on the least interference.

4. What does the "ESSID" field in the Wavemon scan screen stand for?

The "ESSID" field in the Wavemon scan screen stands for Extended Service Set Identifier. It is the name of the wireless network that is being broadcasted by the access point or router. It is essentially the network's name that users connect to.

5. How can the "Quality" field in the Wavemon scan screen be interpreted?

The "Quality" field in the Wavemon scan screen represents the overall quality of the wireless signal. It takes into account factors such as signal strength, noise level, and interference. A higher quality value indicates a more stable and reliable connection.

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