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What does RSSI mean for WiFi? (macbook)?
I'm using a new macbook, running osx, so the chipset/driver is probably broadcom. My RSSI value is always a negative number, and seems to hang around -79. What does this mean? Is it better for the number to be higher in magnitude? or closer to zero? Also, what is "transmit rate?"
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- AdrianLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Radio (Received) Signal Strength Indicator
It's a radio strength measurement, what your receiver usually sees. -79dB is fairly low, but usually noise levels are around -92 or -95dB. That gives you about a 10dB margin for signal to noise ratio, which is usually "just enough" for regular contact.
The closer to Zero, the better, but you will never get there... -50 to -40dB is an extremely strong signal.... -60dB is usually "good"
- 1 decade ago
The RSSI is the Received Signal Strength Indication and your number is fine. Transmit rate refers to the connection speed.
