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Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

After Setting Up and Connecting the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in your PC’s system tray. If the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled, then the icon will be green. If the Wireless Network Monitor is disabled or the Adapter is not connected, then the icon will be gray.

NOTE: The Wireless Network Monitor should only be accessed AFTER connecting the Adapter. For more information on Setting Up and Connecting the Adapter, refer to Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the USB Adapter.

Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon

Link Information Screens
The opening screen of the Wireless Network Monitor is the Link Information screen. From this screen, you can
find out how strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connection’s quality is. You can also click the
More Information button to view additional status and statistics about the current wireless connection. To
search for available wireless networks, click the Site Survey tab. To perform configuration changes or create
connection profiles, click the Profiles tab.
Link Information
The Link Information screen displays network mode, signal strength, and link quality information about the
current connection. It also provides a button to click for additional status information.
Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in Ad-
Hoc or Infrastructure mode.
Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength.	Figure 5-2: Link Information
	Figure 5-2: Link Information
Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection.
Click the More Information button to view additional information about the wireless network connection on the
Wireless Network Status screen.

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Front Panel List of FiguresLink Information Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Planning your Wireless NetworkLED Indicators Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G USB Network AdapterStarting the Setup Wizard Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterInstalling files Creating a Profile Creating a ProfileChanges, refer to Using the Wireless Network Monitor Setting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetupEncryption encoding data transmitted in a network Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks12 WEP Key Needed for Connection 14 WPA2-Personal Needed for Connection 17 Network Settings Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup18 Wireless Mode WEP WPA2 Personal WPA Personal EAP-TLS WPA EnterpriseRadius 28 Confirm New Settings Link Information Screens Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screenWireless Network Status Link Information Wireless Network Statistics Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyProfile Information Profiles11 Export a Profile Creating a New ProfileUSB Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions My computer does not recognize the USB AdapterWhat Ieee 802.11b features are supported? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Figure B-1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Appendix C Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster WUSB54GSC Appendix F SpecificationsLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Compact Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information