Using the Wireless Utility, Profile Tab

Chapter 3 Using the Wireless Utility

The WB01GS Wireless Utility is a powerful application that helps you to configure the Adapter and monitor the statistics of the communication link. It also permits the configuration for parameters while the Adapter is operating – no restarting is required. It also offers more configuration options than does Windows native Zero Wireless Configuration. It appears as the “G” icon in the task bar at the bottom right corner of screen whenever the Adapter is in operation (see Figure 3-1). The quick start icon also doubles as a signal strength monitor, as indicated by its four small green lights.

Figure 3-1. WB01GS Wireless Utility quick start icon

To open the WB01GS Utility, either double click the quick start icon located in your system tray, or from the Windows Start menu, select Programs, GIGA-BYTE 802.11 WLAN, GN-WB01GS SoftAP and then GN-WB01GS Utility.

Note: You may only use the utility to change wireless configurations when the WB01GS Adapter is enabled and operating. You have to use Windows native Zero Configuration tool provided with Windows when the Adapter is not enabled.

Opening the WB01GS Wireless Utility, you are presented with the Profile Tab. There are 5 main tabs with which to control and monitor your WB01GS – Profile, Link, Site Survey, Statistics and the About Tab. The following sections will cover each tab in detail.

3.1.Profile Tab

The Profile tab shows you the current association information about the profile. (see Figure 3-2). Profiles are useful if you often associate with different access points. You can configure a group of settings depending on the access point you often associate with and save as a profile, Click the Add button to create a new profile (see section below for further details), the Delete button to delete a selected profile, the Edit button to modify a selected profile and click the Activate button to have a selected profile become active.