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3.4 Site Monitor

The Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to-noise (SNR) values of all available wireless networks. Use this utility to determine the best placement of access points in a wireless network.

3.4.1 Launching Site Monitor

To launch the Site Monitor:

•Click the Windows® Start button, then select Programs > A101 Wireless LAN Adaptor > Site Monitor, or

•Right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar, then select Site Monitor.

The Site Monitor survey message appears. Click OK.

3.4.2 Site Monitor main window

The Site Monitor main window displays the available wireless connections and the signal-to-noise (SNR) value of a selected connection.

Some Access Points disable their SSID broadcasting to hide themselves from “Site Survey” or “Site Monitor”. You may join these APs if you know their SSID.

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Contents A101 Wireless USB Adaptor User’s Manual Page Disclaimer Contents Troubleshooting About this guide How this guide is organisedConventions used in this guide Technology DimensionsStandard InterfaceChapter Welcome Package contentsBottom view FeaturesDiamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor Top viewRear view LED IndicatorsNetwork setup Ad-hoc networkInfrastructure network Installation Click Install A101 Installing the device drivers and utilitiesFound New Hardware dialogue Installing the deviceWall mounting Software Support Control Center icons Control CenterControl Center left-click menu Control Center right-click menuWireless Settings StatusStatus tab Connection tab IP Config tabPing tab Basic tab ConfigurationTwo ways to assign WEP keys Encryption tabSite Survey About Wireless Settings Link StateTable of Icon Indications Other right-click options Command iconsAbout Control Center Main Window Mobile ManagerFile menu Mobilise menuEdit menu View menu Creating a new configurationSoftware Support Diamond Digital A101 Wireless USB Adaptor Use this window to set the proxy server and printer sharing Network Type Editing a configurationGeneral settings Network settings Wireless tabNetwork settings Identification tab TCP/IP settings Device tabTCP/IP settings-IP Address tab Internet settings TCP/IP settings Gateway tabTCP/IP settings DNS tab TCP/IP settings Wins tabCommand buttons Sharing settingsTo launch the Site Monitor Site MonitorLaunching Site Monitor Site Monitor main windowMonitoring a connection Troubleshooting Problem TroubleshootingInstructions contained in this User Guide ProblemAction Service Contacts New Zealand Western Australia