Network Computing Devices WUSB11 manual Wireless Network Status, Site Survey

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Instant Wireless® Series

Figure 7-4

Wireless Network Status

Status - The status of the wireless network connection. SSID - The SSID of the wireless network.

Network Mode - The wireless mode currently in use.

Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection. Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set. WEP - The status of the WEP encryption security feature.

MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.

TCP/IP Setting

IP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter. Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter.

Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter. DNS - The DNS address of the Adapter.

DHCP - The status of the DHCP client.

Save to Profile - Click the Save to Profile button to save the current settings in a configuration profile. Then the Create connection profile screen will appear. Enter a name for the new profile, and click the OK button.

Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen.

Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.

Wireless USB Network Adapter

Site Survey

The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection.

Figure 7-5

For all networks detected, the following are listed:

SSID - The SSID, unique name, of the wireless network.

Signal - The qualitative strength of the wireless signal.

Site Information

For each network selected, the following settings are listed: Network Mode - The wireless mode currently in use.

Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set. WEP - The status of the WEP encryption security feature.

MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point. Surveyed at - The time at which the wireless network was scanned.

Refresh - Click the Refresh button to perform a new search for wireless devices.

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Contents Wireless USB Network Adapter Copyright & Trademarks Table of Contents Introduction Wireless USB Network AdapterFeatures Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkAd-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode Overview Getting to Know the Wireless USB Network AdapterWireless USB Network Adapter’s Port and LEDs Instructions for Windows 98SE, Me, Proceed to Hardware Installation Using the Adapter’s Wall Mount Hardware InstallationConnecting the Adapter Step B Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XP Driver Installation for Windows XPWindows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Accessing the Wlan Monitor Link InformationWireless Network Status Site SurveyProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile Instant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Can Instant Wireless products support printer sharing? Appendix B GlossaryInstant Wireless Series Instant Wireless Series Appendix C Specifications EnvironmentalAppendix D Warranty Information Appendix E Contact InformationCopyright 2003 Linksys, All Rights Reserved