Linksys WPC300N manual Wireless Network Status

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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

Wireless Network Status

The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings.

Radio Band - This shows the radio band used on the network.

Wireless Network Name- This is the unique name (SSID) of the wireless network.

Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here.

Wide Channel - This displays the Wireless-N primary channel used with a 40 MHz radio band network.

Standard Channel - This displays the channel used by your wireless network.

Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.

Authentication - This is your wireless network’s authentication method.

Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network Status

IP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter is displayed here.

Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter is shown here.

Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter is displayed here.

DNS1 - This is the DNS address of the Adapter.

MAC Address- The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point or wireless router is shown here.

Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength.

Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection.

Click the Statistics button to go to the Wireless Network Statistics screen. Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection settings to a profile.

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

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Contents GHz Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Front Panel11 WEP Key Needed for Connection What’s in this User Guide? IntroductionWelcome Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in this User Guide? Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter LED IndicatorsSetting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Starting the SetupConnecting the Adapter Setting up the AdapterWPA Personal Needed for Connection WPA2 Personal Needed for Connection Advanced Setup Available Wireless NetworkWEP WPA Personal WPA2 PersonalRadius 18 Confirm New Settings Wireless Network Status screen Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link InformationWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics More Information Network StatisticsConnect Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreate a New Profile 10 Creating a Profile12 WPA Personal Needed for Connection 15 Available Wireless Networks 17 Wireless Mode 19 Wireless Security WEP 20 Wireless Security WPA Personal 22 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 24 Confirm New Settings Frequently Asked Questions Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Wireless-N Notebook Adapter does not work properlyWhat Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What 802.11b features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is WEP?What is WPA? What is RADIUS?Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix F Specifications Channels most of Europe and AsiaOperating Humidity Storage HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Applicable Power Levels in France Open the Wireless Network Connection window Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix I Contact Information Europe Mail AddressOutside of Europe Mail Address