Linksys WMP54GX manual More Information Wireless Network Status Screen

Page 25

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX

Wireless Network Status

The Wireless Network Status screen provides information on your current network settings. Status - This shows the status of the wireless network connection.

SSID - This is the unique name of the wireless network.

Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here. Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection is shown here. Channel - This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set. Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here. Authentication - This is your wireless network’s authentication method.

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. DNS - This is the DNS address of the Adapter.

DHCP Client - This displays the Adapter’s status as a DHCP client.

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

Figure 5-3: More Information - Wireless Network

Status Screen

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

19

Link Information Screens

Image 25

Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Adapter’s LED Adapter’s Connectors for the Antenna CablesWPA2-Personal Needed for Connection Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in This User Guide? Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in This User Guide? Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout LED Indicator Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXCable Connectors OverviewSetup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Starting the Setup WizardWindows will begin copying the files onto your PC Installing the AdapterAvailable Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with an Available NetworkWPA-Personal Needed for Connection 12 Available Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup14 Wireless Mode Screen WEP 19 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen EAP-TLS Radius 23 Confirm New Settings Screen Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link Information ScreensMore Information Wireless Network Status Screen Wireless Network StatusMore Information Wireless Network Statistics Screen Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyWPA2-Personal Needed for Connection Profiles Screen Profiles12 Create a New Profile Creating a New Profile14 Available Wireless Network Screen 16 WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 20 Network Settings Screen 21 Wireless Mode Screen 24 Wireless Security Screen 27 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen 28 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS Screen Radius 32 Congratulations Screen Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWireless-G PCI Adapter does not work properly What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WPA? What is RADIUS?Figure B-1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Appendix B Using 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-G PCI Adapter with SRX Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Appendix F Specifications Storage Temp Operating TempOperating Humidity Max % Non-Condensing Storage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationSafety Notices Appendix I Contact Information