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Wireless Network Statistics

The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings.

Transmit Rate - This is the data transfer rate of the current connection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time.)

Receive Rate - This is the rate at which data is received.

Packets Received - This shows the number of packets received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.

Packets Transmitted - This shows the number of packets transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.

Bytes Received - This shows the number of bytes received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.

Bytes Transmitted - This shows the number of bytes transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.

Driver Version - This shows the version of the Adapter’s driver.

Noise Level - This shows the level of background noise affecting the wireless signal. A lower reading translates into a higher quality signal.

Signal Strength - This is the intensity of the wireless signal received by the Adapter.

Up Time - This indicates the length of the most recent connection to a wireless network.

Total Up Time - This indicates the cumulative total of the Adapter’s connection time.

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

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

Refresh - Click the Refresh button to reset the statistics.

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

a profile.

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 5-4: More Information - Wireless Network

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Adapter’s Connectors for the Antenna Cables Adapter’s LEDWPA2-Personal 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 Cable Connectors Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXLED Indicator OverviewStarting the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenInstalling the Adapter Windows will begin copying the files onto your PCSetting Up the Adapter Available Wireless Network ScreenSetting Up the Adapter with an Available Network WEP Key Needed for ConnectionWPA-Personal Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup 12 Available Wireless Network Screen14 Wireless Mode Screen WEP 19 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen EAP-TLS Radius 23 Confirm New Settings Screen Wireless Network Status screen Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information ScreensWireless Network Status More Information Wireless Network Status ScreenWireless Network Statistics More Information Wireless Network Statistics ScreenSite Survey Site InformationWPA2-Personal Needed for Connection Profiles Profiles ScreenCreating a New Profile 12 Create 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 Wireless-G PCI Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band?What is WPA? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is RADIUS?Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Figure B-1 Wireless Network Monitor IconFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX Appendix F Specifications Operating Humidity Max % Non-Condensing Storage Humidity Operating TempStorage Temp Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementSafety Notices Appendix I Contact Information