Linksys WMP54GR manual Wireless Network Status

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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.Figure 4-3: 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.

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 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.

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Setup Wizard’s License Agreement10 Import a Profile Welcome IntroductionAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout Starting the Setup Setup Wizard’s License AgreementConnecting the Adapter Setting up the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection Encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkCongratulations Manual Setup 10 Network SettingsWEP WPA Personal PSK2WPA Enterprise EAP-TLSRadius 19 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 StatisticsSite Survey Site InformationWPA-Personal Needed for Connection Profiles Profile InformationCreate a New Profile 12 Create a New ProfileWPA Personal Needed for Connection 13 Available Wireless Network Using Tkip Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption Wpa wi-fi protected access a wireless security protocolWhich can be used in conjunction with a Radius server 17 Wireless Security WEP 19 Wireless Security PSK2 EAP-TLS 22 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS 25 Congratulations Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWhat 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 Configuration Select Use Linksys Wireless Network MonitorFigure 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 RangeBooster Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster Protocols Appendix F Specifications802.11g Ofdm Operating Humidity Storage TempStorage Humidity Appendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range Booster Appendix I Contact Information