Linksys WUSB54GS manual Wireless Network Status

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Wireless Network Status

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

Status - 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.Figure 5-5: More Information - Wireless Network Status 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 - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point 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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Linksys WUSB54GS manual Wireless Network Status

Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen List of Figures13 Create a New Profile Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless network’s name RoamingPlanning your Wireless Network Network LayoutUsing the USB Network Adapter’s Setup Wizard Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenWireless Mode Screen Wireless Security Screen WEP PSK+RADIUS 10 The Check Settings Screen Software instructions for the computer AdapterConnecting the USB Network Adapter A USB PortLED Indicators LinkUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network Monitor IconAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link InformationWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile 13 Create a New Profile17 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile 18 Wireless Security for New Profile WEP20 Wireless Security PSK for New Profile PSKPSK + Radius EAP-TLS23 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS for New Profile Radius26 Congratulations for New Profile My computer does not recognize the USB Network Adapter Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions USB Network Adapter does not work properlyWhat 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 DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Shared Resources Appendix C Windows HelpTCP/IP Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster WUSB54GS Appendix E SpecificationsModel StandardsStorage Temp FCCOperating Temp Operating HumidityAppendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementAppendix H Contact Information