Linksys WUSB54GS manual Wireless Network Statistics

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Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster

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 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 packets 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.

Figure 5-6: More Information - Wireless Network Statistics

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.

Firmware Version - This shows the version of the Adapter’s firmware.

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 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. Click the Refresh Statistics button to update or reset the statistics. The Wireless Network Monitor will update the Transmit Rate, Receive Rate, Noise Level, and Signal Strength statistics. At the same time, the Packets Received and Transmitted counts, Bytes Received and Transmitted counts, and Up Time statistic will be reset to zero. (The Total Up Time statistic will not be reset.)

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Contents 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents List of Figures Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen13 Create a New Profile Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkSsid your wireless network’s name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Planning your Wireless NetworkSetup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Using the USB Network Adapter’s Setup WizardWireless Mode Screen Wireless Security Screen WEP PSK+RADIUS 10 The Check Settings Screen Adapter Software instructions for the computerA USB Port Connecting the USB Network AdapterLink LED IndicatorsUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Icon Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Information Site SurveyProfile Information Profiles13 Create a New Profile Creating a New Profile17 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile WEP 18 Wireless Security for New ProfilePSK 20 Wireless Security PSK for New ProfileEAP-TLS PSK + RadiusRadius 23 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS for New Profile26 Congratulations for New Profile USB Network Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions My computer does not recognize the USB Network AdapterWhat Ieee 802.11b features are supported? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix C Windows HelpTCP/IP Shared ResourcesAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Standards Appendix E SpecificationsModel WUSB54GSOperating Humidity FCCOperating Temp Storage TempLimited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory InformationAppendix H Contact Information
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