Linksys WPC54GX manual Using the Wireless Network Monitor, Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

After installing the Adapter, the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the icon.

The Link Information screen will appear. From this screen, you can find out how strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connection’s quality is. You can also click the More Information button to view additional status information about the current wireless connection. To search for available wireless networks, click the Site Survey tab. To perform configuration changes, click the Profiles tab.

Link Information

The Link Information screen displays network mode, signal strength, and link quality information about the current connection. It also provides a button to click for additional status information.

Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in ad- hoc or infrastructure mode.

Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength.

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

Click the More Information button to view additional information about the wireless network connection.

Figure 5-1: Link Information

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks Table of Contents List of Figures Front Panel21 WPA-Enterprise EAP-PEAP Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Introduction What’s in this Guide? Network Topology Planning Your Wireless NetworkRoaming Network Layout GettingtoKnowtheWireless-GNotebookAdapter with SRX LED IndicatorsRunning the Setup Wizard Setting up the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRXOverview Setup Wizard’s Ssid Wireless Network Name Screen Setup Wizard’s WEP Screen WEPSetup Wizard’s WPA2-Personal Screen Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Wireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile Enter Profile Name11 Wireless Mode for New Profile 12 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 14 WEP Settings for New Profile 16 WPA-Personal Settings EAP-TLS EAP-TTLSEAP-PEAP Radius22 Wireless Security Radius 24 Radius EAP-TTLS 26 Confirm New Settings Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is roaming? What is WEP? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix C Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX Appendix E Specifications WPC54GXAppendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementIndustry Canada Canada EC Declaration of Conformity EuropeSafety Notices FranceFCC Part 68 Statement Appendix H Contact Information

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