Linksys WPC300N manual Using the Wireless Network Monitor, Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

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Wireless-N Notebook Adapter

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 Network Monitor icon will appear in the system tray of your computer. If the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled, then the icon will be green. If the Wireless Network Monitor is disabled or the Adapter is not connected, then the icon will be gray.

Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor

Icon

The opening screen of the Wireless Network Monitor is the Link Information screen. 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 Connect tab. To perform configuration changes or create connection profiles, 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 on the

Wireless Network Status screen.

Figure 5-2: Link Information

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Contents GHz Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Front Panel List of Figures10 Creating a Profile Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC IntroductionWelcome What’s in this User Guide?Introduction What’s in this User Guide? Topology the physical layout of a network Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingNetwork Layout LED Indicators Getting to Know the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterStarting the Setup Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N Notebook AdapterSetting up the Adapter Connecting the AdapterPSK PSK2 Personal Needed for Connection Advanced Setup WEP PSK PSK+RADIUS PSK2+RADIUS Radius 22 Confirm New Settings Link Information Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screenWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Information ConnectProfile Information Profiles10 Creating a Profile Create a New Profile12 PSK Needed for Connection 15 Available Wireless Networks 17 Wireless Mode 19 Wireless Security WEP 20 Wireless Security PSK 22 Wireless Security PSK+RADIUS EAP Peap 26 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 28 Confirm New Settings Wireless-N Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is WEP? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is RADIUS? What is WPA?Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationFigure 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-N Notebook Adapter TCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpAppendix E Glossary Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix F Specifications Storage Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix I Contact Information
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