Linksys WUSB300N manual Wireless Network Status

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Wireless-N USB Network Adapter

Wireless Network Status

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

Radio Band - This shows the radio band used on the network.

Wireless Network Name- This is the unique name (SSID) of the wireless network.

Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here.

Wide Channel - This displays the Wireless-N primary channel used with a 40 MHz radio band network.

Standard Channel - This displays the channel used by your wireless network.

Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.

Authentication - This is your wireless network’s authentication method.

Figure 5-3: 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.

DNS1 - This is the DNS address of the Adapter.

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 GHz Word definition Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Front Panel List of Figures10 Creating a Profile Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this User Guide? Adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PCIntroduction What’s in this User Guide? Network Topology Planning your Wireless NetworkRoaming Topology the physical layout of a networkNetwork Layout LED Indicators Getting to Know the Wireless-N USB Network AdapterUSB Extension Base USB Extension BaseStarting the Setup Setting up and Connecting the Wireless-N USB Network AdapterSetting up the Adapter Connecting the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection PSK2 Needed for Connection Advanced Setup WEP PSK PSK+RADIUS PSK2+RADIUS Radius 22 Confirm New Settings Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link InformationWireless 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 23 Wireless Security PSK+RADIUS Peap Peap 26 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 28 Confirm New Settings Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions What is the 802.11b standard?What 802.11b features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is ad-hoc mode?What is Spread Spectrum? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?What is WPA2? What is WPA?What is RADIUS? 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 Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-N USB Network Adapter TCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpAppendix E Glossary Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter USB Appendix F SpecificationsStorage Temp Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationImportant Note Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N USB Network Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix I Contact Information