Linksys WPC54GX4 manual Using the Wireless Network Monitor, Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400

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 setting up and connecting the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in your PC’s system tray. 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.

NOTE: The Wireless Network Monitor should only be accessed AFTER installing the Adapter. For more information on setting up and connecting the Adapter, refer to “Chapter 4: Setting Up and Connecting the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

with SRX400.”

Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon

Link Information Screens

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 and statistics about the current wireless connection. To search for available wireless networks, click the Site Survey 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 Screen

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Contents User Guide Word definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents Adapter’s LEDs Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen10 Import a Profile But what does all of this mean? 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 Adapter is transmitting or receiving data Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400LED Indicators Green. The LED lights up when the Adapter is powered onOn the Welcome screen, you have the following choices Starting the Setup WizardInsert the Notebook Adapter Screen Available Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with an Available NetworkWPA-Personal Needed for Connection 10 Available Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup12 Wireless Mode Screen Click Next to continue or click Back to change any settingsWEP 17 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen EAP-TLS Radius 22 Confirm New Settings Screen Link Information Screens Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screenMore Information Wireless Network Status Screen Wireless Network StatusProfile Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Site Survey Profiles Screen Profiles12 Create a New Profile Creating a New Profile14 Available Wireless Network Screen 16 WPA-Personal Needed for Connection 20 Network Settings Screen 21 Wireless Mode Screen 23 Wireless Security Screen 26 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen 27 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Using EAP-TLS Screen 29 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS Screen 32 Congratulations Screen Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat Ieee 802.11g features are supported? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is roaming?What is ISM band? What is Spread Spectrum?What is RADIUS? What is WEP?What is WPA? Figure B-3 Windows XP Wireless Configuration Icon Select Use Linksys Wireless Network MonitorFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security You are now connected to your wireless networkSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Model Appendix F Specifications20dBm for Wireless-B/19dBm for Wireless-G Limited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Linksys Appendix I Contact Information