Linksys WPC54GX4 manual Wireless Network Statistics, Profile

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400

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 number of 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 number of packets transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.

Bytes Received - This shows the number of bytes received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.

Bytes Transmitted - This shows the number of bytes 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.

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.

Refresh - Click the Refresh button to reset the statistics.

Total Up Time - This indicates the cumulative total of the Adapter’s connection time.

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.

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 5-4: More Information - Wireless Network

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Contents User Guide Copyright and Trademarks How to Use This User GuideWord definition Table of Contents Adapter’s LEDs Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen10 Import a Profile Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in This User Guide? But what does all of this mean?Introduction 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-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Green. The LED lights up when the Adapter is powered on Adapter is transmitting or receiving dataOn 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 Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status screen Link Information ScreensMore 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properlyWhat is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? What Ieee 802.11g features are supported?What is ISM band? What is roaming?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WPA? What is WEP?What is RADIUS? 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 Precautions Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400 Shared Resources Appendix D Windows HelpNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places 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 20dBm for Wireless-B/19dBm for Wireless-G Appendix F SpecificationsModel 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