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Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400

Site Survey

The Site Survey screen displays a list of available networks in the table on the left. The table shows each network’s SSID, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving. You may click SSID, CH (Channel), or Signal, to sort by that field.

SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network is displayed here.

CH - This is the channel that the network uses.

Signal - This is the percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%.

Site Information

For each network selected, the following settings are listed:

SSID - This the SSID or unique name of the wireless network.

Wireless Mode - This is the mode of the wireless network currently in use.

Channel - This is the channel to which the wireless network devices are set.

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

MAC Address- The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point is displayed here.

Refresh - Click the Refresh button to perform a new search for wireless devices.

Connect - To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click the Connect button. If the network has wireless security enabled, a screen requiring security information will appear.

If the network has WEP encryption enabled, then you will see the WEP Key Needed for Connection screen. Select the appropriate level of WEP encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit Then enter the network’s Passphrase or WEP Key. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 5-5: Site Survey Screen

Figure 5-6: WEP Key Needed for Connection

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Contents Wireless- G How to Use This User Guide Copyright and TrademarksWord definition Table of Contents Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Adapter’s Antenna Stand Adapter’s Connectors and LEDWPA2-Personal Needed for Connection 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 PCI Card Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX400Overview Antenna StandSetup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Starting the Setup WizardWindows will begin copying the files onto your PC Installing the AdapterAvailable Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the AdapterWEP Key Needed for Connection Setting Up the Adapter with an Available NetworkWPA-Personal Needed for Connection 12 Available Wireless Network Screen Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup14 Wireless Mode Screen WEP 19 Wireless Security WPA2 Personal Screen EAP-TLS Radius 24 Confirm New Settings Screen Link Information Screens Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screenMore Information Wireless Network Status Screen Wireless Network StatusProfile Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyWPA2-Personal Needed for Connection 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 30 Wireless Security Radius Screen 32 Congratulations Screen Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWireless-G PCI Adapter does not work properly What Ieee 802.11b features are supported? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? What is the Ieee 802.11g standard?What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is RADIUS? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is WPA?Figure B-1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon AppendixBUsingWindowsXPWirelessZeroConfigurationFigure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-6 Network Connection Wireless Security Appendix C Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless Security Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Appendix D Windows Help Shared ResourcesNetwork Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Appendix F Specifications Operating Humidity Max % Non-Condensing Storage Humidity Storage TempLimited Warranty Appendix G Warranty InformationFCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationWireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Wireless-G PCI Adapter with SRX400 Appendix I Contact Information