Linksys WUSB200 manual Using the Wireless Network Monitor, Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

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Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, set up profiles of your wireless settings, search for available wireless networks, troubleshoot your wireless connections, or administer the accounts that hold privileges to access the Security Monitor.

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 Monitors

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 perform configuration changes or create connection profiles by clicking the Profiles tab. To view the available wireless networks, click the Site Survey tab. To troubleshoot the current connections or view the FAQ pages, click the Troubleshooting tab. To perform the administrative tasks of the account information or specify email alert addresses, click the Administration tab.

Link Information

The Connection screen of the Link Information tab displays signal strength and link quality information of the current connection. It also provides tabs to click for additional connection information.

Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength from low to high; low is red, medium is yellow and high is green.

Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection from low to high; low is red, medium is yellow and high is green.

Click the Status or Statistics tabs to view additional information about the wireless network connection.

Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon

Figure 5-2: Link Information - Connection

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Contents Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster How to Use this User Guide Copyright and TrademarksTable of Contents Appendix C Wireless Security Windows XP Wireless Zero ConfigurationList of Figures LEDsCreating a Profile WEP Key Needed 43 Editing a Profile Congratulations Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this User Guide? Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter LED IndicatorsStarting the Setup Setup Wizard’s Welcome ScreenConnecting the Adapter Setup Wizard’s License AgreementSetting up the Adapter Available Wireless NetworkWEP WPA-Personal WPA2-PersonalManual Setup 10 Creating a Profile12 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 14 Wireless Security WPA Personal TLS WPA Enterprise EAP-TLS20 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS WPA2 EnterpriseRadius Using the Wireless Network Monitors Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Link InformationLink Information Wireless Network Status StatusLink Information Wireless Network Statistics StatisticsProfiles Profile InformationCreating a Profile Available Wireless Network Create a New Profile10 Creating a Profile WPA-Personal 12 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Network Settings 15 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Wireless Security WEP Using the Wireless Network Monitor Create a New Profile WPA Enterprise WPA2 Enterprise Radius 24 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Wireless Security Leap 26 Creating a Profile Manual Setup Congratulations Editing a Profile29 Editing a Profile Ad Hoc Mode WEP 32 Editing a Profile Wireless Security WPA Personal 35 Editing a Profile Wireless Security WPA Enterprise Peap 37 Editing a Profile Wireless Security WPA2 Enterprise Peap Radius EAP-TLS Leap 43 Editing a Profile Congratulations Site Survey Site InformationTroubleshooting AdministrationAccess Point Account Log in as the Access Points administrator49 Administration Security Monitor Account Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor ClassificationClassification AP ClassificationAdvanced Settings Trusted MAC AddressesAllowed Vendor List Configuration Channel Usage Allowed Channel ConfigurationSecurity Monitor AP Inventory Client InventoryAlert Alerts SummaryAlert List Alert DetailsAdvice 18 Security Monitor Alert AdviceDisassociation attacking Alert Description Advice Legitimate AP Attacks or sniffing AP does not have any encryption Updated Client computers Ssid and MAC address Windows Firewall 19 Security Monitor Windows Firewall ScreenAppendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsFrequently Asked Questions Can users turn off the pop-up alerts?What is the 802.11b standard? What is ISM band? What is WEP? Appendix B Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration 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-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster Appendix F Specifications Storage Temp Unit Weight 15 oz 0.061 kg CertificationsOperating Temp Operating HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix H Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-N Notebook Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Dual-Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Wireless-N Notebook Adapter Appendix I Contact Information