Linksys WPC54G manual Using the Wireless Network Monitor, Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the status of your wireless connection, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

After installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in your System tray. Double- click the icon and the Link Information screen will appear. From this screen, you can view the strength of the Adapter’s signal is and the quality of its connection. You can also click the More Information button to view additional status information about the current wireless connection. To search for available wireless networks, click the Site Survey tab. To create new profiles for different network configurations, 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 information.

Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in Ad-

Hoc or Infrastructure mode.

Signal Strength - This bar indicates strength of the signal transmitted by the Adapter.

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.

Figure 6-1: Link Information

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Contents Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents List of Figures Front Panel21 EAP-MD5 Authentication Introduction WelcomeAdapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Topology the physical layout of a networkPlanning your Wireless Network Network LayoutPower Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterLED Indicators LinkSoftware Installation and Configuration Software instructions for the computerInstallation Procedure Setup Wizard’s Wireless Mode ScreenWEP Bit a binary digit Setup Wizard’s Check Settings Screen WPA-PSKSetup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Hardware Installation Connecting the AdapterUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Internet traffic from your local area networkWireless Network Statistics Byte a unit of data that is usually eight bits longSite Survey Site InformationProfiles Profile InformationCreating a New Profile On the Profiles screen, click New to create a new profile11 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings 12 Network Settings 13 Wireless Security for New Profile 15 WPA-PSK Settings 17 WPA Radius Settings WPA RadiusEAP-MD5 EAP-TLSEAP-TTLS EAP-PEAP24 Radius Settings Radius27 EAP-MD5 Authentication 30 Confirm New Settings Appendix a Troubleshooting Common Problems and SolutionsWireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly What is the 802.11g standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the 802.11b standard? What 802.11b features are supported?What is roaming? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix C Windows Help TCP/IPAppendix D Glossary Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Appendix E Specifications Appendix F Warranty Information Limited WarrantyAppendix G Regulatory Information FCC StatementIndustry Canada Canada EC Declaration of Conformity Europe Safety Notices Appendix H Contact Information

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