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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%.

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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 encryption enabled, a screen appear requiring security information.

If the network has the wireless security 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.

If the network has WPA Personal wireless security enabled, then you will see the WPA-Personal Needed for Connection screen. Select the appropriate encryption type, TKIP or AES. Enter the network’s Passphrase or pre- shared key in the Passphrase field. To connect to the network, click Connect. To cancel the connection, click Cancel.

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 5-9: Site Survey

Figure 5-10: WEP Key Needed for Connection

Figure 5-11: WPA-Personal Needed for Connection

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Contents 4802GHz.11gWireless-G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User GuideTable of Contents Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Front Panel List of FiguresMore Information Wireless Network Status 39 Leap Welcome IntroductionWhat’s in this Guide? Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Roaming Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Network Layout Planning your Wireless NetworkLED Indicators Getting to Know the Compact Wireless-G USB AdapterStarting the Setup Wizard Setting up and Connecting the USB AdapterConnecting the Adapter Screen Connecting the AdapterAvailable Wireless Network Setting Up the AdapterSecureEasySetup Logo and Location Setting Up the Adapter with SecureEasySetupChanges, refer to Using the Wireless Network Monitor Encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Setting Up the Adapter with Available Networks12 PSK2 Needed for Connection Changes, refer to Using the Wireless Network Monitor 15 Network Settings Setting Up the Adapter with Manual Setup16 Wireless Mode WEP PSK2 WPA PersonalEAP-TLS WPA EnterpriseRadius Leap 27 Confirm New Settings Link Information Screens Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics SecureEasySetup Button SecureEasySetupSecureEasySetup is Complete Site Information Site SurveyProfile Information Profiles15 Export a Profile Creating a New Profile19 The SecureEasySetup Logo and Location 21 SecureEasySetup Complete 22 Available Wireless Network 25 PSK2 Needed for Connection 26 The Congratulations Screen 28 Network Settings 31 Wireless Security 32 Wireless Security WEP 33 Wireless Security WPA Personal 35 Wireless Security WPA Enterprise EAP-TLS 37 Wireless Security Radius EAP-TLS 39 Leap 41 The Congratulations Screen Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingWhat is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is ad-hoc mode? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? Figure B-1 Wireless Network Monitor Icon Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless 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 Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Appendix E Glossary Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty InformationDbpsk 1 Mbps 802.11g Ofdm Appendix G SpecificationsModel StandardsStorage Humidity Storage TempOperating Humidity FCC Statement Appendix H Regulatory InformationCompact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Compact Wireless-G USB Adapter Dual-Band Wireless Access Point Appendix I Contact Information