3.4 Site Monitor

The Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to-noise (SNR) values of all available wireless networks. Use this utility to determine the best placement of access points in a wireless network.

3.4.1 Launching Site Monitor

To launch the Site Monitor:

Click the Windows® Start button, then select Programs > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > Site Monitor, or

Right-click the Control Center

icon on the Windows taskbar, then select Site Monitor.

The Site Monitor survey message appears. Click OK.

3.4.2 Site Monitor main window

The Site Monitor main window displays the available wireless connections and the signal-to-noise (SNR) value of a selected connection.

Some Access Points disable their SSID broadcasting to hide themselves from “Site Survey” or “Site Monitor”. You may join these APs if you know their SSID.

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Asus 54Mbps manual Launching Site Monitor, Site Monitor main window, To launch the Site Monitor