Using wireless Ethernet in Windows 2000

Checking network signal strength in

Windows 2000

If your wireless Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, you should check your network signal strength. If you find the signal strength is low, try moving to a new location to increase the signal strength.

To check the signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network:

Click Start, Programs, ORiNOCO, then click Client Manager. The ORiNOCO Client Manager window opens.

The meter on the left side shows the signal strength for wireless Ethernet on your notebook if other computers with the same network name are within range of your notebook. The status box in the middle provides status and error messages.

Important

Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices, by radio interference, and by interference due to natural obstructions such as walls, floors, and doors.

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