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shown in the bar, the more radio signal been received by thecard.
This indicator helps to find the proper position of the wireless
device for quality network operation.
Noise Level Measures the level of signal interference within a wireless
network. The lower the noise level value, the better the
connection.
The Link Status page gives you information regarding your current wireless channel, transmit rate (speed) and
link/signal quality. You will use this utility to figure out which antenna position results in the best performance and
connection.
1) First you must determine where the location of your Wireless Access Point is within your network.
2) Position the directional antenna towards the location of the Access Point.
3) While viewing your Link Status utility, rotate the antenna clockwise and counter-clockwise slowly to figure
out which position gives you the highest Link Quality and Signal Strength. Once you have determined
which position gives you the best signal, leave the antenna in that orientation.
4) When you are not using the HWUG1 Wireless-G USB Adapter, carefully pull out the unit from the
computer’s USB port and put it in a safe place.