Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor
After Setting Up and Connecting the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in your PC’s system tray. If the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled, then the icon will be green. If the Wireless Network Monitor is disabled or the Adapter is not connected, then the icon will be gray.
NOTE: The Wireless Network Monitor should only be accessed AFTER connecting the Adapter. For more information on Setting Up and Connecting the Adapter, refer to Chapter 3: Setting Up and Connecting the USB Network Adapter.
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Link Information Screens
The opening screen of the Wireless Network Monitor is the Link Information screen. From this screen, you can find out how strong the current wireless signal is and how good the connection’s quality is. You can also click the More Information button to view additional status and statistics about the current wireless connection. To search for available wireless networks, click the Site Survey tab. To perform configuration changes or create connection profiles, 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 status information.
Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength.
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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 on the
Wireless Network Status screen.
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