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Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster

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 installing the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in the system tray of your computer. 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.

Figure 4-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon

Using the Wireless Network Monitor

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 information 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.

Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in ad- hoc or infrastructure mode.

Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength.
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.	Figure 4-2: Link Information

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Contents

WIRELESS Wireless- GUser Guide PCI AdapterHow to Use This User Guide Copyright and Trademarksword definition Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 4-10 Import a Profile Chapter 1 Introduction Welcomeadapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Appendix I Contact Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBoosterChapter 1 Introduction What’s in this Guide?ssid your wireless networks name Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingChapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBoosterNetwork Layout router a networking device that connects multiple networks togetherStarting the Setup Setting up the Adapter Connecting the Adapterencryption encoding data transmitted in a network Available Wireless NetworkThen click Connect and proceed to Step Manual Setup Page PSK2 WPA PersonalWPA Enterprise EAP-TLSPEAP RADIUS Page Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network MonitorUsing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status screenWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Information Site SurveyPage Profile Information ProfilesCreate a New Profile Available Wireless NetworkPage Manual Setup using TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption wpa wi-fi protected access a wireless security protocolencryption encoding data transmitted in a network RADIUSWPA Personal Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBoosterPSK2 Create a New ProfileWPA Enterprise EAP-TLSPEAP RADIUS EAP-TLSPEAP Figure 4-24 Confirm New Settings for New Profile Common Problems and Solutions Appendix A TroubleshootingWhat is the IEEE 802.11b standard? Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?What is the IEEE 802.11g standard? What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WPA? What is RADIUS?Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-5 No Wireless Security Figure B-6 Network Connection - Wireless Security The installation of the Windows XP Wireless Configuration is completeFigure B-7 Wireless Network Connection Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix C Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often WPA-Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, and enter a password in the Passphrase field of 8-63 characters TCP/IP Appendix D Windows HelpShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix E Glossary Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Appendix F Specifications Appendix F Specifications Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBoosterStorage Temp Operating HumidityAppendix G Warranty Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Appendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range BoosterAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range BoosterAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range BoosterAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range BoosterAppendix H Regulatory Information Wireless-G PCI Adapter with Range BoosterAppendix I Contact Information