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Wireless Network Statistics

Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster

Wireless Network Statistics

The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics on your current network settings.

Transmit Rate - This is the data transfer rate of the current connection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter dynamically shifts to the fastest data transfer rate possible at any given time.)

Receive Rate - This is the rate at which data is received.

Packets Received - This shows the packets received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.

Packets Transmitted - This shows the packets transmitted from the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.

Bytes Received - This shows the bytes received by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.

Bytes Transmitted - This shows the bytes transmitted by the Adapter, in real time, since connecting to the wireless network or since the Refresh Statistics button was last pressed.

Driver Version - This shows the version of the Adapter’s driver.

Noise Level - This shows the level of background noise affecting the wireless signal. A lower reading translates into a higher quality signal.

Signal Strength - This is the intensity of the wireless signal received by the Adapter.

Transmit Power - This is the power output at which the Adapter is transmitting.

Up Time - This indicates the length of the most recent connection to a wireless network.

Total Up Time - This indicates the cumulative total of the Adapter’s connection time.

Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength.

Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection.

Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Status button to go to the Wireless Network Status screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection settings to a profile. Click the Refresh button to reset the statistics.

Chapter 4: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 4-4: More Information-Network Statistics

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Contents

PCI Adapter Wireless- GWIRELESS User Guideword definition How to Use This User GuideCopyright and Trademarks Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 4-10 Import a Profile adapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC Chapter 1 IntroductionWelcome What’s in this Guide? What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix I Contact Information Chapter 1 IntroductionRoaming Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Networkssid your wireless networks name Network Topologyrouter a networking device that connects multiple networks together Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBoosterChapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Network LayoutStarting 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 PersonalPEAP WPA EnterpriseEAP-TLS RADIUS Page Wireless Network Status screen Chapter 4 Using the Wireless Network MonitorAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Using the Wireless Network MonitorWireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Information Site SurveyPage Profile Information ProfilesCreate a New Profile Available Wireless NetworkPage Manual Setup RADIUS wpa wi-fi protected access a wireless security protocolusing TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol encryption encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkWPA Personal Create a New Profile Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBoosterChapter 4 Using the Wireless Network Monitor PSK2PEAP WPA EnterpriseEAP-TLS PEAP RADIUSEAP-TLS Figure 4-24 Confirm New Settings for New Profile Common Problems and Solutions Appendix A TroubleshootingWhat IEEE 802.11b features are supported? Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?What is the IEEE 802.11b standard? What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is RADIUS? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is WPA?Appendix B Using Windows XP Wireless Configuration Figure B-4 Available Wireless Network Figure B-5 No Wireless Security Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBooster The installation of the Windows XP Wireless Configuration is completeFigure B-6 Network Connection - Wireless Security Figure B-7 Wireless Network ConnectionSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix C Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions 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 Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Windows HelpTCP/IP Shared ResourcesAppendix E Glossary Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together Appendix F Specifications Operating Humidity Wireless-G PCI Adapter with RangeBoosterAppendix F Specifications Storage TempAppendix 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