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Wireless Network Status

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

Clicking the More Information button displays more information about the Adapter’s connection, as shown below:

Wireless Network Status

The Networks Settings screen provides information on your current network settings. Status - This shows the status, connected or not, of the wireless network connection. SSID - This is the wireless network’s name.

Wireless Mode - The current networking mode, Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure, is displayed here. Transmit Rate - The rate at which data is transmitted by the Adapter is shown here. Channel - This shows the channel to which the wireless network devices are set. Encryption- This shows if encryption has been enabled.

Authentication - This is your wireless network’s authentication method.

IP Address - This is the Adapter’s IP Address.

Subnet Mask - This is the Adapter’s Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway - This shows the address of the Adapter’s Default Gateway.

DNS - This is the DNS address for the Adapter.

DHCP Client- This displays the status of the network’s DHCP client.

MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point or wireless router. Signal Strength - This bar indicates strength of the signal transmitted by the Adapter.

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

Click the Statistics button to go to the Network Statistics screen. Click the Back button to return to the initial Link Information screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection to a profile.

Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 6-2: Wireless Network Status

encryption: encoding data transmitted in a network

ip address: the address used to identify a computer or device on a network

subnet mask: an address code that determines the size of the network default gateway: a device that forwards

Internet traffic from your local area network.

dns: the IP address of your ISP's server, which translates the names of websites into IP addresses.

mac address: the unique address that a manufacturer assigns to each networking device.

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Linksys WPC54G manual Wireless Network Status, encryption encoding data transmitted in a network

Contents

Notebook Adapter 2.4802GHz.11g Wireless-GWIRELESS User GuideThis User Guide Copyright and Trademarksword definition Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 6-21 EAP-MD5 Authentication Welcome Chapter 1 Introductionadapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Appendix H Contact Information Wireless-G Notebook AdapterAppendix G Regulatory Information This appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory informationRoaming Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless Networkssid your wireless networks name Network TopologyNetwork Layout Wireless-G Notebook AdapterChapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Network LayoutChapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterPower Wireless-G Notebook Adaptersoftware instructions for the computer Chapter 4 Software Installation and ConfigurationThe Installation Procedure bit a binary digit Figure 4-4 The Setup Wizard’s Ad-Hoc Mode ScreenWPA-PSK Chapter 4 Software Installation and Configuration Proceed to “Chapter 5 Hardware Installation.”Figure 4-8 The Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Wireless-G Notebook AdapterConnecting the Adapter Chapter 5 Hardware InstallationAccessing the Wireless Network Monitor Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information encryption encoding data transmitted in a network Wireless Network StatusInternet traffic from your local area network byte a unit of data that is usually eight bits long Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyProfile Information Profiles1. On the Profiles screen, click New to create a new profile Wireless-G Notebook AdapterChapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Creating a New ProfileClick Next to continue or Back to return to the previous screen IP Address - This IP Address must be unique to your network Page WPA-PSK Figure 6-15 WPA-PSK Settings Figure 6-16 TKIP SettingsWireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 6 Using the Wireless Network MonitorWPA RADIUS features WPA used in coordination with a RADIUS server. This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Router. WPA Radius offers the TKIP encryption method with dynamic encryption keys. It offers five authentication methods EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, EAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, and LEAP EAP-TLS RADIUS EAP-MD5 You have successfully created a connection profile 2. The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properly Appendix A TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions 1. My computer does not recognize the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterWhat 802.11b features are supported? Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?What is the 802.11b standard? What is the 802.11g standard?What is ISM band? What is ad-hoc mode?What is infrastructure mode? What is roaming?What is WEP? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air? Security Precautions Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks 1. Disable Broadcast 2. Make it unique 3. Change it often WPA-PSK. 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 C Windows HelpTCP/IP Shared ResourcesAppendix D Glossary Domain - A specific name for a network of computers Packet - A unit of data sent over a network Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network 802.11b CCK 11 Mbps, DQPSK 2 Mbps, DBPSK 1 Mbps 802.11g OFDM Appendix E SpecificationsAppendix F Warranty Information Appendix G Regulatory Information EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EUROPE SAFETY NOTICES Appendix H Contact Information