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Site Survey

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter

Site Survey

The Site Survey screen displays a list of infrastructure and ad-hoc networks available for connection in the table on the right. This table shows the network’s SSID, Channel, and the quality of the wireless signal the Adapter is receiving. You may click SSID, CH (Channel), or Signal, to sort by that field.

SSID - The SSID or unique name of the wireless network.

CH - The channel upon which the network broadcasts.

Signal - The percentage of signal strength, from 0 to 100%.

Site Information

For each network selected, the following settings are listed:

SSID - The wireless network’s name.

Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use.

Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set.

Encryption- The status of the encryption security feature.

MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.

Refresh - Click the Refresh button to perform a new search for wireless devices.

Connect - To connect to one of the networks on the list, select the wireless network, and click the Connect button.

Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 6-4: Site Survey

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Linksys WPC54G manual Site Survey, Site Information

Contents

WIRELESS 2.4802GHz.11g Wireless-GUser Guide Notebook AdapterCopyright and Trademarks This User Guideword definition Table of Contents List of Figures Figure 6-21 EAP-MD5 Authentication Chapter 1 Introduction Welcomeadapter a device that adds network functionality to your PC What’s in this Guide? Appendix G Regulatory Information Wireless-G Notebook AdapterThis appendix supplies the Adapter’s regulatory information Appendix H Contact Informationssid your wireless networks name Chapter 2 Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology RoamingChapter 2 Planning your Wireless Network Wireless-G Notebook AdapterNetwork Layout Network LayoutPower Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Notebook AdapterWireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 3 Getting to Know the 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 Figure 4-8 The Setup Wizard’s Congratulations Screen Proceed to “Chapter 5 Hardware Installation.”Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Chapter 4 Software Installation and ConfigurationConnecting the Adapter Chapter 5 Hardware InstallationChapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Accessing the Wireless Network MonitorLink Information Wireless Network Status encryption encoding data transmitted in a networkInternet traffic from your local area network byte a unit of data that is usually eight bits long Wireless Network StatisticsSite Information Site SurveyProfile Information ProfilesChapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless-G Notebook AdapterCreating a New Profile 1. On the Profiles screen, click New to create 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 Wireless-G Notebook Adapter Figure 6-15 WPA-PSK Settings Figure 6-16 TKIP SettingsChapter 6 Using the Wireless Network Monitor WPA-PSKWPA 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 Common Problems and Solutions Appendix A Troubleshooting1. My computer does not recognize the Wireless-G Notebook Adapter 2. The Wireless-G Notebook Adapter does not work properlyWhat is the 802.11b standard? Can I play computer games with other members of the wireless network?What is the 802.11g standard? What 802.11b features are supported?What is infrastructure mode? What is ad-hoc mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences? What is WEP?Would the information be intercepted while transmitting on air? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity 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 TCP/IP Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network PlacesAppendix 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