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Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Link Information
Wireless-G Business USB Network Adapter with RangeBooster
StatusClick the Status tab to view the Wireless Network Status screen. The Status screen provides information on your
current network settings.
Status- This shows the status of the connection.
SSID - Service Set Identifier, a 32-character unique identifier attached to the header of packets sent over a
WLAN. This is the unique name used to identify a network.
Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here.
Transfer Rate - This shows the speed at which your wireless network transmits.
Channel - This displays the channel used by your network.
Security - The status of the wireless security feature is displayed here.
Authentication - This is your wireless network’s authentication method.
IP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter is displayed here.
Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter is shown here.
Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter is displayed here.
DNS - This is the DNS (Domain Name Service) address of the Adapter.
DHCP - This shows the status of the DHCP server.
MAC Address- The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point or wireless router is shown here.
Click the Statistics tab to view the Wireless Network Statistics screen. Click the Connection button to return to
the initial Link Information screen. Click the Save to Profile button to save the currently active connection
settings to a profile.
Figure 5-3: Link Information - Wireless Network Status