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Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

Besides selecting Turn on when you right-click the icon, you can also double-click the Wireless Network Monitor icon to activate the Wireless Network Monitor. Then the Link Information screen will appear. 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, 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.

Clicking the More Information button displays the Wireless Network Status screen, which displays more infor- mation about the Adapter’s connection.

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 5-4: Link Information

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Linksys WUSB54GS manual Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor, Link Information

Contents

802 GHz .11g Wireless- G Copyright and Trademarks How to Use this User Guide Table of Contents List of Figures Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen 13 Create a New Profile Welcome Introduction What’s in this Guide? Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Ssid your wireless network’s name Planning your Wireless NetworkNetwork Topology Roaming Network Layout Planning your Wireless Network Setup Wizard’s Welcome Screen Using the USB Network Adapter’s Setup Wizard Wireless Mode Screen Wireless Security Screen WEP PSK+RADIUS 10 The Check Settings Screen Adapter Software instructions for the computer A USB Port Connecting the USB Network Adapter Link LED Indicators Using the Wireless Network Monitor Icon Using the Wireless Network Monitor Link Information Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor Wireless Network Status Wireless Network Statistics Site Information Site Survey Profile Information Profiles 13 Create a New Profile Creating a New Profile 17 Ad-Hoc Mode Settings for New Profile WEP 18 Wireless Security for New Profile PSK 20 Wireless Security PSK for New Profile EAP-TLS PSK + Radius Radius 23 Wireless Security Radius Using EAP-TLS for New Profile 26 Congratulations for New Profile Common Problems and Solutions Appendix a TroubleshootingMy computer does not recognize the USB Network Adapter USB Network Adapter does not work properly What is the Ieee 802.11b standard? Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat 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? Appendix B Wireless Security Security PrecautionsSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster TCP/IP Appendix C Windows HelpShared Resources Network Neighborhood/My Network Places Appendix D Glossary Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with SpeedBooster Model Appendix E SpecificationsWUSB54GS Standards Operating Temp FCCStorage Temp Operating Humidity Limited Warranty Appendix F Warranty Information FCC Statement Appendix G Regulatory Information Appendix H Contact Information