Chapter 3 Advanced Configuration
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Dual-Band Wireless-N USB Network Adapter
Back Click Back to return to the initial Status screen.
Save to Profile Click Save to Profile to save the currently
active connection settings to a profile.

Wireless Network Statistics

The Wireless Networks Statistics screen provides statistics
on your current network settings.
Wireless Network Statistics
Transmit Rate This is the data transmission rate of
the current connection. (In Auto mode, the Adapter
dynamically shifts to the fastest data transmission rate at
any given time.)
Receive Rate This is the rate that the Adapter receives
data.
Packets Received This shows the packets that the
Adapter receives, in real time, after connecting to the
wireless network or after clicking Refresh.
Packets Transmitted This shows the packets that the
Adapter transmits, in real time, after connecting to the
wireless network or after clicking Refresh.
Bytes Received This shows the bytes that the Adapter
receives, in real time, after connecting to the wireless
network or after clicking Refresh.
Bytes Transmitted This shows the bytes that the Adapter
transmits, in real time, after connecting to the wireless
network or after clicking Refresh.
Driver Version This shows the Adapter’s driver version.
Noise Level This shows the level of background noise
that affects the wireless signal. A lower reading translates
into a higher quality signal.
Signal Strength This is the intensity of the wireless signal
that the Adapter receives.
Transmit Power This is the power output at which the
Adapter transmits.
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.
Back Click Back to return to the initial Status screen.
Status Click Status to go to the Wireless Network Status
screen.
Save to Profile Click Save to Profile to save the currently
active connection settings to a profile.
Refresh Click Refresh to reset the statistics.
Connect
The Connect screen displays a list of available net works
in the table. The table shows each network’s wireless
network name, radio band, signal strength, and security
method. You may click the column heading (Wireless
Network Name, GHz, Signal strength, or Security method)
to sort by that field.
NOTE: The icon indicates that the router
supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Connect
Wireless Network Name This is the SSID or unique name
of the wireless network.
GHz This is the radio band used on the network. The
number 2.4 indicates Wireless-B, -G, or -N (2.4 GHz). The
number 5 indicates Wireless-A or -N (5 GHz).
Signal This is the percentage of signal strength, from 0
to 100%.