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For more information on using the XP Wireless Network Configuration utility please refer to
Windows XP Help pages.
Note: The SysTray (System Tray) resides on one end of the taskbar in the Micr osoft Windows
desktop. It displays interface icons for memory-resident applicatio ns that execute in the background
continuously, such as the clock, speaker volume, and virus detection.
The wireless LAN configuration utility installation for the MA311 PC I Adapter adds a status reporting
and configuration utility icon in the SysTray. Once you have com pleted the installation, the Windows
SysTray should show the following icon in different colors. T his icon indicates different status
conditions, depending on the operating mode of the MA311 PCI Adapter.
Icon color Ad-hoc mode Infrastructure mode
Red The wireless adapter has not
initiated communication with
any other wireless node.
The wireless adapter is not able to link to any
access point or the link between the wireless
adapter and the access point is lost.
Yellow Not applicable The link condition between the wirel ess
adapter and the associated access point is
weak.
Green The wireless adapter has
successfully communicated
with another wireless node.
The wireless adapter has established good
communication with an access point and the
signal quality is strong.