What’s on the Statistics Page? | NETGEAR WG111U manual

User’s Manual for the NETGEAR Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U

Note: If you cannot connect, see the Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting”. Also, for problems with accessing network resources, the Windows Client and File and Print Sharing software might not be installed and configured properly on your computers. Please refer to “Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking” on page C-4.

What’s on the Statistics Page?

The Statistics page provides real time and historical trend information on the data traffic and performance of your wireless adapter. The Statistics page is displayed below:

Figure 4-4: Statistics page

•Transmit/Receive Performance (%): A real-time graph identifying the total, receive, and transmit utilization as a percentage the total possible.

•Total/Receive/Transmit Graph: Identifies the trend of transmit/receive data communications over time.

•Transmit Statistics: Identifies transmit megabits per second (Mbps), transmit packets per second (Tx Packets/s), total transmitted packets, and transmit errors.

•Receive Statistics: Identifies receive megabits per second (Mbps), receive packets per second (Rx Packets/s), total received packets, and received errors.

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Contents

202-10065-01 Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Technical Support FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure Declaration Of ConformityFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Export Restrictions Operation Using 2.4 GHz Channels in France Metropolitan Regions with Eased Restrictions in 2.4GHz Band Allowed 5GHz Channels in Each European Community Country Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the European Community Vii Viii Contents Chapter Configuration Appendix C Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Glossary Index Chapter About This Manual Manual SpecificationsAudience, Scope, Conventions Typographical conventions Html version of this manual How to Use this Manual How to Print this Manual About This Manual About the WG111U Chapter Introduction 802.11a and 802.11b/g Wireless Networking Key Features Comparing the 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g Modes Comparison of Wireless Modes What’s in the Box? Road Map for ‘How to Get There From Here’ If I Want To? What’s Needed? What Do I Do? How Do I? Road Map for How to Get There From Here Netgear Super AG Netgear Super AG Wireless Wired network Wirelessly connect Chapter Basic Setup What You Need Before You BeginVerifying System Requirements Observing Location and Range Guidelines Determining Placement of the USB Adapter Attach fastener to back of plastic cradle Two Basic Operating Modes Basic Installation Instructions WG111U Default Wireless Configuration Settings For Windows XP Users Installing a WG111U Install the Netgear Super AG Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter WG111U Configure your WG111U Verify wireless connectivity to your network For Windows 2000, ME, and 98SE Users Installing a WG111U Found New Hardware Wizard WG111U System Tray Icon Configure your WG111U WG111U Wireless Connection Indicators Interpreting the LED on the WG111U Status LEDLED Descriptions Color Condition Description Interpreting System Tray Icon ColorsRed Yellow Chapter Configuration Understanding the Configuration OptionsUsing Configuration Profiles Connecting to an Access Point in Infrastructure Mode How to Configure an Infrastructure Mode ProfileRun the WG111U Smart Wireless Wizard Save your settings in a Profile Configure the wireless network settings Connecting to Another PC in Ad-hoc Mode How to Configure an Ad-hoc Mode ProfileConfigure the PC network settings Ad-Hoc Setting dialog box Ping -t 192.168.0.1 and then click OK Statistics What’s on the Statistics Page? Advanced Settings Understanding the Advanced Settings TPC Configuration Procedure European Regulatory Requirements for Transmit Power Control Configuration Understanding the Security Options Chapter Wireless Security Configuration Basic Requirements for WEP Using WEP Security WEP Security Settings Worksheet Wireless Network Name SsidWEP Security Encryption Key How to Configure WEP Encryption Security Configure the Network Name Ssid settingsConfigure the WEP settings Basic Requirements for WPA-PSK Using WPA-PSK Advanced Security How to Configure WPA-PSK Advanced Security WPA-PSK Security Settings Worksheet WPA-PSK settings screen Configure the WPA-PSK settings Wireless Security Configuration Basic Tips Chapter Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Ad Hoc mode is not working correctlyGeneral Questions New Hardware Wizard appears after installation has completed How to use XP’s own Wireless configuration utility Troubleshooting USB Appendix a Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Appendix B Wireless Networking Basics Wireless Networking OverviewInfrastructure Mode Ad Hoc Mode Peer-to-Peer Workgroup Network Name Extended Service Set Identification EssidWireless Channels Table B-1 802.11g Radio Frequency Channels Radio frequency channels used are listed in Table B-1 WEP Authentication WEP Wireless Security Access point have the same WEP are described below Authentication Shared Key Steps Key Size and Configuration How to Use WEP Parameters WPA Wireless Security How Does WPA Compare to WEP? How Does WPA Compare to Ieee 802.11i? What are the Key Features of WPA Security? Wireless Networking Basics Figure B-3 WPA Overview Login Authentication Figure B-4 802.1x Authentication Sequence WPA Data Encryption Key Management Temporal Key Integrity Protocol Tkip Changes to Wireless Access Points Supporting a Mixture of WPA and WEP Wireless ClientsIs WPA Perfect? Product Support for WPA Changes to Wireless Network Adapters WPA two-phase authenticationNew WPA information element Michael Changes to Wireless Client Programs Appendix C Preparing Your Network to Work with a Router Computer Network Configuration RequirementsWhat You Need To Use a Router with a Broadband Modem Cabling and Computer Hardware Where Do I Get the Internet Configuration Parameters? Internet Configuration Requirements Record Your Internet Connection Information Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking Configuring Windows 95, 98, and Me for TCP/IP Networking Installing or Verifying Windows Networking ComponentsInstalling a New Adapter Installing the Client for Microsoft Networks Installing TCP/IP Open the Network Panel Verify the Configuration Settings Selecting the Windows’ Internet Access Method Verify the Properties IP Address SettingVerifying TCP/IP Properties Configuring Windows NT4, 2000 or XP for IP Networking Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows XP Configuring Dhcp of TCP/IP in Windows XP, 2000, or NT4Open the Network Connection Window Go to the Network Connection Status window Set Dhcp for TCP/IP Go to Properties Check the Local Area Connection Properties Settings Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows Check the Internet Protocol Properties Complete the configuration Go to TCP/IP Properties Dhcp Configuration of TCP/IP in Windows NT4 Set the TCP/IP Properties Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Windows XP, 2000, and NT4 Configuring the Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking MacOS 8.6 orMacOS Verifying TCP/IP Properties for Macintosh Computers Verifying the Readiness of Your Internet Account What Is Your Configuration Information? Are Login Protocols Used? Select the Gateway tab Restarting the Network Glossary Glossary-2 Glossary Glossary-3 Glossary-4 Glossary Glossary-5 Glossary-6 Numerics Index Index-2