Network Computing Devices WUSB11 manual Accessing the Wlan Monitor, Link Information

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Chapter 7: Using the WLA N Monitor for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000

Overview

Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.

Important for Windows XP users: Windows XP has a built-in configuration tool. Use the Windows XP Wireless Zero Configuration (in the system tray at the bottom of your screen) to configure the Adapter. See “Chapter 6: Driver Installation and Configuration for Windows XP.”

Accessing the WLAN Monitor
After installing the Adapter, the Wireless USB Network Adapter
WLAN Monitor icon will appear in your system tray. Double-
click the icon (see Figure 7-1).	Figure 7-1

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 quali- ty is. You can also click the More Information button to view additional sta- tus 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.

Figure 7-2

Wireless USB Network Adapter

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.

Figure 7-3

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, from 0 to 100%.

Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless net- work connection, from 0 to 100%.

Click the More Information button to view additional information about the wireless network connection.

Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.

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