Chapter 5: Using The Wireless Network Monitor; Accessing The Wireless Network Monitor; Using The Wireless Network Monitor; Link Information - Linksys WPC54G User Manual

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Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

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

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

After installing the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in the system tray of your computer. If
the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled, then the icon will be green. If the Wireless Network Monitor is disabled
or the Adapter is not connected, then the icon will be gray.

Using the Wireless Network Monitor

The opening screen of the Wireless Network Monitor is the Link Information screen. 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 or create connection
profiles, click the Profiles tab.
The SES button is available on all screens so you can add the device to a SES network at any time.

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 on the
Wireless Network Status screen.
Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon

Figure 5-2: Link Information

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