Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration; Accessing The Wireless Network Monitor; Using The Wireless Network Monitor; Link Information - Linksys WPC600N - Ultra RangePlus Wireless-N PC Card User Manual

Chapter 3
Chapter 3:
Advanced Configuration
Advanced configuration is done through the Wireless
Network Monitor (the Monitor). You can use the 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 appears in the system tray of your computer. If the
Wireless Network Monitor is enabled, the icon is green. If
the Wireless Network Monitor is disabled or the Adapter is
not connected, the icon is 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 More
Information to view additional status information about
the current wireless connection. To search for available
wireless networks, click the Connect tab. To perform
configuration changes or create connection profiles, click
the Profiles tab.

Link Information

The Link Information screen displays network mode, signal
strength, and link quality information about the current
connection. It also provides a More Information button to
click for additional status information.
Link Information
Dual Band Wireless-N Notebook Adapter
Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode
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 More Information to view additional information
about the wireless network connection on the Wireless
Network Status screen.
Wireless Network Status
The Wireless Network Status screen provides information
on your current network settings.
Wireless Network Status
Radio Band
This is the radio band used on the network.
Wireless Network Name
This is the unique name (SSID)
of the wireless network.
Wireless Mode This is the mode of the wireless network
currently in use.
Wide Channel This is the Wireless-N primary channel
used with a 40 MHz radio band network.
Standard Channel
This is the channel used by your
wireless network.
Security This is the status of the wireless security
feature.
Authentication This is
authentication method.
Network Type
This is the wireless network type.
IP Address
This is the IP Address of the Adapter.
Subnet Mask
This is the Adapter's Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway
This is the Default Gateway address.
DNS1
This is the DNS address of the Adapter.
Configuration
The screen
your wireless network's
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