Chapter 4: Using The Wireless Monitor; Accessing The Wireless Network Monitor; Link Information Screens - Linksys WUSBF54G User Manual

Chapter 4
Chapter 4:
Using the Wireless Monitor
Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link
information, search for available wireless networks, or
create profiles that hold different configuration settings.
NOTE: The Wireless Network Monitor should
only be accessed AFTER connecting the
Adapter.

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

After setting up and connecting the Adapter, the Wireless
Network Monitor icon will appear in your PC's system tray.
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.
Wireless Network Monitor Icon

Link Information Screens

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 and
statistics 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.
Wireless-G USB Network Adapter with Wi-Fi Finder
Using the Wireless Monitor
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.
Link Information
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 the More Information button 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
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