Chapter 7: Using The Wlan Monitor For Windows 98Se, Me, And 2000; Overview; Starting The Wlan Monitor; Link Information - Linksys WMP11 User Manual

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

Overview

Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available
wireless networks, or make additional configuration changes.

Starting the WLAN Monitor

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."
After installing the Adapter, the Wireless-B PCI Adapter WLAN
Monitor icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the
icon (see Figure 7-1).
The Link Information screen will appear, displaying the settings for your cur-
rent wireless connection. To search for available wireless networks, click the
Site Survey tab. To perform configuration changes, click the Profiles tab.
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Figure 7-1
Figure 7-2
Series Wireless-B PCI Adapter
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Link Information

The Link Information screen (Figure 7-3) shows you the settings of your cur-
rent connection.
TCP/IP Setting
IP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter.
Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter.
Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter.
DNS - The DNS address of the Adapter.
DHCP - The status of the DHCP client.
Wireless Network Status
State - The status of the wireless network connection.
SSID - The SSID of the wireless network.
Network Type - The wireless mode currently in use.
Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection.
Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set.
WEP - The status of the WEP encryption security feature.
MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network's access point.
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 X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.
Figure 7-3
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