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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX
Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Utility
The chapter provides an overview of wireless networking and explains how to access the Utility to configure your
Adapter. It includes the following topics:Overview of Wireless Networking, Service Set Identifiers, Overview,
Accessing the Utility, Navigating the User Interface.
Accessing the Utility
After installing the Adapter, the Wireless Network Utility icon will appear in your system tray. Double-click the
icon.
System Tray Wireless Network Utility icon's right-click menu options
Show. Opens the Wireless Network Utility window.
Radio On/Off. Turns the Adapter radio on or off.
Help. Opens the online help system.
About. Displays information that may be helpful for technical support.
Exit. Exits the Wireless Network Utility. To restart the Utility after exiting, you must use the Start menu.
Navigating the Utility
Top Display
Status. Indicates whether the Adapter is currently associated to a working AP.
Network. If Status is connected, lists the name of the network to which the Adapter is connected.
AP Name. If Status is connected, lists the name of the AP to which the Adapter is connected.
Channel (Mode). If Status is connected, lists the radio channel used and the 802.11 mode ( b or g).
Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Utility
Accessing the Utility
Figure 6-1: Wireless Network Utility Icon
Figure 6-2: Main Screen
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