Chapter 5: Using The Wireless Network Monitor; Accessing The Wireless Network Monitor; Using The Wireless Network Monitors; Link Information - Linksys WPC4400N User Manual

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Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, set up profiles of your wireless settings, search
for available wireless networks, troubleshoot your wireless connections, or administer the accounts that hold
privileges to access the Security Monitor.

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.

Figure 5-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon

Using the Wireless Network Monitors

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 perform
configuration changes or create connection profiles by clicking the Profiles tab. To view the available wireless
networks, click the Site Survey tab. To troubleshoot the current connections or view the FAQ pages, click the
Troubleshooting tab. To perform the administrative tasks of the account information or specify email alert
addresses, click the Administration tab.

Link Information

The Connection screen of Link Information Tab displays signal strength and link quality information about the
current connection. It also provides tabs to click for additional connection information.
Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates signal strength with Red, Yellow, and Green colors to
differentiate among low, medium and high strength.
Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection with Red, Yellow, and
Green colors to differentiate among low, medium and high quality.
Click the Status or Statistics tabs to view additional information about the wireless network connection on the
Link Information tab.

Figure 5-2: Link Information - Connection

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Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor