Chapter 7: Using The Wireless Network Monitor For Windows 98Se, Me, And 2000; Accessing The Wireless Network Monitor; Link Information; Figure 7-1: The Wireless Network Monitor Icon - Linksys WUSB11 User Manual

Wireless-B USB Network Adapter
Chapter 7: Using the Wireless Network Monitor for Windows
98SE, Me, and 2000
Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create
profiles that hold different configuration settings.
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."

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

After installing the Adapter, the Wireless-B USB Network Adapter Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in
your system tray. Double-click the icon.
The Link Information screen will appear. 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 information about the current wireless connection. To search for available wireless networks, click the
Site Survey tab. To perform configuration changes, 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 button to click for additional status information.
Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen 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.
More Information - Click this button to view additional information about the wireless network connection.
Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the Wireless Network Monitor.

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

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor
Figure 7-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon
Figure 7-2: Link Information
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