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Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SRX

Chapter 5: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create

profiles that hold different configuration settings.

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

After installing the Adapter, the Wireless-G Notebook 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.

Click the More Information button to view additional information about the wireless network connection.

Figure 5-1: Link Information

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