Network Adapter Users Guide

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Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor
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Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
Use the Wireless Network Monitor to check the status of your wireless connection, search for available wireless
networks, or create profiles that hold different configuration settings.
Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor
After installing the Adapter, the Adapter’s Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in your System tray. Double-
click the icon and the Link Information screen will appear. From this screen, you can view the strength of the
Adapter’s signal is and the quality of its connection. 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 create new profiles for different network configurations, 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 information.
Ad-Hoc Mode or Infrastructure Mode - The screen indicates whether the Adapter is currently working in Ad-
Hoc or Infrastructure mode.
Signal Strength - This bar indicates strength of the signal transmitted by the Adapter.
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 6-1: Link Information