Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- Copyright
- Limited Warranty
- Information for Canadian Users
- Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement
- Customer Support
- List of Figures
- List of Tables
- Preface
- Wireless Network Basics
- Disable Windows XP Configuration Tool
- Using the Wireless LAN Utility
- Wireless LAN Security
- Advanced Configuration
- Removing and Upgrading the WLAN Utility
- Troubleshooting
- Index
Wireless LAN Utility
Using the Wireless LAN Utility 3-1
Chapter 3
Using the Wireless LAN Utility
This chapter shows you basic wireless LAN configuration using the Wireless LAN Utility.
Install the WLAN Adapter before you proceed. Refer to the Quick Installation Guide.
For Windows XP users: disable the Windows XP wireless configuration tool first
before you proceed. Refer to Chapter 2.
Screen shots for Windows XP are shown unless otherwise specified.
3.1 Accessing the WLAN Utility
After the Wireless LAN Utility is installed, an icon appears in the system tray.
If the WLAN Utility system tray icon displays, the WLAN Adapter is installed
properly.
Figure 3-1 WLAN Utility System Tray Icon
The color of the WLAN Utility system tray icon indicates the status of the WLAN Adapter. Refer to the
following table for details.
Table 3-1 System Tray Icon Description
COLOR DESCRIPTION
Yellow The WLAN Adapter is working properly but is not connected to any AP or wireless station.
Green The WLAN Adapter is connected to a wireless network.
Double click on the Wireless LAN Utility icon in the system tray to open the WLAN Utility.
3.2 Viewing Current Configuration
When the WLAN Utility starts, the WLAN Status screen displays, showing the current configuration of
your WLAN Adapter.