Installation Instructions Part 2

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Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows 98SE, Me, and 2000
Accessing the WLAN Monitor
Wireless-B USB Network Adapter
Chapter 7: Using the WLAN Monitor for Windows 98SE, Me,
and 2000
Use the WLAN Monitor to check the link information, search for available wireless networks, or create profiles
that hold different configuration settings.
Accessing the WLAN Monitor
After installing the Adapter, the Wireless-B USB Network Adapter WLAN 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, from 0 to 100%.
Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection, from 0 to 100%.
Click the More Information button to view additional information about the wireless network connection.
Click the X (Close) button in the upper right corner to exit the WLAN Monitor.
IMPORTANT: 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.”
Figure 7-1: The WLAN Monitor icon
Figure 7-2: The Link Information screen