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Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor
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Wireless-G Notebook Adapter with SpeedBooster
Clicking the More Information button displays more information about the Adapter’s connection, as shown
below:
Wireless Network Status
The Networks Settings screen provides information on your current network settings.
Wireless Network Status
Status - The status of the wireless network connection.
SSID - This is the unique name of the wireless network.
Wireless Mode - The mode of the wireless network currently in use is displayed here.
Transfer Rate - The data transfer rate of the current connection is shown here.
Channel - The channel to which the wireless network devices are set.
Encryption- The status of the security feature.
Authentication - This is your wireless network’s authentication method.
Network Mode - The wireless mode currently in use.
IP Address - The IP Address of the Adapter.
Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask of the Adapter.
Default Gateway - The Default Gateway address of the Adapter.
DNS - The DNS address of the Adapter.
DHCP Client- This displays the status of the DHCP client.
MAC - The MAC address of the wireless network’s access point.
Signal Strength - The Signal Strength bar indicates the signal strength.
Link Quality - The Link Quality bar indicates the quality of the wireless network connection.
Figure 6-2: More Information-Network Settings