Linksys WPC54GS [19/54] Wireless network status

Chapter 6: Using the Wireless Network Monitor

Link Information

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