Linksys WCF12 User Guide - Page 10

Instant WirelessTM Series Chapter 4: The Wireless CompactFlash Card's Configuration Utility Overview The Configuration Utility is provided to allow you further customization of the Wireless CompactFlash Card. The Utility has five screens available: • Link - The Link screen provides current information about the link between the Wireless CompactFlash Card and the wireless network. • Configuration - The Configuration screen gives you access to the Wireless CompactFlash Card's general settings. • Encryption - The Encryption screen lets you alter the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption settings. • Site Survey - The Site Survey screen displays information about the Access Points the Wireless CompactFlash Card detects in its vicinity. • About - The About screen displays release information for the driver, Configuration Utility, and firmware. Accessing the Configuration Utility After the Configuration Utility has been installed, you have two icons available for accessing the Utility. Use either icon. To use the first icon, click Start and then Programs. Click the Wireless CF Card Monitor icon to access the Utility. Figure 4-1 14 Wireless CompactFlash Card The second icon, shown in Figure 4-2, is located in the system tray on your PDA (see Figure 4-3). If you click the system tray icon, you will see Figure 4-4. Select one of the following menu choices: Figure 4-2 Wireless Radio On Activates the Wireless CompactFlash Card. Wireless Radio Off Deactivates the Wireless CompactFlash Card. Remove Status Icon Deletes the Utility icon from the PDA's system tray. Wireless Network Status Click here to access the Configuration Utility's Link tab. Advanced Configuration Click here to access the Configuration Utility's Configuration tab. WEP Encryption Click here to access the Configuration Utility's Encryption tab. Figure 4-3 Version Information Click here to view the Configuration Utility's About tab. Site Survey Click here to access the Configuration Utility's Site Survey tab. Figure 4-4 15