Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions In The Wireless Network Monitor; Accessing The Wireless Network Monitor; Using The Administrative Functions In The Wireless Network Monitor; Figure 6-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon - Linksys WPC4400N User Manual

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Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions in the Wireless
Network Monitor
When used with the WAP4400N Access Point, you can use the administration functions in the Wireless Network
Monitor to classify your wireless networks into different groups and monitor the activities and resources within
your networks. The following functions under the Classification and Security Monitor screens are only enabled
after an administrator or privileged user enters a valid username and password.

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

After installing the Adapter, the Wireless Network Monitor icon will appear in the system tray of your computer. If
the Wireless Network Monitor is enabled, then the icon will be green. If the Wireless Network Monitor is disabled
or the Adapter is not connected, then the icon will be gray.

Using the Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor

The Administration tab will give you access to the administrative tasks of the account information and other
functions, such as classification and monitoring of your wireless networks.
To access these tasks, click the Administration tab. Enter the username and password for the Security Monitor
account, and then click Next.
The Link Information - Wireless Network Status screen will appear with additional tabs, Classification and
Security Monitor. To configure trusted and untrusted wireless networks, click the Classification tab. To view the
summarized report of the monitored wireless activities and alert messages, click the Security Monitor tab.
NOTE: To log in and access the Classification and Security Monitor functions, you must
associate with a WAP4400N or other Business Series Access Points and log in with a valid
Security Monitor account.

Chapter 6: The Administrative Functions in the Wireless Network Monitor

Accessing the Wireless Network Monitor

Figure 6-1: Wireless Network Monitor Icon

Figure 6-2: Administration - Login Security Monitor
Account

Figure 6-3: Administration - Link Information

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