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The following table describes how to interpret the Wireless Assistant status bar.

The connection status is useful in isolating a problem. For example, if you are connected to a 
router, but not to the Internet, then check the router’s Internet connection.

If you right-click the system tray icon, you can disable the Internet notification feature by clearing 
the check mark enabling notification, as shown in

 

the following figure. If you do so, then only the 

IP address is shown.

Wireless network

Identifies which wireless network you have joined.

Security

•  A closed lock indicates that security is enabled. 
• An open lock indicates an open network without wireless security.

Channel

The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks in your 
area use the same channel, they can interfere with one another.

Throughput

• To optimize wireless throughput, connect to a network with a high-speed 

router or access point and a high-speed Internet connection.See 

.

• If there is wireless interference in the 2.4 GHz range, such as from a cordless 

phone, use the Advanced Settings to select 5GHz. See 

.

• If your computer has a USB v1.1 port, the wireless USB adapter is limited to 

that port’s maximum speed, which is 14 Mbps.

Signal strength

More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you experience higher throughput 
when the signal is strongest.

Join a Network

Click Join a Network to open the Connection Wizard.

Connection 
status

The status of your network connection.
• Connected to Internet. The wireless Internet connection is OK.
• Connected to Router. The wireless connection to the router is OK, but the 

router is not connected to the Internet.

169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___. The wireless connection to the router is OK, 
but there is a problem with the router. See the online help or 

.