3com WL-305 Manual De Usuario

The Diagnostics tool checks adapter presence, network connection, signal 
strength, and link quality.

1 In the Windows system tray, click the 3Com icon to display the 

3Com WLAN Launcher.

If the 3Com WLAN Launcher is not already running, you can start it from the 
Windows Start menu. Select Start/Programs/3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN/3Com 
WLAN Launcher.

2 In WLAN Launcher, click the Hammer icon.

3 In the Tools tab, double-click the Diagnostics icon.

4 Check the boxes next to the tests you want to run.

5 Click Start.

The tests run and the results appear in the status column of the Tools tab.

The Info tab summarizes configuration information about the PC Card and the 
wireless LAN. To view configuration information:

1 In the Windows system tray, click the 3Com icon to display the 

3Com WLAN Launcher.

If the 3Com WLAN Launcher is not already running, you can start it from the 
Windows Start menu. Select Start/Programs/3Com 11 Mbps Wireless LAN/3Com 
WLAN Launcher.

2 In WLAN Launcher, click either the Padlock or the Hammer icons.

3 In the WLAN Configuration Utility window, click the Info tab.

The following information appears in the Info tab:

Driver version

Useful for troubleshooting

Firmware version

Useful for troubleshooting

MAC Address

Unique hardware name for your PC Card.

IP Address

Your computer’s current IP address.

Card Type

Type of client adapter; for example, PCMCIA or PCI.

Power Source

AC power or battery power.

Network Type

Access Point or Ad hoc.

Security Settings

Type of security set for the PC Card. For information on security, 
see “Security Settings” on page 24.

WLAN Service Area

If the network type is Access Point, shows the currently associated 
WLAN service area. For information on the WLAN service area, 
see “Changing Network and Security Settings” on page 23. 

If the network type is Ad hoc, this item does not appear in the list.

Channel

Radio frequency (RF) channel.