After installation, you can check the network connection status either via the LED indicators on the CableFREE II devices, or by the color of the CableFREE II taskbar icon:
- If the CableFREE II icon on the Windows taskbar is Green, your network is connected
- If the icon is Black, your installation is not complete, or the network settings are incorrect. Refer to Chapter 8: Troubleshooting, for possible solutions.
- If the icon is Yellow, your connection status is poor. You can improve the connection status by placing the antenna in a higher position.
- If the icon is Red, your connection is about to go out of range. You can move the computers closer or remove metal obstacles that may be between them.
You can access the CableFREE II Utility by performing a Right-Click on this icon found on the Windows taskbar:
The CableFREE II Utility toolbar may also be accessed by clicking Start > Programs > SOHOware CableFREE II > CableFREE II Utility. It provides fast access to the most commonly used tools.
click on the icon for details
There are four functions available from the CableFREE II utility toolbar when your network is running with a wireless hub, and three when run without a wireless hub.
The functions available from the CableFREE II utility toolbar are:
1. Adapter Properties: CableFREE II PCI adapter and PC Card utility program to set up the network adapter’s properties, monitor the adapter’s status, and troubleshooting.
click on the icon for details
2. Connection Quality: A diagnostic tool for users to check the connection quality.
click on the icon for details
3. Traffic Monitor: A tool to measure the transmitting and receiving data throughput.
click on the icon for details
4. Wireless Hub Properties: Sets up the CableFREE II Wireless Hub properties.
click on the icon for details