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3.4

Site Monitor

The Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to-noise (SNR) values of all
available wireless networks. Use this utility to determine the best
placement of access points in a wireless network.

3.4.1 Launching Site Monitor

To launch the Site Monitor:

Click the Windows

®

Start button, then select Programs > ASUS Utility >

WLAN Card > Site Monitor, or

Right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar, then select

Site Monitor.

The Site Monitor survey message
appears. Click OK.

3.4.2 Site Monitor main window

The Site Monitor main window displays the available wireless connections
and the signal-to-noise (SNR) value of a selected connection.

Some Access Points disable their SSID broadcasting to hide
themselves from “Site Survey” or “Site Monitor”. You may join these
APs if you know their SSID.