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...Basic 28 Config - Encryption 29 Ping 27 Config - Connection 26 Status - Table of Contents Chapter 1: Knowing your network adapter Package contents 5 Features 5 System Requirements 5 LED status indicators 6 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities and driver Installing in Windows® OS 7 Installing in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS 7 Installing in MAC OS 8 Installing in Linux OS 11 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network Using the WPS Wizard 12 Launching the WPS Wizard 12 Connecting via the WPS button 13 Connecting via the PIN code 14 Configuring with the WLAN utility...
...Basic 28 Config - Encryption 29 Ping 27 Config - Connection 26 Status - Table of Contents Chapter 1: Knowing your network adapter Package contents 5 Features 5 System Requirements 5 LED status indicators 6 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities and driver Installing in Windows® OS 7 Installing in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS 7 Installing in MAC OS 8 Installing in Linux OS 11 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network Using the WPS Wizard 12 Launching the WPS Wizard 12 Connecting via the WPS button 13 Connecting via the PIN code 14 Configuring with the WLAN utility...
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.../x64), Linux (driver source code available), Mac 10.4/10.5 OS • USB 2.0 port on your retailer. Features • High speed networking (11n Draft) for fast download, file transfer, and media streaming • Use the WPS function for easy wireless network setup • Multiple OS support: Windows, Linux, and MAC System Requirements Before using your ASUS network adapter, your system must meet the following items in your ASUS EZ N Network Adapter package. 1 x ASUS USB-N10 1 x Support CD 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Warranty card Note: If...
.../x64), Linux (driver source code available), Mac 10.4/10.5 OS • USB 2.0 port on your retailer. Features • High speed networking (11n Draft) for fast download, file transfer, and media streaming • Use the WPS function for easy wireless network setup • Multiple OS support: Windows, Linux, and MAC System Requirements Before using your ASUS network adapter, your system must meet the following items in your ASUS EZ N Network Adapter package. 1 x ASUS USB-N10 1 x Support CD 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Warranty card Note: If...
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The installation process takes several seconds. When Setup is completed, click Finish to exit the installation wizard and launch the WPS Wizard. Installing in MAC OS To install in MAC OS: 1. Double click the installation icon and then click Continue. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities 4. When prompted, insert the network adapter into your computer's USB port. 5.
The installation process takes several seconds. When Setup is completed, click Finish to exit the installation wizard and launch the WPS Wizard. Installing in MAC OS To install in MAC OS: 1. Double click the installation icon and then click Continue. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities 4. When prompted, insert the network adapter into your computer's USB port. 5.
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Click Next. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to your network's security key or manually assign a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. Key in the eight-digit PIN code from the label posted on the router or from the router's web user interface. 4. Click Next. Assign a name to the wireless network 15 Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network. When done, click Next. 5. 3.
Click Next. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to your network's security key or manually assign a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. Key in the eight-digit PIN code from the label posted on the router or from the router's web user interface. 4. Click Next. Assign a name to the wireless network 15 Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network. When done, click Next. 5. 3.
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... or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to the wireless network Note: For more details on adding devices to the network using a USB flash drive, refer to the section Adding network devices using a USB flash drive. 16 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the network. Select the Security Method and manually key in your Security key or passphrase. 6. Click Finish to close the WPS Wizard. To configure the advanced security settings, click Show advanced network security options.
... or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to the wireless network Note: For more details on adding devices to the network using a USB flash drive, refer to the section Adding network devices using a USB flash drive. 16 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the network. Select the Security Method and manually key in your Security key or passphrase. 6. Click Finish to close the WPS Wizard. To configure the advanced security settings, click Show advanced network security options.
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Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 18 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network. 5. 3. Remove the USB flash drive from the USB drive, and double-click to the wireless network. 4. Locate SetupWireless.exe from this computer, and then insert it to the computer that you want to add to run it.
Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 18 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network. 5. 3. Remove the USB flash drive from the USB drive, and double-click to the wireless network. 4. Locate SetupWireless.exe from this computer, and then insert it to the computer that you want to add to run it.
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From the Windows® taskbar, rightclick the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to activate the settings. Click Apply to the wireless network 19 Encryption settings must match those at the access point. C l i c k C o n f i g t o s e t t h e S S I D (network name) to connect with an existing wireless network. 1. Use Survey if you do not know the SSID of your access point. 4. Configuring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure) Use the ASUS WLAN utility to that of your wireless AP. 3. Ask your network administrator ...
From the Windows® taskbar, rightclick the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to activate the settings. Click Apply to the wireless network 19 Encryption settings must match those at the access point. C l i c k C o n f i g t o s e t t h e S S I D (network name) to connect with an existing wireless network. 1. Use Survey if you do not know the SSID of your access point. 4. Configuring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure) Use the ASUS WLAN utility to that of your wireless AP. 3. Ask your network administrator ...
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... the signal strength. Click Config and set the network adapter to Ad Hoc connection mode. 20 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to view the association state. If connection is established, the Association State field shows the connection status as either Excellent Link and Connection or Good Link and Connection. 6. From the Windows® taskbar, rightclick the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2. Click Status to the wireless network Configuring with the WLAN utility (Ad Hoc) The Network adapter supports Ad Hoc mode...
... the signal strength. Click Config and set the network adapter to Ad Hoc connection mode. 20 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to view the association state. If connection is established, the Association State field shows the connection status as either Excellent Link and Connection or Good Link and Connection. 6. From the Windows® taskbar, rightclick the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2. Click Status to the wireless network Configuring with the WLAN utility (Ad Hoc) The Network adapter supports Ad Hoc mode...
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... identical. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to activate the settings. 5. If the encryption settings of your Network adapter are prompted to make the encryption of the other Ad Hoc nodes, you want to communicate with and press Connect. 4. If connection is established, the Association State field shows the connection status as either Excellent Link and Connection or Good Link and Connection. 6. Click Apply to the wireless network 21 Click the Connection tab...
... identical. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to activate the settings. 5. If the encryption settings of your Network adapter are prompted to make the encryption of the other Ad Hoc nodes, you want to communicate with and press Connect. 4. If connection is established, the Association State field shows the connection status as either Excellent Link and Connection or Good Link and Connection. 6. Click Apply to the wireless network 21 Click the Connection tab...
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... on the taskbar) Excellent link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Good link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Fair link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Poor link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Not linked but connected to launch WLAN applications and activate the network location settings.It starts automatically when the system boots up. When WLAN Control Center is an application that makes it easier to Internet (Infrastructure) ASUS USB-N10 22
... on the taskbar) Excellent link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Good link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Fair link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Poor link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Not linked but connected to launch WLAN applications and activate the network location settings.It starts automatically when the system boots up. When WLAN Control Center is an application that makes it easier to Internet (Infrastructure) ASUS USB-N10 22
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... connected to Internet (Ad-Hoc) Connected to close the Control Center. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 23 to display the Wireless The menu contains the following items: • Wireless Setting: Click to launch the Wireless Setting application. • Activate Configuration: Click to choose a preset profile. • Help: Click to launch the help file. • WPS: Click to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard. • About Control Center: Shows the version...
... connected to Internet (Ad-Hoc) Connected to close the Control Center. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 23 to display the Wireless The menu contains the following items: • Wireless Setting: Click to launch the Wireless Setting application. • Activate Configuration: Click to choose a preset profile. • Help: Click to launch the help file. • WPS: Click to launch the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard. • About Control Center: Shows the version...
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...the following items: • Wireless Radio On: Click to turn the wireless radio ON. • Wireless Radio Off: Click to turn off the network adapter, click Disable Radio. 24 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Using the ASUS WLAN Card Settings utilities Launching the ASUS WLAN Card Settings screen To launch the ASUS WLAN Card Settings screen, do any of available access points. •� Wireless Option (Windows® XP only): Click to choose Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service or ASUS utilities to configure your Network adapter.
...the following items: • Wireless Radio On: Click to turn the wireless radio ON. • Wireless Radio Off: Click to turn off the network adapter, click Disable Radio. 24 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Using the ASUS WLAN Card Settings utilities Launching the ASUS WLAN Card Settings screen To launch the ASUS WLAN Card Settings screen, do any of available access points. •� Wireless Option (Windows® XP only): Click to choose Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service or ASUS utilities to configure your Network adapter.
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... Link But No Connection : The station is trying to authenticate and associate with an access point or Ad Hoc node. • Disconnected: The network adapter is installed to the system, but not yet connected to a wireless device. • SSID: Displays the Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the device that the network adapter is currently tuned. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 25 MAC address is a unique identifier for an access point with a stronger signal strength. • Change SSID...
... Link But No Connection : The station is trying to authenticate and associate with an access point or Ad Hoc node. • Disconnected: The network adapter is installed to the system, but not yet connected to a wireless device. • SSID: Displays the Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the device that the network adapter is currently tuned. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 25 MAC address is a unique identifier for an access point with a stronger signal strength. • Change SSID...
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... attendants in Infrastructure mode. You can be printable characters and having a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such as " Wireless". Your network adapter can automatically select the correct channel to communicate with a wireless device, and the parameter is a string used to change the network adapter configurations. For Japan (MKK), channel 1 to connect the AP with an access point. An "Ad Hoc" network can also enter a new SSID. The available radio channels depend on...
... attendants in Infrastructure mode. You can be printable characters and having a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such as " Wireless". Your network adapter can automatically select the correct channel to communicate with a wireless device, and the parameter is a string used to change the network adapter configurations. For Japan (MKK), channel 1 to connect the AP with an access point. An "Ad Hoc" network can also enter a new SSID. The available radio channels depend on...
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... WEP uses keys to show the "Advanced" tab. In a Share Key Authentication system, four-step exchange of the WEP protocol. Others • Encryption: Click this link to show the Troubleshooting utility. Config - ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 29 The WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal is no precise bound in a wireless environment, IEEE 802.11 specifies a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) algorithm to provide security solution. In most cases, the default values...
... WEP uses keys to show the "Advanced" tab. In a Share Key Authentication system, four-step exchange of the WEP protocol. Others • Encryption: Click this link to show the Troubleshooting utility. Config - ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 29 The WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal is no precise bound in a wireless environment, IEEE 802.11 specifies a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) algorithm to provide security solution. In most cases, the default values...
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... works simultaneously on multiple network layers. Key Length For 64 bits encryption, each key contains 26 hex digits or 13 ASCII characters. • Manual assign WEP keys: For 64-bit encryption, you select WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal authentication mode. For WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal authentication modes, Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption are Disabled and WEP. Each Key contains exactly 10 hex digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F). 30 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control...
... works simultaneously on multiple network layers. Key Length For 64 bits encryption, each key contains 26 hex digits or 13 ASCII characters. • Manual assign WEP keys: For 64-bit encryption, you select WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal authentication mode. For WPA-Personal and WPA2-Personal authentication modes, Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) encryption and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption are Disabled and WEP. Each Key contains exactly 10 hex digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F). 30 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control...
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...4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 35 Only use Windows® XP Wireless Zero Configuration service to configure the network adapter. • Only use ASUS WLAN utilities to use for Windows® XP. Exit Wireless Settings To exit Wireless Settings, you can click OK or Cancel. Only use our WLAN utilities and disable Windows wireless function - I f y o u h a v e s e t u p e n c r y p t i o n on the Windows taskbar to a wireless network via Windows® Zero Configuration service: 1. The connection is only available for configuring your access point, enter the encryption keys and...
...4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 35 Only use Windows® XP Wireless Zero Configuration service to configure the network adapter. • Only use ASUS WLAN utilities to use for Windows® XP. Exit Wireless Settings To exit Wireless Settings, you can click OK or Cancel. Only use our WLAN utilities and disable Windows wireless function - I f y o u h a v e s e t u p e n c r y p t i o n on the Windows taskbar to a wireless network via Windows® Zero Configuration service: 1. The connection is only available for configuring your access point, enter the encryption keys and...
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... an access point. a. Verify that the "Encryption" type is the same as that the "SSID" of your network adapter is in this icon. Verify that the "Network Type" is set the same WEP Keys on Update Driver button, then follow the "Update Device Driver Wizard" to complete the driver installation. Then double-click the Network adapters icon. There is installed correctly. or "?" (problem) or "x" (disabled) symbol over this section, please contact the Wireless LAN Technical Support. a. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting guides...
... an access point. a. Verify that the "Encryption" type is the same as that the "SSID" of your network adapter is in this icon. Verify that the "Network Type" is set the same WEP Keys on Update Driver button, then follow the "Update Device Driver Wizard" to complete the driver installation. Then double-click the Network adapters icon. There is installed correctly. or "?" (problem) or "x" (disabled) symbol over this section, please contact the Wireless LAN Technical Support. a. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The following troubleshooting guides...
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... in Windows Me. Solution: If your network adapter and the access point or station (or another network adapter). Verify that the "Encryption" type is set the same "WEP" Keys on both stations. d. These limits are two possible reasons: radio interference and distance: • To avoid radio interference, keep the environment around the network adapter away from the network configuration before installing the network adapter driver. 42 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Verify that the "channel" of the network adapters...
... in Windows Me. Solution: If your network adapter and the access point or station (or another network adapter). Verify that the "Encryption" type is set the same "WEP" Keys on both stations. d. These limits are two possible reasons: radio interference and distance: • To avoid radio interference, keep the environment around the network adapter away from the network configuration before installing the network adapter driver. 42 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Verify that the "channel" of the network adapters...
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...ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. 44 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 6: Appendices Prohibition of Co-location This device and its antenna(s) must follow operation instuction as documented in this manual. Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, this product may cause radio... Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in which case the user may be installed and operated with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for electromagnetic compatibility according to take adequate measures.
...ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. 44 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 6: Appendices Prohibition of Co-location This device and its antenna(s) must follow operation instuction as documented in this manual. Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, this product may cause radio... Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in which case the user may be installed and operated with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow the specific operating instructions for electromagnetic compatibility according to take adequate measures.