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... 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 any of the items is damaged or missing...
... 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 any of the items is damaged or missing...
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The ASUS network adapter is connected to a wireless device. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 1: Introduction The blinking speed indicates the link speed. LED status indicators The LED indicator on the ASUS network adapter indicates the status of the network adapter. Transmitting data via the ASUS network adapter. LED status indicator Status indicators LED ON Blinking OFF Indication The ASUS network adapter is not connected to a wireless device.
The ASUS network adapter is connected to a wireless device. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 1: Introduction The blinking speed indicates the link speed. LED status indicators The LED indicator on the ASUS network adapter indicates the status of the network adapter. Transmitting data via the ASUS network adapter. LED status indicator Status indicators LED ON Blinking OFF Indication The ASUS network adapter is not connected to a wireless device.
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Chapter 2 Installing the utilities and driver Installing in Windows® OS Installing in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS To install in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS: 1. Select your language and click Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/ Driver. 3. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. 2. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. ASUS USB-N10 Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
Chapter 2 Installing the utilities and driver Installing in Windows® OS Installing in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS To install in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS: 1. Select your language and click Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/ Driver. 3. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. 2. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. ASUS USB-N10 Insert the support CD into the optical drive.
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Double click the installation icon and then click Continue. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities The installation process takes several seconds. When Setup is completed, click Finish to exit the installation wizard and launch the WPS Wizard. 4. Installing in MAC OS To install in MAC OS: 1. When prompted, insert the network adapter into your computer's USB port. 5.
Double click the installation icon and then click Continue. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities The installation process takes several seconds. When Setup is completed, click Finish to exit the installation wizard and launch the WPS Wizard. 4. Installing in MAC OS To install in MAC OS: 1. When prompted, insert the network adapter into your computer's USB port. 5.
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2. Select the destination for the driver. Select the language from the dropdown list. Click Continue. 4. Click Continue. 5. Click Agree to continue with the installation. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities When done, click Continue. 3. Click Continue. C a r e f u l l y r e a d t h e I m p o r t a n t Information.
2. Select the destination for the driver. Select the language from the dropdown list. Click Continue. 4. Click Continue. 5. Click Agree to continue with the installation. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities When done, click Continue. 3. Click Continue. C a r e f u l l y r e a d t h e I m p o r t a n t Information.
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Click Install. 7. Click Restart to complete the installation process. 10 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities When prompted, key in your password. 8. Click Continue Installation on the confirmation message. 8. 6.
Click Install. 7. Click Restart to complete the installation process. 10 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities When prompted, key in your password. 8. Click Continue Installation on the confirmation message. 8. 6.
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ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities 11 Installing in Linux OS To install in Linux OS: • Refer to the README text file in the Linux zipped file included in the support CD. Note: Obtain the Linux driver source code from the support CD, and build the driver for the Linux OS that you are using.
ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities 11 Installing in Linux OS To install in Linux OS: • Refer to the README text file in the Linux zipped file included in the support CD. Note: Obtain the Linux driver source code from the support CD, and build the driver for the Linux OS that you are using.
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ASUS USB-N10 12 Launching the WPS Wizard To launch the WPS Wizard: 1. click the WLAN icon , then select WPS. Select the method that allows you want to use to connect to the network. You can also click Start > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > WPS Wizard to launch the WPS Wizard. 2. The WPS Wizard appears. Chapter 3 Connecting to the wireless network Using the WPS Wizard WPS Wizard is a utility that you to easily set up your wireless network. From the Windows® taskbar, right-
ASUS USB-N10 12 Launching the WPS Wizard To launch the WPS Wizard: 1. click the WLAN icon , then select WPS. Select the method that allows you want to use to connect to the network. You can also click Start > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > WPS Wizard to launch the WPS Wizard. 2. The WPS Wizard appears. Chapter 3 Connecting to the wireless network Using the WPS Wizard WPS Wizard is a utility that you to easily set up your wireless network. From the Windows® taskbar, right-
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ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network 13 From the WPS Wizard, select Use the WPS button. Click Next. 2. Press the WPS button on the router. Connecting via the WPS button 1.
ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network 13 From the WPS Wizard, select Use the WPS button. Click Next. 2. Press the WPS button on the router. Connecting via the WPS button 1.
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When done, click Next and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. Note: If WPS configuration failed, move your computer closer to the wireless network From the WPS Wizard, select Use the PIN code. Select the router that you want to connect to. 14 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the router then try again. The network adapter searches for the wireless router. 3. Connecting via the PIN code 1. Click Next. 2.
When done, click Next and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. Note: If WPS configuration failed, move your computer closer to the wireless network From the WPS Wizard, select Use the PIN code. Select the router that you want to connect to. 14 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the router then try again. The network adapter searches for the wireless router. 3. Connecting via the PIN code 1. Click Next. 2.
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Click Next. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network. Key in the eight-digit PIN code from the label posted on the router or from the router's web user interface. 4. When done, click Next. 5. Assign a name to the wireless network 15 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. 3.
Click Next. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network. Key in the eight-digit PIN code from the label posted on the router or from the router's web user interface. 4. When done, click Next. 5. Assign a name to the wireless network 15 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. 3.
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Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to close the WPS Wizard. Wait until the WPS Wizard finishes applying the wireless settings. 7. Installation is completed... passphrase. 6. Click Finish to the 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 wireless network To configure the advanced security settings, click Show advanced network security options.
Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to close the WPS Wizard. Wait until the WPS Wizard finishes applying the wireless settings. 7. Installation is completed... passphrase. 6. Click Finish to the 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 wireless network To configure the advanced security settings, click Show advanced network security options.
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To add network devices using a USB flash drive: 1. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to a USB flash drive. 2. In the WPS Wizard, click Save settings to the wireless network 17 Insert a USB flash drive into your network using a USB flash drive. When done, click Next to continue. Adding network devices using a USB flash drive With the WPS Wizard utility, you can add devices to your computer's USB port, and then select the drive from the dropdown list.
To add network devices using a USB flash drive: 1. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to a USB flash drive. 2. In the WPS Wizard, click Save settings to the wireless network 17 Insert a USB flash drive into your network using a USB flash drive. When done, click Next to continue. Adding network devices using a USB flash drive With the WPS Wizard utility, you can add devices to your computer's USB port, and then select the drive from the dropdown list.
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Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 18 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network. 5. Locate SetupWireless.exe from this computer, and then insert it . Remove the USB flash drive from the USB drive, and double-click to run it to the computer that you want to add to the wireless network. 4. Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network 3.
Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 18 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network. 5. Locate SetupWireless.exe from this computer, and then insert it . Remove the USB flash drive from the USB drive, and double-click to run it to the computer that you want to add to the wireless network. 4. Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network 3.
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Click Apply to the wireless network 19 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to activate the settings. 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 network administrator about the settings if necessary. Encryption settings must match those at the access point. Configuring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure) Use the ASUS WLAN utility to that of your wireless AP. 3. From the Windows® taskbar, rightclick the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2.
Click Apply to the wireless network 19 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to activate the settings. 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 network administrator about the settings if necessary. Encryption settings must match those at the access point. Configuring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure) Use the ASUS WLAN utility to that of your wireless AP. 3. From the Windows® taskbar, rightclick the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2.
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... Ad Hoc mode that allows communication between wireless stations without an AP. 1. Click Config and set the network adapter to Ad Hoc connection mode. 20 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to view the association state. Click Status to the wireless network Click OK to see the signal strength. From the Windows® taskbar...
... Ad Hoc mode that allows communication between wireless stations without an AP. 1. Click Config and set the network adapter to Ad Hoc connection mode. 20 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to view the association state. Click Status to the wireless network Click OK to see the signal strength. From the Windows® taskbar...
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3. Select the node you are prompted to communicate with and press Connect. 4. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to activate the settings. 5. Click Apply to the wireless network 21 Click OK to scan for Ad Hoc nodes. Click Survey to exit ...
3. Select the node you are prompted to communicate with and press Connect. 4. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to activate the settings. 5. Click Apply to the wireless network 21 Click OK to scan for Ad Hoc nodes. Click Survey to exit ...
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... Control Center icon . When WLAN Control Center is an application that makes it easier to Internet (Infrastructure) ASUS USB-N10 22 To launch the ASUS WLAN Control Center, do any of the following information: • ��L��in�k��q�u...65533;�d�) Taskbar Icon and Status Wireless Status Icons (on the Windows® desktop. Chapter 4 Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Launching the ASUS WLAN Control Center ASUS WLAN Control Center is running, you can see a Control Center icon on the taskbar) Excellent link quality and ...
... Control Center icon . When WLAN Control Center is an application that makes it easier to Internet (Infrastructure) ASUS USB-N10 22 To launch the ASUS WLAN Control Center, do any of the following information: • ��L��in�k��q�u...65533;�d�) Taskbar Icon and Status Wireless Status Icons (on the Windows® desktop. Chapter 4 Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Launching the ASUS WLAN Control Center ASUS WLAN Control Center is running, you can see a Control Center icon on the taskbar) Excellent link quality and ...
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... right-click menu To use the Wireless Settings right-click menu: From the Windows® desktop, right-click the WLAN icon Settings right-click menu. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 23
... right-click menu To use the Wireless Settings right-click menu: From the Windows® desktop, right-click the WLAN icon Settings right-click menu. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 23
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...the Windows ® taskbar, right-click the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 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 turn off the network adapter, click Disable Radio. 24 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center The status fields are blank if the network adapter is not installed....
...the Windows ® taskbar, right-click the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 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 turn off the network adapter, click Disable Radio. 24 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center The status fields are blank if the network adapter is not installed....