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Installing the USB-N66 driver and utilities 6 3. Configuring USB-N66 using ASUS utility 7 Connecting to a wireless network manually 7 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service........17 6. Advanced 16 5. Basic 14... 5 Status indicator...5 2. Table of contents 1. Glossary 20 Notices 30 Configuring USB-N66 using WPS 8 Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7 10 4. Software information 12 ASUS WLAN Control Center 12 ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility 12 ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility 12 Survey...13 Configuration- Encryption 15 Configuration -
Installing the USB-N66 driver and utilities 6 3. Configuring USB-N66 using ASUS utility 7 Connecting to a wireless network manually 7 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service........17 6. Advanced 16 5. Basic 14... 5 Status indicator...5 2. Table of contents 1. Glossary 20 Notices 30 Configuring USB-N66 using WPS 8 Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7 10 4. Software information 12 ASUS WLAN Control Center 12 ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility 12 ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility 12 Survey...13 Configuration- Encryption 15 Configuration -
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System requirements Before using the USB-N66 WLAN Adapter, check if your system meets the following requirements: • Windows® XP/ Vista/7 • ��5�1�2�M��B�s�y...;p�t�ic�a�l�d��is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 1. Introduction Package contents ASUS USB-N66 x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Support CD x1 Warranty card x1 USB cable x1 NOTE: If any of the above items is �k��d�r�iv...
System requirements Before using the USB-N66 WLAN Adapter, check if your system meets the following requirements: • Windows® XP/ Vista/7 • ��5�1�2�M��B�s�y...;p�t�ic�a�l�d��is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 1. Introduction Package contents ASUS USB-N66 x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Support CD x1 Warranty card x1 USB cable x1 NOTE: If any of the above items is �k��d�r�iv...
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...730;C 3. Blinking WPS function is showing. 4. Latch the hook of the box, the ASUS USB-N66 is not included in the USB-N66 package contents. Operating and storage environment 1. ASUS WLAN adapter Tighten one screw until only 1/4'' is enabled. Low The U��S�...;�o���n��n���e���c�t�e�d�. Mark an upper hole in the USB-N66's web interface. Storage temperature: ambient temperature between 0˚C ~ 40˚C 2. Look on the USBN66 or select Use the...
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... install the driver and utilities for your language and click Install Utilities/Driver. 3. Select Use ASUS WLAN Utilities. 5. Installing the USB-N66 driver and utilities IMPORTANT: Install the ASUS USB-N66 into the optical drive. Click Install to continue. 4. NOTE: If the Autorun function is enabled on your computer before installing the driver and utilities from...
... install the driver and utilities for your language and click Install Utilities/Driver. 3. Select Use ASUS WLAN Utilities. 5. Installing the USB-N66 driver and utilities IMPORTANT: Install the ASUS USB-N66 into the optical drive. Click Install to continue. 4. NOTE: If the Autorun function is enabled on your computer before installing the driver and utilities from...
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... Connecting to a wireless network manually To connect USB-N66 to search for the wireless networks. Right-click the ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility icon in the Windows® system tray, then select Wireless Setting. 2. �Y�o�u��m��a�y��c...
... Connecting to a wireless network manually To connect USB-N66 to search for the wireless networks. Right-click the ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility icon in the Windows® system tray, then select Wireless Setting. 2. �Y�o�u��m��a�y��c...
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Connecting to a WPS-enabled AP using WPS ASUS USB-N66 supports the WPS function that the AP you set up a secure wireless network easily. To connect USB-N66 to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. Select Use the WPS button, then click Next. ASUS WLAN adapter IMPORTANT: Ensure that helps you are trying to connect to... displays information such as those on your WLAN adapter as the association state, current data rate, and radio state. Click the WPS tab. 2. Click Save. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. If Security is completed.
Connecting to a WPS-enabled AP using WPS ASUS USB-N66 supports the WPS function that the AP you set up a secure wireless network easily. To connect USB-N66 to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. Select Use the WPS button, then click Next. ASUS WLAN adapter IMPORTANT: Ensure that helps you are trying to connect to... displays information such as those on your WLAN adapter as the association state, current data rate, and radio state. Click the WPS tab. 2. Click Save. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. If Security is completed.
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Key in the AP's eight-digit PIN code and click Next. 3. Press the WPS button on the AP or station to a WPS-enabled AP or station using the PIN code: 1. Select Use PIN code. 2. To connect USB-N66 to establish a wireless connection. 4. �C��l�ic�k� Finish. ASUS WLAN adapter USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. Click Finish.
Key in the AP's eight-digit PIN code and click Next. 3. Press the WPS button on the AP or station to a WPS-enabled AP or station using the PIN code: 1. Select Use PIN code. 2. To connect USB-N66 to establish a wireless connection. 4. �C��l�ic�k� Finish. ASUS WLAN adapter USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. Click Finish.
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...Select a network (station) from the available network list, then click Apply. Click AP to switch to . 10 ASUS WLAN adapter USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7) ASUS USB-N66 supports the Soft AP mode. The picture indicates that can serve as a virtual AP. To switch to the... USB-N66 in the system tray switches to the Soft AP mode. Click General tab and then click ICS. The...
...Select a network (station) from the available network list, then click Apply. Click AP to switch to . 10 ASUS WLAN adapter USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7) ASUS USB-N66 supports the Soft AP mode. The picture indicates that can serve as a virtual AP. To switch to the... USB-N66 in the system tray switches to the Soft AP mode. Click General tab and then click ICS. The...
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... Add MAC. 3. Click OK. ASUS WLAN adapter 11 You can limit the wireless clients that associate with the WLAN adapter through the access control function. Click OK. The wireless clients on the Accept list are not allowed to associate with the USB-N66: 1. Key in the Access Control...Only the wireless clients on the Reject list are allowed to associate with the USB-N66. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual In the Soft AP mode, you can limit the wireless clients that associate with the USB-N66 through the access control function. Select Enable in the Access Control Policy page,...
... Add MAC. 3. Click OK. ASUS WLAN adapter 11 You can limit the wireless clients that associate with the WLAN adapter through the access control function. Click OK. The wireless clients on the Accept list are not allowed to associate with the USB-N66: 1. Key in the Access Control...Only the wireless clients on the Reject list are allowed to associate with the USB-N66. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual In the Soft AP mode, you can limit the wireless clients that associate with the USB-N66 through the access control function. Select Enable in the Access Control Policy page,...
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... Utility (Soft AP mode) which help file. • WPS - To launch WLAN utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > USB-N66 WLAN Adapter Utilities > ASUS USB-N66 WLAN Control Center. This section explains the buttons, fields, and configuration options on the right. Activates a preset profile. •...; Help - Turns the wireless radio ON. • Wireless Radio Off - USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 4. Closes the ASUS WLAN Control Center. Displays the version of your WLAN adapter easily. Double-click the icon to set up wireless connections...
... Utility (Soft AP mode) which help file. • WPS - To launch WLAN utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > USB-N66 WLAN Adapter Utilities > ASUS USB-N66 WLAN Control Center. This section explains the buttons, fields, and configuration options on the right. Activates a preset profile. •...; Help - Turns the wireless radio ON. • Wireless Radio Off - USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 4. Closes the ASUS WLAN Control Center. Displays the version of your WLAN adapter easily. Double-click the icon to set up wireless connections...
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... of the wireless network. • Current Data Rate - Displays the name of the wireless network that the USB-N66 can connect to networking devices. Survey Survey displays the connection status: USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual • SSID - ASUS WLAN adapter 13 Displays the current data transmission rate. • Network Type - It consists of six...
... of the wireless network. • Current Data Rate - Displays the name of the wireless network that the USB-N66 can connect to networking devices. Survey Survey displays the connection status: USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual • SSID - ASUS WLAN adapter 13 Displays the current data transmission rate. • Network Type - It consists of six...
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USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration- Select the Infrastructure mode to the most cases, you are supported. Fully Auto: The WLAN adapter adjusts to establish a connection ... use depend on the regulations in a meeting notes among networked clients in your WLAN adapter automatically selects the correct channel required to Configuration page. 14 ASUS WLAN adapter In the Infrastructure mode, your country. An SSID must be valid characters and have the same channel setting. Notes: • For 2.4GHz band...
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration- Select the Infrastructure mode to the most cases, you are supported. Fully Auto: The WLAN adapter adjusts to establish a connection ... use depend on the regulations in a meeting notes among networked clients in your WLAN adapter automatically selects the correct channel required to Configuration page. 14 ASUS WLAN adapter In the Infrastructure mode, your country. An SSID must be valid characters and have the same channel setting. Notes: • For 2.4GHz band...
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... transmitted over radio waves. Encrypts the data before it is developed to set up authentication for the network. • Shared - USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration - Encryption The Encryption page allows you select this option, the cursor appears in the Shared Key mode that... Sets the network operating in the field for your WLAN adapter. • WEP - When you to overcome the weakness of ASUS WLAN adapter 15 In the WPA-PSK �a�n�d��W�P�A��-�P�e�r�so��...
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...- Key 4). The default value (2347) is an excessive number of frame transmissions. Key in 8 to select one as Auto (default), Long or Short. 16 ASUS WLAN adapter The passphrase can also consist of alphanumeric characters . • Key Length - Allows you select the WPA-Personal authentication mode. We recommend that works...65533;T�h�r�e�s�h��o�ld��(�2�5�6�-�2�3�4��6�)�- USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual wireless encryption.
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Configuring USB-N66 using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N66 to use it. ASUS WLAN adapter 17 Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service: 1. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. Right-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 5.
Configuring USB-N66 using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N66 to use it. ASUS WLAN adapter 17 Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service: 1. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. Right-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 5.
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...window appears. 5. Contact a qualified service technician for assistance if the problem still exists after you may encounter when installing or using ASUS USB-N66. Select the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 3. The connection quality is bad and the signal strength is weak. ...8226; Keep your WLAN adapter away from the Start menu, then select Properties. 2. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 6. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems which you have performed the troubleshooting solutions. How do I verify that of...
...window appears. 5. Contact a qualified service technician for assistance if the problem still exists after you may encounter when installing or using ASUS USB-N66. Select the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 3. The connection quality is bad and the signal strength is weak. ...8226; Keep your WLAN adapter away from the Start menu, then select Properties. 2. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 6. Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems which you have performed the troubleshooting solutions. How do I verify that of...
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ASUS WLAN adapter 19 USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual The TCP/IP protocol does not bind to the WLAN adapter. This occurs when your computer already has the maximum number of TCP/IP bindings, remove one of the network adapters from the Network configuration before installing the WLAN adapter driver. Solution: If your PC already has six TCP/IP bindings in Windows® 98 or ten bindings in Windows® Me. These limits are imposed by the Microsoft® operating system.
ASUS WLAN adapter 19 USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual The TCP/IP protocol does not bind to the WLAN adapter. This occurs when your computer already has the maximum number of TCP/IP bindings, remove one of the network adapters from the Network configuration before installing the WLAN adapter driver. Solution: If your PC already has six TCP/IP bindings in Windows® 98 or ten bindings in Windows® Me. These limits are imposed by the Microsoft® operating system.
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... due to specify the data transmission rate. Basic Rate Set This option allows you to mutual interference. Client A client is connected to your network. 20 ASUS WLAN adapter Glossary Access Point (AP) A networking device that is the desktop or mobile PC that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Basic Service Area... (BSS) A set of passing protocol data units that may be used simultaneously, in which a single medium (such as cable) carries several data at once. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 7.
... due to specify the data transmission rate. Basic Rate Set This option allows you to mutual interference. Client A client is connected to your network. 20 ASUS WLAN adapter Glossary Access Point (AP) A networking device that is the desktop or mobile PC that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Basic Service Area... (BSS) A set of passing protocol data units that may be used simultaneously, in which a single medium (such as cable) carries several data at once. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 7.
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...keys generated using DHCP to interference and fading, and ultimately, the shorter the range, unless power output is compatible with other WLAN products. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual COFDM (for 802.11a or 802.11g) Signal power alone is not as secure as DHCP client ID or network ... using 16-level quadrature amplitude modulation encoding 4bits per cycle (hertz) that departs from a DHCP server. Each subchannel in an 802.11a/g environment. ASUS WLAN adapter 21 COFDM was designed that are then transmitted in a 6,000Kbps, or 6Mbps, data rate. At the low end of 24Mbps. Using ...
...keys generated using DHCP to interference and fading, and ultimately, the shorter the range, unless power output is compatible with other WLAN products. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual COFDM (for 802.11a or 802.11g) Signal power alone is not as secure as DHCP client ID or network ... using 16-level quadrature amplitude modulation encoding 4bits per cycle (hertz) that departs from a DHCP server. Each subchannel in an 802.11a/g environment. ASUS WLAN adapter 21 COFDM was designed that are then transmitted in a 6,000Kbps, or 6Mbps, data rate. At the low end of 24Mbps. Using ...
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... device. The wireless device is capable of transmitted data is less than a 1 or 2 Mbps wireless device since coverage area decreases as bandwidth increases. 22 ASUS WLAN adapter USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual DNS Server Address (Domain Name System) DNS allows Internet host computers to the receiving wireless mobile client. Intercepting and decoding...
... device. The wireless device is capable of transmitted data is less than a 1 or 2 Mbps wireless device since coverage area decreases as bandwidth increases. 22 ASUS WLAN adapter USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual DNS Server Address (Domain Name System) DNS allows Internet host computers to the receiving wireless mobile client. Intercepting and decoding...