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® USB-N66 Dual-band �Wi��re��le��s�s�-�N� �A�d�a�pt��e�r (For 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Networks) User Manual
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...AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE ...
...AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ... in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE ...
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... and utilities 6 3. Glossary 20 Notices 30 Introduction 4 Package contents 4 System requirements 4 Hardware...4 A quick look...4 Mounting options 5 Operating and storage environment 5 Status indicator...5 2. 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. Basic 14 Configuration - Advanced 16 5. Table of contents 1. Encryption 15 Configuration -
... and utilities 6 3. Glossary 20 Notices 30 Introduction 4 Package contents 4 System requirements 4 Hardware...4 A quick look...4 Mounting options 5 Operating and storage environment 5 Status indicator...5 2. 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. Basic 14 Configuration - Advanced 16 5. Table of contents 1. Encryption 15 Configuration -
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System requirements Before using the USB-N66 WLAN Adapter, check if 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 damaged or missing, contact your system meets the following requirements: • Windows...;e� A quick look 3 4 5 12 6 1) High/Standard Power Switch (slide the switch to the left or to the right to use standard power or high power) 2) USB port 3) LED indicator 4) Air vents 5) Mounting hole 6) WPS button...
System requirements Before using the USB-N66 WLAN Adapter, check if 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 damaged or missing, contact your system meets the following requirements: • Windows...;e� A quick look 3 4 5 12 6 1) High/Standard Power Switch (slide the switch to the left or to the right to use standard power or high power) 2) USB port 3) LED indicator 4) Air vents 5) Mounting hole 6) WPS button...
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... and storage environment 1. Tighten one screw until only 1/4'' is designed to establish the connection. Latch the hook of the box, the ASUS USB-N66 is showing. 4. Storage temperature: ambient temperature between 0˚C ~ 40˚C 2. NOTES: • Re-adjust the screw if...Operating temperature: ambient temperature between -10˚C ~ 70˚C 3. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Mounting options Out of your USB-N66 onto the screw. Look on the USBN66 or select Use the WPS button in the USB-N66's web interface. Blinking WPS function is not included in a flat surface...
... and storage environment 1. Tighten one screw until only 1/4'' is designed to establish the connection. Latch the hook of the box, the ASUS USB-N66 is showing. 4. Storage temperature: ambient temperature between 0˚C ~ 40˚C 2. NOTES: • Re-adjust the screw if...Operating temperature: ambient temperature between -10˚C ~ 70˚C 3. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Mounting options Out of your USB-N66 onto the screw. Look on the USBN66 or select Use the WPS button in the USB-N66's web interface. Blinking WPS function is not included in a flat surface...
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An InstallShield Wizard screen appears. Select Use ASUS WLAN Utilities. 5. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 2. To install the driver and utilities for your language and click Install Utilities/Driver. 3. From the Autorun screen, select your ASUS USB-N66: 1. Click Install to continue. 4. Place the bundled Support CD...function is enabled on your computer, double-click SETUP.EXE from the bundled Support CD. Installing the USB-N66 driver and utilities IMPORTANT: Install the ASUS USB-N66 into the optical drive. An Autorun screen appears if the Autorun function is not enabled on your...
An InstallShield Wizard screen appears. Select Use ASUS WLAN Utilities. 5. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 2. To install the driver and utilities for your language and click Install Utilities/Driver. 3. From the Autorun screen, select your ASUS USB-N66: 1. Click Install to continue. 4. Place the bundled Support CD...function is enabled on your computer, double-click SETUP.EXE from the bundled Support CD. Installing the USB-N66 driver and utilities IMPORTANT: Install the ASUS USB-N66 into the optical drive. An Autorun screen appears if the Autorun function is not enabled on your...
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USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. Configuring USB-N66 using ASUS utility Connecting to a wireless network manually To connect USB-N66 to complete the installation. Select an Access Point (AP) from the network list and then click Connect. Click Finish to a station (Ad Hoc mode) manually: 1. Right-click the ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility icon in the Windows® system tray, then...
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. Configuring USB-N66 using ASUS utility Connecting to a wireless network manually To connect USB-N66 to complete the installation. Select an Access Point (AP) from the network list and then click Connect. Click Finish to a station (Ad Hoc mode) manually: 1. Right-click the ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility icon in the Windows® system tray, then...
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USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. The Status page displays information such as those on your WLAN adapter as the association state, current data rate, and radio state. To connect USB-N66 to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. Select Use the WPS button, then click Next. ASUS WLAN ...the AP or station. Click the WPS tab. 2. If Security is completed. Click Save. 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. IMPORTANT: Ensure that helps you are trying to connect...
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. The Status page displays information such as those on your WLAN adapter as the association state, current data rate, and radio state. To connect USB-N66 to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. Select Use the WPS button, then click Next. ASUS WLAN ...the AP or station. Click the WPS tab. 2. If Security is completed. Click Save. 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. IMPORTANT: Ensure that helps you are trying to connect...
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Click Finish. ASUS WLAN adapter Select Use PIN code. 2. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. To connect USB-N66 to establish a wireless connection. 4. �C��l�ic�k� 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.
Click Finish. ASUS WLAN adapter Select Use PIN code. 2. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. To connect USB-N66 to establish a wireless connection. 4. �C��l�ic�k� 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.
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... WLAN adapter has switched to . 10 ASUS WLAN adapter Click AP to switch to the Soft AP mode: 1. Select a network (station) from the available network list, then click Apply. The right picture indicates that are currently connecting to the USB-N66 in the system tray switches to the ...Soft AP mode successfully. NOTE: In the Soft AP mode, the ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility icon in Soft AP. 2. Click General tab and then click ICS. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7) ASUS USB-N66 supports ...
... WLAN adapter has switched to . 10 ASUS WLAN adapter Click AP to switch to the Soft AP mode: 1. Select a network (station) from the available network list, then click Apply. The right picture indicates that are currently connecting to the USB-N66 in the system tray switches to the ...Soft AP mode successfully. NOTE: In the Soft AP mode, the ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility icon in Soft AP. 2. Click General tab and then click ICS. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7) ASUS USB-N66 supports ...
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...Manual In the Soft AP mode, you can limit the wireless clients that associate with the USB-N66 through the access control function. Click Configuration > Edit Config > Wireless Mode. Click Configuration > Edit Config > ACL. To allow a wireless client to associate with the WLAN adapter: 1. To prevent a wireless client from associating with the USB-N66...MAC address, then click Add MAC. 3. Select Enable in the client's MAC address, then click Add MAC. 3. ASUS WLAN adapter 11 Key in the Access Control Policy page, then click Reject tab. 2. To disable the access control ...
...Manual In the Soft AP mode, you can limit the wireless clients that associate with the USB-N66 through the access control function. Click Configuration > Edit Config > Wireless Mode. Click Configuration > Edit Config > ACL. To allow a wireless client to associate with the WLAN adapter: 1. To prevent a wireless client from associating with the USB-N66...MAC address, then click Add MAC. 3. Select Enable in the client's MAC address, then click Add MAC. 3. ASUS WLAN adapter 11 Key in the Access Control Policy page, then click Reject tab. 2. To disable the access control ...
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... ON. • Wireless Radio Off - Displays the available wireless networks. To launch WLAN utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > USB-N66 WLAN Adapter Utilities > ASUS USB-N66 WLAN Control Center. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 4. ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility provides you manage your Control Center. • Exit Control Center - Launches the WPS wizard...
... ON. • Wireless Radio Off - Displays the available wireless networks. To launch WLAN utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > USB-N66 WLAN Adapter Utilities > ASUS USB-N66 WLAN Control Center. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 4. ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility provides you manage your Control Center. • Exit Control Center - Launches the WPS wizard...
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... wireless networks that the WLAN adapter is a unique identifier assigned to . ASUS WLAN adapter 13 A MAC address is connecting to. • MAC Address - Displays the encryption of the WLAN adapter. Displays the name of the wireless network that the USB-N66 can connect to networking devices. Indicates the hardware address of the wireless... data transmission rate. • Network Type - It consists of six groups of the wireless network. • Current Data Rate - Survey Survey displays the connection status: USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual • SSID -
... wireless networks that the WLAN adapter is a unique identifier assigned to . ASUS WLAN adapter 13 A MAC address is connecting to. • MAC Address - Displays the encryption of the WLAN adapter. Displays the name of the wireless network that the USB-N66 can connect to networking devices. Indicates the hardware address of the wireless... data transmission rate. • Network Type - It consists of six groups of the wireless network. • Current Data Rate - Survey Survey displays the connection status: USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual • SSID -
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...case sensitive characters, such as Wireless LAN. • Channel - In the United States (FCC) and Canada (IC), channels 1 to Configuration page. 14 ASUS WLAN adapter Cancels setting and returns to 11 are supported. Basic • Network Type • Infrastructure - Select the Ad Hoc mode to communicate with ...1 to 13 are supported. • For 5GHz band, the radio channels you do not need to communicate with a station. Launches the Advanced page. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration- Key in different regions. In Europe (ETSI), channels 1 to 14 are supported.
...case sensitive characters, such as Wireless LAN. • Channel - In the United States (FCC) and Canada (IC), channels 1 to Configuration page. 14 ASUS WLAN adapter Cancels setting and returns to 11 are supported. Basic • Network Type • Infrastructure - Select the Ad Hoc mode to communicate with ...1 to 13 are supported. • For 5GHz band, the radio channels you do not need to communicate with a station. Launches the Advanced page. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration- Key in different regions. In Europe (ETSI), channels 1 to 14 are supported.
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.... • Shared - Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is developed to overcome the weakness of ASUS WLAN adapter 15 Set these authentication modes in the Open System mode that encrypts data sent over the air. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration - Encryption The Encryption page allows you select this option, the cursor appears in...
.... • Shared - Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is developed to overcome the weakness of ASUS WLAN adapter 15 Set these authentication modes in the Open System mode that encrypts data sent over the air. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration - Encryption The Encryption page allows you select this option, the cursor appears in...
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... different fragmentation values to select one as Auto (default), Long or Short. 16 ASUS WLAN adapter The default value (2347) is completed. Note: The characters can consists of a sentence, a phrase, or a sequence of frame transmissions. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual wireless encryption. It is used to the destination. This option becomes configurable when...
... different fragmentation values to select one as Auto (default), Long or Short. 16 ASUS WLAN adapter The default value (2347) is completed. Note: The characters can consists of a sentence, a phrase, or a sequence of frame transmissions. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual wireless encryption. It is used to the destination. This option becomes configurable when...
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Configuring USB-N66 using Windows® WZC service: 1. Right-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. ASUS WLAN adapter 17 Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N66 to use it. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 5.
Configuring USB-N66 using Windows® WZC service: 1. Right-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. ASUS WLAN adapter 17 Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N66 to use it. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 5.
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... adapter Contact a qualified service technician for assistance if the problem still exists after you may encounter when installing or using ASUS USB-N66. An ASUS USB-N66 450Mbps Dual Band USB Adapter window appears. 5. My WLAN adapter cannot connect to any Access Points. • Check if Network Type is set to the Ad Hoc mode. ...8226; Check if the Encryption settings of your WLAN adapter is installed properly? 1. The connection quality is bad and the signal strength is working properly. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 6. Select the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 3.
... adapter Contact a qualified service technician for assistance if the problem still exists after you may encounter when installing or using ASUS USB-N66. An ASUS USB-N66 450Mbps Dual Band USB Adapter window appears. 5. My WLAN adapter cannot connect to any Access Points. • Check if Network Type is set to the Ad Hoc mode. ...8226; Check if the Encryption settings of your WLAN adapter is installed properly? 1. The connection quality is bad and the signal strength is working properly. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 6. Select the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 3.
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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. These limits are imposed by the Microsoft® operating system. ASUS WLAN adapter 19 Solution: If your PC already has six TCP/IP bindings in Windows® 98 or ten bindings in Windows® Me. 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. These limits are imposed by the Microsoft® operating system. ASUS WLAN adapter 19 Solution: If your PC already has six TCP/IP bindings in Windows® 98 or ten bindings in Windows® Me. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual The TCP/IP protocol does not bind to the WLAN adapter.
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... other instances of the same physical layer, with an acceptably low frame error ratio due to mutual interference. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 7. Basic Rate Set This option allows you to your network. 20 ASUS WLAN adapter Client A client is connected to specify the data transmission rate. Access Points combined with other instances...
... other instances of the same physical layer, with an acceptably low frame error ratio due to mutual interference. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 7. Basic Rate Set This option allows you to your network. 20 ASUS WLAN adapter Client A client is connected to specify the data transmission rate. Access Points combined with other instances...