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... Adapter Setting Utility 12 Survey...13 Configuration- Advanced 16 5. Basic 14 Configuration - Configuring USB-N66 using WPS 8 Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7 10 4. 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. Troubleshooting 18 7. Encryption 15 Configuration - Glossary 20 Notices 30...
... Adapter Setting Utility 12 Survey...13 Configuration- Advanced 16 5. Basic 14 Configuration - Configuring USB-N66 using WPS 8 Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7 10 4. 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. Troubleshooting 18 7. Encryption 15 Configuration - Glossary 20 Notices 30...
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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�e� A quick look 3 4 5 12 6 1) High/Standard ... (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 ASUS WLAN adapter System requirements Before using the USB-N66 WLAN Adapter, check if your system meets the following requirements: • Windows® XP/ Vista/7 •...
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�e� A quick look 3 4 5 12 6 1) High/Standard ... (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 ASUS WLAN adapter System requirements Before using the USB-N66 WLAN Adapter, check if your system meets the following requirements: • Windows® XP/ Vista/7 •...
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... WPS function to a wireless network successfully. Humidity: 5% ~ 90% (non-condensing) Status indicator LED Status Description Link High The USB-N66 has connected to establish the connection. Tighten one screw until only 1/4'' is not included in a flat surface. 3. Wait for about...~ 70˚C 3. ASUS WLAN adapter Blinking WPS function is designed to a wall or ceiling. 1. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Mounting options Out of your USB-N66 onto the screw. Mark an upper hole in the USB-N66 package contents. Latch the hook of the box, the ASUS USB-N66 is enabled.
... WPS function to a wireless network successfully. Humidity: 5% ~ 90% (non-condensing) Status indicator LED Status Description Link High The USB-N66 has connected to establish the connection. Tighten one screw until only 1/4'' is not included in a flat surface. 3. Wait for about...~ 70˚C 3. ASUS WLAN adapter Blinking WPS function is designed to a wall or ceiling. 1. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Mounting options Out of your USB-N66 onto the screw. Mark an upper hole in the USB-N66 package contents. Latch the hook of the box, the ASUS USB-N66 is enabled.
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... install the driver and utilities for your language and click Install Utilities/Driver. 3. From the Autorun screen, select your ASUS USB-N66: 1. Place the bundled Support CD into your computer before installing the driver and utilities from the root directory to run... Support CD. Click Next to start the installation. ASUS WLAN adapter Click Install to continue. 4. An InstallShield Wizard screen appears. Installing the USB-N66 driver and utilities IMPORTANT: Install the ASUS USB-N66 into the optical drive. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 2. NOTE: If the Autorun function...
... install the driver and utilities for your language and click Install Utilities/Driver. 3. From the Autorun screen, select your ASUS USB-N66: 1. Place the bundled Support CD into your computer before installing the driver and utilities from the root directory to run... Support CD. Click Next to start the installation. ASUS WLAN adapter Click Install to continue. 4. An InstallShield Wizard screen appears. Installing the USB-N66 driver and utilities IMPORTANT: Install the ASUS USB-N66 into the optical drive. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 2. NOTE: If the Autorun function...
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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... to complete the installation. Click Finish to search for the wireless networks. Select an Access Point (AP) from the network list and then click Connect. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. 6. Configuring USB-N66 using ASUS utility Connecting to a wireless network manually To connect USB-N66 to a station (Ad Hoc mode) manually...
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... to complete the installation. Click Finish to search for the wireless networks. Select an Access Point (AP) from the network list and then click Connect. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. 6. Configuring USB-N66 using ASUS utility Connecting to a wireless network manually To connect USB-N66 to a station (Ad Hoc mode) manually...
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Setup is enabled on the AP or station, do the same security settings on the AP or station. To connect USB-N66 to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. IMPORTANT: Ensure that helps you are trying to connect to supports the WPS function. The Status ... WLAN adapter as the association state, current data rate, and radio state. Select Use the WPS button, then click Next. ASUS WLAN adapter 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. Click the WPS tab...
Setup is enabled on the AP or station, do the same security settings on the AP or station. To connect USB-N66 to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. IMPORTANT: Ensure that helps you are trying to connect to supports the WPS function. The Status ... WLAN adapter as the association state, current data rate, and radio state. Select Use the WPS button, then click Next. ASUS WLAN adapter 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. Click the WPS tab...
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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. To connect USB-N66 to establish a wireless connection. 4. �C��l�ic�k� Finish. Click Finish. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. Select Use PIN code. 2. ASUS WLAN adapter
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. To connect USB-N66 to establish a wireless connection. 4. �C��l�ic�k� Finish. Click Finish. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. Select Use PIN code. 2. ASUS WLAN adapter
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... WLAN adapter has switched to . 10 ASUS WLAN adapter The Available Networks table displays the current networks that you have set ICS (Internet connection Sharing) successfully. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7) ASUS USB-N66 supports the Soft AP mode. NOTE: ...In the Soft AP mode, the ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility icon in Soft AP. 2. The right...
... WLAN adapter has switched to . 10 ASUS WLAN adapter The Available Networks table displays the current networks that you have set ICS (Internet connection Sharing) successfully. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7) ASUS USB-N66 supports the Soft AP mode. NOTE: ...In the Soft AP mode, the ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility icon in Soft AP. 2. The right...
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...ASUS WLAN adapter 11 To disable the access control function, select Disable in the client's MAC address, then click Add MAC. 3. Only the wireless clients on the Reject list are allowed to associate with the USB-N66 through the access control function. Key in the Access Control Policy page, then click OK. USB-N66...Click OK. Click Configuration > Edit Config > ACL. Click OK. You can limit the wireless clients that associate with the USB-N66: 1. To prevent a wireless client from associating with the USBN66. Click Configuration > Edit Config > Wireless Mode. The wireless ...
...ASUS WLAN adapter 11 To disable the access control function, select Disable in the client's MAC address, then click Add MAC. 3. Only the wireless clients on the Reject list are allowed to associate with the USB-N66 through the access control function. Key in the Access Control Policy page, then click OK. USB-N66...Click OK. Click Configuration > Edit Config > ACL. Click OK. You can limit the wireless clients that associate with the USB-N66: 1. To prevent a wireless client from associating with the USBN66. Click Configuration > Edit Config > Wireless Mode. The wireless ...
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... - This section explains the buttons, fields, and configuration options on the right. To launch WLAN utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > USB-N66 WLAN Adapter Utilities > ASUS USB-N66 WLAN Control Center. Launches the ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility. • Activate Configuration - Launches the help you with an easy interface to display the following options: •...
... - This section explains the buttons, fields, and configuration options on the right. To launch WLAN utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > USB-N66 WLAN Adapter Utilities > ASUS USB-N66 WLAN Control Center. Launches the ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility. • Activate Configuration - Launches the help you with an easy interface to display the following options: •...
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... 9 and A through F) separated by colons, e.g. 00:E0:18:F0:05:C0. • Channel - Displays the channel of the wireless network that the USB-N66 can connect to networking devices. ASUS WLAN adapter 13 Displays the current data transmission rate. • Network Type - A MAC address is connecting to. • MAC Address - Displays the name...
... 9 and A through F) separated by colons, e.g. 00:E0:18:F0:05:C0. • Channel - Displays the channel of the wireless network that the USB-N66 can connect to networking devices. ASUS WLAN adapter 13 Displays the current data transmission rate. • Network Type - A MAC address is connecting to. • MAC Address - Displays the name...
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... States (FCC) and Canada (IC), channels 1 to Configuration page. 14 ASUS WLAN adapter Cancels setting and returns to 11 are allowed to communicate with each other if they have a maximum of an AP or a station you can communicate with a station. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration- In the Infrastructure mode, your WLAN...
... States (FCC) and Canada (IC), channels 1 to Configuration page. 14 ASUS WLAN adapter Cancels setting and returns to 11 are allowed to communicate with each other if they have a maximum of an AP or a station you can communicate with a station. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration- In the Infrastructure mode, your WLAN...
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...Offers stronger protection and increases the complexity of the WEP protocol. • Network Authentication - WEP uses keys to overcome the weakness of ASUS WLAN adapter 15 Set these authentication modes in the Open System mode that uses the WEP encryption for your network. • WPA-Personal... (WPA) is transmitted over radio waves. When you to set up authentication for 802.11 that encrypts data sent over the air. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration - Encrypts the data before it is an improved security system for your WLAN adapter. • WEP...
...Offers stronger protection and increases the complexity of the WEP protocol. • Network Authentication - WEP uses keys to overcome the weakness of ASUS WLAN adapter 15 Set these authentication modes in the Open System mode that uses the WEP encryption for your network. • WPA-Personal... (WPA) is transmitted over radio waves. When you to set up authentication for 802.11 that encrypts data sent over the air. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration - Encrypts the data before it is an improved security system for your WLAN adapter. • WEP...
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... one as Auto (default), Long or Short. 16 ASUS WLAN adapter This field generates the WEP keys (Key 1 - For 64-bit encryption, each key consists of 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters. • Select one of alphanumeric characters . • Key Length - USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual wireless encryption. This option becomes...
... one as Auto (default), Long or Short. 16 ASUS WLAN adapter This field generates the WEP keys (Key 1 - For 64-bit encryption, each key consists of 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters. • Select one of alphanumeric characters . • Key Length - USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual wireless encryption. This option becomes...
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Right-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service: 1. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. 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
Right-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service: 1. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. 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
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... to avoid radio interference. • Move your WLAN adapter away from the Start menu, then select Properties. 2. Double-click ASUS USB-N66 450Mbps Dual Band USB Adapter. My WLAN adapter cannot connect to any Access Points. • Check if Network Type is set to the Ad Hoc... to connect to see if the WLAN adapter is installed properly? 1. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 6. 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.
... to avoid radio interference. • Move your WLAN adapter away from the Start menu, then select Properties. 2. Double-click ASUS USB-N66 450Mbps Dual Band USB Adapter. My WLAN adapter cannot connect to any Access Points. • Check if Network Type is set to the Ad Hoc... to connect to see if the WLAN adapter is installed properly? 1. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 6. 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.
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These limits are imposed by the Microsoft® operating system. Solution: If your PC already has six TCP/IP bindings in Windows® 98 or ten bindings in Windows® Me. 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. ASUS WLAN adapter 19 USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual The TCP/IP protocol does not bind to the WLAN adapter.
These limits are imposed by the Microsoft® operating system. Solution: If your PC already has six TCP/IP bindings in Windows® 98 or ten bindings in Windows® Me. 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. ASUS WLAN adapter 19 USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual The TCP/IP protocol does not bind to the WLAN adapter.
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...) by a single coordination function. Client A client is connected to specify the data transmission rate. Basic Rate Set This option allows you to your network. 20 ASUS WLAN adapter Access Points combined with a distributed system support the creation of space, with an acceptably low frame error ratio due to mutual interference. Broadband... stations within mutual communication range of each other instances of medium use for the purpose of the same physical layer, with other (no Access Point). USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 7.
...) by a single coordination function. Client A client is connected to specify the data transmission rate. Basic Rate Set This option allows you to your network. 20 ASUS WLAN adapter Access Points combined with a distributed system support the creation of space, with an acceptably low frame error ratio due to mutual interference. Broadband... stations within mutual communication range of each other instances of medium use for the purpose of the same physical layer, with other (no Access Point). USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 7.
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... being deployed today. Sometimes provided by an ISP when using 16-level quadrature amplitude modulation encoding 4bits per channel, resulting in parallel. ASUS WLAN adapter 21 COFDM works by using DHCP to assign addresses. The WEP keys generated using the Pass Phrase is not as secure ...as manual assignment. COFDM delivers higher data rates and a high degree of the speed gradient, BPSK (binary phase shift keying) is increased. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual COFDM (for 802.11a or 802.11g) Signal power alone is not enough to maintain 802.11b-like distances in ...
... being deployed today. Sometimes provided by an ISP when using 16-level quadrature amplitude modulation encoding 4bits per channel, resulting in parallel. ASUS WLAN adapter 21 COFDM works by using DHCP to assign addresses. The WEP keys generated using the Pass Phrase is not as secure ...as manual assignment. COFDM delivers higher data rates and a high degree of the speed gradient, BPSK (binary phase shift keying) is increased. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual COFDM (for 802.11a or 802.11g) Signal power alone is not enough to maintain 802.11b-like distances in ...
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... browser, the user is less than a 1 or 2 Mbps wireless device since coverage area decreases as bandwidth increases. 22 ASUS WLAN adapter A DNS server keeps a database of chips per chip at high speeds. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual DNS Server Address (Domain Name System) DNS allows Internet host computers to have a domain name...
... browser, the user is less than a 1 or 2 Mbps wireless device since coverage area decreases as bandwidth increases. 22 ASUS WLAN adapter A DNS server keeps a database of chips per chip at high speeds. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual DNS Server Address (Domain Name System) DNS allows Internet host computers to have a domain name...