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User Guide - Page 3
... this guide viii WL-160g specification summary ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Features 1-3
1.3.1 Top view 1-3 1.3.2 Bottom view 1-3 1.3.3 Rear view 1-4 1.4 LED indicators 1-4 1.5 Network setup 1-5 1.5.1 Ad-hoc network 1-5 1.5.2 Infrastructure network 1-5
Chapter 2: Installation
2.1 System requirements 2-2 2.2 Installation procedures...
User Guide - Page 9
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86mm x 62mm x 17mm
Supported OS
Windows® 2000 (SP4)/XP (SP1)
Antenna
Two internal 3D Inverted-F antennas
Mounting options Desktop, magnetic, or wall installation
Software support
Control Center Wireless Settings Mobile Manager Site Monitor TroubleShooting
* Specifications are subject to change without notice. ** Line-of-Sight
The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter operating distance may...
User Guide - Page 12
... USB Wireless LAN Adapter! 1.1 Welcome!
Conforming to the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction Contact your ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter package. The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter is damaged or missing. Thank you ahead in the world of up to -install and use wireless LAN adapter. ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter (WL-160g) USB cable Support CD Quick Start Guide...
User Guide - Page 15
Determine your network settings before installing the device to another wireless LAN adapter in these network types. The following sections decribe the device functions in a wireless network. INTERNET
ADSL Modem Access Point
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1.5 Network setup
The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter may be used in this wireless environment.
1.5.2 Infrastructure ...
User Guide - Page 18
... • Windows® 2000 (SP4)/XP (SP1) operating system • Optical drive (for software installation) • An available USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
2.2 Installation procedures
Follow these instructions to your computer.
2.2.1 Installing the device drivers and utilities
To install the device driver and utilities in your computer: 1.
You must install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN...
User Guide - Page 19
.... A Windows Logo Testing Not Found dialog box may appear. Follow screen instructions
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to insure that the product is operated in your computer.
3. Install this device at least 20 centimeters from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent
lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other end of the USB cable to the USB port of the device.
2. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN...
User Guide - Page 23
...ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter
3-3 Select "Only use ASUS utilities and disable XP wireless function" to the succeeding sections for details on these utilities and softwares.
3.1.3 Control Center left-click menu
Left-clicking the Control Center icon displays the left-click menu. Refer to avail all ASUS USB wireless LAN adapter features. Click OK. Search & Connect - Sets your Windows...
User Guide - Page 25
Clicking this button opens the Site Survey window. Clicking this button opens the Config-Basic window. IP Config tab
The IP Config tab displays the current host and Ethernet adapter configurations.
Click to view all wireless networks within the range of your network settings.
ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter
3-5 Change SSID button - Click to the network with the...
User Guide - Page 29
... (service set identifier) of the available wireless networks. Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) in dBm.
WEP - Select an available network and click Connect to save and activate the encryption. The IEEE MAC address of the network.
ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter
3-9 Manually assigned encryptions are more secure than automatically generated encryptions.
• Use Manual...
User Guide - Page 31
... display the help window. See section 3.3 "Site Monitor" for details. Click to launch the Mobile Manager utility. 3.2.6 Command icons
Apply. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter
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Select a utility to display the help menu.
3.2.7 Other right-click options
Activate Configuration
This option allows you to use. Clicking Cancel closes the Wireless Settings utility window. Cancel.
User Guide - Page 33
... is a convenient tool to some common commands in the Mobile Manager utility. Click the Windows® Start button. The toolbar buttons allow quick access to setup and manage network location settings. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter
3-13 You may use the Mobile Manager utility main window to configure multiple alternative configurations for different locations. Select Programs...
User Guide - Page 35
... of a selected configuration.
View menu
Large Icons - List - Displays the WinHelp window for each configuration. Displays small icons for online help. Details - Help menu
Contents... the New Configuration icon on the ASUS logo to open the ASUS website.
3.3.2 Creating a new configuration
To create a new configuration:
1.
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3-15 Edit menu commands...
User Guide - Page 43
...Click OK.
3.4.2 Site Monitor main window
The Site Monitor main window displays the available wireless connections and the signal-to determine the best placement of a selected connection. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter
3-23 The Site Monitor survey message appears.
Some Access Points disable their SSID. 3.4 Site Monitor
The Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to hide themselves...
User Guide - Page 46
... the ASUS Wireless LAN installation window appears, click "Uninstall ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/Driver" option.
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Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Windows® 2000/XP users: Select the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager button.
4. A yellow exclamation point or a red plus sign preceeding the network adapter means that you can perform by following the instructions below. Troubleshooting...
User Guide - Page 47
... added in the AP Authorization Table.
Restart your LAN administrator.
• There is set to Infrastructure mode.
• Check if the device has the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) as that of the device is poor signal reception. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter
4-3 Inquire this User Guide.
• Check if the Network Type of the device is...
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