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WL-160g specification summary* Standard IEEE 802.11g Interface USB 2.0 Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data transfer rate 802.11g: 802...., 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 be shorter if there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home layout or operating environment. ix
WL-160g specification summary* Standard IEEE 802.11g Interface USB 2.0 Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data transfer rate 802.11g: 802...., 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 be shorter if there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home layout or operating environment. ix
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... Wireless LAN Adapter package. 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 Unless otherwise specified, the term "device" in your retailer if any item is an ...easy-to 54Mbps data transmission rate using the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technologies. The ASUS USB Wireless...
... Wireless LAN Adapter package. 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 Unless otherwise specified, the term "device" in your retailer if any item is an ...easy-to 54Mbps data transmission rate using the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technologies. The ASUS USB Wireless...
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Use the magnetic ring when mounting the device on concrete or wooden surfaces using a roundhead screw. These vents provide ideal ventilation to section 1.4 "LED indicators" for details. 1.3.2 Bottom view Mounting hole. Use the mounting hole to install the device on metal surfaces, such as computer chassis or office partition. Air vents. Magnetic ring Mounting hole Air vents ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 1-3 Refer to the device. Magnetic ring. 1.3 Features 1.3.1 Top view LEDs. The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter comes with three LED LEDs indicators.
Use the magnetic ring when mounting the device on concrete or wooden surfaces using a roundhead screw. These vents provide ideal ventilation to section 1.4 "LED indicators" for details. 1.3.2 Bottom view Mounting hole. Use the mounting hole to install the device on metal surfaces, such as computer chassis or office partition. Air vents. Magnetic ring Mounting hole Air vents ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 1-3 Refer to the device. Magnetic ring. 1.3 Features 1.3.1 Top view LEDs. The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter comes with three LED LEDs indicators.
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... an access point (AP) that provides a central link for wireless clients to avail all its features. INTERNET ADSL Modem Access Point ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 1-5 1.5 Network setup The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter may be used in this wireless environment. 1.5.2 Infrastructure network In an Infrastructure network, the wireless network is present...
... an access point (AP) that provides a central link for wireless clients to avail all its features. INTERNET ADSL Modem Access Point ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 1-5 1.5 Network setup The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter may be used in this wireless environment. 1.5.2 Infrastructure network In an Infrastructure network, the wireless network is present...
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...signal loss. Windows® XP users - Refer to the next chapter for Human Exposure which have been adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 2-3 Connect one end of your computer: 1. Follow screen instructions 1 2 to the USB port of the USB ... A Windows Logo Testing Not Found dialog box may appear. Windows® 2000 users - After completing installation, configure the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter using the Wireless Settings utility. Click Continue Anyway to proceed. 2.2.2 Installing the device To install the...
...signal loss. Windows® XP users - Refer to the next chapter for Human Exposure which have been adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 2-3 Connect one end of your computer: 1. Follow screen instructions 1 2 to the USB port of the USB ... A Windows Logo Testing Not Found dialog box may appear. Windows® 2000 users - After completing installation, configure the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter using the Wireless Settings utility. Click Continue Anyway to proceed. 2.2.2 Installing the device To install the...
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... Control Center icon displays the left-click menu. Sets your Windows® XP wireless networking environment. Refer to avail all ASUS USB wireless LAN adapter features. View available wireless networks within range. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-3 The Wireless Option window appears when you select this option. 3.1.2 Control Center right-click menu...
... Control Center icon displays the left-click menu. Sets your Windows® XP wireless networking environment. Refer to avail all ASUS USB wireless LAN adapter features. View available wireless networks within range. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-3 The Wireless Option window appears when you select this option. 3.1.2 Control Center right-click menu...
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... real-time information on connection throughput, frame errors, signal strength, link quality and overall connection quality in graphical representation. Click to display the Ping tab. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-5 Change SSID button -
... real-time information on connection throughput, frame errors, signal strength, link quality and overall connection quality in graphical representation. Click to display the Ping tab. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-5 Change SSID button -
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... allow the device to adjust to identify a wireless LAN. In Ad-hoc mode, select a channel that you wish to use to the most suitable connection. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-7 Displays the network SSID. The CAM (Constantly Awake mode) is a string use . Sets the data transmission rate to 54, 48, 36...
... allow the device to adjust to identify a wireless LAN. In Ad-hoc mode, select a channel that you wish to use to the most suitable connection. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-7 Displays the network SSID. The CAM (Constantly Awake mode) is a string use . Sets the data transmission rate to 54, 48, 36...
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... (Off) WEP encryption. Select an available network and click Connect to rescan available networks. STA indicates an Ad-hoc network type. SSID - wireless network mode. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-9 Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) in dBm. This lower level of WEP encryption uses a 40-bit (10 hexadecimal digits assigned by...
... (Off) WEP encryption. Select an available network and click Connect to rescan available networks. STA indicates an Ad-hoc network type. SSID - wireless network mode. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-9 Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) in dBm. This lower level of WEP encryption uses a 40-bit (10 hexadecimal digits assigned by...
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... using the Control Center and Wireless Settings utilities. Click to display the help window. Help Menu The Control Center utility has a Help menu to use. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-11 Click to cancel any changes made on the Wireless Settings utility. 3.2.6 Command icons Apply. Select a utility to display the help...
... using the Control Center and Wireless Settings utilities. Click to display the help window. Help Menu The Control Center utility has a Help menu to use. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-11 Click to cancel any changes made on the Wireless Settings utility. 3.2.6 Command icons Apply. Select a utility to display the help...
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... Windows® Start button. The Mobile Manager main window appears. This utility allows users to create, edit, or activate a configuration. Select Programs > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > Mobile Manager, or right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows® taskbar, then select Mobile Manager. 2. You ... you can easily switch configurations when you change your location. You need to some common commands in the Mobile Manager utility. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-13 3.3 Mobile Manager The Mobile Manager is a convenient tool to setup and manage network location settings.
... Windows® Start button. The Mobile Manager main window appears. This utility allows users to create, edit, or activate a configuration. Select Programs > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > Mobile Manager, or right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows® taskbar, then select Mobile Manager. 2. You ... you can easily switch configurations when you change your location. You need to some common commands in the Mobile Manager utility. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-13 3.3 Mobile Manager The Mobile Manager is a convenient tool to setup and manage network location settings.
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Displays small icons for online help. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-15 List - About Mobile Manager - The New Configuration Wizard dialog box appears. Lowers the position of a selected configuration. Down - Displays the ... File from the menu bar, then select New Configuration from the drop-down menu, or double-clicking 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. Click on the Mobile Manager toolbar. Displays large icons for each configuration. Help menu Contents...
Displays small icons for online help. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-15 List - About Mobile Manager - The New Configuration Wizard dialog box appears. Lowers the position of a selected configuration. Down - Displays the ... File from the menu bar, then select New Configuration from the drop-down menu, or double-clicking 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. Click on the Mobile Manager toolbar. Displays large icons for each configuration. Help menu Contents...
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The wizard auto-detects and displays the current system settings. Click Next when done. 6. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-17 Set the IP address of the configuration using the DHCP server (automatic) or manual assignment. Click Next when done. 5. Specify the IP address using this window. Enter the computer name, then click Next. 4. Configure the wireless settings including the network type, SSID, channel and WEP encryption.
The wizard auto-detects and displays the current system settings. Click Next when done. 6. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-17 Set the IP address of the configuration using the DHCP server (automatic) or manual assignment. Click Next when done. 5. Specify the IP address using this window. Enter the computer name, then click Next. 4. Configure the wireless settings including the network type, SSID, channel and WEP encryption.
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... of the configuration in this connection at your configuration "Work-Meeting Room" if you are dialing or connecting to select the priority of Preferred Network - ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-19 For example, name your workplace meeting room. This field allows you are using an access point. Select the Infrastructure mode...
... of the configuration in this connection at your configuration "Work-Meeting Room" if you are dialing or connecting to select the priority of Preferred Network - ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-19 For example, name your workplace meeting room. This field allows you are using an access point. Select the Infrastructure mode...
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... between your network administrator for gateways. Edit - TCP/IP settings-WINS tab The WINS tab allows you to configure the WINS settings of their use . ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-21 Set up to delete a selected gateway address. The added gateway appears in order of the selected configuration. This tab also...
... between your network administrator for gateways. Edit - TCP/IP settings-WINS tab The WINS tab allows you to configure the WINS settings of their use . ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-21 Set up to delete a selected gateway address. The added gateway appears in order of the selected configuration. This tab also...
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... select Site Monitor. 3.4 Site Monitor The Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to -noise (SNR) value of a selected connection. The Site Monitor survey message appears. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-23 Some Access Points disable their SSID. Use this utility to hide themselves from "Site Survey" or "Site Monitor".
... select Site Monitor. 3.4 Site Monitor The Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to -noise (SNR) value of a selected connection. The Site Monitor survey message appears. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-23 Some Access Points disable their SSID. Use this utility to hide themselves from "Site Survey" or "Site Monitor".