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...• Chapter 4: Troubleshooting This chapter contains a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you need to install and configure your ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter. This part also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. • Chapter 2:... Hardware installation This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter. • Chapter 3: Configuration This chapter provides information on the contents of the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a ...
...• Chapter 4: Troubleshooting This chapter contains a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you need to install and configure your ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter. This part also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. • Chapter 2:... Hardware installation This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter. • Chapter 3: Configuration This chapter provides information on the contents of the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a ...
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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: 802.11b: 54Mbps with auto-fallback to 48,... 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: 802.11b: 54Mbps with auto-fallback to 48,... 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.
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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter. This part presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter. This part presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.
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...up to IEEE 802.11g standard for choosing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter! The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter also comes with the latest wireless technology developed by ASUS to keep you for wireless local area network (WLAN), the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter is capable of wireless computing. 1.2... Package contents Check the following items in this User Guide refers 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 ...
...up to IEEE 802.11g standard for choosing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter! The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter also comes with the latest wireless technology developed by ASUS to keep you for wireless local area network (WLAN), the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter is capable of wireless computing. 1.2... Package contents Check the following items in this User Guide refers 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 ...
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The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter comes with three LED LEDs indicators. Magnetic ring. 1.3 Features 1.3.1 Top view LEDs. Magnetic ring Mounting hole Air vents ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 1-3 Use the mounting hole to install the device on metal surfaces, such as computer chassis or office partition. These vents provide ideal ventilation to section 1.4 "LED indicators" for details. 1.3.2 Bottom view Mounting hole. Use the magnetic ring when mounting the device on concrete or wooden surfaces using a roundhead screw. Air vents. Refer to the device.
The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter comes with three LED LEDs indicators. Magnetic ring. 1.3 Features 1.3.1 Top view LEDs. Magnetic ring Mounting hole Air vents ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 1-3 Use the mounting hole to install the device on metal surfaces, such as computer chassis or office partition. These vents provide ideal ventilation to section 1.4 "LED indicators" for details. 1.3.2 Bottom view Mounting hole. Use the magnetic ring when mounting the device on concrete or wooden surfaces using a roundhead screw. Air vents. Refer to the device.
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... wireless network to connect to. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The USB cable may be disconnected or the computer is searching for LED indications. Activity Blinking The adapter is linked to a computer via the supplied USB plug and cable. 1.4 LED indicators The device comes with a ...On The adapter is transmitting or receiving data packets. This USB port connects the device to a wireless network. 1.3.3 Rear view USB port. USB port LED Status Indication Power On The adapter is not receiving power from the USB port. Off The adapter is receiving power from the...
... wireless network to connect to. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The USB cable may be disconnected or the computer is searching for LED indications. Activity Blinking The adapter is linked to a computer via the supplied USB plug and cable. 1.4 LED indicators The device comes with a ...On The adapter is transmitting or receiving data packets. This USB port connects the device to a wireless network. 1.3.3 Rear view USB port. USB port LED Status Indication Power On The adapter is not receiving power from the USB port. Off The adapter is receiving power from the...
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... Ad-hoc network type, the device connects to another wireless LAN adapter in both Ad-hoc and Infrastructure network types. INTERNET ADSL Modem Access Point ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 1-5 Determine your network settings before installing the device to communicate with each other or with a wired network.
... Ad-hoc network type, the device connects to another wireless LAN adapter in both Ad-hoc and Infrastructure network types. INTERNET ADSL Modem Access Point ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 1-5 Determine your network settings before installing the device to communicate with each other or with a wired network.
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Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter. Installation
Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter. Installation
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...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 install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter in your computer. Connect the device to your computer. 1. The device drivers and... utilities are copied into your computer: 1. You must install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter drivers and utilities before connecting the device to your computer. 2.2.1 Installing the device drivers and utilities To...
...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 install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter in your computer. Connect the device to your computer. 1. The device drivers and... utilities are copied into your computer: 1. You must install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter drivers and utilities before connecting the device to your computer. 2.2.1 Installing the device drivers and utilities To...
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...proceed. 4. Follow screen instructions 1 2 to proceed. 5. Connect one end of the USB cable to prevent interference and signal loss. After completing installation, configure the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter using the Wireless Settings utility. Windows® 2000 users - A Windows ...duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other end of the USB cable to proceed. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 2-3 2.2.2 Installing the device To install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter in accordance with the RF Guidelines for details. 2.3 Placement Take...
...proceed. 4. Follow screen instructions 1 2 to proceed. 5. Connect one end of the USB cable to prevent interference and signal loss. After completing installation, configure the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter using the Wireless Settings utility. Windows® 2000 users - A Windows ...duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other end of the USB cable to proceed. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 2-3 2.2.2 Installing the device To install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter in accordance with the RF Guidelines for details. 2.3 Placement Take...
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... mounting Use the magnetic ring on the bottom of the device to avoid data loss. 2-4 Chapter 2: Installation Adjust the screw if you may install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter vertically on a concrete or wooden wall: 1. Locate the mounting hook at the bottom of the device. 2. Mounting hook To mount the device...
... mounting Use the magnetic ring on the bottom of the device to avoid data loss. 2-4 Chapter 2: Installation Adjust the screw if you may install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter vertically on a concrete or wooden wall: 1. Locate the mounting hook at the bottom of the device. 2. Mounting hook To mount the device...
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...Wireless Option - Click OK. The Wireless Option window appears when you select this option. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-3 View available wireless networks within range. Select "Only use ASUS utilities and disable XP wireless function" to the succeeding sections for details on these utilities .... 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. Sets your Windows® XP wireless networking environment. Search & Connect - 3.1.2 Control Center right-click...
...Wireless Option - Click OK. The Wireless Option window appears when you select this option. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-3 View available wireless networks within range. Select "Only use ASUS utilities and disable XP wireless function" to the succeeding sections for details on these utilities .... 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. Sets your Windows® XP wireless networking environment. Search & Connect - 3.1.2 Control Center right-click...
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... quality. Click to verify your system. IP Renew. Ping. Search and Connect button - Click to release the DHCP IP address for the wireless LAN adapter. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-5 Click to allow wireless LAN adapter to scan available wireless networks and to connect to change the SSID. Change SSID button - Clicking...
... quality. Click to verify your system. IP Renew. Ping. Search and Connect button - Click to release the DHCP IP address for the wireless LAN adapter. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-5 Click to allow wireless LAN adapter to scan available wireless networks and to connect to change the SSID. Change SSID button - Clicking...
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... wish to communicate directly with an access point (AP). Operating the device at very high data rates reduces the operating range. Network Type. PS Mode. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-7
... wish to communicate directly with an access point (AP). Operating the device at very high data rates reduces the operating range. Network Type. PS Mode. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-7
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... indicates an Ad-hoc network type. shows whether a network has an enabled (On) or disabled (Off) WEP encryption. AP indicates an Infrastructure network type. RSSI - ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-9 The IEEE MAC address of WEP encryption uses a 40-bit (10 hexadecimal digits assigned by the user) secret key and a 24-bit...
... indicates an Ad-hoc network type. shows whether a network has an enabled (On) or disabled (Off) WEP encryption. AP indicates an Infrastructure network type. RSSI - ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-9 The IEEE MAC address of WEP encryption uses a 40-bit (10 hexadecimal digits assigned by the user) secret key and a 24-bit...
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... help menu. 3.2.7 Other right-click options Activate Configuration This option allows you in using the Control Center and Wireless Settings utilities. Select a utility to use. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-11 3.2.6 Command icons Apply. Click to display the help window. Click to cancel any changes made on the Wireless Settings utility. Preferences...
... help menu. 3.2.7 Other right-click options Activate Configuration This option allows you in using the Control Center and Wireless Settings utilities. Select a utility to use. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-11 3.2.6 Command icons Apply. Click to display the help window. Click to cancel any changes made on the Wireless Settings utility. Preferences...
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This utility allows users to create, edit, or activate a configuration. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-13 The Mobile Manager main window appears. All toolbar button commands are also available from the menu bar. Select Programs > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > Mobile Manager, or right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows® taskbar, then...
This utility allows users to create, edit, or activate a configuration. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-13 The Mobile Manager main window appears. All toolbar button commands are also available from the menu bar. Select Programs > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > Mobile Manager, or right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows® taskbar, then...
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You may also use this option allows the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter to switch to an existing association occured. Mobilize menu Auto Roaming - Activate Configuration - The Edit Configuration option allows you to edit selected ...
You may also use this option allows the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter to switch to an existing association occured. Mobilize menu Auto Roaming - Activate Configuration - The Edit Configuration option allows you to edit selected ...
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Displays large icons for each configuration. List - About Mobile Manager - Displays the Mobile Manager version number and copyright information. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-15 Edit menu commands appear when you right-click a configuration in the preferred network list. Shows a list ... 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. View menu Large Icons - Displays small icons for online help...
Displays large icons for each configuration. List - About Mobile Manager - Displays the Mobile Manager version number and copyright information. ASUS WL-160g USB wireless LAN adapter 3-15 Edit menu commands appear when you right-click a configuration in the preferred network list. Shows a list ... 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. View menu Large Icons - Displays small icons for online help...
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.... 3-16 Chapter 3: Software support Select this if your computer. • Wired Local Area Network Configuration. Click Next when done. • ASUS Wireless Local Area Network Configuration. Enter the name and description of configuration you have an installed ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter in your computer has an installed network interface card other than...
.... 3-16 Chapter 3: Software support Select this if your computer. • Wired Local Area Network Configuration. Click Next when done. • ASUS Wireless Local Area Network Configuration. Enter the name and description of configuration you have an installed ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter in your computer has an installed network interface card other than...