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.../7 OS 7 Installing in MAC OS 8 Installing in Linux OS 11 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network Using the WPS Wizard 12 Launching the WPS Wizard 12 Connecting via the WPS button 13 Connecting via the PIN code 14 Configuring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure 19 Configuring with ...the WLAN utility (Ad Hoc 20 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Launching the ASUS WLAN Control Center 22 Wireless Status ...
.../7 OS 7 Installing in MAC OS 8 Installing in Linux OS 11 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network Using the WPS Wizard 12 Launching the WPS Wizard 12 Connecting via the WPS button 13 Connecting via the PIN code 14 Configuring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure 19 Configuring with ...the WLAN utility (Ad Hoc 20 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Launching the ASUS WLAN Control Center 22 Wireless Status ...
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LED status indicator Status indicators LED ON Blinking OFF Indication The ASUS network adapter is not connected to a wireless device. The blinking speed indicates the link speed. LED status indicators The LED indicator on the ASUS network adapter indicates the status of the network adapter. The ASUS network adapter is connected to a wireless device. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 1: Introduction Transmitting data via the ASUS network adapter.
LED status indicator Status indicators LED ON Blinking OFF Indication The ASUS network adapter is not connected to a wireless device. The blinking speed indicates the link speed. LED status indicators The LED indicator on the ASUS network adapter indicates the status of the network adapter. The ASUS network adapter is connected to a wireless device. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 1: Introduction Transmitting data via the ASUS network adapter.
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From the Windows® taskbar, right- Chapter 3 Connecting to the wireless network Using the WPS Wizard WPS Wizard is a utility that you to launch the WPS Wizard. 2. click the WLAN icon , then select WPS. ASUS USB-N10 12 Select the method that allows you want to use to connect to the network. Launching the WPS Wizard To launch the WPS Wizard: 1. The WPS Wizard appears. You can also click Start > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > WPS Wizard to easily set up your wireless network.
From the Windows® taskbar, right- Chapter 3 Connecting to the wireless network Using the WPS Wizard WPS Wizard is a utility that you to launch the WPS Wizard. 2. click the WLAN icon , then select WPS. ASUS USB-N10 12 Select the method that allows you want to use to connect to the network. Launching the WPS Wizard To launch the WPS Wizard: 1. The WPS Wizard appears. You can also click Start > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > WPS Wizard to easily set up your wireless network.
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Press the WPS button on the router. Connecting via the WPS button 1. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network 13 From the WPS Wizard, select Use the WPS button. Click Next. 2.
Press the WPS button on the router. Connecting via the WPS button 1. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network 13 From the WPS Wizard, select Use the WPS button. Click Next. 2.
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The network adapter searches for the wireless router. Note: If WPS configuration failed, move your computer closer to the wireless network From the WPS Wizard, select Use the PIN code. Click Next. 2. Connecting via the PIN code 1. 3. Select the router that you want to connect to. 14 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the router then try again. When done, click Next and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions.
The network adapter searches for the wireless router. Note: If WPS configuration failed, move your computer closer to the wireless network From the WPS Wizard, select Use the PIN code. Click Next. 2. Connecting via the PIN code 1. 3. Select the router that you want to connect to. 14 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the router then try again. When done, click Next and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions.
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3. Click Next. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network. Key in the eight-digit PIN code from the label posted on the router or from the router's web user interface. 4. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to your network's security key or manually assign a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. When done, click Next. 5. Assign a name to the wireless network 15 Click Next.
3. Click Next. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network. Key in the eight-digit PIN code from the label posted on the router or from the router's web user interface. 4. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to your network's security key or manually assign a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. When done, click Next. 5. Assign a name to the wireless network 15 Click Next.
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... or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to close the WPS Wizard. Note: For more details on adding devices to the network using a USB flash drive, refer to the section Adding network devices using a USB flash drive. 16 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network
... or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to close the WPS Wizard. Note: For more details on adding devices to the network using a USB flash drive, refer to the section Adding network devices using a USB flash drive. 16 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network
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When done, click Next to a USB flash drive. 2. Adding network devices using a USB flash drive With the WPS Wizard utility, you can add devices to your computer's USB port, and then select the drive from the dropdown list. To add network devices using a USB flash drive. In the WPS Wizard, click Save settings to continue. Insert a USB flash drive into your network using a USB flash drive: 1. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network 17
When done, click Next to a USB flash drive. 2. Adding network devices using a USB flash drive With the WPS Wizard utility, you can add devices to your computer's USB port, and then select the drive from the dropdown list. To add network devices using a USB flash drive. In the WPS Wizard, click Save settings to continue. Insert a USB flash drive into your network using a USB flash drive: 1. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network 17
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Locate SetupWireless.exe from this computer, and then insert it . Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network Remove the USB flash drive from the USB drive, and double-click to run it to the computer that you want to add to the wireless network. 4. Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 18 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network. 5. 3.
Locate SetupWireless.exe from this computer, and then insert it . Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network Remove the USB flash drive from the USB drive, and double-click to run it to the computer that you want to add to the wireless network. 4. Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 18 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network. 5. 3.
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Encryption settings must match those at the access point. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to connect with an existing wireless network. 1. Configuring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure) Use the ASUS WLAN utility to the wireless network 19 From the Windows® taskbar, rightclick the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2. Click Apply to that of ...
Encryption settings must match those at the access point. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to connect with an existing wireless network. 1. Configuring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure) Use the ASUS WLAN utility to the wireless network 19 From the Windows® taskbar, rightclick the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2. Click Apply to that of ...
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... the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2. If connection is established, the Association State field shows the connection status as either Excellent Link and Connection or Good Link and Connection. 6. Click Status to the wireless network Click Config and set the network adapter to Ad Hoc connection mode. 20 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to view the association state. 5.
... the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2. If connection is established, the Association State field shows the connection status as either Excellent Link and Connection or Good Link and Connection. 6. Click Status to the wireless network Click Config and set the network adapter to Ad Hoc connection mode. 20 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to view the association state. 5.
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ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to view the association state. Select the node you are prompted to communicate with and press Connect. 4. 3. Click Status to the wireless network 21 Click the Connection tab to activate the settings. 5. If the encryption settings of your Network adapter are ...Click Apply to view the signal strength. Click Survey to exit the utility. If connection is established, the Association State field shows the connection status as either Excellent Link and Connection or Good Link and Connection. 6. Click OK to scan for Ad Hoc nodes.
ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to view the association state. Select the node you are prompted to communicate with and press Connect. 4. 3. Click Status to the wireless network 21 Click the Connection tab to activate the settings. 5. If the encryption settings of your Network adapter are ...Click Apply to view the signal strength. Click Survey to exit the utility. If connection is established, the Association State field shows the connection status as either Excellent Link and Connection or Good Link and Connection. 6. Click OK to scan for Ad Hoc nodes.
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... that makes it easier to Internet (Infrastructure) ASUS USB-N10 22 Chapter 4 Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Launching the ASUS WLAN Control Center ASUS WLAN Control Center is running, you can see a Control Center icon on the taskbar) Excellent link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Good link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Fair link quality...
... that makes it easier to Internet (Infrastructure) ASUS USB-N10 22 Chapter 4 Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Launching the ASUS WLAN Control Center ASUS WLAN Control Center is running, you can see a Control Center icon on the taskbar) Excellent link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Good link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Fair link quality...
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... Internet (Infrastructure) Poor link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Not linked and not connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Excellent link quality and connected to Internet (Ad-Hoc) Not linked and not connected to Internet (Ad-Hoc) Connected to close the Control Center. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 23 to display the Wireless The...
... Internet (Infrastructure) Poor link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Not linked and not connected to Internet (Infrastructure) Excellent link quality and connected to Internet (Ad-Hoc) Not linked and not connected to Internet (Ad-Hoc) Connected to close the Control Center. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 23 to display the Wireless The...
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... Network adapter. Status The Status page provides information about the network adapter. To turn the wireless radio OFF. • Search & Connect: Click to �v�ie��w��t�h�e� properties of available access points. •� Wireless Option...wireless radio ON. • Wireless Radio Off: Click to turn off the network adapter, click Disable Radio. 24 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Using the Wireless Settings left-click menu To use the Wireless Settings left-click menu: From the Windows...
... Network adapter. Status The Status page provides information about the network adapter. To turn the wireless radio OFF. • Search & Connect: Click to �v�ie��w��t�h�e� properties of available access points. •� Wireless Option...wireless radio ON. • Wireless Radio Off: Click to turn off the network adapter, click Disable Radio. 24 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Using the Wireless Settings left-click menu To use the Wireless Settings left-click menu: From the Windows...
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... computers participating in Infrastructure mode, this field shows the access point's MAC address that you want to connect. • Search & Connect: Click this field shows the virtual MAC address used by colons, i.e. 00:E0:18:F0:05...connect to a wireless device. • SSID: Displays the Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the device that of the network adapter. Note: For 802.11n performance, select 40MHz bandwidth in megabits per second (Mbps). If the current link quality or signal strength is communicating with one wireless LAN device. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS...
... computers participating in Infrastructure mode, this field shows the access point's MAC address that you want to connect. • Search & Connect: Click this field shows the virtual MAC address used by colons, i.e. 00:E0:18:F0:05...connect to a wireless device. • SSID: Displays the Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the device that of the network adapter. Note: For 802.11n performance, select 40MHz bandwidth in megabits per second (Mbps). If the current link quality or signal strength is communicating with one wireless LAN device. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS...
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... link statistics about the Network adapter. Ratings are valid if the Network adapter is currently connected to APs with better signal automatically. Deselect Auto Roaming if you want to connect to show signal quality. 26 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Frame Sent/Received • Transmitted: The number of frames that were...
... link statistics about the Network adapter. Ratings are valid if the Network adapter is currently connected to APs with better signal automatically. Deselect Auto Roaming if you want to connect to show signal quality. 26 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Frame Sent/Received • Transmitted: The number of frames that were...
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... Ping. The session field displays information on the Network adapter which is used on the verified connection including the roundtrip time (minimum, maximum, and average) and packets sent, received, and lost after a ping session. Note: The IP Release and IP Renew buttons ..., click this button to release the IP address from DHCP server. • IP Renew: If you want to obtain a new IP address from DHCP server. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 27 Key in the IP address of other computers or network devices. Status -
... Ping. The session field displays information on the Network adapter which is used on the verified connection including the roundtrip time (minimum, maximum, and average) and packets sent, received, and lost after a ping session. Note: The IP Release and IP Renew buttons ..., click this button to release the IP address from DHCP server. • IP Renew: If you want to obtain a new IP address from DHCP server. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 27 Key in the IP address of other computers or network devices. Status -
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... LAN. For Europe (ETSI), channel 1 to "Auto" in a meeting notes between attendants in Infrastructure mode. Config - Once connected, the access point allows you to save and activate the new configurations. 28 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center You can be printable characters and having a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such...
... LAN. For Europe (ETSI), channel 1 to "Auto" in a meeting notes between attendants in Infrastructure mode. Config - Once connected, the access point allows you to save and activate the new configurations. 28 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center You can be printable characters and having a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such...
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...AES" in Network Authentication field. Wireless Network Key (WEP) This option is required in this field. Key Format You can only connect and communicate with wireless devices that use the same WEP keys. • TKIP: TKIP uses an encryption algorithm method that works ...Standard (AES) encryption are required to define the Key Format. Each Key contains exactly 10 hex digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F). 30 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Wireless network key This option is a 64 bits (5 characters) or 128 bits (13 characters) for ASCII and...
...AES" in Network Authentication field. Wireless Network Key (WEP) This option is required in this field. Key Format You can only connect and communicate with wireless devices that use the same WEP keys. • TKIP: TKIP uses an encryption algorithm method that works ...Standard (AES) encryption are required to define the Key Format. Each Key contains exactly 10 hex digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F). 30 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Wireless network key This option is a 64 bits (5 characters) or 128 bits (13 characters) for ASCII and...