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... names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. E4952 First Edition October 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,...
... names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED ...the serial number of alteration is defaced or missing. E4952 First Edition October 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,...
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... 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 Icons (on the taskbar 22 Using the Wireless Settings right-click menu 23 Using the Wireless Settings...
... 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 Icons (on the taskbar 22 Using the Wireless Settings right-click menu 23 Using the Wireless Settings...
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Config - Version Info 34 Link State 34 Exit Wireless Settings 35 Windows® XP wireless options 35 Windows® 7 wireless options 37 Setting up the XLink Mode 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 41 Chapter 6: Appendices Notices 43 Contact Information 45 Advanced 32 Profiles 33 About -
Config - Version Info 34 Link State 34 Exit Wireless Settings 35 Windows® XP wireless options 35 Windows® 7 wireless options 37 Setting up the XLink Mode 38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 41 Chapter 6: Appendices Notices 43 Contact Information 45 Advanced 32 Profiles 33 About -
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... wireless network setup • Multiple OS support: Windows, Linux, and MAC System Requirements Before using the ASUS network adapter. Chapter 1 Knowing your network adapter Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS EZ N Network Adapter package. 1 x ASUS USB-N10 1 x Support CD 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Warranty card Note: If any of the items is damaged...
... wireless network setup • Multiple OS support: Windows, Linux, and MAC System Requirements Before using the ASUS network adapter. Chapter 1 Knowing your network adapter Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS EZ N Network Adapter package. 1 x ASUS USB-N10 1 x Support CD 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Warranty card Note: If any of the items is damaged...
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The ASUS network adapter is connected to a wireless device. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 1: Introduction LED status indicators The LED indicator on the ASUS network adapter indicates the status of the network adapter. The blinking speed indicates the link speed. 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 ASUS network adapter is connected to a wireless device. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 1: Introduction LED status indicators The LED indicator on the ASUS network adapter indicates the status of the network adapter. The blinking speed indicates the link speed. 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.
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If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. 2. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. ASUS USB-N10 Select your language and click Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/ Driver. 3. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. Chapter 2 Installing the utilities and driver Installing in Windows® OS Installing in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS To install in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS: 1.
If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. 2. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. ASUS USB-N10 Select your language and click Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/ Driver. 3. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. Chapter 2 Installing the utilities and driver Installing in Windows® OS Installing in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS To install in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS: 1.
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When prompted, insert the network adapter into your computer's USB port. 5. Double click the installation icon and then click Continue. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities 4. The installation process takes several seconds. When Setup is completed, click Finish to exit the installation wizard and launch the WPS Wizard. Installing in MAC OS To install in MAC OS: 1.
When prompted, insert the network adapter into your computer's USB port. 5. Double click the installation icon and then click Continue. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities 4. The installation process takes several seconds. When Setup is completed, click Finish to exit the installation wizard and launch the WPS Wizard. Installing in MAC OS To install in MAC OS: 1.
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C a r e f u l l y r e a d t h e I m p o r t a n t Information. Click Continue. 4. Click Agree to continue with the installation. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities Select the destination for the driver. Select the language from the dropdown list. Click Continue. 5. Click Continue. When done, click Continue. 3. 2.
C a r e f u l l y r e a d t h e I m p o r t a n t Information. Click Continue. 4. Click Agree to continue with the installation. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities Select the destination for the driver. Select the language from the dropdown list. Click Continue. 5. Click Continue. When done, click Continue. 3. 2.
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Click Install. 7. Click Restart to complete the installation process. 10 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities When prompted, key in your password. 8. 6. Click Continue Installation on the confirmation message. 8.
Click Install. 7. Click Restart to complete the installation process. 10 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities When prompted, key in your password. 8. 6. Click Continue Installation on the confirmation message. 8.
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Installing in Linux OS To install in Linux OS: • Refer to the README text file in the Linux zipped file included in the support CD. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities 11 Note: Obtain the Linux driver source code from the support CD, and build the driver for the Linux OS that you are using.
Installing in Linux OS To install in Linux OS: • Refer to the README text file in the Linux zipped file included in the support CD. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities 11 Note: Obtain the Linux driver source code from the support CD, and build the driver for the Linux OS that you are using.
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Select the method that allows you want to use to connect to the network. ASUS USB-N10 12 Chapter 3 Connecting to the wireless network Using the WPS Wizard WPS Wizard is a utility that you to easily set up your wireless network. From the Windows® taskbar, right- click the WLAN icon , then select WPS. Launching the WPS Wizard To launch the WPS Wizard: 1. You can also click Start > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > WPS Wizard to launch the WPS Wizard. 2. The WPS Wizard appears.
Select the method that allows you want to use to connect to the network. ASUS USB-N10 12 Chapter 3 Connecting to the wireless network Using the WPS Wizard WPS Wizard is a utility that you to easily set up your wireless network. From the Windows® taskbar, right- click the WLAN icon , then select WPS. Launching the WPS Wizard To launch the WPS Wizard: 1. You can also click Start > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > WPS Wizard to launch the WPS Wizard. 2. The WPS Wizard appears.
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Press the WPS button on the router. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network 13 Click Next. 2. Connecting via the WPS button 1. From the WPS Wizard, select Use the WPS button.
Press the WPS button on the router. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network 13 Click Next. 2. Connecting via the WPS button 1. From the WPS Wizard, select Use the WPS button.
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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. Select the router that you want to connect to. 14 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the router then try again. Connecting via the PIN code 1. Click Next. 2. When done, click Next and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. 3.
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. Select the router that you want to connect to. 14 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the router then try again. Connecting via the PIN code 1. Click Next. 2. When done, click Next and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. 3.
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When done, click Next. 5. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network. Click Next. 3. Click Next. Assign a name to the wireless network 15 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. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network. Click Next. 3. Click Next. Assign a name to the wireless network 15 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.
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Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to close the WPS Wizard. Click Finish to the network. Select the Security Method and manually key in ...WPS Wizard finishes applying the wireless settings. 7. 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 Installation is completed. To configure the advanced security settings, click Show advanced network...
Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to close the WPS Wizard. Click Finish to the network. Select the Security Method and manually key in ...WPS Wizard finishes applying the wireless settings. 7. 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 Installation is completed. To configure the advanced security settings, click Show advanced network...
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Insert a USB flash drive into your network using a USB flash drive. In the WPS Wizard, click Save settings to the wireless network 17 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to a USB flash drive. 2. When done, click Next to continue. 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: 1.
Insert a USB flash drive into your network using a USB flash drive. In the WPS Wizard, click Save settings to the wireless network 17 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to a USB flash drive. 2. When done, click Next to continue. 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: 1.
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Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 18 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network. 5. 3. Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network Locate SetupWireless.exe from this computer, and then insert it . 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. Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network Locate SetupWireless.exe from this computer, and then insert it . 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.
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... wireless network 19 From the Windows® taskbar, rightclick the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to activate the settings. C l i c k C o n f i g t o s e t t h e S S I D (network name) to connect with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure) Use the ASUS WLAN utility to that of your network administrator about the settings if necessary. Configuring with an existing...
... wireless network 19 From the Windows® taskbar, rightclick the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to activate the settings. C l i c k C o n f i g t o s e t t h e S S I D (network name) to connect with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure) Use the ASUS WLAN utility to that of your network administrator about the settings if necessary. Configuring with an existing...
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... Ad Hoc mode that allows communication between wireless stations without an AP. 1. Click Config and set the network adapter to Ad Hoc connection mode. 20 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to view the association state. Click Status to the wireless network
... Ad Hoc mode that allows communication between wireless stations without an AP. 1. Click Config and set the network adapter to Ad Hoc connection mode. 20 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to view the association state. Click Status to the wireless network
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... nodes. If the encryption settings of your Network adapter are different from those of the two nodes identical. Click Status to the wireless network 21 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to view the association state. Click the Connection tab to exit the utility. If connection is established, the Association State field shows the...
... nodes. If the encryption settings of your Network adapter are different from those of the two nodes identical. Click Status to the wireless network 21 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to view the association state. Click the Connection tab to exit the utility. If connection is established, the Association State field shows the...