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...Encryption 29 Ping 27 Config - Status 24 Status - Basic 28 Config - IP Config 27 Status - Table of Contents Chapter 1: Knowing your network adapter Package contents 5 Features 5 System Requirements 5 LED status indicators 6 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities and driver Installing in Windows® OS 7 ...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 ...
...Encryption 29 Ping 27 Config - Status 24 Status - Basic 28 Config - IP Config 27 Status - Table of Contents Chapter 1: Knowing your network adapter Package contents 5 Features 5 System Requirements 5 LED status indicators 6 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities and driver Installing in Windows® OS 7 ...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 ...
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..., file transfer, and media streaming • Use the WPS function for easy wireless network setup • Multiple OS support: Windows, Linux, and MAC System Requirements Before using your ASUS network adapter, your system must meet 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...
..., file transfer, and media streaming • Use the WPS function for easy wireless network setup • Multiple OS support: Windows, Linux, and MAC System Requirements Before using your ASUS network adapter, your system must meet 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...
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LED status indicators The LED indicator on the ASUS network adapter indicates the status of the 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. Transmitting data via the ASUS network adapter. 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. 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. Transmitting data via the ASUS network adapter. The ASUS network adapter is connected to a wireless device. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 1: Introduction
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The installation process takes several seconds. 4. Double click the installation icon and then click Continue. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities When Setup is completed, click Finish to exit the installation wizard and launch the WPS Wizard. When prompted, insert the network adapter into your computer's USB port. 5. Installing in MAC OS To install in MAC OS: 1.
The installation process takes several seconds. 4. Double click the installation icon and then click Continue. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities When Setup is completed, click Finish to exit the installation wizard and launch the WPS Wizard. When prompted, insert the network adapter into your computer's USB port. 5. Installing in MAC OS To install in MAC OS: 1.
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Connecting via the PIN code 1. When done, click Next and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. Click Next. 2. 3. Note: If WPS configuration failed, move your computer closer to the wireless network Select the router that you want to connect to. 14 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the router then try again. From the WPS Wizard, select Use the PIN code. The network adapter searches for the wireless router.
Connecting via the PIN code 1. When done, click Next and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. Click Next. 2. 3. Note: If WPS configuration failed, move your computer closer to the wireless network Select the router that you want to connect to. 14 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the router then try again. From the WPS Wizard, select Use the PIN code. The network adapter searches for the wireless router.
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... the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2. Click Config and set the network adapter to Ad Hoc connection mode. 20 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to exit the utility. Click OK to the wireless network Configuring with the WLAN utility (Ad Hoc) The Network adapter supports Ad Hoc mode that allows communication between wireless stations without an AP...
... the WLAN icon , then select Wireless Setting. 2. Click Config and set the network adapter to Ad Hoc connection mode. 20 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to exit the utility. Click OK to the wireless network Configuring with the WLAN utility (Ad Hoc) The Network adapter supports Ad Hoc mode that allows communication between wireless stations without an AP...
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ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to make the encryption of the two nodes identical. If connection is established, the Association State field shows the connection status as either Excellent Link and Connection or Good Link and Connection. 6. If the encryption settings of your Network adapter are different from those of the other Ad Hoc nodes, you... utility. Click OK to view the signal strength. Click Status to communicate with and press Connect. 4. Select the node you are prompted to the wireless network 21 3.
ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to make the encryption of the two nodes identical. If connection is established, the Association State field shows the connection status as either Excellent Link and Connection or Good Link and Connection. 6. If the encryption settings of your Network adapter are different from those of the other Ad Hoc nodes, you... utility. Click OK to view the signal strength. Click Status to communicate with and press Connect. 4. Select the node you are prompted to the wireless network 21 3.
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.... •� Wireless Option (Windows® XP only): Click to choose Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service or ASUS utilities to turn off the network adapter, click Disable Radio. 24 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center to display the Wireless The menu contains the following items: • Wireless Radio On: Click to...
.... •� Wireless Option (Windows® XP only): Click to choose Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service or ASUS utilities to turn off the network adapter, click Disable Radio. 24 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center to display the Wireless The menu contains the following items: • Wireless Radio On: Click to...
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...:18:F0:05:C0). • Current Channel: Displays the radio channel to which the network adapter is currently tuned. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 25 • Association State: Displays the connection status: • Disable Hardware and Link: The network adapter is either associated with or intending to join. • MAC address: Shows the...
...:18:F0:05:C0). • Current Channel: Displays the radio channel to which the network adapter is currently tuned. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 25 • Association State: Displays the connection status: • Disable Hardware and Link: The network adapter is either associated with or intending to join. • MAC address: Shows the...
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... once per second and are : Excellent, Good, Fair, and Poor. Ratings are valid if the Network adapter is currently connected to show signal quality. 26 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Status - Select Auto Roaming to allow the network adapter to switch to a specific AP using a particular profile. Frame Sent/Received • Transmitted: The...
... once per second and are : Excellent, Good, Fair, and Poor. Ratings are valid if the Network adapter is currently connected to show signal quality. 26 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Status - Select Auto Roaming to allow the network adapter to switch to a specific AP using a particular profile. Frame Sent/Received • Transmitted: The...
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...Status - Ping Click the Ping button in milliseconds). 3. During the ping session, the Ping button changes into a Stop button. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 27 Button • IP Release: If you want to remove the current IP address, click this button to release...To cancel the ping session, click the Stop button. To ping a connection: 1. IP Config IP Config tab shows all the current host and Network adapter information including host name, DNS servers, IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. Note: The IP Release and IP Renew buttons can only be...
...Status - Ping Click the Ping button in milliseconds). 3. During the ping session, the Ping button changes into a Stop button. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 27 Button • IP Release: If you want to remove the current IP address, click this button to release...To cancel the ping session, click the Stop button. To ping a connection: 1. IP Config IP Config tab shows all the current host and Network adapter information including host name, DNS servers, IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. Note: The IP Release and IP Renew buttons can only be...
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...known access point. If the AP is based on the regulations in your network adapter does not roam automatically to 14 are supported. The Channel field turns to "Auto" in a meeting room. Network Name (SSID) SSID stands for setting the radio channel. Note: Click... the SSID you are supported. Network Type • Infrastructure: Infrastructure means to connect the AP with an access point. Basic This page enables you to save and activate the new configurations. 28 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Your network adapter can also enter a new SSID...
...known access point. If the AP is based on the regulations in your network adapter does not roam automatically to 14 are supported. The Channel field turns to "Auto" in a meeting room. Network Name (SSID) SSID stands for setting the radio channel. Note: Click... the SSID you are supported. Network Type • Infrastructure: Infrastructure means to connect the AP with an access point. Basic This page enables you to save and activate the new configurations. 28 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Your network adapter can also enter a new SSID...
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...• Troubleshooting: Click this option to make the network operate on Open System mode, which does not use an authentication algorithm. Encryption This page enables you to encrypt and decrypt data packets. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 29 Config - The Authentication policies ... mode. In a Share Key Authentication system, four-step exchange of the WEP protocol. The WEP uses keys to configure the network adapter encryption settings. We recommend this mode for 802.11 which is also known as Disable Power Saving Mode, is a full powered...
...• Troubleshooting: Click this option to make the network operate on Open System mode, which does not use an authentication algorithm. Encryption This page enables you to encrypt and decrypt data packets. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 29 Config - The Authentication policies ... mode. In a Share Key Authentication system, four-step exchange of the WEP protocol. The WEP uses keys to configure the network adapter encryption settings. We recommend this mode for 802.11 which is also known as Disable Power Saving Mode, is a full powered...
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... key" (set by user), and a 24 bit "Initialization Vector" (not under user control). You can interoperate in the wireless network. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 31 If the access point or station with which of WEP as 40 bits and others refer to this as a... the "Apply" button. For 128-bit encryption, you have created the encryption keys, the Wireless Settings Utility uses asterisks to mask your network adapter. Each Key contains exactly 26 hex digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F). Click Apply after you are two levels of the keys as 64 bits....
... key" (set by user), and a 24 bit "Initialization Vector" (not under user control). You can interoperate in the wireless network. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 31 If the access point or station with which of WEP as 40 bits and others refer to this as a... the "Apply" button. For 128-bit encryption, you have created the encryption keys, the Wireless Settings Utility uses asterisks to mask your network adapter. Each Key contains exactly 26 hex digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F). Click Apply after you are two levels of the keys as 64 bits....
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... Disable (default), Enable 32 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Enable RTS/CTS by setting a specific packet size threshold. Preamble Mode • Long: Higher quality but with a request to send/clear to set its network allocation vector and avoid collisions with...frame transmissions. The default value (2347) is completed. If there is used to correctly set up additional parameters for the network adapter. We recommend using the default values for normal use. Advanced Click Advanced link on the WLAN, experiment with higher performance ...
... Disable (default), Enable 32 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Enable RTS/CTS by setting a specific packet size threshold. Preamble Mode • Long: Higher quality but with a request to send/clear to set its network allocation vector and avoid collisions with...frame transmissions. The default value (2347) is completed. If there is used to correctly set up additional parameters for the network adapter. We recommend using the default values for normal use. Advanced Click Advanced link on the WLAN, experiment with higher performance ...
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... - Use the icon to the Internet 34 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Note: The screen shown above is for reference only. Link State Network adapter "Link State" icon appears on the left side of the network adapter settings. The program version information field includes the...Quality (Ad-Hoc) Not linked (Ad-Hoc) Connnected to the local area network (LAN) or to view the current signal status. Version Info Use the Version Info tab to view program and network adapter version information. The version information includes the NDIS version, driver name, and...
... - Use the icon to the Internet 34 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center Note: The screen shown above is for reference only. Link State Network adapter "Link State" icon appears on the left side of the network adapter settings. The program version information field includes the...Quality (Ad-Hoc) Not linked (Ad-Hoc) Connnected to the local area network (LAN) or to view the current signal status. Version Info Use the Version Info tab to view program and network adapter version information. The version information includes the NDIS version, driver name, and...
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.... It appears when you can click OK or Cancel. The connection is only available for the first time. I f y o u h a v e s e t u p e n c r y p t i o n on the Windows taskbar to configure the network adapter. Windows® XP wireless options The wireless options window shown below is complete. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 35
.... It appears when you can click OK or Cancel. The connection is only available for the first time. I f y o u h a v e s e t u p e n c r y p t i o n on the Windows taskbar to configure the network adapter. Windows® XP wireless options The wireless options window shown below is complete. ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center 35
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..." to some of an access point. a. You should see "802.11g Network Adapter" with an icon of my network adapter. a. ASUS USB-N10 41 If you may encounter while installing or using network adapter products. Cannot connect to any access points Follow the procedure below to configure your network adapter is in this icon. b. Verify that are not mentioned in "Infrastructure...
..." to some of an access point. a. You should see "802.11g Network Adapter" with an icon of my network adapter. a. ASUS USB-N10 41 If you may encounter while installing or using network adapter products. Cannot connect to any access points Follow the procedure below to configure your network adapter is in this icon. b. Verify that are not mentioned in "Infrastructure...
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... two possible reasons: radio interference and distance: • To avoid radio interference, keep the environment around the network adapter away from the network configuration before installing the network adapter driver. 42 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Verify that the "channel" of the network adapter is set the same "WEP" Keys on both stations. b. Verify that the "SSID" of the other...
... two possible reasons: radio interference and distance: • To avoid radio interference, keep the environment around the network adapter away from the network configuration before installing the network adapter driver. 42 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Verify that the "channel" of the network adapter is set the same "WEP" Keys on both stations. b. Verify that the "SSID" of the other...