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® USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter (For 802.11 a/g/b/n Wireless Networks) User Manual E6682 / June 2011
® USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter (For 802.11 a/g/b/n Wireless Networks) User Manual E6682 / June 2011
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... to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service 19 6. Installing the USB-N53 driver and utilities 8 3. Glossary 22 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Introduction 7 1.1 Package contents 7 1.2 System requirements 7 1.3 Hardware 7 2. Software information 14 4.1 ASUS WLAN Control Center 14 4.2 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility 14 5. Configuring USB-N53 using WPS 10 3.3 Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7 12...
... to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service 19 6. Installing the USB-N53 driver and utilities 8 3. Glossary 22 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Introduction 7 1.1 Package contents 7 1.2 System requirements 7 1.3 Hardware 7 2. Software information 14 4.1 ASUS WLAN Control Center 14 4.2 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility 14 5. Configuring USB-N53 using WPS 10 3.3 Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7 12...
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.... If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Notices Federal Communications Commission This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation is encouraged to try to... , the user is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the radiator and your body. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter
.... If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Notices Federal Communications Commission This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation is encouraged to try to... , the user is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the radiator and your body. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter
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ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Antenna types not included in which case the user may be suspended until improvement is made and the interference no longer exists. (1 2 IC Warning Statement ... isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in this device. Operation Channels: Ch1~11 for N. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual CE Mark Warning This is not more than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with the maximum...
ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Antenna types not included in which case the user may be suspended until improvement is made and the interference no longer exists. (1 2 IC Warning Statement ... isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in this device. Operation Channels: Ch1~11 for N. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual CE Mark Warning This is not more than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with the maximum...
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... detailed recycling information in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for an uncontrolled environment. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Ant. For product available in...
... detailed recycling information in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for an uncontrolled environment. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Ant. For product available in...
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..., LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Dual-band Wireless USB Adapter Model name : USB-N53 conform with the essential requirements of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek...
..., LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. Country: TAIWAN Authorized representative in Europe: ASUS COMPUTER GmbH Address, City: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN Country: GERMANY declare the following apparatus: Product name : Dual-band Wireless USB Adapter Model name : USB-N53 conform with the essential requirements of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: Address, City: ASUSTek...
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... IS MERKEZI No: 15/C D:5-6 34394 MECIDIYEKOY/ ISTANBUL EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter VE TIC. Tel: +90 212 3311000 Address: AYAZAGA MAH. Ltd. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: Authorised distributors in Turkey: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
... IS MERKEZI No: 15/C D:5-6 34394 MECIDIYEKOY/ ISTANBUL EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter VE TIC. Tel: +90 212 3311000 Address: AYAZAGA MAH. Ltd. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: Authorised distributors in Turkey: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
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...WLAN card has connected to a wireless network successfully. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 1. WPS function is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. 1.2 System requirements Before using the USB-N53 WLAN Card, check if your USB-N53 WLAN Card package for Windows® OS only) ... the following items. • ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card x1 • Warranty card x1 • Quick Start Guide x1 • Extension cable x1 • Support CD x1 NOTE: If any of the above items is enabled. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter No wireless activity. Data ...
...WLAN card has connected to a wireless network successfully. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 1. WPS function is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. 1.2 System requirements Before using the USB-N53 WLAN Card, check if your USB-N53 WLAN Card package for Windows® OS only) ... the following items. • ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card x1 • Warranty card x1 • Quick Start Guide x1 • Extension cable x1 • Support CD x1 NOTE: If any of the above items is enabled. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter No wireless activity. Data ...
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... function is enabled on your needs. your computer, double-click SETUP.EXE from the bundled Support CD. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 2. An Autorun screen appears if the Autorun function is not enabled on your ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card: 1. Click Install to continue. 4. Click Finish to run the Support CD. 2. To install the...
... function is enabled on your needs. your computer, double-click SETUP.EXE from the bundled Support CD. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 2. An Autorun screen appears if the Autorun function is not enabled on your ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card: 1. Click Install to continue. 4. Click Finish to run the Support CD. 2. To install the...
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...the association state, current data rate, and radio state. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter the Windows® system tray, then select Select a network (AP from the Wireless Setting. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 3. available network list) and then click Connect. ...3. If Security is completed. Right-click the ASUS Wireless Dual- 2. Click Save. Configuring USB-N53 using ASUS utility 3.1 Connecting to a wireless network manually To connect USB-N53 to band Adapter Setting Utility icon in search for the wireless networks. The Status page...
...the association state, current data rate, and radio state. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter the Windows® system tray, then select Select a network (AP from the Wireless Setting. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 3. available network list) and then click Connect. ...3. If Security is completed. Right-click the ASUS Wireless Dual- 2. Click Save. Configuring USB-N53 using ASUS utility 3.1 Connecting to a wireless network manually To connect USB-N53 to band Adapter Setting Utility icon in search for the wireless networks. The Status page...
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... 3.2 Connecting to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. WPS is scanning for the network. 10 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter To connect USB-N53 to a WPS-enabled AP or station using WPS The ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card supports the WPS function that the AP or station you set up a secure wireless network easily. Click Finish...
... 3.2 Connecting to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. WPS is scanning for the network. 10 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter To connect USB-N53 to a WPS-enabled AP or station using WPS The ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card supports the WPS function that the AP or station you set up a secure wireless network easily. Click Finish...
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Select Use PIN code. 2. Key in 8 digital PIN code from network(AP)'s web user interface, click Next. 3. Click Finish. The screen indicates that your WLAN card has connected to a WPS-enabled AP or station using the PIN code: 1. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 11 USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual To connect USB-N53 to the network successfully.
Select Use PIN code. 2. Key in 8 digital PIN code from network(AP)'s web user interface, click Next. 3. Click Finish. The screen indicates that your WLAN card has connected to a WPS-enabled AP or station using the PIN code: 1. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 11 USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual To connect USB-N53 to the network successfully.
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... your computer to a wired network to enable ICS. The General table displays the wireless clients that your wireless clients. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 3.3 Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7) The ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card supports the Soft AP mode. In this mode, the WLAN card acts as a virtual AP. Click General...
... your computer to a wired network to enable ICS. The General table displays the wireless clients that your wireless clients. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 3.3 Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7) The ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card supports the Soft AP mode. In this mode, the WLAN card acts as a virtual AP. Click General...
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... through the access control function. Key in its MAC address in the Access Control List field. 3. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 13 Key in its MAC address in the Access Control Policy field. 3. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual In the Soft AP mode, you can limit the wireless clients that associate with the...
... through the access control function. Key in its MAC address in the Access Control List field. 3. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 13 Key in its MAC address in the Access Control Policy field. 3. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual In the Soft AP mode, you can limit the wireless clients that associate with the...
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... connections. Displays the version of your WLAN card easily. 4.2 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility provides you with an easy interface to display the following options: • Wireless Settings - Activates a preset profile. • Help - USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 4. To launch WLAN utility, click Start > All Programs...
... connections. Displays the version of your WLAN card easily. 4.2 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility provides you with an easy interface to display the following options: • Wireless Settings - Activates a preset profile. • Help - USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 4. To launch WLAN utility, click Start > All Programs...
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... card is connecting to launch the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting utility. Displays the connection status. Displays the current data transmission rate. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Left-click the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility system tray icon to networking...05:C0. Channel - Network Type - Displays the encryption of the wireless network. Displays the channel of the wireless networks. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 15 A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to display the following options: • Wireless Radio On - Turns the...
... card is connecting to launch the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting utility. Displays the connection status. Displays the current data transmission rate. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Left-click the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility system tray icon to networking...05:C0. Channel - Network Type - Displays the encryption of the wireless network. Displays the channel of the wireless networks. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 15 A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to display the following options: • Wireless Radio On - Turns the...
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...from the dropdown list the SSID of 32 case sensitive characters, such as Wireless LAN. Channel - Data Rate - Displays the troubleshooting solutions. 16 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter In the United States (FCC) and Canada (IC), channels 1 to 13 are supported. Auto: The WLAN card adjusts to the most cases... with each other if they have a maximum of an AP or station you can find. WLAN cards in the Ad Hoc mode. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - In the Infrastructure mode, your WLAN card automatically selects the correct channel required to .
...from the dropdown list the SSID of 32 case sensitive characters, such as Wireless LAN. Channel - Data Rate - Displays the troubleshooting solutions. 16 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter In the United States (FCC) and Canada (IC), channels 1 to 13 are supported. Auto: The WLAN card adjusts to the most cases... with each other if they have a maximum of an AP or station you can find. WLAN cards in the Ad Hoc mode. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - In the Infrastructure mode, your WLAN card automatically selects the correct channel required to .
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... specifies a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) algorithm to offer transmission privacy similar to set up authentication for your WLAN card. AES - USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - In the WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK authentication modes, options are : Open - WPA/WPA2 - Encrypts the data ... in the Shared Key mode that uses the WEP encryption for 802.11 that works simultaneously on multiple network layers. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 17 Disables the encryption protection for the network. In the Open and Shared authentication modes, options are supported, including ...
... specifies a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) algorithm to offer transmission privacy similar to set up authentication for your WLAN card. AES - USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - In the WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK authentication modes, options are : Open - WPA/WPA2 - Encrypts the data ... in the Shared Key mode that uses the WEP encryption for 802.11 that works simultaneously on multiple network layers. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 17 Disables the encryption protection for the network. In the Open and Shared authentication modes, options are supported, including ...
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USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Wireless Network Key (WEP) - For 64bits encryption, each key consists of 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. Configuration - The default value (2347) is recommended ... keep the default values. When RTS/CTS is enabled, the router refrains from sending a data frame until another RTS/CTS handshake is Auto. 18 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Enable fragmentation by setting a specific packet size threshold. If there is used to divide 802.11 frames into smaller pieces (fragments) that you...
USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Wireless Network Key (WEP) - For 64bits encryption, each key consists of 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. Configuration - The default value (2347) is recommended ... keep the default values. When RTS/CTS is enabled, the router refrains from sending a data frame until another RTS/CTS handshake is Auto. 18 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Enable fragmentation by setting a specific packet size threshold. If there is used to divide 802.11 frames into smaller pieces (fragments) that you...
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Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N53 to use it. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 19 USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 5. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. Configuring USB-N53 using Windows® WZC service: 1. Left-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit.
Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N53 to use it. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 19 USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 5. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. Configuring USB-N53 using Windows® WZC service: 1. Left-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit.