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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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... 5. Introduction 7 1.1 Package contents 7 1.2 System requirements 7 1.3 Hardware 7 2. Configuring USB-N53 using ASUS utility 9 3.1 Connecting to a wireless network manually 9 3.2 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service 19 6. Troubleshooting 20 7. Glossary 22 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Table of contents Notices...2 1. Configuring USB-N53 using WPS 10 3.3 Soft AP mode (Windows®...
... 5. Introduction 7 1.1 Package contents 7 1.2 System requirements 7 1.3 Hardware 7 2. Configuring USB-N53 using ASUS utility 9 3.1 Connecting to a wireless network manually 9 3.2 Connecting to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service 19 6. Troubleshooting 20 7. Glossary 22 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Table of contents Notices...2 1. Configuring USB-N53 using WPS 10 3.3 Soft AP mode (Windows®...
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... following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the radiator and your body. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with minimum 20cm between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the...equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Notices Federal Communications Commission This device complies with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to...
... following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the radiator and your body. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with minimum 20cm between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the...equipment into an outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by the party responsible for help. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Notices Federal Communications Commission This device complies with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to...
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...service will be suspended until improvement is not more than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for successful communication. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio... antenna type and its gain should be required to take adequate measures. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Operation Channels: Ch1~11 for each antenna type indicated. This radio transmitter(IC: 3568A-USB-N53) has been approved by Industry Canada. Antenna types not included in which...
...service will be suspended until improvement is not more than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for successful communication. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio... antenna type and its gain should be required to take adequate measures. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Operation Channels: Ch1~11 for each antenna type indicated. This radio transmitter(IC: 3568A-USB-N53) has been approved by Industry Canada. Antenna types not included in which...
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USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Ant. Please go to the highest standards for the detailed recycling information in different regions. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment. ...Selection of the device. We believe in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can ...
USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Ant. Please go to the highest standards for the detailed recycling information in different regions. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for protecting our environment. ...Selection of the device. We believe in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can ...
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... 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 COMPUTER INC. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual EC Declaration of the...
... 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 COMPUTER INC. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual EC Declaration of the...
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...90 212 3311000 Address: AYAZAGA MAH. HALIM MERIC IS MERKEZI No: 15/C D:5-6 34394 MECIDIYEKOY/ ISTANBUL EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Sti. Tel: +90 212 3567070 Address: CEMAL SURURI CD. VE TIC. Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: No. ...150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, D-40880 RATINGEN, DEUTSCHLAND BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. Ltd. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: Authorised distributors in Turkey: ASUSTeK...
...90 212 3311000 Address: AYAZAGA MAH. HALIM MERIC IS MERKEZI No: 15/C D:5-6 34394 MECIDIYEKOY/ ISTANBUL EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Sti. Tel: +90 212 3567070 Address: CEMAL SURURI CD. VE TIC. Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: No. ...150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, D-40880 RATINGEN, DEUTSCHLAND BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. Ltd. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: Authorised distributors in Turkey: ASUSTeK...
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... the WLAN card or select Use the WPS button in the WLAN card's web interface. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 1. Introduction 1.1Package contents Check your system meets the following items. • ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card x1 • Warranty card x1 • Quick Start Guide x1 • Extension cable...
... the WLAN card or select Use the WPS button in the WLAN card's web interface. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 1. Introduction 1.1Package contents Check your system meets the following items. • ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card x1 • Warranty card x1 • Quick Start Guide x1 • Extension cable...
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...: If the Autorun function is enabled on your computer before installing the driver and utilities from the root directory to complete the installation. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter your ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card: 1. Place the bundled Support CD into your computer, double-click SETUP.EXE from the bundled Support CD. Select the setup...
...: If the Autorun function is enabled on your computer before installing the driver and utilities from the root directory to complete the installation. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter your ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card: 1. Place the bundled Support CD into your computer, double-click SETUP.EXE from the bundled Support CD. Select the setup...
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... same security settings on the AP or station. If Security is completed. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Right-click the ASUS Wireless Dual- 2. available network list) and then click Connect. 3. 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...
... same security settings on the AP or station. If Security is completed. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Right-click the ASUS Wireless Dual- 2. available network list) and then click Connect. 3. 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...
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... to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. Select Use the WPS button, then click Next. 3. Click Finish. To connect USB-N53 to a WPS-enabled AP or station using WPS The ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card supports the WPS function that to supports the WPS function. Press the WPS button on the AP 4. The picture... or station you set up a secure wireless network easily. IMPORTANT: Ensure that your WLAN card has connected connection. WPS is scanning for the network. 10 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter
... to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. Select Use the WPS button, then click Next. 3. Click Finish. To connect USB-N53 to a WPS-enabled AP or station using WPS The ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card supports the WPS function that to supports the WPS function. Press the WPS button on the AP 4. The picture... or station you set up a secure wireless network easily. IMPORTANT: Ensure that your WLAN card has connected connection. WPS is scanning for the network. 10 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter
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The screen indicates that your WLAN card has connected to a WPS-enabled AP or station using the PIN code: 1. Click Finish. Key in 8 digital PIN code from network(AP)'s web user interface, click Next. 3. 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.
The screen indicates that your WLAN card has connected to a WPS-enabled AP or station using the PIN code: 1. Click Finish. Key in 8 digital PIN code from network(AP)'s web user interface, click Next. 3. 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.
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...to the Soft AP mode. 2. 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. IMPORTANT: Before configuring the Soft AP mode, connect your ...computer to a wired network to provide network access for your WLAN card has switched to the Soft AP mode successfully. • The ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter...
...to the Soft AP mode. 2. 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. IMPORTANT: Before configuring the Soft AP mode, connect your ...computer to a wired network to provide network access for your WLAN card has switched to the Soft AP mode successfully. • The ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter...
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...: 1. To allow a wireless client to associate with the WLAN card: 1. Click Add. Select Accept from the Access Control Policy dropdown list. 2. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 13 Click Add MAC. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual In the Soft AP mode, you can limit the wireless clients that associate with the WLAN...
...: 1. To allow a wireless client to associate with the WLAN card: 1. Click Add. Select Accept from the Access Control Policy dropdown list. 2. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 13 Click Add MAC. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual In the Soft AP mode, you can limit the wireless clients that associate with the WLAN...
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...manage your Control Center. • Exit Control Center - Software information 4.1 ASUS WLAN Control Center ASUS WLAN Control Center includes ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility (Station mode) and ASUS Wireless Access Point Utility (Soft AP mode) which help file. • .... Activates a preset profile. • Help - Launches the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility. • Activate Configuration - Closes the ASUS WLAN Control Center. 14 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 4. This section explains the buttons,...
...manage your Control Center. • Exit Control Center - Software information 4.1 ASUS WLAN Control Center ASUS WLAN Control Center includes ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility (Station mode) and ASUS Wireless Access Point Utility (Soft AP mode) which help file. • .... Activates a preset profile. • Help - Launches the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility. • Activate Configuration - Closes the ASUS WLAN Control Center. 14 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 4. This section explains the buttons,...
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...the wireless networks that the WLAN card is connecting to networking devices. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Left-click the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility system tray icon to launch the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting utility. Survey - SSID - Displays the ...channel of two hexadecimal digits (0 through 9 and A through F) separated by colons, e.g. 00:E0:18:F0:05:C0. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 15 Turns the wireless radio ON. • Wireless Radio Off - Turns the wireless radio OFF. • Search & Connect - ...
...the wireless networks that the WLAN card is connecting to networking devices. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Left-click the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility system tray icon to launch the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting utility. Survey - SSID - Displays the ...channel of two hexadecimal digits (0 through 9 and A through F) separated by colons, e.g. 00:E0:18:F0:05:C0. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 15 Turns the wireless radio ON. • Wireless Radio Off - Turns the wireless radio OFF. • Search & Connect - ...
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... mode, your WLAN card automatically selects the correct channel required to 11 are supported. Others Encryption - Launches the Advanced page. Displays the troubleshooting solutions. 16 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Basic Network Type Infrastructure - An Ad Hoc network is formed quickly and easily without pre-planning. Action mode name & Network Name... Ad Hoc mode. An SSID must be valid characters and have the same channel setting. Troubleshooting - Launches the Encryption page. In Europe (ETSI), channels 1 to . USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config -
... mode, your WLAN card automatically selects the correct channel required to 11 are supported. Others Encryption - Launches the Advanced page. Displays the troubleshooting solutions. 16 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Basic Network Type Infrastructure - An Ad Hoc network is formed quickly and easily without pre-planning. Action mode name & Network Name... Ad Hoc mode. An SSID must be valid characters and have the same channel setting. Troubleshooting - Launches the Encryption page. In Europe (ETSI), channels 1 to . USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config -
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...to overcome the weakness of wireless encryption. AES - It is for environments with wireless devices that uses the WEP encryption for your network. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - Set up the encryption settings for your WLAN card. In the Open and Shared authentication modes, ...options are : Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). WEP - ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 17 WEP uses keys to set up authentication for the network or use the same WEP keys. Enables the IEEE ...
...to overcome the weakness of wireless encryption. AES - It is for environments with wireless devices that uses the WEP encryption for your network. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - Set up the encryption settings for your WLAN card. In the Open and Shared authentication modes, ...options are : Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) and Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). WEP - ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 17 WEP uses keys to set up authentication for the network or use the same WEP keys. Enables the IEEE ...
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... a specific packet size threshold. Fragmentation Threshold (256-2346) - Select the preamble mode. Manual Assignment (WPA and WPA2)- RTS Threshold (0-2347) - Preamble Mode - USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Wireless Network Key (WEP) - Allows you to assign WEP Keys manually. Advanced This Advanced page is an excessive number of...refrains from sending a data frame until another RTS/CTS handshake is recommended for the WLAN card. The default value (2347) is Auto. 18 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Key Length - Configuration - The default value is recommended.
... a specific packet size threshold. Fragmentation Threshold (256-2346) - Select the preamble mode. Manual Assignment (WPA and WPA2)- RTS Threshold (0-2347) - Preamble Mode - USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Wireless Network Key (WEP) - Allows you to assign WEP Keys manually. Advanced This Advanced page is an excessive number of...refrains from sending a data frame until another RTS/CTS handshake is recommended for the WLAN card. The default value (2347) is Auto. 18 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Key Length - Configuration - The default value is recommended.
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Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service: 1. Left-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 5. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 19 Configuring USB-N53 using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N53 to use it. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off.
Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service: 1. Left-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 5. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 19 Configuring USB-N53 using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N53 to use it. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off.