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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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...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 4. Installing the USB-N53 driver and utilities 8 3. Troubleshooting 20 7. Glossary 22 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Introduction 7 1.1 Package contents 7 1.2 System requirements 7 1.3 Hardware 7 2. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Table of contents Notices...2 1. 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...
...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 4. Installing the USB-N53 driver and utilities 8 3. Troubleshooting 20 7. Glossary 22 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Introduction 7 1.1 Package contents 7 1.2 System requirements 7 1.3 Hardware 7 2. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Table of contents Notices...2 1. 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...
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... FCC Rules. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Notices Federal Communications Commission This device complies with any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation 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 However, there...
... FCC Rules. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Notices Federal Communications Commission This device complies with any interference received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation 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 However, there...
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...antenna type indicated. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that type, are strictly prohibited for use with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for N. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual CE Mark ...antenna types listed below with this radio transmitter may be required to take adequate measures. This radio transmitter(IC: 3568A-USB-N53) has been approved by Industry Canada. Antenna types not included in which case the user may only operate using an...
...antenna type indicated. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that type, are strictly prohibited for use with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for N. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual CE Mark ...antenna types listed below with this radio transmitter may be required to take adequate measures. This radio transmitter(IC: 3568A-USB-N53) has been approved by Industry Canada. Antenna types not included in which case the user may only operate using an...
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USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Ant. We believe in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in the USA/Canada market, only...the chemical substances in providing solutions for you to be able to the highest standards for an uncontrolled environment. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other channels is not ...
USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Ant. We believe in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in the USA/Canada market, only...the chemical substances in providing solutions for you to be able to the highest standards for an uncontrolled environment. ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other channels is not ...
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... 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. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter ...(EC conformity marking) Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: Jul. 15, 2011 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter
... 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. No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter ...(EC conformity marking) Position : CEO Name : Jerry Shen Declaration Date: Jul. 15, 2011 Year to begin affixing CE marking:2011 Signature ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter
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... MAH. Tel: +90 212 3567070 Address: CEMAL SURURI CD. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: Authorised distributors in Turkey: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. VE TIC. Tic. Sti. 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...
... MAH. Tel: +90 212 3567070 Address: CEMAL SURURI CD. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: Authorised distributors in Turkey: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. VE TIC. Tic. Sti. 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...
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... WLAN card is being transmitted or received. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Data is disabled. 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 ... Use the WPS button in the WLAN card's web interface. No wireless activity. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 1. Enabling the WPS (for the following requirements: • Windows® Vista/XP/7 • USB port • 512MB system memory or larger • Optical disk ...
... WLAN card is being transmitted or received. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Data is disabled. 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 ... Use the WPS button in the WLAN card's web interface. No wireless activity. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 1. Enabling the WPS (for the following requirements: • Windows® Vista/XP/7 • USB port • 512MB system memory or larger • Optical disk ...
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... before installing the driver and utilities from the root directory to start the installation. Click Finish to continue. 4. Installing the USB-N53 driver and utilities IMPORTANT: Install the ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card into the optical drive. To install the driver and utilities for your needs. An Autorun screen appears if the..., double-click SETUP.EXE from the bundled Support CD. Select the setup type that best suit 3. Click Next to complete the installation. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Click Install to run the Support CD. 2. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 2.
... before installing the driver and utilities from the root directory to start the installation. Click Finish to continue. 4. Installing the USB-N53 driver and utilities IMPORTANT: Install the ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card into the optical drive. To install the driver and utilities for your needs. An Autorun screen appears if the..., double-click SETUP.EXE from the bundled Support CD. Select the setup type that best suit 3. Click Next to complete the installation. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Click Install to run the Support CD. 2. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 2.
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... tray, then select Select a network (AP from the Wireless Setting. 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 displays information such as those on the AP or station. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 3. You may click Survey > Search to a station...
... tray, then select Select a network (AP from the Wireless Setting. 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 displays information such as those on the AP or station. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 3. You may click Survey > Search to a station...
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... the WPS button on the AP 4. Click Finish. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 3.2 Connecting to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. The picture indicates that your WLAN card has connected connection. Click the WPS tab. 2. To connect USB-N53 to a WPS-enabled AP or station using WPS The ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card supports the WPS function that helps...
... the WPS button on the AP 4. Click Finish. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 3.2 Connecting to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. The picture indicates that your WLAN card has connected connection. Click the WPS tab. 2. To connect USB-N53 to a WPS-enabled AP or station using WPS The ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card supports the WPS function that helps...
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ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 11 The screen indicates that your WLAN card has connected to a WPS-enabled AP or station using the PIN code: 1. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual To connect USB-N53 to the network successfully. Select Use PIN code. 2. Click Finish. Key in 8 digital PIN code from network(AP)'s web user interface, click Next. 3.
ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 11 The screen indicates that your WLAN card has connected to a WPS-enabled AP or station using the PIN code: 1. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual To connect USB-N53 to the network successfully. Select Use PIN code. 2. Click Finish. Key in 8 digital PIN code from network(AP)'s web user interface, click Next. 3.
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... switched to the Soft AP mode successfully. • The ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility icon in the system tray switches to enable ICS. Click General table and then click ICS to the ASUS Wireless Access Point Utility icon . 12 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 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.
... switched to the Soft AP mode successfully. • The ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility icon in the system tray switches to enable ICS. Click General table and then click ICS to the ASUS Wireless Access Point Utility icon . 12 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 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.
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... the WLAN card. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 13 Click Add. Click Add MAC. Key in its MAC address in the Access Control Policy field. 3. To disable the access control function, select Disable from associating with the WLAN card. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual In the Soft... AP mode, you can limit the wireless clients that associate with the WLAN card: 1. To prevent a wireless client from the Access Control Policy dropdown list.
... the WLAN card. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 13 Click Add. Click Add MAC. Key in its MAC address in the Access Control Policy field. 3. To disable the access control function, select Disable from associating with the WLAN card. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual In the Soft... AP mode, you can limit the wireless clients that associate with the WLAN card: 1. To prevent a wireless client from the Access Control Policy dropdown list.
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... 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 - USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 4. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility system tray icon Right-click the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility system tray icon to set up wireless connections. 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...
... 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 - USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 4. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility system tray icon Right-click the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility system tray icon to set up wireless connections. 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...
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...Data Rate - Lists the wireless networks that the WLAN card is a unique identifier assigned to . Turns the wireless radio OFF. • ...Wireless Radio On - A MAC address is connecting to networking devices. Displays the encryption of the WLAN card. Channel - Displays the current data transmission rate. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 15 Indicates the hardware address of the wireless networks. 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...
...Data Rate - Lists the wireless networks that the WLAN card is a unique identifier assigned to . Turns the wireless radio OFF. • ...Wireless Radio On - A MAC address is connecting to networking devices. Displays the encryption of the WLAN card. Channel - Displays the current data transmission rate. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 15 Indicates the hardware address of the wireless networks. 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...
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.... Displays the troubleshooting solutions. 16 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Select a radio channel for your country. In Europe (ETSI), channels 1 to communicate with each other if they have a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such as Wireless LAN. You cannot use depend on the regulations in the Ad Hoc mode. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - Basic Network Type Infrastructure...
.... Displays the troubleshooting solutions. 16 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Select a radio channel for your country. In Europe (ETSI), channels 1 to communicate with each other if they have a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such as Wireless LAN. You cannot use depend on the regulations in the Ad Hoc mode. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - Basic Network Type Infrastructure...
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... use the WEP encryption for your WLAN card. Offers stronger protection and increases the complexity of the WEP protocol. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - WEP uses keys to set up authentication for the network. Options are : Temporal Key Integrity Protocol...specifies a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) algorithm to offer transmission privacy similar to overcome the weakness of wireless encryption. WPA/WPA2 - TKIP - ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 17 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is transmitted over radio waves. Disables the encryption protection for...
... use the WEP encryption for your WLAN card. Offers stronger protection and increases the complexity of the WEP protocol. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - WEP uses keys to set up authentication for the network. Options are : Temporal Key Integrity Protocol...specifies a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) algorithm to offer transmission privacy similar to overcome the weakness of wireless encryption. WPA/WPA2 - TKIP - ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 17 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is transmitted over radio waves. Disables the encryption protection for...
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... Key - The default value (2347) is completed. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Wireless Network Key (WEP) - Allows you keep the default values. The default value is an excessive number of frame transmissions. Enable RTS/CTS by setting a specific packet size threshold. Key Format - If there is Auto. 18 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Allows you select WEP in the Data...
... Key - The default value (2347) is completed. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Wireless Network Key (WEP) - Allows you keep the default values. The default value is an excessive number of frame transmissions. Enable RTS/CTS by setting a specific packet size threshold. Key Format - If there is Auto. 18 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Allows you select WEP in the Data...
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Configuring USB-N53 using Windows® WZC service: 1. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 19 ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. Left-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 5. Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N53 to use it.
Configuring USB-N53 using Windows® WZC service: 1. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 19 ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. Left-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 5. Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N53 to use it.