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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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... 4. Troubleshooting 20 7. Software information 14 4.1 ASUS WLAN Control Center 14 4.2 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility 14 5. Glossary 22 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Installing the USB-N53 driver and utilities 8 3. 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® WZC...
... 4. Troubleshooting 20 7. Software information 14 4.1 ASUS WLAN Control Center 14 4.2 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility 14 5. Glossary 22 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Installing the USB-N53 driver and utilities 8 3. 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® WZC...
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...This device may cause undesired operation. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC Rules Part 15. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Notices Federal Communications Commission This device complies with RFCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment... • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the radiator and your body. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the...
...This device may cause undesired operation. FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC Rules Part 15. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Notices Federal Communications Commission This device complies with RFCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment... • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the radiator and your body. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for compliance could void the...
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... cause radio interference, in which case the user may only operate using an antenna of the certified lower power frequency electric machinery. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter This radio transmitter(IC: 3568A-USB-N53) has been approved by Industry Canada. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this device.
... cause radio interference, in which case the user may only operate using an antenna of the certified lower power frequency electric machinery. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter This radio transmitter(IC: 3568A-USB-N53) has been approved by Industry Canada. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this device.
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...Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in different regions. Operation is not possible. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other channels is subject to the highest standards for an uncontrolled... 1~11 can be operated. This equipment should be able to be installed and operated with Canadian ICES-003. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Ant. For product available in providing solutions for the detailed recycling information in our products at...
...Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in different regions. Operation is not possible. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for you to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other channels is subject to the highest standards for an uncontrolled... 1~11 can be operated. This equipment should be able to be installed and operated with Canadian ICES-003. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Ant. For product available in providing solutions for the detailed recycling information in our products at...
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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...marking (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...marking (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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USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: Authorised distributors in Turkey: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. 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. Tel: +90 212 3311000 Address: ...: CEMAL SURURI CD. Sti. Tic. A.S. KEMERBURGAZ CAD. HALIM MERIC IS MERKEZI No: 15/C D:5-6 34394 MECIDIYEKOY/ ISTANBUL EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Ltd. VE TIC.
USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: Authorised distributors in Turkey: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. 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. Tel: +90 212 3311000 Address: ...: CEMAL SURURI CD. Sti. Tic. A.S. KEMERBURGAZ CAD. HALIM MERIC IS MERKEZI No: 15/C D:5-6 34394 MECIDIYEKOY/ ISTANBUL EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Ltd. VE TIC.
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...• 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 being transmitted or received. The WLAN card is enabled. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 1. ...Data 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) To ...
...• 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 being transmitted or received. The WLAN card is enabled. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 1. ...Data 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) To ...
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USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 2. Select the setup type that best suit 3. NOTE: If the Autorun function is enabled on your ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card: 1. Click Next to start the installation. Place the bundled Support CD into your needs. Click...your computer before installing the driver and utilities from the root directory to complete the installation. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 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 computer, double-...
USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 2. Select the setup type that best suit 3. NOTE: If the Autorun function is enabled on your ASUS USB-N53 WLAN Card: 1. Click Next to start the installation. Place the bundled Support CD into your needs. Click...your computer before installing the driver and utilities from the root directory to complete the installation. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 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 computer, double-...
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... Windows® system tray, then select Select a network (AP from the Wireless Setting. Right-click the ASUS Wireless Dual- 2. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 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. Setup is enabled on the AP or station, do the...
... Windows® system tray, then select Select a network (AP from the Wireless Setting. Right-click the ASUS Wireless Dual- 2. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 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. Setup is enabled on the AP or station, do the...
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... picture indicates that helps you are trying to connect to supports the WPS function. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 3.2 Connecting to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. 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 the network successfully. Click the WPS...
... picture indicates that helps you are trying to connect to supports the WPS function. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 3.2 Connecting to a wireless network using the WPS push button: 1. 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 the network successfully. Click the WPS...
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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. Select Use PIN code. 2. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual To connect USB-N53 to the network successfully. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 11
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. Select Use PIN code. 2. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual To connect USB-N53 to the network successfully. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 11
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... mode successfully. • The ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility icon in the system tray switches to the ASUS Wireless Access Point Utility icon . 12 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Select a network(station) from the available networks list, then click Apply. 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...
... mode successfully. • The ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility icon in the system tray switches to the ASUS Wireless Access Point Utility icon . 12 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Select a network(station) from the available networks list, then click Apply. 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...
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... the Access Control Policy dropdown list. Key in its MAC address in the Access Control Policy field. 3. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 13 Click Configuration > Edit Config > ACL. To allow a wireless client to associate with the WLAN card. Key in its MAC address in the Access Control List field. ... on the Accept list are not allowed to associate with the WLAN card. Click Add. 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. Select Reject from the Access Control Policy dropdown list 2. To ...
... the Access Control Policy dropdown list. Key in its MAC address in the Access Control Policy field. 3. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 13 Click Configuration > Edit Config > ACL. To allow a wireless client to associate with the WLAN card. Key in its MAC address in the Access Control List field. ... on the Accept list are not allowed to associate with the WLAN card. Click Add. 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. Select Reject from the Access Control Policy dropdown list 2. To ...
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... 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 - Closes the ASUS WLAN Control Center. 14 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 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...
... 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 - Closes the ASUS WLAN Control Center. 14 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 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...
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... is connecting to . Current Data Rate - Lists the wireless networks that the WLAN card is connecting to . USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Left-click the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility system tray icon to display the following options: • Wireless Radio On - Turns the wireless radio ON. • Wireless Radio Off - MAC Address - Indicates the hardware address...
... is connecting to . Current Data Rate - Lists the wireless networks that the WLAN card is connecting to . USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Left-click the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter Setting Utility system tray icon to display the following options: • Wireless Radio On - Turns the wireless radio ON. • Wireless Radio Off - MAC Address - Indicates the hardware address...
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... The radio channels you are allowed to select a channel for your WLAN card to connect to 13 are supported. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - Basic Network Type Infrastructure - Key in or select from the dropdown list the SSID of 32 case... automatically selects the correct channel required to allow your WLAN card. Launches the Encryption page. Displays the troubleshooting solutions. 16 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter In most suitable transmission rate automatically. Select a radio channel for your country. Data Rate - Others Encryption - Channel -...
... The radio channels you are allowed to select a channel for your WLAN card to connect to 13 are supported. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - Basic Network Type Infrastructure - Key in or select from the dropdown list the SSID of 32 case... automatically selects the correct channel required to allow your WLAN card. Launches the Encryption page. Displays the troubleshooting solutions. 16 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter In most suitable transmission rate automatically. Select a radio channel for your country. Data Rate - Others Encryption - Channel -...
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... Protected Access (WPA) is transmitted over radio waves. Network Authentication - Set up the encryption settings for your WLAN card. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 17 WPA/WPA2 - In a RADIUS environment, various Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) are : Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)...similar to encrypt data packet. Encryption The Encryption page allows you to overcome the weakness of wireless encryption. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - For data confidentiality in the Shared Key mode that encrypts data sent over the...
... Protected Access (WPA) is transmitted over radio waves. Network Authentication - Set up the encryption settings for your WLAN card. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 17 WPA/WPA2 - In a RADIUS environment, various Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) are : Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)...similar to encrypt data packet. Encryption The Encryption page allows you to overcome the weakness of wireless encryption. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Config - For data confidentiality in the Shared Key mode that encrypts data sent over the...
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... used to the destination. 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 The default value (2347) is recommended for normal use. Select one of frame transmissions. Configuration - The default value (2346) is recommended. Fragmentation ...uses 13 ASCII (26 hexadecimal digits). The Request to Send/Clear to Send (RTS/CTS) function is intended for the WLAN card. Key Format - USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Wireless Network Key (WEP) - Key Length -
... used to the destination. 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 The default value (2347) is recommended for normal use. Select one of frame transmissions. Configuration - The default value (2346) is recommended. Fragmentation ...uses 13 ASCII (26 hexadecimal digits). The Request to Send/Clear to Send (RTS/CTS) function is intended for the WLAN card. Key Format - USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual Wireless Network Key (WEP) - Key Length -
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Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service: 1. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. Left-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 19 Configuring USB-N53 using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N53 to use it. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 5.
Click Windows Wireless to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service: 1. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. Left-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. ASUS Wireless Dual-band Adapter 19 Configuring USB-N53 using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N53 to use it. USB-N53 Wireless Dual-band Adapter Manual 5.