ASUSTeK Computer USBN10 ASUS EZ N NETWORK ADAPTER User Manual 1

ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS EZ N NETWORK ADAPTER Users Manual 1

Users Manual 1

User ManualASUS EZ N Network Adapter USB-N10(For 802.11b/g/n draft Networks)®
2Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modied or altered, unless such repair, modication of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identication or explanation and to the owners’ benet, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.E4952First Edition September 2009
3Table of ContentsChapter 1: Knowing your network adapterPackage contents .................................................................................. 5Features .................................................................................................. 5System Requirements ........................................................................... 5LED status indicators ............................................................................ 6Chapter 2: Installing the utilities and driverInstalling in Windows® OS .................................................................... 7Installing in MAC OS ............................................................................. 9Installing in Linux OS .......................................................................... 10Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless networkUsing the WPS Wizard .........................................................................11Launching the WPS Wizard .............................................................11Connecting via the WPS button ...................................................... 12Connecting via the PIN code ........................................................... 13Conguring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure) ........................... 18Conguring with the WLAN utility (Ad Hoc) ..................................... 19Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control CenterLaunching the ASUS WLAN Control Center ..................................... 21Wireless Status Icons (on the taskbar) ........................................... 21Using the Wireless Settings right-click menu ................................... 22Using the Wireless Settings left-click menu ..................................... 23Using the ASUS WLAN Card Settings utilities .................................. 23Launching the ASUS WLAN Card Settings screen ......................... 23Status - Status ................................................................................. 23Status - Connection ......................................................................... 25Status - IP Cong ............................................................................ 26Status - Ping .................................................................................... 26Cong - Basic .................................................................................. 27Cong - Encryption .......................................................................... 28Cong - Authentication .................................................................... 31
4Cong - Advanced ........................................................................... 31Proles ......................................................................................... 32Survey - Site Survey ....................................................................... 33About - Version Info ......................................................................... 33Link State ........................................................................................ 34Exit Wireless Settings ..................................................................... 34Windows® XP Wireless options ....................................................... 35Windows® Vista Wireless options .................................................... 37Setting up the XLink Mode .............................................................. 38Chapter 5: TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ................................................................................... 42Chapter 6: AppendicesNotices .................................................................................................. 44Contact Information ............................................................................. 46
ASUS USB-N10 5Package contentsCheck the following items in your ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter package. 1 x ASUS USB-N10 1 x Support CD 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Warranty cardFeatures• High speed networking (11n Draft) for fast download, le transfer, and media streaming• Use the WPS function for easy wireless network setup• Multiple OS support: Windows, Linux, and MACSystem RequirementsBefore using your ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter, your system must meet the following minimum requirements:• Windows® 2000/ XP (x86/x64) / Vista (x86/x64) / 7 (x86/x64), Linux (driver source code available) Mac 10.3/10.4/10.5 OS • USB 2.0 port on your computer• 128MB system memory or larger• 750MHz processor or higherNote: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.Important: Install the utilities and driver from the support CD before using the ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter.Chapter 1Knowing your network adapter
6ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 1: IntroductionLED status indicatorsThe LED indicator on the ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter indicates the status of the network adapter.Status indicatorsLED IndicationON The ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter is connected to a wireless device.Blinking Transmitting data via the ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter. The blinking speed indicates the link speed.OFF The ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter is not connected to a wireless device.
ASUS USB-N10 71. Select your language and click Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/Driver.Installing in Windows® OSThe support CD contains the utilities and drivers for conguring the ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter. To install the ASUS WLAN utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD.To install the utilities and driver in Windows® OS: 2. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path.Chapter 2Installing the utilities and driver
8ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities5. When Setup is completed, click Finish to exit the installation wizard and restart the computer.3. The installation process takes several seconds.4. When prompted, insert the ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter into your computer’s USB port, then follow the onscreen instructions to install the driver.
ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilities 94. Click Restart to finish installating the software.Installing in MAC OSTo install the utilities and driver in MAC OS:2. Select a destination volume to install the USB Wireless Utility. When done, click Continue.3. Click Install to perform a basic installation of this software package on the volume.1. Double click the installation Icon and then click Continue.
10 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 2: Installing the utilitiesInstalling in Linux OSTo install the utilities and driver in Linux OS:• Refer to the README text le in the Linux zipped le included in the support CD.Note: Obtain the Linux driver source code from the support CD, and build the driver for the Linux OS you are using.
ASUS USB-N10 11Using the WPS WizardWPS Wizard is a utility that allows you to easily set up your wireless network using any of the following: • WPS button on both the 802.11n network adapter and the router (or Access Point) that you want to connect to. • PIN code of the WPS router or AP that you want to connect to.Launching the WPS WizardTo launch the WPS Wizard:1. From the Windows® taskbar, right-click the WLAN icon , then select WPS.2. The WPS Wizard appears. Select the method that you want to use to connect to the network.Chapter 3Connecting to the wireless network
12 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless networkConnecting via the WPS button1. From the WPS Wizard, select Use the WPS button. Click Next.2. Press the WPS button on the router.
ASUS USB N-10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network 133. The 802.11n network adapter searches for the wireless router. When done, click Next and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions.Connecting via the PIN code1. From the WPS Wizard, select Use the PIN code. Click Next.2. Select the router that you want to connect to.Note: If WPS conguration failed, move your computer closer to the router then try again.
14 ASUS USB-N10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network3. Click Next. Key in the eight-digit PIN code from the label posted on the router.4. Assign a name to your network. When done, click Next.5. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network’s security key or manually assign a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. Click Next.
ASUS USB N-10 Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network 15 To congure the advanced security settings, click Show advanced network security options. Select the Security Method and manually key in your Security key or passphrase.6. Wait until the WPS Wizard nishes applying the wireless settings. 7. Installation is completed. Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB ash drive to add other devices to the network. Click Finish to close the WPS Wizard.Note: For more details on adding devices to the network using a USB ash drive, refer to the section Adding network devices using a USB ash drive.

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