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®
WiFi-g™
54Mbps PCI AP/WLAN Adapter
(WL-130g)
User Guide
E1549
Checklist
First Edition V1
April 2004
Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
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Contents
Features
Notices ............................................................................................ v
Safety statements ........................................................................... vi
About this guide ............................................................................ viii
ASUS contact information .............................................................. ix
WiFi-g™ specifications summary .................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2
Package contents ............................................................... 1-2
Features ............................................................................. 1-3
Card layout ......................................................................... 1-4
Recommended network setup ............................................ 1-5
1.5.1 Ad-hoc mode ......................................................... 1-5
1.5.2 Infrastructure mode ................................................ 1-5
1.5.3 Soft Access Point (Soft AP) ................................... 1-6
1.5.4 Wireless bridge (Wireless Distribution System) ..... 1-7
Chapter 2: Installation
2.1
2.2
Card installation .................................................................. 2-2
2.1.1 System requirements ............................................. 2-2
2.1.2 Installing the card ................................................... 2-2
2.1.3 Placing the antenna ............................................... 2-3
2.1.4 Operating range ..................................................... 2-3
Driver and utilities installation ............................................. 2-4
Chapter 3: Home and office setup
3.1
3.2
3.3
Setting the card in your home ............................................ 3-2
One Touch wizard ............................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Launching the One Touch wizard ........................... 3-2
3.2.2 Creating your own wireless LAN ............................ 3-3
3.2.3 Connecting to an access point ............................... 3-6
3.2.4 Connecting to another wireless device .................. 3-8
Setting the card in your office ........................................... 3-10
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Safeguards
Chapter 4: Software support
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
Support CD information ...................................................... 4-2
Control Center .................................................................... 4-3
4.2.1 Control Center icons .............................................. 4-3
4.2.2 Right-click menu .................................................... 4-4
4.2.3 Left-click menu ....................................................... 4-4
Wireless Settings ................................................................ 4-4
Mobile Manager .................................................................. 4-5
Site Monitor ........................................................................ 4-6
Other menu options ............................................................ 4-7
4.6.1 Activate Configuration ............................................ 4-7
4.6.2 Help Menu ............................................................. 4-7
4.6.3 Preferences ........................................................... 4-7
4.6.4 About Control Center ............................................. 4-7
Appendix
Wireless LAN channels ............................................................... A-2
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•
This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION! You are cautioned that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
your authority to operate the equipment.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993.
Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and
Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
Safety statements
Regulatory Information/Disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance
with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the
product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this
device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized
modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and
equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the
user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification,
substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or
distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government
regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.
CAUTION! To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure
guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance [20cm] between the radiator and your body. Use on
the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or
attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC
regulations.
Safety Information
In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance [20cm]
between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna.
Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the
transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authorization to use this device.
MPE Statement
Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it
sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal.
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Safety statements
Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency
Exposure
This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin
OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47
Sections 2.1091 and 15.247(b)(5) addressing RF Exposure from radio
frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wireless LAN device
is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this
device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact
during normal operation – as a mobile or portable device but use in a bodyworn way is strictly prohibit. When using this device, a certain separation
distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to ensure RF
exposure compliance. In order to comply with the RF exposure limits
established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between the
antennas and the user should not be less than [20cm].
RF Exposure
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need to install and configure
your ASUS WiFi-g™ card.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
•
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS WiFi-g™ card.
The chapter also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and
recommended network settings.
•
Chapter 2: Installation
This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the card to
your system. This part also provides information on installing the card
drivers and software applications using the support CD.
•
Chapter 3: Starting up
This chapter provides information on how to set up the card in your
home or office network using the setup wizard.
•
Chapter 4: Software support
This chapter provides information on several software applications
included in the WiFi-g™ support CD.
•
Appendix
The Appendix lists the wireless LAN channels available for use in your
country or location.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this guide.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address
Telephone
Web site
150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
+886-2-2894-3447
www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone
MB/Component
Notebook
Server/PC
Networking
Support fax
+886-2-2890-7121 (English)
+886-2-2890-7122 (English)
+886-2-2890-7123 (English)
+886-2-2890-7902 (English)
+886-2-2890-7698
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address
Fax
E-mail
Web site
44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
+1-510-608-4555
tmd1@asus.com
usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone
General
Notebook
Support fax
Support e-mail
+1-502-995-0883
+1-510-739-3777
+1-502-933-8713
tsd@asus.com
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address
Telephone
Fax
Online contact
Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
+49-2102-95990
+49-2102-959911
www.asuscom.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone
Fax
Online support
Web site
+49-2102-95990
+49-2102-959911
www.asuscom.de/support
www.asuscom.de/news
ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)
Address
Telephone
Fax
Web site
P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.
+9714-283-1774
+9714-283-1775
www.ASUSarabia.com
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WiFi-g™ specifications summary
Standard
IEEE 802.11g; IEEE 802.11b
Interface
PCI 2.2
Technology
Octogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Data transfer rate
802.11g:
802.11b:
54Mbps with auto-fallback to 48, 36, 24, 18,
12, 9, and 6Mbps
11Mbps with auto-fallback to 5.5, 2, and
1Mbps
Supported networks
Infrastructure mode
Ad-hoc mode
Software Access Point (Soft AP) mode*
Wireless Bridge (Wireless Distribution System) mode*
Frequency band
2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz
Security
64-bit/128-bit configurable WEP encryption
Operating distance
802.11b operation
802.11g operation
Indoor :
Outdoor :
Indoor :
Outdoor :
130ft (40m)
1000ft (310m) LOS**
80ft (25m)
200ft (60m) LOS**
Compatibility
IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g devices
Dimensions
4.70in x 1.84in (excluding metal bracket)
Supported OS
Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003
Linux
Antenna
Detacheable dipolar antenna
LED
Green data transmission (Air) LED
Software support
One Touch Setup Wizard
Control Center
Wireless Settings
Mobile Manager (client mode)
Site Monitor (client mode)
* Supported only when using Windows® XP and Server 2003 32-bit version.
** Line-of-Sight
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Chapter 1
This chapter describes the physical
features of the ASUS WiFi-g™ card.
The chapter also presents the
package contents, LED indicators,
and recommended network settings.
Product introduction
1.1
Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS WiFi-g™ card!
The WiFi-g™ card is an easy-to-install and use wireless local area network
(WLAN) card designed for home or office use. Conforming to IEEE
802.11g standard for WLAN, the ASUS WiFi-g™ card is capable of up to
54Mbps data transmission rate using the Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS) and the Octogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
technologies. This card is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE
802.11b standard allowing seamless interfacing of both wireless LAN
standards.
The WiFi-g™ card also supports several wireless network configuration
including Infrastructure, Ad-hoc, Soft Access Point, and Wireless Bridge
(Wireless Distribution System) giving you flexibility to your existing or
future wireless network configurations.
To provide efficient security to your wireless communication, WiFi-g™
comes with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption.
With these and many more, ASUS WiFi-g™ card is sure to keep you
ahead in the world of wireless computing.
1.2
Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS WiFi-g™ card package. Contact
your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.
ASUS WiFi-g™ card
ASUS WiFi-g™ antenna with cable and twist-on connector
User Guide
WiFi-g™ support CD*
If you purchased an ASUS Wireless Edition motherboard, the contents
of the WiFi-g™ support CD are included in the motherboard support CD.
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1.3
Features
54Mbps speed advantage
With data transmission rate up to five times faster than IEEE 802.11b
standards, the WiFi-g™ card breaks the wireless data speed barrier to
give you faster Internet connection and file sharing capabilities.
One Touch setup wizard
Designed for novice home users and experts alike, the One Touch setup
wizard guides you through the entire setup process without the hassles of
configuring confusing network settings.
The One Touch wizard guides you in configuring the WiFi-g™ card as
access point and intelligently configures the Internet connection sharing
settings so you can easily share your Internet connection with other
computers in your home or office network.
Easy integration
The WiFi-g™ card is compatible with all IEEE 802.11b devices so you can
still use your IEEE 802.11b devices in the WiFi-g™ network.
Soft access point function
If you are using the 32-bit version of Windows® XP/Server 2003 operating
system, you can transform the WiFi-g™ card to a Software Access Point
(Soft AP). As Soft AP, WiFi-g™ can support an unlimited number of client
computers with WLAN adapters making it an ideal solution for homes and
offices with single Internet connection or printer.
Wireless bridge capability
Integrate several wireless LANs using the wireless bridge capability of the
WiFi-g™ card. Using the bundled WLAN software applications, you can
connect several wireless LANs in your home or office without buying
expensive wireless LAN peripherals.
Moveable omni-directional antenna
A moveable, omni-directional antenna comes with your WiFi-g™ card to
maximize your coverage.
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1.4
Card layout
Metal bracket
WiFi-g™
AIR LED
Antenna connector
PCI connectors
LED indicators
The card comes with a green data transmission LED indicator labeled AIR.
Refer to the table below for LED indications.
LED
AIR
1-4
Status
Indication
On
The WiFi-g™ card is on but has no data activity.
Off
The WiFi-g™ card is off.
Flashing The WiFi-g™ card is transmitting and/or receiving data.
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1.5
Recommended network setup
You can use the ASUS WiFi-g™ card in different wireless network
configurations. We recommend that you select the most appropriate
WLAN configuration before installing the card.
The following descriptions are for reference only and may not exactly
match your actual network configuration.
1.5.1 Ad-hoc mode
When in Ad-hoc mode, the WiFi-g™
card connects to another wireless
device. No access point (AP) is
present in this wireless
environment.
WiFi-g™
Station 1
MODE
Station 2
1.5.2 Infrastructure mode
When in Infrastructure mode, the
wireless network is centered on an
access point (AP) that provides a
central link for wireless clients to
communicate with each other or
with a wired network.
In this setup, the WiFi-g™ card
functions as a wireless client/station
that connects to an AP to establish
connection with a wired or wireless
LAN.
Internet
ADSL Modem Access Point
Station 1
WiFi-g™
Station 2
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1.5.3 Soft Access Point (Soft AP)
You can configure the ASUS WiFi-g™ card as software access point (Soft
AP). In Soft AP mode, the card is capable of supporting an unlimited
number of wireless clients as it becomes the access point connected to a
wired (using an onboard LAN adapter) or wireless network. Wireless
clients connect to the WiFi-g™ card for data transfer, Internet connection,
printer access, etc.
This configuration is ideal for homes with several computers but with only
a single Internet connection and/or one printer.
This feature is available only when you are using Windows®
XP/Windows® Server 2003/Linux operating system.
Internet
ADSL Modem
Printer 1
WiFi-g™
MODE
Client 4
Client 1
Client 3
Client 2
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1.5.4 Wireless bridge
(Wireless Distribution System)
In a wireless bridge setup, the WiFi-g™ card connects two or more APs
while maintaining connection to its wireless clients. The wireless bridge
feature of the WiFi-g™ is a cost-effective solution for integrating several
wireless networks.
Internet
ADSL Modem
Printer 1
Printer 2
MODE
Client 1
Client 2
WiFi-g™
Access
Point 1
Access
Point 2
MODE
Client 1
Client 2
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Client 1
Client 2
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 2
This chapter provides step by step
instructions on installing the card to
your system. This part also provides
information on installing the card
drivers and software applications
using the support CD.
Installation
2.1
Card installation
2.1.1 System requirements
Before installing the WiFi-g™ card, make sure that your system meets the
following requirements.
•
•
•
•
•
ASUS motherboard*
PCI slot
Intel® Pentium™ 4 or AMD Duron; Athlon™XP/64/64FX; Opteron™ system
Minimum 64MB system memory
Operating system
Station mode
: Windows® 2000/XP/Server 2003
AP/wireless bridge mode : Windows® XP/Server 2003; Linux
• Optical drive for utilities and driver installation
*Visit the ASUS website for an updated list of motherboards that
support the WiFi-g™ card.
2.1.2 Installing the card
Before handling the card, touch a bare metal portion of your PC to
discharge static electricity from your body. Wear a wrist strap grounded
to the PC chassis when handling the card.
Follow these instructions to install the WiFi-g™ card in your system.
1. Remove the computer cover (if your motherboard is already installed in
a chassis).
2. Remove the bracket opposite the PCI slot that you intend to use.
Keep the screw for later use.
3. Align the WiFi-g™ card connector with the slot and press firmly until
the card is completely seated on the slot.
4. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
5. Replace the computer cover, then connect the power plug.
6. Connect the omni-directional antenna twist-on connector to the
antenna connector (male) of the WiFi-g™ card.
7. Turn on the computer.
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A WiFi-g™ card installed to an ASUS motherboard
2.1.3 Placing the antenna
The WiFi-g™ card comes with an
omni-directional and moveable
dipolar antenna to maximize the
card coverage.
Place the antenna at an elevated
location to receive or transmit better
signal. Do not place the antenna
under your table or in a closed
compartment.
The speed of wireless transmission decreases as you move farther
from the access point. Minimize the distance between the WiFi-g™
card and the access point (Infrastructure mode) or between the
WiFi-g™ card and other wireless devices to achieve a faster data
transmission rate.
2.1.4 Operating range
The ASUS WiFi-g™ card range is dependent on the operating
environment. Every home or office layout varies in obstacles, barriers, or
wall types that could reflect or absorb radio signals. For example, two
wireless devices in an open space can achieve an operating distance of
up to 200ft, while the same devices can only achieve up to 80ft when used
indoors.
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By default, the device automatically adjusts the data rate to maintain an
operational wireless transmission. Therefore, a wireless device that is
close to the access point may operate at higher speeds while a wireless
device far from the access point may operate at lower speeds.
Site survey
A site survey (utility provided with the ASUS WiFi-g™ card) analyzes the
installation environment and recommends the best location for wireless
LAN devices and access points.
2.2
Driver and utilities installation
•
The contents of the WiFi-g™ support CD are subject to change
without notice. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates.
•
If you are using a Windows® operating system, your computer
auto-detects the card during start-up and displays an Add New
Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel then proceed with the
following instructions.
To install the WiFi-g™ card driver and utilities:
1. Place the WiFi-g™
support CD to the
optical drive.
2. Click Install ASUS
WLAN Card Utilities/
Driver when the ASUS
WiFi-g™ installation
window appears.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the
support CD and double click the Setup.exe file to run the CD.
3. Follow screen instructions to install the WiFi-g™ card driver and
utilities.
4. When installation is finish, restart your computer.
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Chapter 2: Card installation
Chapter 3
This chapter provides information on
how to set up the card in your home
or office network using the setup
wizard.
Home and office setup
3.1
Setting the card in your home
After you have installed the card drivers and utilities to your system, you
are now ready to setup the WiFi-g™ card in your home network.
Windows® XP wireless options
When you are using Windows® XP, a Wireless Option window appears
during startup. Select “Only use ASUS utilities and disable XP wireless
function”, then click OK.
Make sure you select the ASUS utilities option to avail of the WiFi-g™
soft AP features.
3.2
One Touch wizard
3.2.1 Launching the One Touch wizard
Make sure that you selected the most appropriate configuration for
your wireless home network before you proceed. Refer to section 1.5
“Recommended network setup” for details.
The One Touch wizard allows easy configuration of WiFi-g™ card. This
utility launches automatically when you restart the system after installing
the WiFi-g™ card drivers and utilities. The One Touch wizard helps you in
1. Configuring the WiFi-g™ card as an access point, and in
2. Setting the Internet connection sharing feature.
You can also launch this utility in the Windows® desktop by clicking Start >
All Programs > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > Setup Wizard. The One
Touch wizard welcome window appears.
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3.2.2 Creating your own wireless LAN
You can create your own wireless local area network (WLAN) in your
home using the WiFi-g™ card Software Access Point (Soft AP) feature.
Create your own WLAN if:
1. you do not have an existing access point in your home network
2. your computer is connected to the Internet and you intend to share the
connection to other computers in your home (other computers must
have an installed IEEE 802.11b/g wireless LAN adapter such as
Centrino notebooks or wireless-enabled PDAs)
3. you are using Windows® XP/Server 2003 or Linux operating system.
To create your own WLAN:
1. In the Operation Mode field,
select Create a new Wireless
LAN (AP), then select One
Touch (Recommended for
home users).
2. Click Next.
3. The wizard displays the device
SSID. The service set identifier
or SSID identifies a device in a
wireless network. A wireless
device must have the same
SSID as that of the WiFi-g™
card to establish connection.
Check the Data encryption
(WEP-enabled) option to
enable data encryption. Click
Next when finished.
By default, the wizard selects the wireless channel with the clearest
signal and disables data encryption. For home users, we
recommended that you keep the default settings for best results.
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4. The wizard configures the
WiFi-g™ card wireless LAN
settings. Click Finish to close
the wizard, or Next to setup
your Internet and home network
settings.
5. Click the balloon in the
Windows® taskbar after you
changed the WLAN settings.
6. A Wireless Network
Connection Status window
appears. Configure the wireless
LAN settings from this window,
then click Close.
7. Click Next to setup your Internet
and home network.
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8. The wizard checks your Internet
connection. Select the Check or
create a new Internet
connection right now option to
check/create an Internet
connection. Otherwise, select
the My computer is
connecting to the Internet
now option to continue.
Click OK when finished.
Selecting Check or create a new Internet connection right now
opens a Network Connections window. Change or set your Internet
connections from this window.
9. The wizard selects the current
Internet connection from the
Connections field. Check the
Enable firewall box to enable
the Internet firewall, then click
Next to continue.
Enabling the Internet firewall protects the computers in your home
network from unauthorized access by computers outside your network.
10. A warning message appears. Click OK to allow the wizard to bridge the
WiFi-g™ card and your selected Internet connection.
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11. A window displays the WiFi-g™
card settings. All computers in
your home (with wireless
capability) must have the same
settings with the WiFi-g™ card
to establish connection to the
Internet. Click to close the
window.
3.2.3 Connecting to an access point
If you have an existing access point in your home, follow these instructions
to connect the WiFi-g™ card to the access point.
1. Select the Connect to other
Wireless LAN (Station) option
from the setup wizard window,
then click Next.
2. The WiFi-g™ card scans the
available access point(s) and
wireless devices within its
operating range. Select an
access point connection ,
then click Next.
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3. The wizard displays the
WiFi-g™ connection status with
the selected AP. If no connection
is established, click the Back
button to scan other access
point(s), then repeat the
process. Click Next to setup the
TCP/IP settings.
4. Configure the WiFi-g™ card
TCP/IP settings, then click
Finish to close the wizard.
If the AP has an enabled DHCP server, select Obtain an IP address
automatically. Otherwise, assign the IP address manually by entering
the values in the IP address field. Inquire the correct IP address with
your network administrator.
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3.2.4 Connecting to another wireless device
If no access point or Internet connection is present in your home network,
you can use the WiFi-g™ card to connect to other WLAN-enabled
computers for file sharing. This is wireless LAN network is called an
Ad-hoc network.
To connect to another WLAN-enabled computer:
1. Select the Connect to other
Wireless LAN (Station) option
from the setup wizard window,
then click Next.
2. The WiFi-g™ card scans the
available access point(s) and
wireless devices within its
operating range. Select a
, then click
wireless device
Next.
The window design changes from Wireless LAN to Ad Hoc when you
highlight a wireless device from the list.
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3. The wizard displays the
WiFi-g™ connection status with
the selected wireless device. If
no connection was established,
click the Back button to scan
other wireless device(s), then
repeat the process. Click Next
to setup the TCP/IP settings.
4. Configure the WiFi-g™ card
TCP/IP settings, then click
Finish to close the wizard.
In an Ad-hoc network, you must specify the WiFi-g™ card IP address
manually. Make sure that the IP address of the WiFi-g™ card is on the
same sub-domain as that of the wireless device to establish
connection (e.g. If the wireless device IP is 192.168.0.1, then the
WiFi-g™ card IP must be 192.168.0.X, where X = 2 ~ 255).
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3.3
Setting the card in your office
If you are familiar with wireless network settings, you can configure the
WiFi-g™ card using the Office User (Advanced Setup) option in the
setup wizard.
To setup the card using the Customized option:
1. Launch the setup wizard
following the instructions in
section 3.2.1.
2. When the setup wizard welcome
window appears, select Create
a new wireless LAN (AP) from
the Operation Mode field, then
select Customized (Office and
advanced users).
3. Click Next.
4. The wizard displays the
computer SSID and channel
information. Click Next.
By default, the wizard
selects the channel with the
clearest signal. To change
this, uncheck the Auto
Channel Selection, then
select a channel from the
drop-down list.
5. Check or uncheck the Data
encryption (WEP enabled) field
to enable or disable the WEP
encryption, then click Next.
By default, the wizard
enables the WEP encryption
and automatically assigns
the first 64-bit WEP key by
random.
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6. Adjust the WEP encryption
settings using this window when
WEP is enabled, then click
Next.
7. The wizard shows the WiFi-g™
card wireless LAN settings.
Click Finish to close the wizard
or Next to setup your Internet
and home network settings.
Launch the wizard again if
you wish to change the
WiFi-g™ card SSID,
channel, and WEP
encryption settings.
8. The wizard checks your Internet
connection. Select the Check or
create a new Internet
connection right now option to
check/create an Internet
connection. Otherwise, select
the My computer is
connecting to the Internet
now option to continue.
Click OK when finished.
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9. A window displays the WiFi-g™
card settings. All computers in
your home (with wireless
capability) must have the same
settings with the WiFi-g™ card
to establish connection to the
Internet. Click to close the
window.
The Windows® Network Setup
Wizard appears. Use this utility
to set up your Internet
connection, files, and printer
sharing.
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Chapter 4
This chapter provides information on
several software applications included
in the WiFi-g™ support CD.
Software support
4.1
Support CD information
The support CD that comes with the WiFi-g™ card package contains
useful software applications for configuring and setting-up the card. The
following applications are automatically installed when the WiFi-g™ card
driver is installed to your system.
Control Center
Use this utility to launch the Wireless Settings, Mobile Manager, and Site
Monitor applications. This utility also provides Internet connection and link
quality icon indications in the Windows® taskbar. See the following page
for details.
Wireless Settings
This utility allows you to configure the basic and advanced settings of the
WiFi-g™ card. Refer to page 4-4 for details.
Mobile Manager
The Mobile Manager allows you to create, edit, and activate a network
configuration for a particular location. This application allows mobile users
to easily select and switch from one network configuration to another
depending on their location. Refer to page 4-5 for details.
Site Monitor
This utility provides real-time monitoring of the link and signal quality of the
wireless LAN where the WiFi-g™ card is connected. Refer to page 4-6 for
details.
The bundled software applications are subject to change without
notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
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4.2
Control Center
The Control Center utility is an
application launcher and Internet
connection/link quality indicator in
one. During system startup, the
Control Center launches automatically and displays an icon in the
Windows® taskbar.
4.2.1 Control Center icons
The Control Center icon changes automatically to indicate the WiFi-g™
card mode, Internet connection status, and link quality to an access point
or wireless device. Refer to the table below for Control Center icon
indications.
Infrastructure mode (WiFi-g™ to an access point)
Excellent link quality and
connected to the Internet
Excellent link quality but not
connected to the Internet
Good link quality and
connected to the Internet
Good link quality but not
connected to the Internet
Fair link quality and
connected to the Internet
Fair link quality but not
connected to the Internet
Poor link quality but
connected to the Internet
Poor link quality and not
connected to the Internet
Not linked but connected
to the Internet
Not linked and not
connected to the Internet
Ad-hoc mode (WiFi-g™ to other wireless device)
The WiFi-g™ card is connected to a wireless device.
The WiFi-g™ card is connected to a wireless device.
Connected to the Internet
Access point mode
The WiFi-g™ card is in access point mode.
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4.2.2 Right-click menu
Right-clicking the Control Center icon
displays the WiFi-g™ card software
applications. Refer to the succeeding
sections for details on these
applications.
4.2.3 Left-click menu
Left-clicking the Control Center icon
displays the left-click menu.
Search & Connect – View available wireless networks within range.
Wireless Option – This option
allows you to select the utilities use.
Select “Only use ASUS utilities
and disable XP wireless function”
to avail all ASUS USB wireless LAN
adapter features.
Click OK.
Wireless Settings
The Wireless Settings is the main
interface that allows you to control
the ASUS wireless LAN adapter.
Use the Wireless Settings to view
the operational and connection
status, or to modify the wireless
LAN adapter configuration.
The Wireless Settings window is
composed of the property window
and tabbed property sheets. Click
the icons in the property window to
display their tabbed property
sheets.
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Tabbed property sheets
Property window
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Mobile Manager
The Mobile Manager is a convenient tool to setup and manage network
location settings. This utility allows users to configure multiple alternative
configurations for different locations. You need to set up this utility once so
you can easily switch configurations when you change your location.
To launch the Mobile Manager utility:
1. Click the Windows® Start button. Select All Programs > ASUS Utility
> WLAN Card > Mobile Manager, or right-click the Control Center
icon on the Windows® taskbar, then select Mobile Manager.
2. The Mobile Manager main window appears.
You may use the Mobile Manager utility main window to create, edit, or
activate a configuration. The main window displays the menu bar, tool bar,
and existing configurations.
The toolbar buttons allow quick access to some common commands in the
Mobile Manager utility. All toolbar button commands are also available
from the menu bar.
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4.5
Site Monitor
The Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to-noise (SNR) values of all
available wireless networks. Use this utility to determine the best
placement of access points in a wireless network.
To launch the Site Monitor:
1. Click the Windows® Start button,
then select Programs > ASUS
Utility > WLAN Card > Site
Monitor, or
Right-click the Control Center
icon on the Windows taskbar,
then select Site Monitor.
2. Click OK when the Site Survey
Message window appears.
The Site Monitor main window displays the available wireless connections
and the signal-to-noise (SNR) value of a selected connection.
Some Access Points disable their SSID broadcasting to hide
themselves from the Site Monitor. You may join these APs if you know
their SSID.
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Other menu options
4.6.1 Activate Configuration
This option allows you to select the wireless profile to use.
4.6.2 Help Menu
The Control Center utility has a Help menu to guide you in using the
Control Center and Wireless Settings applications. Right-click the Control
Center icon, select Help, then select an application to display the help
window.
4.6.3 Preferences
The Preferences window allows
you to customize the Control Center
settings.
4.6.4 About Control Center
Select the About Control Center
option to display the Control Center
software version and copyright
information.
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Appendix
The Appendix lists the wireless LAN
channels available for use in your
country or location.
Wireless LAN channels
Wireless LAN channels
The IEEE 802.11b/g standard for wireless LAN allocated the 2.4 GHz
frequency band into 13 overlapping operating channels. Each channel
corresponds to a different set of frequencies. The table below shows the
center frequencies of each channel.
Channel
Center
Frequency
Channel
Center
Frequency
2.412 GHz
2.447 GHz
2.417 GHz
2.452 GHz
2.422 GHz
10
2.457 GHz
2.427 GHz
11
2.462 GHz
2.432 GHz
12
2.467 GHz
2.437 GHz
13
2.472 GHz
2.442 GHz
If several Wi-Fi devices are operating in the same vicinity, the distance
between the center frequencies of channels used must be at least
25MHz to avoid interference.
The number of channels available for the wireless LAN adapter varies by
country/region. Refer to the table below to determine the number of
channels available in your location.
Country/Region (Regulating Body)
Available Channels
Australia (ACA)
Channels 1 to 13
Belgium (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Bulgaria (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Canada (CSA/cUL 950 3rd Edition)
Channels 1 to 11
China (MII)
Channels 1 to 11
Cyprus (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Czech Republic (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Denmark (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Finland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
France (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Germany (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Greece (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Hong Kong (OFTA)
Channels 1 to 13
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Country/Region (Regulating Body)
Available Channels
Hungary (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Iceland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Ireland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Italy (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Japan (TELEC)
Channels 1 to 13
Luxembourg (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Malaysia (SIRIM/CMC)
Channels 1 to 13
Mexico
Channels 9 to 11
Netherlands Antilles (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Netherlands/Holland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
New Zealand (PTC)
Channels 1 to 13
Norway (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Portugal (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Saudi Arabia
Channels 1 to 13
Singapore
Channels 1 to 13
South Korea (KS)
Channels 1 to 13
Spain (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Sweden (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Switzerland (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
Taiwan (DGT)
Channels 1 to 11
Turkey (TTAS)
Channels 1 to 13
United Kingdom (RTT&E/EMC/LVD)
Channels 1 to 13
United States (FCC)
Channels 1 to 11
Channels 1, 6 and 11 are independent and do not overlap each other.
We recommended that you tune your wireless LAN adapter to these
channels.
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