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Quick Start GuideASUS WLAN CardWL-100gE(For 802.11g & 802.11b Wireless Networks)®PWRAIRQE2159 / Jul 2005

2ASUS WLAN CardQuick Start GuideEnglishCarefully insert the WLAN card into yourcomputer’s PC card slot. Windows will auto-matically find and configure the WLAN cardusing the drivers installed in the previous steps.When the program is launched for the first time(during Windows restart), you will be askedwhich function to use. Select to use utilities formore functions.Installing the WLAN utilities and driverFollow these instructions to install the WLAN card utilities and driver. Insert the supportCD and an autorun menu will appear. If your autorun is disabled, double clickSETUP.EXE in the root directory of the support CD. Select your language and clickInstall WLAN Card Utilities/Driver. Follow instructions to complete the installation.Installation ProceduresImportant: Install the WLAN card utilities before inserting the WLANCard into your computer.Follow these two easy steps before using the WLAN card.1. Install the WLAN card utilities and driver from the support CD.2. Insert the WLAN card into your computer.

ASUS WLAN Card 3Quick Start GuideEnglishOrientating the AntennaThe ASUS WLAN Card has two integrated antennas, one external omnidirectionalantenna and the other is a built-in diversity antenna. It is recommended that you adjustthe external antenna straight up for maximum range and higher link quality. Lower theexternal antenna when transporting your Notebook PC.Inserted with antenna down Inserted with antenna upInternal diversity antennaExternal omnidirectional antennaReading the WLAN Status IndicatorsThe part of the WLAN Card that protrudes out of the PCMCIA socket consists of twoLEDs that indicate the status of the WLAN Card .Power LEDOFF: No power or error.ON: Power ON.Air LEDOFF: No wireless activity.Blink: Transmitting/receiving wireless data.PWRAIRAir LEDPower LED

4ASUS WLAN CardQuick Start GuideEnglishOne Touch Wizard (new wireless LAN)Use the One Touch Wizard to setup your wireless connection.1. Select Create a new... and click Next touse the simplest configuration or select an-other option first.2. Enter the SSID name of the access point thatyou wish to connect to. Select Data encryp-tion if secured connections are enabled.One Touch Wizard (existing LAN)Use the One Touch Wizard to setup your wireless connection.1. Select Connect to... and click Next to usethe simplest configuration or select anotheroption first.2. Select an AP from the available networks.

ASUS WLAN Card 5Quick Start GuideEnglishConfiguring the WLAN utilityAfter installing the WLAN Card Utilities, you will need to make somesettings before being able to use your wireless connection. Double-clickthe WLAN Control Center icon to start the utility.6. You can also see the connection quality onthe “Connection” page. Click OK to exit theutility.5. Check the “Status” page to see the “Asso-ciation State”. It should show “Connected -xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx”.3. Use “Site Survey” if you don’t know thename of your access point(s).4. Encryption settings must also match thoseset in the access point. Ask your networkadministrator about settings if necessary.Click Apply to save your settings1. Right-click the WLAN icon and select “Wire-less Settings” 2. Set the Network Name (SSID) to the samename as the SSID set in your wireless ac-cess point.

6ASUS WLAN CardQuick Start GuideEnglishSoft AP (Windows XP Only)Soft AP mode allows the WLAN card to act as a virtual access point. The computerneeds to be connected to a wired network using an Ethernet connection in order toprovide network access to WLAN clients.1. Select Soft AP Mode3. Enable ICS* and Firewall if desired. Referto Windows help for information on “Inter-net Connection Sharing”.2. Drag and drop a wired network connectionnext to the globe icon.4. You can easily switch between Soft AP andStation mode by right clicking the taskbaricon and selecting “A-S Change Mode”.*ICS is used to share this computer’s Internet connection with the rest of the computers on yournetwork. When this computer is connected to the Internet, communication to and from the Inter-net to all the computers on your network are sent through this computer, called the host com-puter. Other computers can send and receive email and access the Web as if it were connecteddirectly to the Internet.

ASUS WLAN Card 7Quick Start GuideEnglishWindows XP Wireless OptionsThe wireless options shown below is only available for Windows XP. The firsttime you run the Control Center utility, it will automatically show. Select one ofthe radio buttons to decide which interface to use with your WLAN Card.Only use XP wireless function – Only use “Windows XP” wireless network settingsto configure the WLAN Card.Only use utilities and disable XP wirelessfunction – Only use “WLAN Cardutilities” to configure the WLAN Card.(recommended)You can return to the Wireless Optionsetting at any time by left clicking thecontrol center icon and choosing“Wireless Option”.Taskbar Left-Click MenuWLAN Control CenterControl Center is an application that makes it easy to launch applications and activatenetwork location settings. Control Center starts automatically when the systemboots. Whenever Control Center is running, you will see a Control Center icondisplayed on the Windows taskbar.Starting the Control Center manually• Select WLAN Control Center in Windows Start menu.or• Double click the WLAN Control Center icon on the desk-top.

8ASUS WLAN CardQuick Start GuideEnglishWireless Status Icons (on the taskbar)Excellent link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Good link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Fair link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Poor link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Not linked but connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Excellent link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Good link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Fair link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Poor link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Not linked and not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)Using the Control Center TaskbarThe Control Center Taskbar menu display the following information:• The link quality of the WLAN Card (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor,Not Linked)• Whether the WLAN Card is connected to the Internet (Blue: Con-nected, Gray: Not Connected)Taskbar Icon and Status(Station mode) Taskbar Icon and Status(Access Point mode)

10 ASUS WLAN CardQuick Start GuideEnglishStatus - Status TabYou can view the information about the WLAN Card from the general menu. Thesefields are blank if the WLAN Card does not exist. You can turn OFF the WLANCard by clicking the “Disable Radio” button.Station ModeWireless Settings UtilityWireless Settings is an application that allows you to control your WLAN Card. UseWireless Settings to View or Modify the configuration settings and monitor theoperational status of your PC Card. Once Wireless Settings is launched, you can seethe tabbed property sheet. This property sheet is composed of tabbed “pages”, eachwith its own group of feature-specific settings.Starting Wireless Settings• Open the Windows Control Panel, and then double-click the WLANCard Settings icon.or• Click the Windows Start button, select Programs | ASUS Utility |WLAN Card | Wireless Settings.or• Right-click the Control Center icon on the Windows taskbar, selectWireless Settings.Access Point ModeNOTE: If you have more than one WLAN device, you will be given adevice selection window when you launch the “Wireless Settings”utility. Select the appropriate model if you face this situation.

ASUS WLAN Card 11Quick Start GuideEnglishAssociation StateDisplays the connection status as follows:Connected - The station is now associated with one wireless LAN device. Whenoperating in Infrastructure mode, this field shows the MAC address of the Access Pointwith which you are communicating. When operating in Ad Hoc* mode, this field showsthe virtual MAC address used by computers participating in the Ad Hoc* network.Scanning... - The station is now attempting to authenticate and associate with the desiredAccess Point or Ad Hoc* node.Disconnected - The link is connected, but no beacon received.SSIDDisplays the Service Set Identifier (SSID) that the card is either associated or intendingto join.MAC addressIndicates the hardware address of the card. MAC address is a unique identifier fornetworking devices (typically written as twelve hexadecimal digits 0 through 9 and Athrough F, six hexadecimal numbers separated by colons, i.e. 00:E0:18:F0:05:C0).Current ChannelDisplays the radio channel that the card is currently tuned. This number changes as theradio scans the available channels.Current Data RateDisplays the current transmit data rate in megabits per second (Mbps).Radio StateShows the wireless radio ON or OFF.Radio On - When the wireless radio is turned ON, the following icon appearsin the upper left of the Settings property page.Radio Off- When the wireless radio is turned OFF, the following icon appearsin the upper left of the Settings property page.Rescan – Force the radio to rescan all available channels. If your link quality orsignal strength is poor, rescanning can be used to push the radio off a weak AccessPoint and search for a better link with another Access Point. This function willtake some time to complete.Change SSID – Click on this to set the SSID.Search & Connect – Click on this to connect to an available network.

ASUS WLAN Card 13Quick Start GuideEnglishStatus - IP ConfigIP Config tab shows all the currentnetwork configuration information for theWLAN Card. Use it to verify yournetwork settings.IP CONFIG will display all the currentTCP/IP configuration values including theIP address, subnet mask, default gatewayand Windows Internet Naming Service(WINS) and DNS configuration.ButtonIP Release - Clicking this button will attempt to release the DHCP IP address forthe WLAN Card in case you wish to remove your IP address.IP Renew - Clicking this button will attempt to renew the DHCP IP address for theWLAN Card in case you want to obtain a new IP address.NOTE: The IP Release and IP Renew buttons can only be used onthe WLAN Card that is configured with DHCP.Config - BasicLets you can change the WLAN Cardconfigurations without rebooting yourcomputer.Network TypeInfrastructure – Select the Infrastructuremode to establish a connection with anAccess Point. Your computer is able to accesswireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet), viaan associated access point. The Channel fieldturns to “Auto” when “Infrastructure” is selected.Ad Hoc – Select the “Ad Hoc” mode to communicate directly with each other withoutusing an Access Point. An “Ad Hoc” network is typically formed quickly and easilywithout pre-planning. For example, share meeting notes between networked computersin a meeting room.

14 ASUS WLAN CardQuick Start GuideEnglishNetwork Name (SSID)Use the SSID field to configure the SSID for the WLAN Card. You can enter a newSSID or select one from the drop-down list box. SSID stands for “Service Set Identifier”,which is a string used to identify a wireless LAN. You will only be able to connectAccess Points which has the same SSID as the one you set. Use different SSIDs tosegment the wireless LAN and increase security. SSIDs must all be printable charactersand having a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such as “ Wireless LAN”.NOTE: Set the SSID to a null string, if you wish to allow your stationto connect to any Access Point it can find. But you cannot use nullstring in Ad Hoc mode.ChannelUse the Channel field to select the radio channel for WLAN Card. In an "infrastructure"network, your WLAN Card will automatically select the correct frequency channelrequired to communicate with an Access Point, this parameter will be fixed in "Auto"and cannot be changed. In an "Ad Hoc" network, you can decide the channel numberfor the WLAN Card. Any WLAN Card can communicate in the same network if theyhave the same frequency channel setting.The radio channels you may use depend on the regulations in your country. For UnitedStates (FCC) and Canada (IC), channels 1 to 11 are supported. For Europe (ETSI),channels 1 to 13 are supported. For operation in Japan (MKK), channels 1 to 14 aresupported.Data RateSelect the transmit data rate (fix or auto). The data rates supported for the WLANCards are:Auto – The adapter will adjust to the most suitable transmission rate.Fix – 11g: Fix data rate to 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54 Mbps.11b: Fix data rate to 1, 2, 5.5, or 11 megabits per second.OthersEncryption – Click on this to show the "Encryption" tab.Advanced – Click on this to show the "Advanced" tab. In most cases, the defaultvalues do not have to be changed.Troubleshooting – Click on this to show the Troubleshooting utility.Click Apply to save and activate the new configurations.

ASUS WLAN Card 15Quick Start GuideEnglishConfig - EncryptionLets you configure the Wireless LAN Card encryption settings. For data confidentialityin a wireless environment, IEEE 802.11 specifies a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)algorithm to offer transmission privacy similar to wired network. The WEP uses keysto encrypt transmit data packets and decrypt received data packets. The encryptionprocess can scramble frame bits to avoid disclosure to others. The WPA (Wi-Fi ProtectedAccess) is an improved security system for 802.11 that encryption data sent over radiowaves. The WPA was developed to overcome the weakness of the WEP protocol.Network AuthenticationBecause there is no precise bound in wireless LANs, it needs to be implemented inanother mechanism to provide higher level of security. That is where Authenticationservices come in. If a mutual authentication relationship has not been established betweenstations and Access Point, an association cannot be established.Open - Select this option allows the network to operate on an Open System mode. Anull authentication algorithm. A station can authenticate with any other station or AccessPoint and without checking any WEP Key, even if one exists.Shared - Select this option allows the network to operate on an Shared Key mode. In aShare Key Authentication system, four-step exchange of frames is required to validatethat the station is using the same WEP Key as the Access Point.WPA-PSK - Specifies the use of a preshared key with infrastructure mode. EnablesWPA Preshared key, which enables your client adapter to associate to Access Pointusing WPA-PSK.WPA-None - Specifies the use of a preshared key with Ad Hoc mode.

16 ASUS WLAN CardQuick Start GuideEnglishWPA - The network is operating in IEEE 802.1x authentication mode. This mode isenvironments with a RADIUS (Remote Access Dial-in User Service) infrastructure. Ina RADIUS environment, various Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) aresupported, including PEAP, TLS/Smart Card, TTLS, and LEAP.Data encryptionFor open and shared authentication mode, the selection of encryption type are Disableand WEP. For WPA-PSK and WPA authentication mode, it must support TKIP (TemporalKey Integrity Protocol) encryption, and may support AES (Advanced EncryptionStandard) encryption.Disabled - Disable the encryption function.WEP - A WEP Key is used to encrypt your data before it is transmitted over the air. Youwill only be able to communicate with wireless devices that have use the same WEPkeys.TKIP: TKIP uses an encryption algorithm methods which is more stringent than theWEP algorithm and also uses existing WLAN calculation facilities to perform encryptionoperations. TKIP verifies the security configuration after the encryption keys aredetermined.AES: AES is a symmetric 128-bit block encryption technique which workssimultaneously on multiple network layers.Wireless Network KeySelecting “TKIP” or “AES” in the encryption filed is used as a password to begin theencryption proceed. Note: 8 to 63 characters are required.Wireless Network Key (WEP)This option is enable only if you enable WEP Encryption. The WEP Key is a 64 bits (5byte) or 128 bits (13 byte) Hexadecimal digits that is used to encrypt transmit datapackets and decrypt received data packets.Key FormatYou can enter the WEP Key as a Hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F), or as ASCIIcharacters, based on the state of the Key Format.Key LengthFor 64 bits encryption, each Key contains exactly 10 hex digits, or 5 ASCII characters.For 128 bits encryption, each Key contains exactly 26 hex digits, or 13 ASCII characters.

ASUS WLAN Card 17Quick Start GuideEnglishTwo ways to assign WEP keys1. Manual Assignment - When you click this button, the cursor appearsin the field for Key 1. For 64-bit encryption, you are required to enterfour WEP Keys. Each Key contains exactly 10 hex digits (0~9, a~f, andA~F). For 128-bit encryption, you are required to enter four WEP Keys.Each Key contains exactly 26 hex digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F).2. Automatic Generation - Type a combination of up to 64 letters, num-bers, or symbols in the Passphrase column, then the Wireless SettingsUtility uses an algorithm to generate four WEP Keys for encryption.NOTE: This function ease users from having to remember their pass-words and is compatible to some existing WLAN utilities, but it isnot very secure. “Manual Assignment” is more secure.Select one as your Default KeyThe Default Key field lets you specify which of the four encryption keys you use totransmit data on your wireless LAN. You can change the default key by clicking on thedown arrow at the right of this field, selecting the number of the key you want to useand then clicking the Apply button. As long as the Access Point or station with whichyou are communicating has the same key in the same position, you can use any of thekeys as the default.You then click the Apply button to create your encryption keys. After you click theApply button, the Wireless Settings Utility uses asterisks to mask your keys.Status - AdvancedThis section allows you to set up additionalparameters for the wireless router function.We recommend that you use the defaultvalues for all items in this window.RTS Threshold (0-2347)The RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear toSend) function is used to minimize collisionsamong wireless stations. When RTS/CTS isenabled, the router refrains from sending adata frame until another RTS/CTS handshake is completed. Enable RTS/CTS by settinga specific packet size threshold. The default value (2347) is recommended.Fragmentation Threshold (256-2346)Fragmentation is used to divide 802.11 frames into smaller pieces (fragments) that are

18 ASUS WLAN CardQuick Start GuideEnglishClick Apply to save and activate the new configurations.sent separately to the destination. Enable fragmentation by setting a specific packetsize threshold. If there is an excessive number of collisions on the WLAN, experimentwith different fragmentation values to increase the reliability of frame transmissions.The default value (2346) is recommended for normal use.Preamble ModeThis parameter is used to control whether frames will transmit with the Long or ShortPreamble. The default value is Long Tx Preamble.Frame BurstingFrame Bursting technology is standards-based Wi-Fi performance enhancementtechnology that improves wireless network efficiency and boosts throughput.54g Mode54g LRS (Limited Rate Support) - is used to communicate with older 11b clientsthat only support 4 rates. But 54g cards can still use all 12 rates.54g Auto - support both 802.11b and 802.11g adapters.54g Performance - will support ONLY high-performance 54g adapters.All of these modes only pertain to when the STA is creating their own IBSS network.802.11b only - support both 802.11b adapters.All of these modes only pertain to when the STA is creating their own IBSS network.The default ad-hoc mode is 802.11b only.54g ProtectionExtended Rate PHY (ERP) protection mechanism of 802.11g definition.Auto – Automatically change as AP announcement.Enabled - Always send frame with protection.Disabled - Always send frame without protection.Power OutputIndicates transmit power level.AfterburnerIt’s is a proprietary solution to take advantage of the high data rate (125 Mbps), theconsumer will have to possess a wireless card and router compliant with the Afterburnertechnology.

ASUS WLAN Card 19Quick Start GuideEnglishSurvey - Site SurveyUse the Site Survey tab to view statisticson the wireless networks available to theWLAN Card. The Site Survey tab is read-only with no user configurable data fields.Use the Site Survey tab to view thefollowing network parameters.•SSID: View the SSID (service setidentification) of the available net-works.•CH: View the direct-sequence channel used by each network.•RSSI: View the Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) transmittedby each network. This information is helpful in determining which net-work to associate to. The value is then normalized to a dBm value.•Encryption: View wireless network encryption information. All devicesin the network should use the same encryption method to ensure the com-munication.•BSSID: View the media access control (MAC) address of the Access Pointor the Basic Service Set ID of the Ad Hoc node.ButtonsSearch – Scan all available wireless networks and show the scan result in the“Available Network List”.Connect – To associate a network, select it from the “Available Network List” andclick this button.NOTE: Some Access Points can disable broadcasting SSID to hidethemselves from “Site Survey” or “Site Monitor” for added secu-rity but still allow you to join if you know their SSID.

20 ASUS WLAN CardQuick Start GuideEnglishLink StateWLAN Card “Link State” icon appears on the left side of theWLAN Card Settings. Use the icon to view the current signal status.Exit Wireless SettingsTo exit Wireless Settings, you can click OK or Cancel. This utilitymay be closed at any time and from any tab. If you did not savethe configuration settings, you will be prompted to do so.Excellent Link Quality (Infrastructure)Good Link Quality (Infrastructure)Fair Link Quality (Infrastructure)Poor Link Quality (Infrastructure)Not linked (Infrastructure)PingThe Ping tab allows you to verify theconnection of your computer withanother computer in a network. Toping a connection:1. Type the IP address of theconnection you want to verify inthe IP Address field.2. Configure the ping session byassigning the size and count ofpacket to send, and the time limit for a ping session to continue (inmilliseconds).3. Click the Ping button.During the ping session, the Ping button toggles into a Stop button. ClickStop anytime to cancel the ping session.The session field displays information on the verified connection includingthe roundtrip time (minimum, maximum, and average) and packets sent,received, and lost after a ping session.Click the Clear button to clear the session field.

ASUS WLAN Card 21Quick Start GuideEnglishAd HocThe Wireless LAN card when set to Ad Hoc mode can connect to other wireless device(s)in a wireless network called an Ad Hoc network. To connect the Wireless LAN card toanother wireless device:1. Launch the Wireless Settings util-ity by double-clicking the ControlCenter icon in the Windows® task-bar.2. Click the Survey button to scanavailable wireless device(s) withinthe Wireless LAN card’s range.Select the wireless device youwish to connect. A wireless deviceis indicated by this icon ( ).3. Click the Config button to con-figure the device settings. Set theNetwork type to Ad Hoc, thenenter the Network Name (SSID)and Channel of wireless deviceyou wish to connect. Click Ap-ply when done.4. Click the Encryption tab if yourselected wireless device has anenabled WEP encryption ( ).Obtain the WEP encryption keysfrom the network administrator,then enter them in the Key 1 ~ 4fields. Click Apply when finish.IMPORTANT! The encryption settings of the Wireless LAN card andthe wireless device must be identical to establish a connection.

22 ASUS WLAN CardQuick Start GuideEnglish5. Click the Status button to verifyif the Wireless LAN card is con-nected to the device. If connec-tion is established, the Associa-tion State field shows “Con-nected - XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX”6. Click the Connection tab to dis-play the connection strength andlink quality between the WirelessLAN card and the wireless de-vice.

Appendix ASUS WLAN Card 23 FCC Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 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 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: ЁReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ЁIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver. ЁConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. ЁConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authorization to use this device. CAUTION: This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. CAUTION: To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 2.5cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna.

Appendix24 ASUS WLAN Card Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/ECEssential requirements – Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950-1 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1b Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2 Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. CE Mark WarningThis is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.