ASUSTeK Computer WL167G ASUS USB WLAN ADAPTER User Manual WL 167g manual

ASUSTeK Computer Inc ASUS USB WLAN ADAPTER WL 167g manual

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®USB Wireless LAN Adapter(WL-167g)User Guide
iiChecklistCopyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may bereproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into anylanguage in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser forbackup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.(“ASUS”).Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified oraltered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2)the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHEREXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIESOR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BELIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES(INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USEOR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEENADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT ORERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHEDFOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIMEWITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS.ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS ORINACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTSAND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registeredtrademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification orexplanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.Control Number: E1684Manual Version: July 2004
iiiFeaturesContentsNotice ..............................................................................................vSafety statements........................................................................... viAbout this guide............................................................................ viiiWL-167g specification summary .................................................... ixChapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-21.2 Package contents ............................................................... 1-21.3 Features ............................................................................. 1-31.4 Network setup .................................................................... 1-41.4.1 Ad-hoc network ...................................................... 1-41.4.2 Infrastructure network ............................................ 1-4Chapter 2: Installation2.1 System requirements ......................................................... 2-22.2 Installation procedures ....................................................... 2-22.2.1 Installing the device drivers and utilities ................ 2-22.2.2 Installing the device ............................................... 2-3Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Control Center .................................................................... 3-23.1.1 Control Center icons .............................................. 3-23.1.2 Control Center right-click menu ............................. 3-33.1.3 Control Center left-click menu ............................... 3-3
ivSafeguardsContents3.2 Wireless Settings................................................................ 3-43.2.1 Status ..................................................................... 3-43.2.2 Configuration ......................................................... 3-73.2.3 Site Survey ............................................................ 3-93.2.4 About Wireless Settings....................................... 3-103.2.5 Link State ............................................................. 3-103.2.6 Command icons ....................................................3-113.2.7 Other right-click options ........................................3-113.3 Mobile Manager................................................................ 3-133.3.2 Creating a new configuration ............................... 3-153.3.3 Editing a configuration ......................................... 3-193.4 Site Monitor ...................................................................... 3-233.4.1 Launching Site Monitor ........................................ 3-233.4.2 Site Monitor main window .................................... 3-233.4.3 Monitoring a connection....................................... 3-24Chapter 4: TroubleshootingTroubleshooting ........................................................................... 4-2
vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aclass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:• 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 towhich the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.CAUTION! You are cautioned that changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could voidyour 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 andRecords Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
viSafety statementsRegulatory Information/DisclaimersInstallation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordancewith the instructions included in the user documentation provided with theproduct. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to thisdevice that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is notresponsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorizedmodification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables andequipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of theuser to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification,substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers ordistributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of governmentregulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.CAUTION! To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposureguidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated withminimum distance [20cm] between the radiator and your body. Use onthe supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, orattachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCCregulations.Safety InformationIn order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, thisequipment 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 thetransmitter and may violate FCC regulations.CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved inthis manual could void your authorization to use this device.MPE StatementYour device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted itsends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal.
viiFCC Radio Frequency ExposureThis Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC BulletinOET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure fromradio frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wireless LANdevice is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless,this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for humancontact during normal operation – as a mobile or portable device but use ina body-worn way is strictly prohibit. When using this device, a certainseparation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept toensure RF exposure compliance. In order to comply with the RF exposurelimits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between theantennas and the user should not be less than [20cm].RF ExposureThe antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operatingin conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.Safety statements
viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need to install and configureyour ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter.How this guide is organizedThis guide contains the following parts:• Chapter 1: Product introductionThis chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS USB WirelessLAN Adapter. This part also presents the package contents, LEDindicators, and recommended network settings.• Chapter 2: Hardware installationThis chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS USBWireless LAN Adapter.•Chapter 3: ConfigurationThis chapter provides information on the contents of the support CD.• Chapter 4: TroubleshootingThis chapter contains a troubleshooting guide for solving commonproblems you may encounter when using the ASUS USB Wireless LANAdapter.Conventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this guide.WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying tocomplete a task.CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the componentswhen 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.
ixWL-167g specification summary*Standard IEEE 802.11gInterface USB 2.0Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)Data transfer rate 802.11g: 54Mbps with auto-fallback to 48, 36,24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps802.11b: 11Mbps with auto-fallback to 5.5, 2,and 1MbpsNetwork types Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc networksFrequency band 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHzSecurity 64-bit/128-bit configurable WEP encryptionOperating distance Indoors @ 11Mbps : 130 ft (40 m)Indoors @ 54Mbps : 80 ft (25 m)Outdoors @ 11Mbps LOS** : 1000 ft (310 m)Outdoors @ 54Mbps LOS** : 200 ft (60 m)Compatibility Compatible with IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g devicesPower requirement USB bus-poweredSupported OS Windows®98SE/ME/2000/XPSoftware support Control CenterOne Touch WizardWireless SettingsMobile ManagerSite MonitorTroubleShooting* Specifications are subject to change without notice.** Line-of-SightThe ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter operating distance may beshorter if there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home layoutor operating environment.
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Chapter 1This chapter describes the physical featuresof the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter.This part presents the package contents,LED indicators, and recommended networksettings.Product introduction
1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter!The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter is an easy-to-install and usewireless LAN adapter. Conforming to IEEE 802.11g standard for wirelesslocal area network (WLAN), the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter iscapable of up to 54Mbps data transmission rate using the Direct SequenceSpread Spectrum (DSSS) and the Orthogonal Frequency DivisionMultiplexing technologies.The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter also comes with the latest wirelesstechnology developed by ASUS to keep you ahead in the world of wirelesscomputing.1.2 Package contentsCheck the following items in your ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapterpackage. Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter (WL-167g)USB 2.0 extension cable (type A to type A)USB 2.0 universal jointNeck laceSupport CDQuick Start Guide1.3 FeaturesUSB 2.0, OFDM, DSSS, Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc networks,Compatible with IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g devices, USB bus-powered,Software supportUnless otherwise specified, the term “device” in this User Guide refersto the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter.
ASUS USB wireless LAN adapter1-31.4 LED indicatorsThe device comes with a Power, Activity, and Link LED indicators. Refer tothe table below for LED indications.LED Status IndicationPWR ON The adapter is receiving power from the USB port.OFF The adapter is not receiving power from the USB port.The adapter may be disconnected or the computer is OFF.ACT Blinking The adapter is transmitting or receiving data packets.OFF There is no wireless data activity.
1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Network setupThe ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter may be used in both Ad-hoc andInfrastructure network types. The following sections decribe the devicefunctions in these network types.1.5.1 Ad-hoc networkIn an Ad-hoc network type, the device connects to another wireless LANadapter in a wireless network. No access point (AP) is present in thiswireless environment.Determine your network settings before installing the device to avail allits features. The following network settings are recommended.1.5.2 Infrastructure networkIn an Infrastructure network, the wireless network is centered on anaccess point (AP) that provides a central link for wireless clients tocommunicate with each other or with a wired network.INTERNETADSL Modem Access Point
Chapter 2This chapter provides information onhow to install the ASUS USB WirelessLAN Adapter.Installation
2-2Chapter 2: Installation2.1 System requirementsBefore installing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter, make sure thatyour system meets the following requirements:• Intel® Pentium® 4 or AMD K7/K8 system• Minimum 64MB system memory• Windows®98SE/ME/2000/XP operating system• Optical drive (for software installation)• An available USB port (USB 2.0 recommended because USB 1.1 cannotachieve maximum wireless performance)2.2.1 Installing the device drivers and utilitiesTo install the device driver andutilities in your computer:1. Insert the support CD to theoptical drive.2. Click “Install ASUS WLANCard Utilities/Driver” whenthe ASUS Wireless LANCard installation windowappears.3. The device drivers andutilities are copied into your computer.NOTE: If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents ofthe support CD and double click the Setup.exe file to run the CD.2.2 Installation proceduresFollow these instructions to install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter inyour computer.1. Install the device drivers and utilities from the support CD.2. Connect the device to your computer.NOTE: You must install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter drivers andutilities before connecting the device to your computer.* See limitations on page 4-5
ASUS USB wireless LAN adapter2-3Installation procedures (Cont.)2.2.2 Installing the deviceTo install the ASUS USB Wireless LANAdapter in your computer:1. Insert to any USB port.2. When “Found New Hardware” dialogbox appears, select“Install...automatically” and follow theinstructions.Windows® 2000 users - A Digital Signature Not Found dialog box mayappear. Click Yes to proceed.Windows® XP users - A Windows Logo Testing Not Found dialog box mayappear. Click Continue Anyway to proceed.3. After completing installation, configure the ASUS USB Wireless LANAdapter using ASUS Wireless Settings.Support SoftwareControl CenterThe Control Center utility is amanagement software that launchesapplications and configures network settings. The Control Center startsautomatically when the system boots and displays the Control Center icon inthe Windows® taskbar. The Control Center icon serves as an applicationlauncher, and indicator of signal quality and Internet connection.Control Center right-click menuRight-clicking the Control Center icondisplays the right-click menu. The followingsections describe the right-click menuutilities.
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