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®54MbpsUSB 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.

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 WL-167g 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

2-4Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 3This chapter provides information onthe softwares and utilities inside thesupport CDSoftware support

3-2Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Control CenterThe Control Center utility is amanagement software that launchesapplications and configures networksettings. The Control Center startsautomatically when the system boots and displays the Control Center iconin the Windows® taskbar. The Control Center icon serves as an applicationlauncher, and indicator of signal quality and Internet connection.3.1.1 Control Center iconsThe Control Center icon indicates the quality of link to the access pointand connection to the Internet. Refer to the table below for iconindications.Infrastructure network (wireless LAN adapter to an access point)Excellent link quality and Excellent link quality but notconnected to the Internet connected to the InternetGood link quality and Good link quality but notconnected to the Internet connected to the InternetFair link quality and Fair link quality but notconnected to the Internet connected to the InternetPoor link quality but Poor link quality and notconnected to the Internet connected to the InternetNot linked but connected Not linked and notto the Internet connected to the InternetAd-hoc network (wireless LAN adapter to other Wi-Fi device)LinkedNot LinkedConnected to the Internet

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-33.1.2 Control Center right-click menuRight-clicking the Control Center icondisplays the softwares and utilitiesthe ASUS USB Wireless LANAdapter supports. Refer to thesucceeding sections for details onthese utilities and softwares.3.1.3 Control Center left-click menuLeft-clicking the Control Center icondisplays the left-click menu.Search & Connect – View available wireless networks within range.Wireless Option – Sets yourWindows® XP wireless networkingenvironment. The Wireless Optionwindow appears when you select thisoption. Select “Only use ASUSutilities and disable XP wirelessfunction” to avail all ASUS USBwireless LAN adapter features.Click OK.

3-4Chapter 3: Software support3.2 Wireless SettingsThe Wireless Settings is the maininterface that allows you to controlthe ASUS wireless LAN adapter.Use the Wireless Settings to viewthe operational and connectionstatus, or to modify the wirelessLAN adapter configuration.The Wireless Settings window iscomposed of the property windowand tabbed property sheets. Clickthe icons in the property window todisplay their tabbed propertysheets.Property windowTabbed property sheets3.2.1 StatusStatus tabThe Status tab provides generalinformation on the wireless LANadapter.Association State. This fielddisplays the connection status andMAC address of the network wherethe system is connected.Service Set Identifier (SSID). Thisfield displays the SSID of thenetwork to which the card isassociated or is intending to join. The SSID is a group name shared byevery member of a wireless network. Only client PCs with the same SSIDare allowed to establish a connection.The MAC Address field displays the hardware address of a deviceconnected to a network.The Current Channel field displays the radio channel that the card iscurrently tuned. The channel changes as wireless LAN adapter scans theavailable channels.The Current Data Rate field displays the data transfer rate between thewireless LAN adapter and the access point.

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-5IP Config tabThe IP Config tab displays thecurrent host and Ethernet adapterconfigurations. IP Config displaysTCP/IP information including the IPaddress, subnet mask, defaultgateway, DNS and Windows InternetNaming Service (WINS)configurations.Use the IP Config Tab to verify yournetwork settings.IP Release. Click to release the DHCP IP address for the wireless LAN adapter.IP Renew. Click to renew the DHCP IP address for the wireless LAN adapter.Ping. Click to display the Ping tab. Use ping to verify a connection to a particularhost name or IP address.Connection tabThe Connection tab providesreal-time information on connectionthroughput, frame errors, signalstrength, link quality and overallconnection quality in graphicalrepresentation.Rescan button - Click to allow wireless LAN adapter to scan availablewireless networks and to connect to the network with the best signal quality.Change SSID button - Click to change the SSID. Clicking this buttonopens the Config-Basic window. See “Basic tab” on page 3-7.Search and Connect button - Click to view all wireless networks withinthe range of your system. Clicking this button opens the Site Surveywindow. See page 3-9.The IP Release and IP Renew buttons may only be used on aDHCP-configured wireless LAN adapter.

3-6Chapter 3: Software supportPing tabThe 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 limitfor a ping session to continue (in milliseconds).3. Click the Ping button.During the ping session, the Pingbutton toggles into a Stop button.Click Stop anytime to cancel theping session.The session field displaysinformation on the verifiedconnection including the roundtriptime (minimum, maximum, andaverage) and packets sent, received,and lost after a ping session.Click the Clear button to clear the session field.

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-73.2.2 ConfigurationBasic tabThe Basic tab provides generalinformation on network types andother configurations.Network Type. Select the type ofnetwork that you wish to use. SelectInfrastructure mode to establish aconnection with an access point(AP). In this mode, your system canaccess wireless LAN and wired LAN(Ethernet) via the AP. Select the AdHoc mode to communicate directlywith other mobile clients within the wireless LAN adapter range.Network Name - Displays the network SSID. The network SSID is a stringuse to identify a wireless LAN. Assign different SSIDs to segment thewireless LAN and increase network security. Set the SSID to a null stringto allow your station to connect to any available access point. Null stringmay not be used in Ad-hoc mode.Channel. In Infrastructure mode, wireless LAN adapter automaticallytunes in to the access point channel. In Ad-hoc mode, select a channelthat is allowed for use in your country/region.Data Rate. Sets the data transmission rate to Fix or Auto. Select Fully Autoto allow the device to adjust to the most suitable connection. You may alsofix data transfer rates to 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps.Others. Click the WEP or Advanced link to open the Encryption orAdvanced property tab sheet.Note: Operating the device at very high data rates reduces the operatingrange. When the “Data Rate” is changed, the adapter will surveyavailable APs and connect to the AP with the strongest signal.

3-8Chapter 3: Software supportEncryption tabWireless data transmissionsbetween your wireless LAN adapterand the AP are secured using theWired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)encryption. Check the Dataencryption (WEP enabled) option toassign the WEP keys.Check the Network Authentication(Shared Mode) option if you wish touse a network key to authenticate apreferred wireless network.Unchecking this option allows the network to operate on an Open System mode.Key Format allows you to set a hexadecimal digit or ASCII character WEP key.Key Length allows you to choose a 64-bit or a 128-bit WEP key. A 64-bitencryption contains 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. A 128-bitencryption contains 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.Two ways to assign WEP keysManual Assignment. For a 64-bit encryption, enter 10 hexadecimal digits(0~9, a~f, A~F) or 5 ASCII characters in each of the four WEP keys. For128-bit encryption enter 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, A~F) or 13 ASCIIcharacters in each of the four WEP keys.Automatic Generation. Type a combination of up to 64 letters, numbers,or symbols in the Passphrase field. The Wireless Settings utility uses analgorithm to generate four WEP keys based on the typed combination.All wireless clients in a network must have identical WEP keys tocommunicate with each other or with an access point.

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-9• 64-bit and 40-bit WEP keys use the same encryption method andcan interoperate on wireless networks. This lower level of WEPencryption uses a 40-bit (10 hexadecimal digits assigned by theuser) secret key and a 24-bit Initialization Vector assigned by thewireless LAN adapter. 104-bit and 128-bit WEP keys use the sameencryption method.• After assigning the WEP keys, click APPLY to save and activatethe encryption. Manually assigned encryptions are more securethan automatically generated encryptions.• Use Manual Assignment instead of Automatic Generation if you arenot sure whether other wireless clients use the same algorithm asthat of wireless LAN adapter.• Keep a record of the WEP encryption keys.3.2.3 Site SurveyThe Site Survey window displaysthe available networks within thewireless LAN adapter range and thefollowing network settings.BSSID - The IEEE MAC address ofthe available wireless networks.SSID - SSID (service set identifier) ofthe network.CH - Direct sequence channel usedby the network.RSSI - Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) in dBm.Type - wireless network mode. AP indicates an Infrastructure networktype. STA indicates an Ad-hoc network type.WEP - shows whether a network has an enabled (On) or disabled (Off)WEP encryption.Select an available network and click Connect to establish connection.Click Search to rescan available networks.

3-10Chapter 3: Software support3.2.5 Link StateDisplays the current connection status of the wireless LAN adapter to theAP or to other Wi-Fi devices. An icons represents the Link State for easyidentification. Refer to the table below for icon indications.Table of Icon Indications3.2.4 About Wireless SettingsClick the About icon to view thesoftware version, driver version, andcopyright information.Excellent link quality (Infrastructure) Not linked (Infrastructure)Good link quality (Infrastructure) Linked (Ad-hoc)Fair link quality (Infrastructure) Not linked (Ad-hoc)Poor link quality (Infrastructure) Scanning

3-12Chapter 3: Software supportAbout Control CenterSelect the About Control Centeroption to display the Control Centersoftware version and copyrightinformation.

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-133.3 Mobile ManagerThe Mobile Manager is a convenient tool to setup and manage networklocation settings. This utility allows users to configure multiple alternativeconfigurations for different locations. You need to set up this utility once soyou can easily switch configurations when you change your location.To launch the Mobile Manager utility:1. Click the Windows® Start button. Select Programs > ASUS Utility >WLAN Card > Mobile Manager, or right-click the Control Center iconon 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, oractivate a configuration. The main window displays the menu bar, toolbar, and existing configurations.The toolbar buttons allow quick access to some common commands inthe Mobile Manager utility. All toolbar button commands are alsoavailable from the menu bar.

3-14Chapter 3: Software supportFile menuNew Configuration – Select this option to launch the NewConfiguration Wizard. See the next section for details.Import Configuration – Select this option to load a configuration froman INI File.Export Configuration – Save the selected configuration (containingWireless Settings, TCP/IP Settings, Network Settings, etc.) to an INI file.The INI file may be saved on a floppy disk, and may be imported by othercomputers with the Mobile Manager utility. You may also use this file asbackup.Exit – Select to close the Mobile Manager utility.Mobilize menuAuto Roaming – Activating this option allows the ASUS USB WirelessLAN Adapter to switch to another association you have specified whenchanges to an existing association occured. If no associations are made,Auto Roaming automatically connects to a wireless network based on yourspecified configurations.Activate Configuration – Applies the configuration you selected fromthe list. Follow the screens instructions to activate a configuration.Activating a configuration requires system restart when you are usingWindows® 98/ME OS. Windows® 2000/XP OS does not require systemrestart after you activate a configuration.Edit menuEdit Configuration – The Edit Configuration option allows you to editselected configuration items. See the “Editing a Configuration” section onpage 3-19 for details.Rename – Changes the name of the selected configuration.Copy – Duplicates the selected configuration.Delete – Discards the selected configuration.Up – Raises the position of a selected wireless network configurationin the preferred network list.

3-16Chapter 3: Software support•ASUS Wireless Local Area Network Configuration. Select this optionif you have an installed ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter in yourcomputer.•Wired Local Area Network Configuration. Select this if your computerhas an installed network interface card other than ASUS USB WirelessLAN Adapter.•Dialup Networking Configuration. Select this option if your computerhas an installed modem.3. Enter the name and descriptionof the configuration you wish tocreate, then click Next.2. Choose the type of configurationyou want to create. Theconfiguration types are describedbelow. Click Next when done.

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-174. Configure the wireless settingsincluding the network type, SSID,channel and WEP encryption.Click Next when done.5. Set the IP address of theconfiguration using this window.Specify the IP address using theDHCP server (automatic) ormanual assignment. The wizardauto-detects and displays thecurrent system settings.Click Next when done.6. Enter the computer name, thenclick Next.

3-18Chapter 3: Software support7. Use this window to set the proxyserver and printer sharing.Click Advanced to display theproxy server and printer sharingoptions.Click Next when finished.8. Check the ActivateConfiguration Now option tostart using the createdconfiguration. The MobileManager window displays thecreated configuration when it isnot activated. Click Finish toclose the wizard.

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-19General settingsName – The configuration name indicates the location from where you aredialing or connecting to a network. For example, name your configuration“Work-Meeting Room” if you are using this connection at your workplacemeeting room.Description – Enter additional details of the configuration in this field. Thisfield is optional.Network settings -Wireless tabPriority of Preferred Network –This field allows you to select thepriority of the preferred network.Network TypeInfrastructure – Select theInfrastructure mode to establishconnection to an access point.Ad-hoc – Select the Ad-hoc modeto communicate directly with otherWLAN devices without using anaccess point.3.3.3 Editing a configurationTo edit a configuration:1. Select a configuration from theMobile Manager window.2. Click Edit from the menu bar,then select Edit Configuration.The Edit Configuration dialog boxappears. Navigate through thewindows by clicking the buttonson the left.

3-20Chapter 3: Software supportSSID – SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, a string used to identify awireless LAN. You can only connect with an Access Point, that has thesame SSID. Use different SSIDs to segment the wireless LAN and addsecurity.Channel – The Channel field allow you to select the radio channel for theASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter. In an Infrastructure network, yourwireless LAN adapter automatically selects the correct frequency channelrequired to communicate with an Access Point.WEP – This option allows you to disable or enable (64-bit or 128-bit) WEPencryption. The WEP Key is a 64-bit (5 byte) or 128-bit (13 byte)hexadecimal digit use to encrypt transmitted data packets and decryptreceived data packets.Network settings -Identification tabComputer name – Assign your computer a unique name of up to 15characters. The computer name allows other users in a network torecognize your computer. The computer name is generally the same withthe DNS hostname.Avoid using spaces or symbols in your computer name.TCP/IP settings-Device tabSelect the network adapter you wantto use for this configuration.This item appears only whenyou are edtiting a wired LANconfiguration.TCP/IP settings-IP Address tabObtain an IP address from a DHCP server – The Dynamic HostConfiguration Protocol (DHCP) server assigns IP addressesautomatically within a specified range of devices.

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-21Specify an IP address – Ask your network administrator for the IPaddress and subnet mask you should use. Type in the IP Address andSubnet Mask manually.TCP/IP settings-Gateway tabSpecify the gateways. You may specify more than one gateway. Set up theprimary gateway first.Add – Click this button to add a new TCP/IP gateway address. The addedgateway appears in the Default gateways list. Repeat the process to addanother gateway. The value in each gateway field must be between 0 and255. You can have up to eight IP addresses for gateways.Edit – Click this button to edit a selected gateway address.Remove – Click this button to delete a selected gateway address.TCP/IP settings-DNS tabThe DNS tab allows you to configure the DNS settings of the selectedconfiguration. This tab also allows you to add a DNS server and arrangethem in order of their use. You may also assign a DNS suffix for aspecified DNS server.TCP/IP settings-WINS tabThe WINS tab allows you to configure the WINS settings of the selectedconfiguration. This tab allows you to add WINS addresses and arrangethem in order of their use. This tab also allows you to enable or importLMHOST lookup and adjust the NetBIOS settings.Internet settingsA proxy server acts as a securitybarrier between your internal network(Intranet) and the Internet. A proxyserver restricts other people on theInternet from gaining access toconfidential information on yourinternal network or your computer.Disable Proxy Server – Allows youto disable the proxy server.

3-22Chapter 3: Software supportEnable Proxy Server – Use the Proxy server to access the Internet.Use the same proxy server for all protocols – Specifies whether youwant to use the same proxy server to gain access to the Internet using allprotocols.Servers field – Provides fields for you to type the address and portnumber of the proxy server you want to use to gain access to the Internetover HTTP, Secure, FTP, Gopher, and Socks protocol.Exceptions fieldDo not use proxy server for address beginning with – Type the Webaddresses that do not need to be accessed through the proxy server. Ifyou want to connect to a computer on your Intranet, make sure you typeits address in this box. You may use wild cards to match domain and hostnames or addresses, for example, “*.company.com”, “192.72.111.*”.Bypass proxy server for local addresses – This option allows you touse the proxy server for all local (Intranet) addresses.You may gain access to local addresses easier and faster if you do notuse the proxy server.Sharing settingsI want to set the default printer–Allows you to select the defaultprinter for printer sharing.Default printer – Allows you toselect the default printer from a listof installed printers.Click New to add a new printerusing the Windows® Add PrinterWizard.Click Properties to display theproperties of a selected printer.Command buttonsUse these buttons to activate, save, or cancel changes made in theconfiguration. Click Close to close the Edit Configuration window. ClickHelp to view the help files.

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-233.4 Site MonitorThe Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to-noise (SNR) values of allavailable wireless networks. Use this utility to determine the bestplacement of access points in a wireless network.3.4.1 Launching Site MonitorTo launch the Site Monitor:• Click the Windows® Start button,then select Programs > ASUSUtility > WLAN Card > SiteMonitor, or• Right-click the Control Centericon on the Windows taskbar, then select Site Monitor.The Site Monitor survey message appears. Click OK.3.4.2 Site Monitor main windowThe Site Monitor main window displays the available wireless connectionsand the signal-to-noise (SNR) value of a selected connection.Some Access Points disable their SSID broadcasting to hide themselvesfrom “Site Survey” or “Site Monitor”. You may join these APs if you knowtheir SSID.

3-24Chapter 3: Software support3.4.3 Monitoring a connectionTo monitor a connection:1. Select the connection from the list.2. Click Command from the menu bar, then select monitor. You may alsopress <Ctrl> <M> in your keyboard.The Monitor window appears.The following connection parameters are displayed in graphical representation.SNR. This indicates the quality of communications within the currentnetwork. The communication quality is based on signal level and noise levelmeasurements. The higher the SNR, the better the connection quality.Communication Quality. This indicates the communication quality of theBasic Service Set to which the station is connected.Signal Level. This line specifies the average signal level of the BasicService Set to which the station is connected.Noise Level. Specifies the average noise level of the Frequency Channelcurrently used for connection.Throughput. The Throughput graph sends a specified number of datapackets to the remote host and calculates the average transmission rate inmegabytes per second.During the test, the Start button toggles to Stop. Click Start button tobegin the link test. Click the Stop button at any time to stop the test.

Chapter 4This chapter contains atroubleshooting guide for solvingcommon problems you may encounterwhen using the ASUS USB WirelessLAN Adapter.Troubleshooting

4-2Chapter 4: TroubleshootingProblem ActionMy computer does notrecognize the installedASUS USB Wireless LANAdapter.Verify if the ASUS USB Wireless LANAdapter drivers are properly installed byfollowing these instructions:1. Open the Control Panel window fromthe Windows® desktop.2. Double-click on the System icon.3. Windows® 98SE/Me users: Select theDevice Manager tab.Windows® 2000/XP users: Select theHardware tab then click the DeviceManager button.4. Click the “+” symbol preceeding theNetwork Adapters item, then check theASUS 802.11 Network Adapter item.A yellow exclamation point or a red plussign preceeding the network adaptermeans that the device driver is notproperly installed. Re-install the devicedriver following the instructions below.This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problemswhich you may encounter while installing and/or using ASUS WirelessLAN card products. These problems requires simple troubleshooting thatyou can perform by yourself. Contact the Wireless LAN Technical Supportif you encounter problems not mentioned in this section.A yellow exclamationpoint or a red plus signappears on the ASUS802.11b Network Adapteror ASUS 802.11gNetwork Adapter item.The device driver is not properly installed.Follow these instructions to uninstall andre-install the driver.1. Insert the Support CD into the CD-ROMdrive.2. When the ASUS Wireless LAN installationwindow appears, click “Uninstall ASUSWLAN Card Utilities/Driver” option.3. Restart your computer and repeat thesoftware installation following theinstructions contained in this User Guide.Troubleshooting

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter4-3I cannot connect to anAccess Point. • Check if the Network Type of thedevice is set to Infrastructure mode.• Check if the device has the sameService Set Identifier (SSID) as that ofthe AP.• Check if the device and the AP have thesame Encryption. If WEP encryption isenabled, set the same WEP keys forthe device and the AP.• Check if the MAC address of the deviceis added in the AP Authorization Table.Inquire this with your LAN administrator.• There is poor signal reception. Shortenthe distance between the device andthe access point.I can connect to anAccess Point but Icannot connect to theInternet.• Check if the device and the AP have thesame Encryption. If WEP encryption isenabled, set the same WEP keys forthe device and the AP.• Make sure the network protocolparameters (IP address, subnet mask,gateway, and DNS) of your computerare correctly set.• Check the proxy settings of the web browser.Problem ActionI cannot connect toanother station with awireless LAN device.• Check if the Network Type of thedevice is set to Ad-hoc mode.• Check if the device has the sameService Set Identifier (SSID) with thatof the other station.• There is poor signal reception. Shortenthe distance between the device andthe station.• Check if the device and the other stationhave the same Encryption. If WEPencryption is enabled, set the sameWEP keys for the device and the AP.Troubleshooting

4-4Chapter 4: TroubleshootingI cannot connect to othercomputers linked via anAccess Point or Ad-hocnetwork.• Check if the device and the other APs and/or clients have the same Encryption. Ifyou enable WEP encryption, you must setthe same WEP keys for the device andthe other AP/s and/or clients.• Check the TCP/IP settings (IP address,subnet mask, gateway, and DNS) of yourcomputer.• Enable file and printer sharing in eachclient computer to allow file sharing.I always have poor linkquality and low signal. Do the following to achieve better linkquality and stronger signal:• Keep the device away from microwaveovens and large metal objects to avoidradio interference.• Shorten the distance between thedevice and the AP/station.Problem ActionWhy do I got the warning“Hi-Speed USB DevicePlugged IntoNon-Hi-Speed USB Hub”message when Iconnected the ASUSUSB Wireless LANAdapter to the USB port?This warning mesage appears when youplug the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapterto a USB 1.1 port.• For Windows® XP users, you need toupgrade your OS to Service Pack 1 toconvert your USB ports to USB 2.0.• For Windows® 2000 users, you mustinstall Service Pack 4 in order to convertyour USB ports into USB 2.0. You candownload these service packs from theWindows Update website(windowsupdate.microsoft.com)Troubleshooting

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter4-5Troubleshooting• This is a limitation with computersequipped with Intel/NVIDIA USB 2.0controller and running the newestOrangeWare USB 2.0 driver.When I remove thewireless adapter from mycomputer runningWindows 98SE, mysystem becomes veryslow and stopsresponding.Problem Action

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