Asus WL 167G User manual

User’s Manual
Wireless Local Area Network Adapter
WL-167g
(For 802.11g & 802.11b Wireless Networks)
®
E4372 / Dec 2008
802.11g 4Mbps

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................6
Overview..............................................................................................6
Package contents ................................................................................7
Features ..............................................................................................8
LED indicators .....................................................................................8
Network setup......................................................................................9
Ad-hoc network ................................................................................9
Infrastructure network ......................................................................9
System requirements.........................................................................10
Installation procedures ......................................................................10
Installing drivers and utilities ..........................................................10
Installing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter............................11
Support software overview.............................................................12
One Touch Wizard (new wireless LAN)..........................................13
One Touch Wizard (existing LAN) ..................................................14
Conguring the Wireless LAN utility...............................................15
Soft AP (Windows XP Only)...............................................................16
3. Software Reference .............................................................19
Control Center ...................................................................................19
Control Center icons ......................................................................19
Control Center right-click menu......................................................20
Control Center left-click menu........................................................20
Wireless Settings...............................................................................21
Status ................................................................................................21
Status tab .......................................................................................21
Conguration..................................................................................24
Site Survey.....................................................................................26
About Wireless Settings .................................................................27
Link State .......................................................................................27
Command icons .............................................................................28
Other right-click options .................................................................28
Mobile Manager.................................................................................29
Creating a new conguration .........................................................31
Editing a conguration....................................................................34
Site Monitor .......................................................................................38
Launching Site Monitor ..................................................................38
Site Monitor main window ..............................................................38

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Monitoring a connection .................................................................39
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................40

6 ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1. Introduction
Overview
Thank you for choosing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter!
The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter is an easy-to-install and use wireless
LAN adapter. Conforming to IEEE 802.11g standard for wireless local area
network (WLAN), the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter is capable of up to
54Mbps data transmission rate using the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
(DSSS) and the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technologies.
The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter also comes with the latest wireless
technology developed by ASUS to keep you ahead in the world of wireless
computing.

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Introduction
Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter package.
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 joint
Neck lace
Support CD
Quick Start Guide
Note: Unless otherwise specied, the term “device” in this User Guide
refers to the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter.
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USB 2.0 Extension Cable Neck Lace
USB Universal Joint Neck Strap Quick Release USB Wireless LAN Adapter
(with USB cap)

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Features
USB 2.0, OFDM, DSSS, Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc networks,
Compatible with IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g devices, USB bus-powered,
Software support
LED indicators
The device comes with a Power, Activity, and Link LED indicators. Refer to the
table below for LED indications.
LED Status Indication
ACT Blinking
OFF
The adapter is transmitting or receiving data packets.
There is no wireless data activity.
PWR ON
OFF
The adapter is receiving power from the USB port.
The adapter is not receiving power from the USB
port.
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ACT
PWR

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Network setup
The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter may be used in both Ad-hoc and
Infrastructure network types. The following sections decribe the device functions
in these network types.
Ad-hoc network
In an Ad-hoc network type, the device connects to another wireless LAN
adapter in a wireless network. No access point (AP) is present in this wireless
environment.
Infrastructure network
In an Infrastructure network, 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.
INTERNET
ADSL Modem Access Point

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Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2
Installation
System requirements
Before installing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter, make sure that your
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 cannot
achieve maximum wireless performance)
Installing drivers and utilities
To install the device driver and
utilities on your computer:
1. Insert the support CD to the
optical drive.
2. Click “Install ASUS WLAN
Utilities/Driver” when
the ASUS Wireless LAN
installation window appears.
3. The dev ice drive rs and
utilities are copied on your
computer.
Installation procedures
Follow these instructions to install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter on
your 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 and
utilities before connecting the device to your computer.
NOTE: If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents
of the support CD and double click the Setup.exe le to run the CD.

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Installation
Installing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter
To install the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter in your computer:
1. Insert to any USB port.
• Notebook PC: Insert into any USB port using the
correct orientation.
• Desktop PC: A USB 2.0 extension cable is pro-
vided.
USB Universal Joint
A USB universal joint is provided to allow orientation of the USB Wireless LAN
adapter for better signal strength or for convenient placement issues.
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USB 2.0 extension
cable for desktop PCs.
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Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2
Installation
Support software overview
Control Center
The Control Center utility is a management software that launches applications
and congures network settings. The Control Center starts automatically when
the system boots and displays the Control Center icon in the Windows®taskbar.
The Control Center icon serves as an application
launcher, and indicator of signal quality and
Control Center right-click
menu
Right-clicking the Control Center icon displays
the right-click menu. The following sections
describe the right-click menu utilities.
Installation procedures (Cont.)
2. Follow the installation wizard
When “Found New Hardware” dialog box appears, select “Install...
automatically” and follow the instructions.
3. Congure the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter
After completing installation, congure the ASUS USB Wireless LAN
Adapter using ASUS Wireless Settings.
Windows
®
2000 users - A Digital Signature Not Found dialog box may
appear. Click Yes to proceed.
Windows
®
XP users - A Windows Logo Testing Not Found dialog box may
appear. Click Continue Anyway to proceed.

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One Touch Wizard (new wireless LAN)
Use the One Touch Wizard to setup your wireless connection.
4. Click OK to start ICSS setup.
3. Setup is complete. Click Finish to exit the
wizard or click Next to continue with more
advanced features.
1. Select Create a new... and click Next to
use the simplest conguration or select
another option rst.
2. Enter the SSID name of the access point that
you wish to connect to. Select Data encryp-
tion if secured connections are enabled.
6. Setup is complete. You can review your
settings here.
5. Select your Internet connection from the
list.

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One Touch Wizard (existing LAN)
Use the One Touch Wizard to setup your wireless connection.
4. Setup is complete. Click Finish to exit the
wizard.
1. Select Connect to... and click Next to use
the simplest conguration or select another
option rst.
2. Select an AP from the available networks.
3. Click Next to continue.

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Conguring the Wireless LAN utility
After installing the Wireless LAN Utilities, you will need to make
some settings before being able to use your wireless connection.
Double-click the Wireless LAN Control Center icon to start the
utility.
6. You can also see the connection quality on
the “Connection” page. Click OK to exit the
utility.
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 the
name of your access point(s).
4. Encryption settings must also match those
set in the access point. Ask your network
administrator about settings if necessary.
Click Apply to save your settings
1. Right-click the Wireless LAN icon and
select “Wireless Settings”
2. Set the Network Name (SSID) to the same
name as the SSID set in your wireless ac-
cess point.

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Soft AP (Windows XP Only)
Soft AP mode allows the Wireless LAN card to act as a virtual access point. The
computer needs to be connected to a wired network using an Ethernet connection
in order to provide network access to Wireless LAN clients.
1. Select Soft AP Mode
3. Enable ICS* and Firewall if desired. Refer
to Windows help for information on “Inter-
net Connection Sharing”.
2. Drag and drop a wired network connection
next to the globe icon.
4. You can easily switch between Soft AP and
Station mode by right clicking the taskbar
icon and selecting “A-S Change Mode”.
*ICS is used to share this computer’s Internet connection with the rest of the computers on
your network. When this computer is connected to the Internet, communication to and from
the Internet to all the computers on your network are sent through this computer, called the
host computer. Other computers can send and receive email and access the Web as if it were
connected directly to the Internet.

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Enter a MAC Address on the Access Control
page and select “Accept” or “Reject” or “Dis-
able” from the pull-down menu.
Soft AP (Windows XP Only) Cont.
Soft AP mode allows for Access Control conguration.
Access Control
The AP provides facilities to limit the wireless clients that associate with it and
the data packets that can forward through it. Filters provide network security
or improve performance by eliminating broadcast/multicast packets from the
radio network.
The Access Control List (ACL) contains MAC addresses for wireless clients
allowed to associate with the AP. This provides security by preventing
unauthorized access. The AP also uses a disallowed address list of destinations.
This feature prevents the AP from communicating with specied destinations.
This can include network devices that do not require communication with the
AP or its wireless clients.
Clicking Apply after conguring Soft AP will
show the “Access Control” tab.
Status Page Encryption Page

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Soft AP Mode will also provide two extra tabs
on the Status pages - Association Table and
Event Log. The Association Table shows
clients that are currently connected to the
Soft AP.
The Event Log tracks messages associated
with the Soft AP.
IMPORTANT: If the end points of a chain are connected to each other
a loop is created. Normally it is advised to avoid loops involving
bridges as it can lead to performance breakdowns, and broadcast
and multicast storms.
Soft AP (Windows XP Only) Cont.

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Chapter 3 - Reference
Chapter 3
Software Reference
3. Software Reference
Control Center
The Control Center utility is a management software that launches applications
and configures network settings. The
Control Center starts automatically when
the system boots and displays the Control
Center icon in the Windows®taskbar. The
Control Center icon serves as an application launcher, and indicator of signal
quality and Internet connection.
Control Center icons
The Control Center icon indicates the quality of link to the access point and
connection to the Internet. Refer to the table below for icon indications.
Infrastructure network (wireless LAN adapter to an access point)
Ad-hoc network (wireless LAN adapter to other Wi-Fi device)
Linked
Not Linked
Connected to the Internet
Excellent link quality and Excellent link quality but not
connected to the Internet connected to the Internet
Good link quality and Good link quality but not
connected to the Internet connected to the Internet
Fair link quality and Fair link quality but not
connected to the Internet connected to the Internet
Poor link quality but Poor link quality and not
connected to the Internet connected to the Internet
Not linked but connected Not linked and not
to the Internet connected to the Internet

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Control Center right-click
menu
Right-clicking the Control Center icon displays
the softwares and utilities the ASUS USB
Wireless LAN Adapter supports. Refer to the
succeeding sections for details on these utilities
and softwares.
Control Center left-click menu
Left-clicking the Control Center icon displays the
left-click menu.
Search & Connect – View available wireless networks within range.
Wireless Option – Sets your
Windows®XP wireless networking
environment. The Wireless Option
window appears when you select
this option. Select “Only use ASUS
utilities and disable XP wireless
function” to avail all ASUS USB wireless LAN adapter features. Click OK.