Asus USB-N10 User manual

User Manual
EZ N Network Adapter
USB-N10
(For 802.11b/g/n Networks)
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E4952
First Edition
October 2009

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Knowing your network adapter
Package contents .................................................................................. 5
Features.................................................................................................. 5
System Requirements ........................................................................... 5
LED status indicators............................................................................ 6
Chapter 2: Installing the utilities and driver
Installing in Windows®OS .................................................................... 7
Installing in Windows®XP/Vista/7 OS ............................................... 7
Installing in MAC OS ............................................................................. 8
Installing in Linux OS...........................................................................11
Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network
Using the WPS Wizard ........................................................................ 12
Launching the WPS Wizard ............................................................ 12
Connecting via the WPS button ...................................................... 13
Connecting via the PIN code........................................................... 14
Conguring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure) ........................... 19
Conguring with the WLAN utility (Ad Hoc)..................................... 20
Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center
Launching the ASUS WLAN Control Center ..................................... 22
Wireless Status Icons (on the taskbar) ........................................... 22
Using the Wireless Settings right-click menu................................... 23
Using the Wireless Settings left-click menu ..................................... 24
Using the ASUS WLAN Card Settings utilities.................................. 24
Launching the ASUS WLAN Card Settings screen ......................... 24
Status - Status................................................................................. 24
Status - Connection......................................................................... 26
Status - IP Cong............................................................................ 27
Status - Ping.................................................................................... 27
Cong - Basic.................................................................................. 28
Cong - Encryption.......................................................................... 29

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Cong - Advanced........................................................................... 32
Proles ......................................................................................... 33
About - Version Info......................................................................... 34
Link State ........................................................................................ 34
Exit Wireless Settings ..................................................................... 35
Windows®XP wireless options........................................................ 35
Windows®7 wireless options .......................................................... 37
Setting up the XLink Mode.............................................................. 38
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting................................................................................... 41
Chapter 6: Appendices
Notices.................................................................................................. 43
Contact Information............................................................................. 45

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Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS EZ N Network Adapter package.
1 x ASUS USB-N10
1 x Support CD
1 x Quick Start Guide
1 x Warranty card
Features
• High speed networking (11n Draft) for fast download, le transfer, and media
streaming
• Use the WPS function for easy wireless network setup
• Multiple OS support: Windows, Linux, and MAC
System Requirements
Before using your ASUS network adapter, your system must meet the following
minimum requirements:
• Windows® 2000/ XP (x86/x64) / Vista (x86/x64) / 7 (x86/x64), Linux (driver
source code available), Mac 10.4/10.5 OS
• USB 2.0 port on your computer
• 128MB system memory or larger
• 750MHz processor or higher
Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Important: Install the utilities and driver from the support CD before using the ASUS network
adapter.
Chapter 1
Knowing your network adapter

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LED status indicators
The LED indicator on the ASUS network adapter indicates the status of the network
adapter.
Status indicators
LED Indication
ON The ASUS network adapter is connected to a wireless
device.
Blinking Transmitting data via the ASUS network adapter. The blinking
speed indicates the link speed.
OFF The ASUS network adapter is not connected to a wireless
device.
LED status indicator

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2. Select your language and click
Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/
Driver.
Installing in Windows®OS
Installing in Windows®XP/Vista/7 OS
To install in Windows®XP/Vista/7 OS:
1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive. If Autorun is disabled, run
setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD.
3. Click Next to accept the default
destination folder or click Browse to
specify another path.
Chapter 2
Installing the utilities and driver

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5. When Setup is completed, click
Finish to exit the installation wizard
and launch the WPS Wizard.
4. The installation process takes
several seconds. When prompted,
insert the network adapter into your
computer’s USB port.
Installing in MAC OS
To install in MAC OS:
1. Double click the installation icon
and then click Continue.

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4. Click Agree to continue with the
installation. Click Continue.
2. Carefully read the Important
Information. When done, click
Continue.
3 . S e l e c t t h e l a n g u a g e f r o m t h e
dropdown list. Click Continue.
5. Select the destination for the driver.
Click Continue.

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6. Click Install.
7. When prompted, key in your
password.
8. Click Continue Installation on the
conrmation message.
8. Click Restart to complete the
installation process.

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Installing in Linux OS
To install in Linux OS:
• Refer to the README text le in the Linux zipped le included in the support
CD.
Note: Obtain the Linux driver source code from the support CD, and build the driver for the Linux
OS that you are using.

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Using the WPS Wizard
WPS Wizard is a utility that allows you to easily set up your wireless network.
Launching the WPS Wizard
To launch the WPS Wizard:
1. From the Windows®taskbar, right-
click the WLAN icon , then select
WPS.
You can also click Start > ASUS
Utility > WLAN Card > WPS
Wizard to launch the WPS Wizard.
2. The WPS Wizard appears. Select the method that you want to use to connect
to the network.
Chapter 3
Connecting to the wireless network

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Connecting via the WPS button
1. From the WPS Wizard, select Use the WPS button. Click Next.
2. Press the WPS button on the router.

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3. The network adapter searches for the wireless router. When done, click Next
and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions.
Connecting via the PIN code
1. From the WPS Wizard, select Use the PIN code. Click Next.
2. Select the router that you want to connect to.
Note: If WPS conguration failed, move your computer closer to the router then try again.

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3. Click Next. Key in the eight-digit PIN code from the label posted on the router
or from the router's web user interface.
4. Assign a name to your network. When done, click Next.
5. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network’s security key or manually
assign a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. Click Next.

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To congure the advanced security settings, click Show advanced network
security options. Select the Security Method and manually key in your
Security key or passphrase.
6. Wait until the WPS Wizard nishes applying the wireless settings.
7. Installation is completed. Click Save or print settings for future reference or
Save settings to a USB ash drive to add other devices to the network. Click
Finish to close the WPS Wizard.
Note: For more details on adding devices to the network using a USB ash drive, refer to the
section Adding network devices using a USB ash drive.

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Adding network devices using a USB ash drive
With the WPS Wizard utility, you can add devices to your network using a USB
ash drive.
To add network devices using a USB ash drive:
1. In the WPS Wizard, click Save settings to a USB ash drive.
2. Insert a USB ash drive into your computer's USB port, and then select the
drive from the dropdown list. When done, click Next to continue.

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3. Remove the USB flash drive from this computer, and then insert it to the
computer that you want to add to the wireless network.
4. Locate SetupWireless.exe from the USB drive, and double-click to run it. Click
Yes to add the computer to the wireless network.
5. Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard.

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Conguring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure)
Use the ASUS WLAN utility to connect with an existing wireless network.
3. Use Survey if you do not know the
SSID of your access point.
4. Encryption settings must match
those at the access point. Ask your
network administrator about the
settings if necessary. Click Apply to
activate the settings.
2. C l i c k Config t o s e t t h e S S I D
(network name) to that of your
wireless AP.
1. From the Windows®taskbar, right-
click the WLAN icon , then select
Wireless Setting.

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6. Click the Connection tab to see the
signal strength. Click OK to exit the
utility.
5. Click Status to view the association
state. If connection is established,
the Association State eld shows
the connection status as either
Excellent Link and Connection or
Good Link and Connection.
Conguring with the WLAN utility (Ad Hoc)
The Network adapter supports Ad Hoc mode that allows communication between
wireless stations without an AP.
2. Click Config and set the network
adapter to Ad Hoc connection mode.
1. From the Windows®taskbar, right-
click the WLAN icon , then select
Wireless Setting.