Asus WL-100GE User manual

User’s Manual
Wireless Local Area Network Card
WL-100gE
(For 802.11g & 802.11b Wireless Networks)
®
PWR
AIR
E2159 / Jul 2005

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................. 7
Overview .............................................................................................. 7
2. Installation ............................................................................... 8
System Requirements .......................................................................... 8
Installation Procedures......................................................................... 9
Installing the WLAN utilities and driver ........................................... 9
Orientating the Antenna ................................................................ 10
Reading the WLAN Status Indicators ........................................... 11
One Touch Wizard (new wireless LAN) ........................................ 12
One Touch Wizard (existing LAN)................................................. 13
Configuring the WLAN utility......................................................... 14
Soft AP (Windows XP Only) ............................................................... 15
3. Software Reference .............................................................. 19
Chapter Overview............................................................................... 19
Windows XP Wireless Options ..................................................... 19
WLAN Control Center......................................................................... 20
Wireless Settings Utility...................................................................... 23
Status - Status Tab ....................................................................... 23
Status - Connection ...................................................................... 26
Status - IP Config.......................................................................... 27
Config - Basic ............................................................................... 28
Config - Encryption ....................................................................... 30
Status - Advanced......................................................................... 33
Survey - Site Survey ..................................................................... 34
Ping............................................................................................... 35
About - Version Info Tab ............................................................... 36
Link State...................................................................................... 37
Exit Wireless Settings ................................................................... 37
Ad Hoc................................................................................................ 38
Windows XP Wireless Properties ....................................................... 40

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4. Troubleshooting.................................................................... 42
5. Glossary................................................................................. 44
6. Safety Information................................................................. 52
Federal Communications Commission............................................... 52
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements ...................... 53
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Access Points) ............................ 53
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Cards)........................... 54
Canadian Department of Communications ........................................ 54
Operation Channel for Different Domains .......................................... 54
France Restricted Frequency Band.................................................... 55

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1. Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing theASUS WLAN Card.TheASUS WLAN Card is
aPCMCIAcompliant“wireless”networkinterfacecard(NIC)foranycomputer
equipped with a PC Card slot (available mainly in Notebook PCs).
TheASUS WLAN Card is designed to be fully compliant with both the IEEE
802.11gandIEE802.11bwirelesslocalareanetwork(WirelessLAN)standards.
As a result of the completion of the standard, the interoperability of Wireless
LAN products among multiple manufacturers will be guaranteed. The ASUS
WLAN Card product provides high-speed, standards-based Wireless LAN
solutions.
TheASUS WLAN Card is designed to be fully compliant with IEEE 802.11g
wireless local area networks (WLAN). 802.11g is an extension to 802.11b,
used in majority of wireless LANs today. 802.11g will broaden 802.11b's data
ratesto 54 Mbps withinthe 2.4 GHz band usingOFDM (orthogonal frequency
divisionmultiplexing)technology.802.11gallowsbackward compatibilitywith
802.11b devices but only at 11 Mbps or lower depending on the range and
presence of obstructions.
The ASUS WLAN Card supports data rates up to 11 Mbps, with automatic
fallbackto5.5,2, and1Mbpsin 802.11bnetworks.It operatesintheunlicensed
2.4 GHz frequencies called the Instrumentation, Science, and Medical (ISM)
band. Unlicensed means free of charge to users.
TheASUSWLAN Card configurationutility is a user-friendlyapplication that
helpsyouquickly setupmultiple roamingnodes usingtheASUSWLANCard.
You can even export the configuration settings to a file and import them to
other computers for fast multiple installations using ASUS Mobile Manager.
WirelessLANsarecomplementaryextensionstoexistingwiredLANs,offering
complete mobility while maintaining continuous network connectivity to both
corporate and home Intranets. They add a new level of convenience for LAN
users. PC users stay connected to the network anywhere throughout a building
without being bound by a LAN wires.This is accomplished through the use of
ASUSWLANAccessPointsorASUSWLANHomeGateways.ASUSWLAN
Home Gateways with built-in Internet gateway capability, allows your family
toshareabroadbandModemandoneISPaccountsimultaneouslyfromdifferent
rooms without wires! ASUS WLAN products can keep you connected
anywhere, any time.

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Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2
Quick Start
2. Installation
System Requirements
To begin using the WLAN Card, you must have the following minimum
requirements:
• Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE
• Standard PCMCIA Slot Type II
• 32MB system memory or larger
• 300MHz processor or higher
Installation Procedures
Important: Install the WLAN card utilities before inserting the WLAN
Card 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.

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Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2
Quick Start
2. Click Next on the Welcome screen.
3. Click Next after reading the Information. 4. Click Next to use the default Destination
FolderorclickBrowsetoselectanotherfolder.
1. Select your language and click Install
WLAN Card Utilities/Driver.
5. Click Next to place icons in the default pro-
gram folder or type another folder name. 6.When Setupiscomplete,clickFinishto exit theinstallation wizardandrestart Windows.
Installing the WLAN utilities and driver
Follow these instructions to install the WLAN card utilities and driver. Insert
the support CD and an autorun menu will appear. If your autorun is disabled,
double click SETUP.EXE in the root directory of the support CD.

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Quick Start
8. Carefully insert the WLAN card into your
computer’s PC card slot. Windows will au-
tomatically find and configure the WLAN
card using the drivers installed in the previ-
ous steps.
7. Windows XP users: When the program is
launched for the first time (during Windows
restart), you will be asked which function to
use. Select to use utilities for more func-
tions.
Orientating the Antenna
The ASUS WLAN Card has two integrated antennas, one external
omnidirectional antenna and the other is a built-in diversity antenna. It is
recommended that you adjust the external antenna straight up for maximum
range and higher link quality. Lower the external antenna when transporting
your Notebook PC.
Inserted with antenna down Inserted with antenna up
Internal diversity antenna
External omnidirectional antenna

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Reading the WLAN Status Indicators
The part of theWLAN Card that protrudes out of the PCMCIAsocket consists
of two LEDs that indicate the status of the WLAN Card .
Power LED
OFF: No power or error.
ON: Power ON.
Air LED
OFF: No wireless activity.
Blink: Transmitting or receiving wireless data.
PWR
AIR
Air LED
Power LED

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Chapter 2
Quick Start
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 configuration or select an-
other option first.
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 set-
tings here.
5. Selectyour Internetconnectionfromthe list.

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Quick Start
One Touch Wizard (existing LAN)
Use the One Touch Wizard to setup your wireless connection.
3. Setup is complete. Click Finish to exit the
wizard.
1. Select Connect to... and click Next to use
thesimplestconfigurationorselectanother
option first.
2. Select an AP from the available networks.

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Configuring the WLAN utility
After installing theWLAN Card Utilities, you will need to make
some settings before being able to use your wireless connection.
Double-click the WLAN 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-clicktheWLANiconandselect“Wire-
less 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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Chapter 2
Quick Start
Soft AP (Windows XP Only)
Soft AP mode allows the WLAN card to act as a virtual access point. The
computerneedstobeconnectedtoawirednetworkusinganEthernetconnection
in order to provide network access to WLAN 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 SoftAP 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 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 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.
SoftAP mode allows forAccess Control configuration.
Access Control
TheAPprovides 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
unauthorizedaccess.TheAPalso usesadisallowed addresslist ofdestinations.
This feature prevents theAPfrom communicating with specified destinations.
This can include network devices that do not require communication with the
AP or its wireless clients.
Clicking Apply after configuring 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
EventLog.TheAssociationTableshowsclients
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 involv-
ing bridges as it can lead to performance breakdowns, and broad-
cast and multicast storms.
Soft AP (Windows XP Only) Cont.

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Chapter 3 - Reference
Chapter 3
Software Reference
Windows XP Wireless Options
The wireless options shown below is only available for Windows XP. The
first time you run the Control Center utility, it will automatically show.
Select one of the radio buttons to decide which interface to use with your
WLAN Card.
Only use XP wireless function –
Only use “Windows XP” wireless
network settings to configure the
WLAN Card.
Only use utilities and disable XP
wirelessfunction– Onlyuse“WLAN
Card utilities” to configure the WLAN Card. (recommended)
You can return to the Wireless
Option setting at any time by left
clicking the control center icon and
choosing “Wireless Option”.
Taskbar Left-Click Menu
3. Software Reference
Chapter Overview
The WLAN Card software includes several utilities:
•WLAN Control Center – Makes it easy to launch applications and
activate network location settings.
•Wireless Settings – Allows users to control the WLAN Card.
Additional Reference
•Windows XP Wireless Properties - Brief overview of the wireless
settings provided in Windows XP.

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Chapter 3
Control Center
WLAN Control Center
Control Center is an application that makes it easy to launch applications
and activate network location settings. Control Center starts automatically
when the system boots. Whenever Control Center is running, you will see
a Control Center icon displayed on the Windows taskbar.
Starting the Control Center manually
• Select WLAN Control Center in Windows Start menu.
or
• Double click the WLANControlCenter icon on the desk-
top.
Using the Control Center Taskbar
The 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)