Asus WL-103b User manual

Wireless Local Area Network Card
WL-103b
(For 802.11b Wireless Networks)
®
User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................. 7
Overview .............................................................................................. 7
The ASUS Wireless LAN Family..................................................... 8
System Requirements ........................................................................ 10
The Product Package......................................................................... 10
Installation .......................................................................................... 11
ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start.......................................................... 15
Reading the ASUS WLAN Status Indicators................................. 16
3. Software Reference .............................................................. 17
Chapter Overview............................................................................... 17
Windows XP Wireless Options ..................................................... 18
Control Center Utility .......................................................................... 19
Site Monitor Utility......................................................................... 22
Wireless Settings Utility...................................................................... 24
Status - Status Tab ....................................................................... 25
Status - Connection Tab ............................................................... 29
Status - IP Config Tab ................................................................... 30
Config - Basic Tab......................................................................... 31
Config - Encryption Tab ................................................................ 33
Survey - Site Survey Tab .............................................................. 36
About - Version Info Tab ............................................................... 37
Link State...................................................................................... 38
Exit Wireless Settings ................................................................... 38
Mobile Manager Utility........................................................................ 39
New Configuration Wizard ............................................................ 43
Edit Configuration ......................................................................... 44

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5. Glossary................................................................................. 48
4. Troubleshooting.................................................................... 58
6. Safety Information................................................................. 68
Federal Communications Commission............................................... 68
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements ...................... 69
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Access Points) ............................ 69
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Cards)........................... 70
Canadian Department of Communications ........................................ 70
Operation Channel for Different Domains .......................................... 70
France Restricted Frequency Band.................................................... 71

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
1. Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS WLAN Card. The ASUS WLAN Card is a
PCMCIAcompliant“wireless”networkinterfacecard(NIC)for anycomputerequipped
with a PC Card slot (available mainly in Notebook PCs).
TheASUS WLAN Card is designed to be fully compliant with both the IEEE 802.11g
and IEE802.11b wireless local area network (Wireless LAN) standards.As a result of
the completion of the standard, the interoperability of Wireless LAN products among
multiple manufacturers will be guaranteed. TheASUS 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 rates to 54 Mbps within the
2.4 GHz band using OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) technology.
802.11g allows backward compatibility with 802.11b devices but only at 11 Mbps or
lower depending on the range and presence of obstructions.
TheASUS WLAN Card supports data rates up to 11 Mbps, with automatic fallback to
5.5,2,and1Mbpsin802.11bnetworks.Itoperatesintheunlicensed2.4GHz frequencies
called the Instrumentation, Science, and Medical (ISM) band. Unlicensed means free
of charge to users.
The ASUS WLAN Card configuration utility is a user-friendly application that helps
you quickly setup multiple roaming nodes using theASUS WLAN Card.You can even
export the configuration settings to a file and import them to other computers for fast
multipleinstallations usingASUS MobileManager.WirelessLANsare complementary
extensions to existing wired LANs, 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 ofASUS WLANAccess Points orASUSWLAN Home
Gateways. ASUS WLAN Home Gateways with built-in Internet gateway capability,
allows your family to share a broadband Modem and one ISP account simultaneously
from different rooms without wires!ASUS WLAN products can keep you connected
anywhere, any time.
Overview

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Chapter 1
WLAN Family
The ASUS Wireless LAN Family
The ASUS Wireless LAN family contains a complete solution for wireless
local area networks in the office or at home.
For 802.11b Wireless Networks
The above illustrations are not to scale.
The ASUS WLAN
802.11b USB Client
(WL-140)isanIEEE
802.11b wireless
USB LAN adapter
that connects to any
computer’s USBport
with the benefit of
being able to place
theantennaanywhere
in order to maximize
signal strength.
The ASUS WLAN
802.11b CF Card (WL-
110) is a IEEE 802.11b
wirelessLANadapter that
fits into a Compact Flash
Type II slot in a Portable
Digital Assistant (PDA).
The ASUS WLAN
802.11b Access Point
(WL-300) creates a
wirelessnetworkusing the
IEEE 802.11b wireless
standard.
The ASUS
WLAN
802.11b
Gateway
(WL-500)
creates a wireless network using the IEEE
802.11b wireless standard and allows
sharing a single Internet connection.
The ASUSWLAN 802.11b
PC Card (WL-103b) is a
IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN
adapter that fits into a
PCMCIA Type II slot in a
Notebook PC. This new
version presents a better
looking design to replace the
WL-100.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
The above illustrations are not to scale.
WLAN Family
The ASUS WLAN 802.11b/a Router
(WL-600)createsawirelessnetworkusing
the IEEE 802.11b and 802.11a wireless
standards and allows sharing a single
Internet connection.
The ASUS WLAN
802.11b/aCardbusCard
(WL-200) is a dual band
(IEEE802.11a/b)wireless
LAN adapter that fits into
a Notebook PC’s
PCMCIAType IIslot with
Cardbus support.
The ASUS WLAN
802.11b/a PCI Card
(WL-230) is a dual
band (IEEE 802.11a/b)
wireless PCI card that
also supports Bluetooth
connections.
For 802.11b & 802.11a Wireless Networks
The ASUS WLAN
802.11g Access Point
(WL-300g) creates a
wireless network using
the IEEE 802.11g and
802.11b wireless
standards.
For 802.11g & 802.11b Wireless Networks
The ASUS WLAN
802.11g PC Card (WL-
103g) is a IEEE 802.11g
and 802.11b wireless
LAN adapter that fits into
a PCMCIAType II slot in
aNotebook PC. This new
version presents a better
looking design to replace
the WL-100g.

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Chapter 1
System Requirements
To begin using the ASUS 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
The Product Package
When you receive the ASUS WLAN Card package, it should contain the
following items:
• ASUS WLAN Card (PCMCIA Type II)
• ASUS WLAN Card Quick Start Guide
• ASUS WLAN Card User’s Manual
• CD-ROM Disc (Drivers, Utilities, Documentation)
If any of the above items are not included or damaged, contact your
local dealer for instructions.
Requirements

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Installation
Follow these instructions to install WLAN card in your system.
1. Install the software using the support CD.
2. Insert the wireless LAN card.
Note: Please install the Utility/Driver software first before inserting
the WLAN Card.
Installing the WLAN Card Utility/Driver
1. Insert theASUS WLAN Card support CD into the CD-ROM drive and
an autorun menu will appear. (If the menu screen is not visible, double
click SETUP.EXE in the root directory of the support CD.)
3. Click Next on the Welcome screen.2. From the autorun menu, click Install ASUS
WLAN Card Utilities/Driver.
5. Click Next to use the default Destination
Folder or click Browse to select another
folder.
4. Click Next after reading the information.

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7. When Setup is complete, click Finish to exit
the installation wizard.
6. Modify the Program Folder field, if desired.
Click Next to continue. It will start copying
files on your system.

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Chapter 1
Installing the WLAN Card
PCMCIA Card
1. Turn on your computer and enter Windows.
2. Insert the WLAN Card into the PCMCIAslot on your computer until it
is firmly seated.
CardBus Card
1. Turn on your computer and enter Windows.
2. Insert the WLAN Card into the CardBus PC Card slot on your com-
puter until it is firmly seated.
PCI Card
1. Turn OFF your computer and open your computer chassis. Insert the
WLAN Card into a PCI slot. Attach the antenna to the WLAN Card.
2. Turn on your computer and enter Windows.
USB Adapter
1. Turn ON your computer and enter Windows.
2. Plug the USB Adapter into the USB port of your computer.
3. Windows will automatically detect the WLAN Card. The Found New
Hardware Wizard dialog will appear and begin installing drivers.
4. Windows 98SE/Me users - During the installation, windows may prompt
you insert the " Windows 98SE/ME CD-ROM" which contains some
driver files. Insert your "Windows 98SE/ME CD-ROM" and click Yes.
Windows 2000 users - A Digital Signature Not Found message may
appear. Click Yes to proceed.
Windows XPusers -AWindows Logo Testing Not Found message may
appear. Click Continue Anyway to proceed.
5. When the WLAN Card setup is completed, you can start up the WLAN
utility to configure your WLAN Card. Please refer the user manual for
more detailed information.

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Verifying the Driver Installation
1. Open the Control Panel through the Start menu.
2. Double-click System icon.
3. Windows 98SE/Me users - Select the Device Manager tab.
Windows 2000/XP users - Select the Hardware tab, and click Device
Manager button.
4. Double-click Network Adapters. There should be no yellow exclama-
tion mark or red cross-sign on the ASUS 802.11b Network Adapter /
ASUS 802.11g Network Adapter selection. It means the adapter in-
stalled correctly.

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Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2
ASUS WLAN Utility Quick Start
After installing the ASUS WLAN driver and utility, you may need to make
some settings before being able to use your wireless connection.
Quick Start
1. Right-click the ASUS WLAN icon and
select “Wireless Settings” 2. Set the Network Name (SSID) to the
same name as the SSID set in your
wireless access point.
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. Talk with
your network administrator if necessary.
Right-Click
6. You can also see the connection quality
on the “Connection” page. Click OK to
exit the utility.
5. Click Apply to save your settings and
check the “Status” page to see the
“Association State”. It should show
“Connected - xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx”.

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Reading the ASUS WLAN Status Indicators
The part of the ASUS WLAN Card that protrudes out of the PCMCIAsocket
consists of two LEDs that indicate the status of the ASUS WLAN Card .
Status Indicators Status Indicators
Network
Power
Network (Green) Power (Green) Definition
Fast Blinking Fast Blinking Associated or joined with network & activity
Slow Blinking Slow Blinking Associatedorjoinedwithnetwork&noactivity
Alternating Blink Alternating Blink Seaching for network connection
OFF Slow Blinking Power save mode (power-up or reset)
OFF OFF No power to the SpaceLink Cardbus

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Chapter 3 - Reference
Chapter 3
Software Reference
•Control Center – Makes it easy to launch applications and activate
network location settings.
•Mobile Manager – A convenient tool to setup and manage network
location settings.
•Site Monitor – Measures the received signal strength indicator (RSSI)
values of all wireless networks. This tool is used for determining the
best placement ofAccess Points to provide the most efficient coverage
in a wireless network.
•Troubleshooting - Troubleshooting will test your settings and connec-
tion to try to pinpoint your problem and give you a solution.
•Wireless Settings – Allows users to control the ASUS WLAN Card.
Additional Reference
•Windows XP Wireless Properties - Brief overview of the wireless
settings provided in Windows XP.
3. Software Reference
Chapter Overview
The ASUS WLAN Card software includes five groups of utilities
Windows Start Menu - Programs

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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
ASUS WLAN Card.
OnlyuseXPwirelessfunction–Only use “Windows XP” wireless network
settings to configure the ASUS WLAN Card.
Only use ASUS utilities and disable XP wireless function – Only use
“ASUS WLAN Card utilities” to configure the ASUS 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

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Chapter 3
Control Center
Control Center Utility
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 ASUS WLAN Control Center in Windows Start menu.
or
• Double click the ASUS WLAN Control Center icon on the desktop.
Using the Control Center Taskbar
The Control Center Taskbar menu display the following information:
• The link quality of the ASUS WLAN Card (Excellent, Good, Fair,
Poor, Not Linked)
• Whether theASUS WLAN Card is connected to the Internet (Blue:
Connected, Gray: Not Connected)
Taskbar Icon and Status
Windows Start Menu

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Control Center
Wireless Status Icons (on the taskbar)
Excellent link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)
Good link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)
Fair link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)
Poor link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)
Not linked but connected to Internet (Infrastructure)
Excellent link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)
Good link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)
Fair link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)
Poor link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)
Not linked and not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)