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User’s Manual
Wireless Local Area Network Card
WL-107g
(For 802.11g & 802.11b Wireless Networks)
®

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................. 7
Overview .............................................................................................. 7
The ASUS Wireless LAN Family..................................................... 8
ASUS WLAN Card Utilities Introduction ....................................... 10
Installation Procedures ....................................................................... 10
System Requirements ........................................................................ 11
Installing the ASUS WLAN utilities and driver............................... 12
Configuring the ASUS WLAN utility .............................................. 13
Soft AP (Windows XP Only) ............................................................... 15
Soft AP Access Control and WDS ................................................ 16
Reading the ASUS WLAN Status Indicators................................. 18
3. Software Reference .............................................................. 19
Chapter Overview............................................................................... 19
Windows XP Wireless Options ..................................................... 20
ASUS WLAN Control Center.............................................................. 21
Site Monitor................................................................................... 24
Wireless Settings Utility...................................................................... 26
Status - Status Tab ....................................................................... 27
Status - Connection Tab ............................................................... 31
Status - IP Config Tab ................................................................... 32
Config - Basic Tab......................................................................... 33
Config - Encryption Tab ................................................................ 35
Survey - Site Survey Tab .............................................................. 38
About - Version Info Tab ............................................................... 39
Link State...................................................................................... 40
Exit Wireless Settings ................................................................... 40
Mobile Manager Utility........................................................................ 41
New Configuration Wizard ............................................................ 45
Edit Configuration ......................................................................... 46
Ad Hoc................................................................................................ 54

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Troubleshooting Utility ........................................................................ 56
Windows XP Wireless Properties ....................................................... 59
4. Troubleshooting.................................................................... 61
5. Glossary................................................................................. 63
6. Safety Information................................................................. 71
Federal Communications Commission............................................... 71
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements ...................... 72
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Access Points) ............................ 72
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Cards)........................... 73
Canadian Department of Communications ........................................ 73
Operation Channel for Different Domains .......................................... 73
France Restricted Frequency Band.................................................... 74

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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
802.11g and IEEE802.11b 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.
TheASUSWLANCardproductprovideshigh-speed,standards-basedWireless
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 Mbpswithin the2.4 GHzband using OFDM(orthogonal frequency
divisionmultiplexing)technology.802.11gallowsbackwardcompatibilitywith
802.11b devices but only at 11 Mbps or lower depending on the range and
presence of obstructions.
TheASUSWLAN Cardconfiguration utilityis a user-friendlyapplication that
helpsyouquickly setupmultipleroaming nodesusingtheASUSWLAN Card.
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 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
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
wirelessLANadapterthat
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
wirelessnetworkusingthe
IEEE 802.11b wireless
standard.
The ASUS
WLAN802.11b
Gateway (WL-
500) creates a
wireless
network using the IEEE 802.11b wireless
standard and allows sharing a single
Internet connection.
The ASUS WLAN
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
Introduction
The above illustrations are not to scale.
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/a Cardbus
Card (WL-200) is a
dual band (IEEE
802.11a/b) wireless
LAN adapter that fits
into a Notebook PC’s
PCMCIA Type II slot
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
alsosupports 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/WL-107g)
is a IEEE 802.11g and
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-100g.

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Chapter 1
Introduction
ASUS WLAN Card Utilities Introduction
Mobile Manager
The Mobile Manager is a convenient tool to
setup and configure multiple alternative
configurations for different locations.
Wireless Settings
Wireless Settings allows you to diagnose and
configure your wireless network settings.
Setup Wizard
Sets up your home networking using easy-to-
follow steps.
Control Center
The Control Center integrates all the tools and
displays real time status on the system tray.
Site Monitor
The Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to-
noise(SNR)valuesofavailablewirelessnetworks.
TroubleShooting
The TroubleShooting utility provides a
flowcharttosolveconnectionproblemsbetween
theASUSWLAN card anda wirelessnetwork.

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Chapter 2 - Installation
Chapter 2
Quick Start
System Requirements
To begin using the ASUS WLAN Card, you must have the following
minimum requirements:
• Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE or Linux Redhat (Version 7.1 or later)
• Standard PCMCIA Slot Type II
• 32MB system memory or larger
• 300MHz processor or higher
Installation Procedures
Linux users: This manual is meant for Windows users. Information
pertaining to Linux is located in “readme.txt” in the Linux folder.
Linux drivers are also located in the same folder.
Important: Install theASUS WLAN card utilities before inserting the
ASUS WLAN Card into your computer.
Follow these two easy steps before using theASUS WLAN card.
1. Install theASUS WLAN card utilities and driver from the support CD.
2. Insert theASUS WLAN card into your computer.

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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. Selectyourlanguageandclick InstallASUS
WLAN Card Utilities/Driver.
5. Click Next to place icons in the default pro-
gram folder or type another folder name. 6.WhenSetup iscomplete,clickFinish toexit theinstallationwizardandrestartWindows.
Installing the ASUS WLAN utilities and driver
Follow these instructions to install theASUS 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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Chapter 2
Quick Start
8. Carefully insert the ASUS WLAN card into
yourcomputer’s PC card slot. Windowswill
automatically find and configure the ASUS
WLANcardusingthedriversinstalled inthe
previous 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 ASUS utilities for more
functions.
Configuring the ASUS WLAN utility
After installing the ASUS WLAN Card Utilities, you will need
to make some settings before being able to use your wireless
connection. Double-click theASUS WLAN Control Center icon
to start the utility.
1. Right-click the ASUS WLAN icon and se-
lect “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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Quick Start
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

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Chapter 2
Quick Start
Soft AP (Windows XP Only)
Soft AP mode allows the ASUS WLAN 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 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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Soft AP Access Control and WDS
SoftAP mode allows forAccess Control and WDS 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.TheAPalsousesa disallowedaddresslist 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.
Network Range Extension
For multiple WLAN connections, the AP incorporates the powerful WDS
(Wireless Distribution System). WDS allows direct connection, repeating, or
bridging between multiple WLANs through wireless communications instead
of wired connectivity. This way you can extend the coverage of your network
without having to use cables to link the Access Points. With this advanced
technology,MISprofessionalscanestablishmultipleWLANsforoptimalsignal
reception without wasting cost and time in laying down long winding cables.
Access Control and WDS Settings
ClickingApplyafterconfiguringSoftAPwillgive
two extra tabs - Access Control and WDS. Here is a view of the extra Soft AP tabs from the Basic page.

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Enter a MAC Address on the Access Control
page and select “Accept” or “Reject” or “Dis-
able”.
Enter a MAC Address on the WDS page and
select “WDS enabled” or uncheck to disable
this function.
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: Before setting up a WDS network, make sure all APs
have the same Channel and WEP encryption settings.
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 multi-cast storms.
Note: Both the Access Control and WDS
functions require MAC address using 12
hexidecimal numbers.

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Reading the ASUS WLAN Status Indicators
The part of the ASUS WLAN Card that protrudes out of the PCMCIA socket
consists of two LEDs that indicate the status of the ASUS WLAN Card .
LNK (Link) LED
OFF: No power, error, or not connected to a wirelessAP or Router.
ON: Lights when connected to a wireless Access Point or Router.
ACT (Activity) LED
OFF: No wireless activity.
Blink: Transmitting or receiving wireless data.
LNK
ACT

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Chapter 3 - Reference
Chapter 3
Software Reference
•ASUS WLAN 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.
•Setup Wizard - Sets up your home networking using easy-to-follow
steps.
•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 several utilities