Asus WL-138G V2 User manual

QE2270 / Sep 2005
Quick Start Guide
Wireless Local Area Network Card
WL-138g V2 / WL-138gE
(For 802.11g & 802.11b Wireless Networks)
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System Requirements
To begin using the ASUS WLAN Card, you must have the following
minimum requirements:
• Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE
• Standard 32-bit PCI Slot
• 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 PCI Card
• DipoleAntenna
• ASUS WLAN Card Quick Start Guide
• CD-ROM Disc (Drivers, Utilities, Documentation)
Note: If any of the above items are not included or damaged, con-
tact your local dealer for instructions.
Installation Procedures
Important: Install theASUS WLAN card utilities before inserting the
ASUS WLAN Card into your computer.
Follow these instructions to setup 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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6.WhenSetupis complete,click Finish toexit
the installation wizard.
7. When the program is launched for the first
time, you will be asked which function to
use. Select to use our WLAN utilities for
more functionality.
Installing the ASUS WLAN Card Utilities & Driver
1. Insert theASUS WLAN Card 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.
3. Click Next on the Welcome screen.
4. Click Next to use the default Destination
Folder or click Browse to select another
folder.
5. Click Next to place icons in the default
program folder or type another folder name.
2. From the autorun menu, select your
language and click Install ASUS WLAN
Card Utilities / Driver.

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Reading the ASUS WLAN Status Indicators
TheASUS WLAN card consists of oneAIR indicator that shows the status of
theASUS WLAN Card.
OFF: No wireless activity.
Blinking: Transmitting or receiving wireless data.
Orientating the Antenna
TheASUS WLAN Card has one external antenna. It is recommended that you
adjust the external antenna straight up for maximum range and higher link
quality.

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3. Encryption settings must also match those
set in the access point. Talk with your net-
work administrator if necessary.
4. You can also see the connection quality on
the “Connection” page. Click OK to exit the
utility.
5. ClickApplytosaveyoursettingsandcheck
the “Status” page to see the “Association
State”. It should show “Connected -
xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx”.
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.
1. Set the Network Name (SSID) to the same
nameastheSSID set inyouraccesspoint. 2. Use “Site Survey” if you don’t know the
name of your access point(s).