Asus WL-167g deluxe User manual

User’s Manual
Wireless Local Area Network Adapter
WL-167g Deluxe
(For 802.11g & 802.11b Wireless Networks)
®
E1971 / Apr 2005
802.11g 54Mbps

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................... 7
Overview ............................................................................................ 7
Package contents............................................................................... 8
Installation Procedures....................................................................... 8
Features ............................................................................................. 9
2. Installation ............................................................................. 9
System Requirements........................................................................ 9
LED indicators.................................................................................... 9
Network setup .................................................................................. 10
Ad-hoc network............................................................................. 10
Infrastructure network ................................................................... 10
System requirements ....................................................................... 11
Installation procedures ..................................................................... 11
Installing drivers and utilities......................................................... 11
Installing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter .......................... 12
Support software overview ........................................................... 13
One Touch Wizard (new wireless LAN) ........................................ 14
One Touch Wizard (existing LAN)................................................. 15
Configuring the Wireless LAN utility ............................................. 16
Soft AP (Windows XP Only) ............................................................. 17
3. Software Reference ............................................................ 21
Control Center.................................................................................. 21
Control Center icons ..................................................................... 21
WLAN Control Center ...................................................................... 22
Control Center right-click menu .................................................... 22
Control Center left-click menu ...................................................... 22
Wireless Settings ............................................................................. 23
Status ............................................................................................... 23
Status tab...................................................................................... 23
Configuration ................................................................................ 26
Site Survey ................................................................................... 28
About Wireless Settings................................................................ 29
Link State...................................................................................... 29
Command icons............................................................................ 30
Config - Basic ............................................................................... 30
Other right-click options ................................................................ 30

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Mobile Manager ............................................................................... 31
Creating a new configuration ........................................................ 33
Editing a configuration .................................................................. 36
Site Monitor ...................................................................................... 40
Launching Site Monitor ................................................................. 40
Site Monitor main window............................................................. 40
Monitoring a connection................................................................ 41
Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 42

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
1. Introduction
Overview
Thank you for choosing the ASUS USB Wireless LANAdapter!
TheASUS USBWireless LANAdapter is an easy-to-install and use wireless LAN
adapter. Conforming to IEEE 802.11g standard for wireless local area network
(WLAN), theASUS USB Wireless LANAdapter is capable of up to 54Mbps data
transmission rate using the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and the
Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technologies.
The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter also comes with the latest wireless
technology developed by ASUS to keep you ahead in the world of wireless
computing.

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter package.
Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.
ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter (WL-167g)
USB 2.0 extension cable (type A to type A)
USB 2.0 universal joint
Neck lace
Support CD
Quick Start Guide
Note: Unless otherwise specified, the term “device” in this User Guide
refers to the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter.
802.11g 54Mbps
USB 2.0 Extension Cable Neck Lace
USB Universal Joint Neck Strap Quick Release USB Wireless LAN Adapter
(with USB cap)

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
Features
USB2.0,OFDM,DSSS,SupportsInfrastructureandAd-hoc networks,Compatible
with IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g devices, USB bus-powered, Software support
LED indicators
The device comes with a Power, Activity, and Link LED indicators. Refer to the
table below for LED indications.
LED Status Indication
ACT Blinking The adapter is transmitting or receiving data packets.
OFF There is no wireless data activity.
PWR ON The adapter is receiving power from the USB port.
OFF The adapter is not receiving power from the USB port.
The adapter may be disconnected or the computer is OFF.
802.11g 54Mbps
ACT
PWR

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Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1
Introduction
Network setup
The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter may be used in both Ad-hoc and
Infrastructure network types. The following sections decribe the device functions
in these network types.
Ad-hoc network
In an Ad-hoc network type, the device connects to another wireless LAN adapter
inawireless network.No accesspoint (AP)ispresent inthis wirelessenvironment.
Infrastructure network
In an Infrastructure network, the wireless network is centered on an access point
(AP) that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each
other or with a wired network.
INTERNET
ADSL Modem Access Point