Asus PCE-N53 User manual

User Manual
E7147 / March 2012
PCE-N53
Wireless Dual-band PCI-E Card
(For 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless Networks)
®

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Manufacturer contact information
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Asia-Pacic)
Company address: 15 Li-Te Road, Beitou, Taipei 11259
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: http://www.asus.com.tw
ASUS Computer International (America)
Company address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
General (tel): [phone]
General (fax): [phone]
Web site address: http://usa.asus.com
Technical support
General support: [phone]
Support (fax): [phone]
Online support: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx
ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany & Austria)
Company address: Harkortstr. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Deutschland
General (tel): [phone]
General (fax): [phone]
Web site address: http://www.asus.de
Online contact: http://www.asus.de/sales
Technical support
Components: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Online support: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx?SLanguage=de-de

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Table of contents
Notices.......................................................................................................2
Federal Communications Commission ..................................................2
Prohibition of Co-location.......................................................................2
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement......................................................2
CE Mark Warning...................................................................................3
IC Warning Statement............................................................................3
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:.........................................................3
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services......................................................4
REACH ..................................................................................................4
1. Introduction ..........................................................................................8
1.1Package contents .............................................................................8
1.2 System requirements ........................................................................8
1.3 Hardware ..........................................................................................8
2. Installing the PCE-N53 driver and utilities.........................................9
3. Conguring PCE-N53 using ASUS utility ........................................10
3.1 Connecting to a wireless network manually....................................10
3.2 Connecting to a wireless network using WPS ................................ 11
3.3 Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7).............................................13
4. Software information .........................................................................15
4.1 ASUS WLAN Control Center ..........................................................15
4.2 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Card Setting Utility ...............................15
5. Conguring PCE-N53 using Windows®WZC ......................................
service.................................................................................................20
6. Troubleshooting.................................................................................21
7. Glossary..............................................................................................23

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Federal Communications Commission
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Prohibition of Co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with RFCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment .
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20cm between the
radiator and your body.
Notices

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CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Operation Channels: Ch1~11 for N. America, Ch1~14 Japan, Ch1~ 13 Europe
(ETSI)
IC Warning Statement
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using
an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by
Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna
type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated
power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This radio transmitter(IC: 3568A-PCEN53) has been approved by Industry Canada
to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain
and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types
not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for
that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
Selection of other channels is not possible.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest
standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you
to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well
as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm
for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction
of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our
products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Tel: [phone]
Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI
112, TAIWAN
Authorised representative
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ASUS Computer GmbH
Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, D-40880
RATINGEN, DEUTSCHLAND
Authorised distributors
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BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S.
Tel: [phone]
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1. Introduction
1.2 System requirements
Before using the PCE-N53 WLAN Card, check if your system meets the following
requirements:
• Windows® Vista/XP/7 • Standard PCI-E slot
• 512MB system memory or larger • Optical disk drive
1.1 Package contents
Check your PCE-N53 WLAN Card package for the following items.
• ASUS PCE-N53 WLAN Card x1 • Dipole antenna x2
• Quick Start Guide x1 • Support CD x1
• Low prole bracket x1 • Warranty card x1
NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer
immediately.
1.3 Hardware
Status indicator
LED Status Description
Link On The WLAN card has connected to a wireless network successfully.
Off The WLAN card is disabled.
Blinking Fast blinking for 2.4G; Slow blinking for 5G
Tx/Rx Blinking Data is being transmitted or received.
On WPS function is enabled.
Off No wireless activity.
Enabling the WPS (for Windows®OS only)
To enable the WPS feature, you may either press the WPS button on the LAN card
or select Use the WPS button in the WLAN card’s web interface.
External dipole antenna
The PCE-N53 WLAN Card package includes external dipole antennas. We
recommend that you straighten up the antenna for the maximum range and best
link quality.

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To install the driver and utilities for your ASUS PCE-N53 WLAN Card:
1. Place the bundled Support CD into the optical drive. An Autorun screen appears
if the Autorun function is enabled on your computer.
NOTE: If the Autorun function is not enabled on your computer, double-click
SETUP.EXE from the root directory to run the Support CD.
2. Installing the PCE-N53 driver and utilities
2. From the Autorun screen, select your
language and click Install Utilities/
Driver.
3. An InstallShield Wizard screen
appears. Click Next to continue.
IMPORTANT: Install the ASUS PCE-N53 WLAN Card into your computer before
installing the driver and utilities from the bundled Support CD.
4. Click Install to start the installation.
6. After your computer reboots, select
Use ASUS WLAN utilities to allow
the ASUS utility to manage your
WLAN card. Click OK.
5. Select Yes, I want to restart my
computer now. Click Finish to
complete the installation.

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3.1 Connecting to a wireless network manually
To connect PCE-N53 to a station (Ad Hoc mode) manually:
2. You may click Survey > Search to
search for the wireless networks.
Select a network (AP from the
available network list) and then click
Connect.
1. Right-click the ASUS Wireless Dual-
band Card Setting Utility icon in the
Windows®system tray, then select
Wireless Setting.
3. Conguring PCE-N53 using ASUS utility
Setup is completed. The Status page
displays information such as the
association state, current data rate,
and radio state.
3. If Security is enabled on the AP or
station, do the same security settings
on your WLAN card as those on the
AP or station. Click Save.

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3.2 Connecting to a wireless network using WPS
The ASUS PCE-N53 WLAN Card supports the WPS function that helps you set up
a secure wireless network easily.
To connect PCE-N53 to a WPS-enabled AP or station using the WPS push button:
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the AP or station you are trying to connect to
supports the WPS function.
2. Select Use the WPS button, then
click Next.
3. Press the WPS button on the AP
or station to establish a wireless
connection. The picture indicates that
WPS is scanning for the network.
4. Click Finish. The picture indicates
that your WLAN card has connected
to the network successfully.
1. Click the WPS tab.

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3. Click Finish. The picture indicates
that your WLAN card has connected
to the network successfully.
1. Select Use PIN code.2. Key in 8 digital PIN code from
network(AP)'s web user interface,
click Next.
To connect PCE-N53 to a WPS-enabled AP or station using the PIN code:

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2. Click General table and then click
ICS to enable ICS. The General table
displays the wireless clients that are
currently connecting to the Soft AP.
3. Select a network(station) from the
available networks list, then click
Apply.
To switch to the Soft AP mode:
1. Click AP to switch to the Soft AP
mode.
3.3 Soft AP mode (Windows®XP/Vista/7)
The ASUS PCE-N53 WLAN Card supports the Soft AP mode. In this mode, the
WLAN card acts as a virtual AP.
The picture indicates that your WLAN
card has switched to the Soft AP
mode successfully.
• The ASUS Wireless Dual-band
Card Setting Utility icon in the
system tray switches to the ASUS
Wireless Access Point Utility icon .
IMPORTANT: Before conguring the Soft AP mode, connect your computer to a
wired network to provide network access for your wireless clients.

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To disable the access control function, select Disable from the Access Control
Policy dropdown list.
To allow a wireless client to associate with the WLAN card:
1. Select Accept from the Access Control Policy dropdown list.
2. Key in its MAC address in the Access Control List eld.
3. Click Add.
Only the wireless clients on the Accept list are allowed to associate with the WLAN
card.
To prevent a wireless client from associating with the WLAN card:
1. Select Reject from the Access Control Policy dropdown list.
2. Key in its MAC address in the Access Control Policy eld.
3. Click Add MAC.
The wireless clients on the Reject list are not allowed to associate with the WLAN
card.
In the Soft AP mode, you can select the frequency of 2.4GHz or 5GHz through the
dropdown list. Click Conguration > Edit Cong > Wireless Mode.
You can limit the wireless clients that associate with the WLAN card through the
access control function. Click Conguration > Edit Cong > Wireless Mode.

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4.1 ASUS WLAN Control Center
ASUS WLAN Control Center includes ASUS Wireless Dual-band Card Setting
Utility (Station mode) and ASUS Wireless Access Point Utility (Soft AP mode)
which help you manage your WLAN card easily.
4. Software information
To launch WLAN utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Wireless LAN Card.
The system tray icon switches as is shown in the picture.
4.2 ASUS Wireless Dual-band Card Setting Utility
ASUS Wireless Dual-band Card Setting Utility provides you with an easy interface
to set up wireless connections. This section explains the buttons, elds, and
conguration options on the user interface.
ASUS Wireless Dual-band Card Setting Utility system tray icon
Right-click the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Card Setting Utility
system tray icon to display the following options:
• Wireless Settings - Launches the ASUS Wireless Dual-
band Card Setting Utility.
• Activate Conguration - Activates a preset prole.
• Help - Launches the help le.
• WPS - Launches the WPS wizard.
• About Control Center - Displays the version of your Control Center.
• Exit Control Center - Closes the ASUS WLAN Control Center.

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Left-click the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Card Setting Utility system tray icon to
display the following options:
• Wireless Radio On - Turns the wireless radio ON.
• Wireless Radio Off - Turns the wireless radio OFF.
• Search & Connect - Displays the available wireless
networks.
Double-click the icon to launch the ASUS Wireless Dual-band Card Setting Utility.
Survey - Displays the connection status:
SSID - Displays the name of the wireless network that the WLAN card is
connecting to.
MAC Address - Indicates the hardware address of the WLAN card. A MAC
address is a unique identier assigned to networking devices. It consists of six
groups of two hexadecimal digits (0 through 9 and A through F) separated by
colons, e.g. 00:E0:18:F0:05:C0.
Channel - Displays the channel of the wireless network.
Current Data Rate -Displays the current data transmission rate.
Network Type -Displays the WLAN card type such as infrastructure type.
Security -Displays the encryption of the wireless networks.
Search- Lists the wireless networks that the WLAN card is connecting to.

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Conguration - Basic
Network Type
Infrastructure -Select the
Infrastructure mode to establish a
connection with an AP.
Ad Hoc - Select the Ad Hoc mode
to communicate with a station. An
Ad Hoc network is formed quickly
and easily without pre-planning.
For example, you can share meeting
notes among networked computers in a meeting room.
Action mode name & Network Name (SSID) - Key in or select from the dropdown
list the SSID of an AP or station you are trying to connect to. An SSID must be valid
characters and have a maximum of 32 case sensitive characters, such as Wireless
LAN.
NOTE: Set the SSID to a null string if you want to allow your WLAN card to
connect to any AP it can nd. You cannot use a null string in the Ad Hoc mode.
Channel - Select a radio channel for your WLAN card. In the Infrastructure
mode, your WLAN card automatically selects the correct channel required to
communicate with an AP and this eld shows Auto. In the Ad Hoc mode, you are
allowed to select a channel for your WLAN Card. WLAN cards in the same network
can communicate with each other if they have the same channel setting.
The radio channels you can use depend on the regulations in your country. In the
United States (FCC) and Canada (IC), channels 1 to 11 are supported. In Europe
(ETSI), channels 1 to 13 are supported. In Japan (MKK), channels 1 to 14 are
supported.
Data Rate - Auto: The WLAN card adjusts to the most suitable transmission rate
automatically.
Others
Encryption - Launches the Encryption page.
Advanced - Launches the Advanced page. In most cases, you do not need to
change the default values.
Troubleshooting - Displays the troubleshooting solutions.