Asus WL-138gE User manual

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ASUS WLAN Card
WL-138gE
(For 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Networks)
User’s Manual

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
- ASUS WLAN Card Quick Start Guide
- CD-ROM Disc (Drivers, Utilities, Documentation)
If any of the above items are not included or damaged, contact your
local dealer for instructions.
2. Installation
Installing the ASUS WLAN Card Driver
1. Have an experienced person install the ASUS WLAN Card into a free PCI slot. Replace your
chassis door, panels, screws, and cables when completed.
2. Turn ON your computer and enter Windows.
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Installing the ASUS WLAN Card Utilities
After you have installed the ASUS WLAN Card driver, you can install the
WLAN Adapter utilities as shown below.
1. Insert the ASUS 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.
2. From the autorun menu, select your
language and click Install ASUS WLAN
Card Utilities.
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Installing the ASUS WLAN Card Utilities (Cont.)
Reading the ASUS WLAN Status Indicators
The ASUS WLAN card consists of one LED that indicates the status of the
ASUS WLAN Card.
OFF: No wireless activity.
Blinking: Transmitting or receiving wireless data.
Orientating the Antenna
The ASUS 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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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.
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Additional Information
FCC Warning Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) 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.
Any changes or modifications 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
Safety Information
To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your
body. Use on the supplied antenna. Use on the supplied antenna. Unauthorized
antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate
FCC regulations.

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Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
Essential requirements – Article 3
Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a
Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950-1 has been conducted. These are
considered relevant and sufficient.
Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1b
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1 and EN 301
489-17 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.
Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2
Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328 has been conducted. These are
considered relevant and sufficient.
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.