Asus PCEN15 user manual Introduction, Package contents, System requirements, Hardware

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PCE-N15 WLAN Card User Manual

1. Introduction

1.1Package contents

Check your PCE-N15 WLAN Card package for the following items.

• ASUS PCE-N15 WLAN Card x1		• External dipole antenna x2
•	Quick Start Guide x1	•	Support CD x1
•	Low profile bracket x1	•	Warranty card x1

NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

1.2System requirements

Before using the PCE-N15 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

1.3Hardware

Status indicator

LED	Status	Description
Link	On	The WLAN card has connected to a wireless network
		successfully.
	Off	The WLAN card is disabled.
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-N15 WLAN Card package includes an external dipole antenna. We recommend that you straighten up the antenna for the maximum range and best link quality.

ASUS WLAN Card

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Contents PCE-N15 Copyright 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Technical support Manufacturer contact informationASUSTeK Computer Inc. Asia-Pacific Asus Computer International AmericaTable of contents FCC Radiation Exposure Statement Federal Communications CommissionProhibition of Co-location Article CE Mark WarningDGT Warning Statement IC Warning StatementIC Radiation Exposure Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback Services EC Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Bogazici BIL Gisayar SAN. VE TIC. A.S Hardware Package contentsIntroduction System requirementsComplete the installation Installing the PCE-N15 driver and utilitiesConnecting to a wireless network manually Configuring PCE-N15 using Asus utilitySelect Use the WPS button, then click Next Connecting to a wireless network using WPSSelect Use PIN code Soft AP mode Windows XP/Vista/7 ACL Asus Wlan Control Center Asus Wlan Card Setting UtilityAsus Wlan Card Setting Utility system tray icon Software informationAsus Wlan Card Others Configuration BasicConfiguration Encryption Manually Configuration AdvancedConfiguring PCE-N15 using Windows WZC service Connection quality is bad and the signal strength is weak TroubleshootingHow do I verify that my Wlan card is installed properly? My Wlan card cannot connect to any Access PointsTCP/IP protocol does not bind to the Wlan Card Glossary Device Name Default KeyDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Cofdm for 802.11a or 802.11gDirect-Sequence Spread Spectrum for 802.11b DNS Server Address Domain Name SystemDSL Modem Digital Subscriber Line Ethernet Extended Service Set ESSEssid Extended Service Set Identifier EncryptionIeee 802.11a 54Mbits/sec IeeeInfrastructure Ieee 802.11b 11Mbits/secIeee 802.11g IP Address ISP Internet Service ProviderMAC Address Media Access Control IP Internet ProtocolPPP Point-to-Point Protocol NIC Network Interface CardPacket Pass PhraseStation Ssid Service Set IdentifierWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Radio Frequency RF Terms GHz, MHz, HzRequirements WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessWlan Wireless Local Area Network