Asus PCE-N53 user manual Introduction, Package contents, System requirements, Hardware

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PCE-N53 Wireless Dual-band Card Manual

1. Introduction

1.1Package 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 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-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

1.3Hardware

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

Fast blinking for 2.4G; Slow blinking for 5G

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.

ASUS Wireless Dual-band Card

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Contents E7147 / March PCE-N53Copyright 2012 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 IC Radiation Exposure Statement CE Mark WarningIC Warning Statement Reach Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesEC Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity Authorised distributors Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer IncAsus Computer GmbH EuropeHardware Package contentsIntroduction System requirementsComplete the installation Installing the PCE-N53 driver and utilitiesClick Install to start the installation Connecting to a wireless network manually Configuring PCE-N53 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 Asus Wireless Dual-band Card Asus Wlan Control Center Asus Wireless Dual-band Card Setting UtilitySoftware information Asus Wireless Dual-band Card Network Type Configuration BasicOthers Configuration Encryption Manually Configuration AdvancedClick Windows Wireless to use it Configuring PCE-N53 using Windows WZC serviceConnection 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