Asus WL-160N user manual Link State, Exit Wireless Settings

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Chapter 3 Software Reference

Chapter 3 - Software Reference

Link State

WLAN Adapter “Link State” icon appears on the left side of the WLAN Adapter Settings. Use the icon to view the current signal status.

Excellent Link Quality (Infrastructure)

Good Link Quality (Infrastructure)

Fair Link Quality (Infrastructure)

Poor Link Quality (Infrastructure)

Not linked (Infrastructure)

Exit Wireless Settings

To exit Wireless Settings, you can click OK or Cancel.

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Contents Wireless Local Area Network Adapter WL-160N Copyright Information ASUSTeK Computer INC Asus Computer International AmericaAsus Computer GmbH Germany & Austria Technical supportTable of Contents Package contents FeaturesInstalling the Wlan utilities and driver System RequirementsReading the Wlan status indicators Connected to wireless deviceNo wireless connection One Touch Wizard Configuring with the Wlan utility Infrastructure Installation ChapterConfiguring with the Wlan utility Ad Hoc Using the Control Center Wireless Status Icons on the taskbarAsus Wlan Control Center Starting the Control CenterTaskbar Icon Launch Wireless Settings Wireless Radio On Click to turnWireless Radio Off Click to turn Taskbar icon Right-click menuStarting Wireless Settings Status StatusAssociation State Buttons Status Connection Status IP Config Status PingButton Config Basic Network TypeNetwork Name Ssid ChannelConfig Advanced OthersRTS Threshold Fragmentation ThresholdConfig Encryption Network AuthenticationWireless Network Key Wireless Network Key WEPData encryption Key FormatSelect one as your Default Key 64/128bits versus 40/104bitsConfig Authentication Survey Site SurveyAbout Version Info Exit Wireless Settings Link StateWindows XP Wireless Options Only use Windows wireless functionSoftware Reference Windows Vista Wireless Options Verify if the Wlan Adapter is installed correctly Cannot connect to any access pointsBad link quality or bad signal strength TCP/IP protocol did not bind to the Wlan PC AdapterAccess Point AP Basic Service Area BSSAd Hoc Basic Rate SetDefault Key Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolDevice Name DNS Server Address Domain Name SystemExtended Service Set ESS Essid Extended Service Set IdentifierEncryption Ethernet FirewallGateway IeeeIeee 802.11b 11Mbits/sec Ieee 802.11gInfrastructure ISP Internet Service Provider MAC Address Media Access ControlIP Internet Protocol IP AddressSsid Service Set Identifier PacketPass Phrase PPP Point-to-Point ProtocolWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessWlan Wireless Local Area Network TCP Transmission Control ProtocolSafety Information FCC Warning StatementProhibition of Co-location Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC CE Mark Warning