Asus WL-160N user manual Software Reference

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Chapter 3 - Software Reference

To set up the wireless connection properties, right-click the wireless icon on the taskbar and select Open Network Connection. Then right-click the network connection icon and select Property to open the Wireless Network Connection Status page.

Chapter 3 Software Reference

1.The General page shows status, duration, speed, and signal strength. The green bars represent signal strength, with 5 bars indicating excellent signal and 1 bar meaning poor signal.

2.Select “Wireless Networks” tab to show Preferred networks. Use the Add button to add the “SSID” of available networks and set the connection preference order with the Move up and Move down buttons. The radio tower with a signal icon identifies the currently connected access point. Click Properties to set the authentication of the wireless connection.

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Contents Wireless Local Area Network Adapter WL-160N Copyright Information Asus Computer GmbH Germany & Austria ASUSTeK Computer INCAsus Computer International America Technical supportTable of Contents Package contents FeaturesInstalling the Wlan utilities and driver System RequirementsNo wireless connection Reading the Wlan status indicatorsConnected to wireless device One Touch Wizard Configuring with the Wlan utility Infrastructure Installation ChapterConfiguring with the Wlan utility Ad Hoc Asus Wlan Control Center Using the Control CenterWireless Status Icons on the taskbar Starting the Control CenterWireless Radio Off Click to turn Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless SettingsWireless Radio On Click to turn Taskbar icon Right-click menuAssociation State Starting Wireless SettingsStatus Status Buttons Status Connection Button Status IP ConfigStatus Ping Network Name Ssid Config BasicNetwork Type ChannelRTS Threshold Config AdvancedOthers Fragmentation ThresholdConfig Encryption Network AuthenticationData encryption Wireless Network KeyWireless Network Key WEP 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 AdapterAd Hoc Access Point APBasic Service Area BSS Basic Rate SetDevice Name Default KeyDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DNS Server Address Domain Name SystemEncryption Extended Service Set ESSEssid Extended Service Set Identifier Gateway EthernetFirewall IeeeInfrastructure Ieee 802.11b 11Mbits/secIeee 802.11g IP Internet Protocol ISP Internet Service ProviderMAC Address Media Access Control IP AddressPass Phrase Ssid Service Set IdentifierPacket PPP Point-to-Point ProtocolWlan Wireless Local Area Network Weca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility AllianceWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access TCP Transmission Control ProtocolProhibition of Co-location Safety InformationFCC Warning Statement Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC CE Mark Warning