Asus USB-N66 NIC Network Interface Card, Packet, Pass Phrase, PPP Point-to-Point Protocol

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USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual

NIC (Network Interface Card)

A network adapter inserted into a computer so that the computer can be connected to a network. It is responsible for converting data from stored in the computer to the form transmitted or received.

Packet

A basic message unit for communication across a network. A packet usually includes routing information, data, and sometimes error detection information.

Pass Phrase

The Wireless Settings utility uses an algorithm to generate four WEP keys based on the typed combination.

PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association)

The Personal Computer Memory Card International Association (PCMCIA), develops standards for PC cards, formerly known as PCMCIA cards. These cards are available in three types, and are about the same length and width as credit cards. However, the different width of the cards ranges in thickness from

3.3mm (Type I) to 5.0 mm (Type II) to 10.5 mm (Type III). These cards can be used for various functions, including memory storage, land line modems and wireless modems.

PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol)

PPPis a protocol for communication between computers using a serial interface, typically a personal computer connected by phone line to a server. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)

Point-to-Point Protocol is a method of secure data transmission. PPP using Ethernet to connect to an ISP.

Preamble

Allows you to set the preamble mode for a network to Long, Short, or Auto. The default preamble mode is Long.

Radio Frequency (RF) Terms: GHz, MHz, Hz

The international unit for measuring frequency is Hertz (Hz), equivalent to the older unit of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is one million Hertz. One gigahertz (GHz) is one billion Hertz. The standard US electrical power frequency is 60Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 0.55-1.6MHz, the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88-108MHz, and wireless 802.11 LANs operate at 2.4GHz.

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Contents USB-N66 Copyright 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Table of contents Quick look Package contentsIntroduction System requirementsEnabling the WPS for Windows OS only Status indicatorMounting options Operating and storage environmentTo install the driver and utilities for your Asus USB-N66 Installing the USB-N66 driver and utilitiesConfiguring USB-N66 using Asus utility Connecting to a wireless network manuallyTo connect USB-N66 to a station Ad Hoc mode manually Connecting to a wireless network using WPS Click Finish To switch to the Soft AP mode Soft AP mode Windows XP/Vista/7Asus Wlan adapter Asus Wlan Control Center Asus Wlan Adapter Setting UtilityAsus Wlan Adapter Setting Utility Software informationSurvey Network Type Configuration- BasicConfiguration Encryption Configuration Advanced Click Windows Wireless to use it Configuring USB-N66 using Windows WZC serviceMy Wlan adapter cannot connect to a station or Wlan adapter TroubleshootingHow do I verify that my Wlan adapter is installed properly? My Wlan adapter cannot connect to any Access PointsTCP/IP protocol does not bind to the Wlan adapter Glossary Device Name Default KeyDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Cofdm for 802.11a or 802.11gDNS Server Address Domain Name System DSL Modem Digital Subscriber LineDirect-Sequence Spread Spectrum for 802.11b Ethernet Extended Service Set ESSEssid Extended Service Set Identifier EncryptionIeee 802.11a 54Mbits/sec IeeeInfrastructure Compared with 802.11gIeee 802.11b 11Mbits/sec Ieee 802.11gISM Bands Industrial, Scientific, and Medicine Bands ISP Internet Service ProviderMAC Address Media Access Control IP AddressPPP Point-to-Point Protocol NIC Network Interface CardPacket Pass PhraseStation Ssid Service Set IdentifierWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessRequirements Wlan Wireless Local Area NetworkProhibition of Co-location Federal Communications CommissionArticle FCC Radiation Exposure StatementCE Mark Warning DGT Warning StatementIC Warning Statement IC Radiation Exposure StatementCanada, avis d’Industry Canada IC Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia Pacific Asus Contact Information112, Taiwan