Asus 54Mbps manual Welcome, Package contents, Features

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter!

The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter is an easy-to-install and use wireless LAN adapter. Conforming to IEEE 802.11g standard for wireless local area network (WLAN), the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter is capable of up to 54Mbps data transmission rate using the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and the Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing technologies.

The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter also comes with the latest wireless technology developed by ASUS to keep you ahead in the world of wireless computing.

1.2 Package contents

Check the following items in your ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter package. Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter (WL-167g)

USB 2.0 extension cable (type A to type A)

USB 2.0 universal joint

Neck lace

Support CD

Quick Start Guide

Unless otherwise specified, the term “device” in this User Guide refers to the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter.

1.3 Features

USB 2.0, OFDM, DSSS, Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc networks, Compatible with IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g devices, USB bus-powered, Software support

1-2	Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Contents 54Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter WL-167g User Guide Control Number E1684 Manual Version July Copyright 2004 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Troubleshooting Federal Communications Commission Statement Safety statements Safety InformationRegulatory Information/Disclaimers MPE StatementFCC Radio Frequency Exposure RF ExposureVii About this guide How this guide is organizedConventions used in this guide WL-167g specification summary Page Chapter Package contents FeaturesWelcome LED indicators Asus WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapterNetwork setup Ad-hoc networkInfrastructure network Installation Installation procedures Installing the device drivers and utilitiesSystem requirements Insert the support CD to the optical driveInstalling the device Control CenterInstallation Software support Control Center Control Center iconsControl Center right-click menu Control Center left-click menuClick OK Wireless Settings StatusStatus tab IP Config tab Connection tabPing tab Click the Clear button to clear the session fieldConfiguration Basic tabEncryption tab Two ways to assign WEP keysSite Survey About Wireless Settings Link StateTable of Icon Indications Command icons Other right-click optionsAbout Control Center Mobile Manager To launch the Mobile Manager utilityFile menu Mobilize menuEdit menu Creating a new configuration To create a new configurationView menu Software support Asus WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter Use this window to set the proxy server and printer sharing Editing a configuration General settingsNetwork settings -Wireless tab To edit a configurationNetwork settings -Identification tab TCP/IP settings-Device tabTCP/IP settings-IP Address tab TCP/IP settings-Gateway tab TCP/IP settings-DNS tabTCP/IP settings-WINS tab Internet settingsSharing settings Command buttonsSite Monitor Launching Site MonitorSite Monitor main window To launch the Site MonitorMonitoring a connection Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cannot connect to an Access Point Wireless LAN deviceCannot connect to Another station with aAlways have poor link quality and low signal When I remove Computer runningTroubleshooting