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3.2.2 Configuration

Basic tab

The Basic tab provides general information on network types and other configurations.

Network Type. Select the type of network that you wish to use. Select Infrastructure mode to establish a connection with an access point (AP). In this mode, your system can access wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet) via the AP. Select the Ad Hoc mode to communicate directly

with other mobile clients within the wireless LAN adapter range.

Network Name - Displays the network SSID. The network SSID is a string use to identify a wireless LAN. Assign different SSIDs to segment the wireless LAN and increase network security. Set the SSID to a null string to allow your station to connect to any available access point. Null string may not be used in Ad-hoc mode.

Channel. In Infrastructure mode, wireless LAN adapter automatically tunes in to the access point channel. In Ad-hoc mode, select a channel that is allowed for use in your country/region.

Data Rate. Sets the data transmission rate to Fix or Auto. Select Fully Auto to allow the device to adjust to the most suitable connection. You may also fix data transfer rates to 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps.

Note: Operating the device at very high data rates reduces the operating range. When the “Data Rate” is changed, the adapter will survey available APs and connect to the AP with the strongest signal.

Others. Click the WEP or Advanced link to open the Encryption or Advanced property tab sheet.

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Contents 54Mbps USB Wireless LAN Adapter WL-167g User Guide Copyright 2004 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights Reserved Control Number E1684 Manual Version JulyContents Troubleshooting Federal Communications Commission Statement Safety Information Safety statementsRegulatory Information/Disclaimers MPE StatementRF Exposure FCC Radio Frequency ExposureVii How this guide is organized About this guideConventions used in this guide WL-167g specification summary Page Chapter Features Package contentsWelcome Asus WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter LED indicatorsAd-hoc network Network setupInfrastructure network Installation Installing the device drivers and utilities Installation proceduresSystem requirements Insert the support CD to the optical driveControl Center Installing the deviceInstallation Software support Control Center icons Control CenterControl Center left-click menu Control Center right-click menuClick OK Status Wireless SettingsStatus tab Connection tab IP Config tabClick the Clear button to clear the session field Ping tabBasic tab ConfigurationTwo ways to assign WEP keys Encryption tabSite Survey Link State About Wireless SettingsTable of Icon Indications Other right-click options Command iconsAbout Control Center To launch the Mobile Manager utility Mobile ManagerMobilize menu File menuEdit menu To create a new configuration Creating a new configurationView menu Software support Asus WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter Use this window to set the proxy server and printer sharing General settings Editing a configurationNetwork settings -Wireless tab To edit a configurationTCP/IP settings-Device tab Network settings -Identification tabTCP/IP settings-IP Address tab TCP/IP settings-DNS tab TCP/IP settings-Gateway tabTCP/IP settings-WINS tab Internet settingsCommand buttons Sharing settingsLaunching Site Monitor Site MonitorSite Monitor main window To launch the Site MonitorMonitoring a connection Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Wireless LAN device Cannot connect to an Access PointCannot connect to Another station with aAlways have poor link quality and low signal Computer running When I removeTroubleshooting