Asus 54Mbps manual Always have poor link quality and low signal

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Troubleshooting

ProblemAction

I cannot connect to other computers linked via an Access Point or Ad-hoc network.

•Check if the device and the other APs and/ or clients have the same Encryption. If you enable WEP encryption, you must set the same WEP keys for the device and the other AP/s and/or clients.

•Check the TCP/IP settings (IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS) of your computer.

•Enable file and printer sharing in each client computer to allow file sharing.

I always have poor link quality and low signal.

Do the following to achieve better link quality and stronger signal:

•Keep the device away from microwave ovens and large metal objects to avoid radio interference.

•Shorten the distance between the device and the AP/station.

Why do I got the warning “Hi-Speed USB Device Plugged Into Non-Hi-Speed USB Hub” message when I connected the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter to the USB port?

This warning mesage appears when you plug the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter to a USB 1.1 port.

•For Windows® XP users, you need to upgrade your OS to Service Pack 1 to convert your USB ports to USB 2.0.

•For Windows® 2000 users, you must install Service Pack 4 in order to convert your USB ports into USB 2.0. You can download these service packs from the Windows Update website (windowsupdate.microsoft.com)

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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 Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Safety statementsSafety Information 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 LED indicators Asus WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapterAd-hoc network Network setupInfrastructure network Installation System requirements Installation proceduresInstalling the device drivers and utilities Insert the support CD to the optical driveInstalling the device Control CenterInstallation Software support Control Center Control Center iconsControl Center left-click menu Control Center right-click menuClick OK Status Wireless SettingsStatus 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 Link State About Wireless SettingsTable of Icon Indications Command icons Other right-click optionsAbout Control Center Mobile Manager To launch the Mobile Manager utilityMobilize 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 Network settings -Wireless tab Editing a configurationGeneral settings To edit a configurationTCP/IP settings-Device tab Network settings -Identification tabTCP/IP settings-IP Address tab TCP/IP settings-WINS tab TCP/IP settings-Gateway tabTCP/IP settings-DNS tab Internet settingsSharing settings Command buttonsSite Monitor main window Site MonitorLaunching Site Monitor To launch the Site MonitorMonitoring a connection Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Cannot connect to Cannot connect to an Access PointWireless LAN device Another station with aAlways have poor link quality and low signal When I remove Computer runningTroubleshooting