Asus WL-160W user manual Status IP Config, Status Ping, Button

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3 Chapter Software Reference

Chapter 3 - Software Reference

Status - IP Config

IP Config tab shows all the current host and WLAN Adapter information including host name, DNS servers, IP address, subnet mask and default gateway.

Button

IP Release - If you want to remove the current IP address, click this button to release the IP address from DHCP server.

IP Renew - If you want to obtain a new IP address from DHCP server, click this button to renew the IP address.

Ping - Click this button to open “Ping” tab which is used to ping the devices in your network.

NOTE: The IP Release and IP Renew buttons can only be used on the WLAN Adapter which gets IP address from DHCP server.

Status - Ping

Click the "Ping" button in Status-IP Config tab to open this page. The Ping tab allows you to verify the accessibility of other computers or network devices. To ping a connection:

1.Type the IP address of the device you want to verify in the IP Address field.

2.Configure the ping session by assigning the ping packet size and

number of packet to send, and the timeout value (in milliseconds).

3.Click the “Ping” button.

During the ping session, the Ping button Changes into a Stop button. To cancel the ping session, click the “Stop” button.

The session field displays information on the verified connection including the roundtrip time (minimum, maximum, and average) and packets sent, received, and lost after a ping session.

Click the “Clear” button to clear the session field.

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Contents Wireless Local Area Network Adapter WL-160W Copyright Information ASUSTeK Computer INC Asus Computer International AmericaAsus Computer GmbH Germany & Austria Technical supportTable of Contents Package contents FeaturesInstalling the Wlan utilities and driver System RequirementsReading the Wlan status indicators ACT LEDOne Touch Wizard Configuring with the Wlan utility Infrastructure Installation ChapterConfiguring with the Wlan utility Ad Hoc Using the Control Center Wireless Status Icons on the taskbarAsus Wlan Control Center Starting the Control CenterTaskbar Icon Launch Wireless Settings Wireless Radio On Click to turnWireless Radio Off Click to turn Taskbar icon Right-click menu Status Status Starting Wireless Settings Association State Buttons Status Connection Status Ping Status IP ConfigButton Config Basic Network TypeNetwork Name Ssid ChannelConfig Advanced OthersRTS Threshold Fragmentation ThresholdConfig Encryption Network AuthenticationWireless Network Key Wireless Network Key WEPData encryption 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 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 AdapterAccess Point AP Basic Service Area BSSAd Hoc Basic Rate SetDefault Key Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration ProtocolDevice Name DNS Server Address Domain Name SystemEssid Extended Service Set Identifier Extended Service Set ESSEncryption Ethernet FirewallGateway IeeeIeee 802.11g Ieee 802.11b 11Mbits/secInfrastructure ISP Internet Service Provider MAC Address Media Access ControlIP Internet Protocol IP AddressSsid Service Set Identifier PacketPass Phrase PPP Point-to-Point ProtocolWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance WPA Wi-Fi Protected AccessWlan Wireless Local Area Network TCP Transmission Control ProtocolFCC Warning Statement Safety InformationProhibition of Co-location Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC CE Mark Warning