Asus WL-160W user manual About Version Info, Buttons

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Chapter 3 - Software Reference

RSSI: The Received Signal Strength Indication (RSSI) transmitted by each network. This information is helpful in determining which network to connect to. The value is then normalized to a dBm value.

Encryption: Wireless network encryption information. All devices in the network should use the same encryption method to ensure the communication.

BSSID: The media access control (MAC) address of the access point or the Basic Service Set ID of the Ad Hoc node.

NOTE: Some access points may disable SSID broadcast and hide themselves from “Site Survey” or “Site Monitor”, however, you can connect such AP if you know their SSID.

Buttons

Search – To scan all available wireless networks and show the scan result in the “Available Network” list.

Connect – To associate with a network, select the network from the “Available Network” list and click this button.

About - Version Info

Use the Version Info tab to view program and WLAN Adapter version information. The program version information field includes the Copyright and utility version. The version information includes the NDIS version, driver name, driver version and hardware version.

Chapter 3 Software Reference

This screen is an example only. Your version numbers

will be different from what are shown here.

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Contents Wireless Local Area Network Adapter WL-160W Copyright Information Technical support ASUSTeK Computer INCAsus Computer International America Asus Computer GmbH Germany & AustriaTable of Contents Features Package contentsSystem Requirements Installing the Wlan utilities and driverACT LED Reading the Wlan status indicatorsOne Touch Wizard Installation Chapter Configuring with the Wlan utility InfrastructureConfiguring with the Wlan utility Ad Hoc Starting the Control Center Using the Control CenterWireless Status Icons on the taskbar Asus Wlan Control CenterTaskbar icon Right-click menu Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless SettingsWireless Radio On Click to turn Wireless Radio Off Click to turnAssociation State Starting Wireless SettingsStatus Status Buttons Status Connection Button Status IP ConfigStatus Ping Channel Config BasicNetwork Type Network Name SsidFragmentation Threshold Config AdvancedOthers RTS ThresholdNetwork Authentication Config Encryption Key Format Wireless Network Key Wireless Network Key WEP Data encryption64/128bits versus 40/104bits Select one as your Default KeySurvey Site Survey Config AuthenticationAbout Version Info Link State Exit Wireless SettingsOnly use Windows wireless function Windows XP Wireless OptionsSoftware Reference Cannot connect to any access points Verify if the Wlan Adapter is installed correctlyTCP/IP protocol did not bind to the Wlan PC Adapter Bad link quality or bad signal strengthBasic Rate Set Access Point APBasic Service Area BSS Ad HocDNS Server Address Domain Name System Default KeyDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Device NameEncryption Extended Service Set ESSEssid Extended Service Set Identifier Ieee EthernetFirewall GatewayInfrastructure Ieee 802.11b 11Mbits/secIeee 802.11g IP Address ISP Internet Service ProviderMAC Address Media Access Control IP Internet ProtocolPPP Point-to-Point Protocol Ssid Service Set IdentifierPacket Pass PhraseTCP Transmission Control Protocol Weca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility AllianceWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Wlan Wireless Local Area NetworkProhibition of Co-location Safety InformationFCC Warning Statement CE Mark Warning Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC