Asus WL-160W user manual Configuring with the Wlan utility Infrastructure, Installation Chapter

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Chapter 2 - Installation

Configuring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure)

Use ASUS WLAN utility to get connected with an existing wireless network.

Installation

Chapter 2

1.Right-click the wireless connection icon and select Wireless Settings.

2.Check the Config page to set the SSID (network name) to that of your wireless AP.

3.Use Site Survey if you don’t know the

SSID of your access point(s).

4.Encryption settings must match those at the access point. Ask your network administrator about settings if necessary. Click Apply to activate the settings.

5.Check the Status page to see the association state. If connection is established, the box shows “Connected - xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx”.

6.Check the Connection tab to see the signal strength. Click OK to exit the utility.

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Contents Wireless Local Area Network Adapter WL-160W Copyright Information Asus Computer International America ASUSTeK Computer INCAsus Computer GmbH Germany & Austria Technical supportTable of Contents Features Package contents System 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 Wireless Status Icons on the taskbar Using the Control CenterAsus Wlan Control Center Starting the Control CenterWireless Radio On Click to turn Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless SettingsWireless Radio Off Click to turn Taskbar icon Right-click menuStarting Wireless Settings Status StatusAssociation State Buttons Status Connection Status IP Config Status PingButton Network Type Config BasicNetwork Name Ssid ChannelOthers Config AdvancedRTS Threshold Fragmentation ThresholdNetwork Authentication Config EncryptionWireless Network Key WEP Wireless Network KeyData encryption Key Format64/128bits 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 Service Area BSS Access Point APAd Hoc Basic Rate SetDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Default KeyDevice Name DNS Server Address Domain Name SystemExtended Service Set ESS Essid Extended Service Set IdentifierEncryption Firewall EthernetGateway IeeeIeee 802.11b 11Mbits/sec Ieee 802.11gInfrastructure MAC Address Media Access Control ISP Internet Service ProviderIP Internet Protocol IP AddressPacket Ssid Service Set IdentifierPass Phrase PPP Point-to-Point ProtocolWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Weca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility AllianceWlan Wireless Local Area Network TCP Transmission Control ProtocolSafety Information FCC Warning StatementProhibition of Co-location CE Mark Warning Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC