Asus WL-169gE user manual Configuring with the Wlan utility Infrastructure

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Chapter 2 - Installation

Configuring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure)

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

Chapter 2

Installation

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

3.Use Site Survey if you donʼt know the SSID of your access point(s).

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

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

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

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

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Contents For 802.11g & 802.11b Wireless Networks Copyright Information Asus Computer GmbH Germany & Austria ASUSTeK Computer INCAsus Computer International America Technical supportTable of Contents Introduction OverviewPackage contents FeaturesInstalling the Wlan utilities and driver InstallationSystem Requirements Reading the Wlan status indicators Installation process takes several secondsInstallation Chapter One Touch WizardConfiguring with the Wlan utility Infrastructure Configuring with the Wlan utility Ad Hoc Software Reference Using the Control CenterWireless Status Icons on the taskbar Asus Wlan Control CenterTaskbar Icon Right-click Menu Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless SettingsTaskbar Icon Left-click Menu Status Status Asus Wireless Settings UtilityStarting Wireless Settings Association StateCurrent Data Rate MAC addressCurrent Channel Radio StateStatus Connection Status Ping Status IP ConfigButton Network Name Ssid Config BasicNetwork Type ChannelOthers Config AdvancedData Rate RTS ThresholdPower Output Preamble Mode54g Mode Frame BurstingNetwork Authentication Config EncryptionData encryption Wireless Network KeyWireless Network Key WEP Key FormatSelect one as your Default Key 64/128bits versus 40/104bitsConfig Authentication Survey Site SurveyAbout Version Info Exit Wireless Settings Link StateOnly use Windows wireless function Windows XP Wireless OptionsConfiguring with Windows Wireless Zero Configuration service Software Reference Verify if the Wlan Card is installed correctly TroubleshootingCannot connect to any Access Points Cannot connect to a Station Wlan Card Bad link quality or bad signal strengthTCP/IP protocol did not bind to the Wlan PC Card Glossary Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Default KeyDevice Name DNS Server Address Domain Name SystemEssid Extended Service Set Identifier Extended Service Set ESSEncryption Gateway EthernetFirewall IeeeIeee 802.11g Ieee 802.11b 11Mbits/secInfrastructure IP Internet Protocol ISP Internet Service ProviderMAC Address Media Access Control IP AddressPass Phrase Ssid Service Set IdentifierPacket PPP Point-to-Point ProtocolWlan Wireless Local Area Network Weca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility AllianceWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access TCP Transmission Control ProtocolFCC Warning Statement Safety InformationAppendix Prohibition of Co-locationDeclaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC CE Mark Warning