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Chapter 3 Software Reference

Chapter 3 - Software Reference

Save Configuration

When you make settings for a certain working environment, you may need to save your settings to a profile so that you can easily switch to the settings without repeating the configurations. For example, you can set profiles for work, home and

other situations. When you travel form home to work, choose the "office" profile that contains all your settings for office use. When you travel back home, choose the “home” profile.

Activate Configuration

Auto roaming is enabled by default and makes the Card automatically switch to APs of better siganal. You can uncheck it if you want to connect to a specified AP using a particular profile.

Status - Connection

You can view the current link statistics about the WLAN Card. These statistics are updated once per second and are valid if the WLAN Card is correctly installed.

Frame Sent/Received

Transmitted - The number of frames that were transmitted.

Received - The number of frames that were received.

Frame Error

Transmitted - The number of frames that were not successfully transmitted. Received - The number of frames that were not successfully received.

Connection Quality

Signal Strength - Shows the link qualilty of the Access Point or Ad Hoc node the WLAN Card is currently connected to. Ratings are: Excellent, Good, Fair, and Poor.

Overall Connection Quality

The overall connection quality is derived from the current signal strength. A graphic chart uses percentage to show signal quality.

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Contents For 802.11g & 802.11b Wireless Networks Copyright Information ASUSTeK Computer INC Asus Computer International AmericaAsus Computer GmbH Germany & Austria 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 Using the Control Center Wireless Status Icons on the taskbarSoftware Reference Asus Wlan Control CenterTaskbar Icon Right-click Menu Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless SettingsTaskbar Icon Left-click Menu Asus Wireless Settings Utility Starting Wireless SettingsStatus Status Association StateMAC address Current ChannelCurrent Data Rate Radio StateStatus Connection Status Ping Status IP ConfigButton Config Basic Network TypeNetwork Name Ssid ChannelConfig Advanced Data RateOthers RTS ThresholdPreamble Mode 54g ModePower Output Frame BurstingNetwork Authentication Config EncryptionWireless 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 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 Default Key Device NameDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 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 ProtocolSafety Information AppendixFCC Warning Statement Prohibition of Co-locationDeclaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC CE Mark Warning