Asus WL-169gE user manual Software Reference

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Chapter 3 - Software Reference

To set up the wireless connection properties, right-click the wireless icon on the taskbar and select Open Network Connection. Then right-click the network connection icon and select Property to open the Wireless Network Connection Status page.

Chapter 3 Software Reference

1.The General page shows status, duration, speed, and signal strength. Signal strength is represented by green bars with 5 bars indicating excellent signal and 1 bar meaning poor signal.

3.The Authentication page allows you to add security settings. Read Windows help for more information.

2.Select “Wireless Networks” tab to show Preferred networks. Use the Add button to add the “SSID” of available networks and set the connection preference order with the Move up and Move down buttons. The radio tower with a signal icon identifies the currently connected access point. Click Properties to set the authentication of the wireless connection.

4.The Advanced page allows you to set firewall and sharing. Read Windows help for more information.

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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
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