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Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Package contents

Check the following items in your ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter package. Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter (WL-169gE)

USB 2.0 extension cable (type A to type A)

Neck lace

Support CD Quick Start Guide

USB 2.0 Extension cable

Neck lace

Neck strap quick release	USB Wireless LAN adapter
	(with USB cap)

Features

USB 2.0, USB bus-powered, OFDM, DSSS

Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc networks

Compatible with IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g devices

6	ASUS WLAN Card

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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 support Table of Contents Introduction Overview Package contents Features Installation Installing the Wlan utilities and driverSystem Requirements Reading the Wlan status indicators Installation process takes several seconds Installation Chapter One Touch Wizard Conﬁguring 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 Center Taskbar Icon Launch Wireless Settings Taskbar Icon Right-click MenuTaskbar Icon Left-click Menu Status Status Asus Wireless Settings UtilityStarting Wireless Settings Association State Current Data Rate MAC addressCurrent Channel Radio State Status Connection Status IP Conﬁg Status PingButton Network Name Ssid Conﬁg BasicNetwork Type Channel Others Conﬁg AdvancedData Rate RTS Threshold Power Output Preamble Mode54g Mode Frame Bursting Network Authentication Conﬁg Encryption Data encryption Wireless Network KeyWireless Network Key WEP Key Format Select one as your Default Key 64/128bits versus 40/104bits Conﬁg Authentication Survey Site Survey About Version Info Exit Wireless Settings Link State Windows XP Wireless Options Only use Windows wireless functionConﬁguring with Windows Wireless Zero Conﬁguration service Software Reference Troubleshooting Verify if the Wlan Card is installed correctlyCannot connect to any Access Points Bad link quality or bad signal strength Cannot connect to a Station Wlan CardTCP/IP protocol did not bind to the Wlan PC Card Glossary Dhcp Dynamic Host Conﬁguration Protocol Default KeyDevice Name DNS Server Address Domain Name System Extended Service Set ESS Essid Extended Service Set IdentiﬁerEncryption Gateway EthernetFirewall Ieee Ieee 802.11b 11Mbits/sec Ieee 802.11gInfrastructure IP Internet Protocol ISP Internet Service ProviderMAC Address Media Access Control IP Address Pass Phrase Ssid Service Set IdentiﬁerPacket PPP Point-to-Point Protocol Wlan Wireless Local Area Network Weca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility AllianceWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access TCP Transmission Control Protocol FCC Warning Statement Safety InformationAppendix Prohibition of Co-location Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC CE Mark Warning

Asus WL-169gE user manual Package contents, Features

Models: WL-169gE

Package contents

Features