Asus WL-167g User Manual

User’s ManualWireless Local Area Network AdapterWL-167g Deluxe(For 802.11g & 802.11b Wireless Networks)®E1971 / Apr 2005802.11g 54Mbps

10 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1IntroductionNetwork setupThe ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter may be used in both Ad-hoc

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 11Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2InstallationSystem requirementsBefore installing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter, m

12 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2InstallationInstalling the ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterTo install the ASUS USB Wirel

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 13Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2InstallationSupport software overviewControl CenterThe Control Center utility is a ma

14 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2InstallationOne Touch Wizard (new wireless LAN)Use the One Touch Wizard to setup your

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 15Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2InstallationOne Touch Wizard (existing LAN)Use the One Touch Wizard to setup your wir

16 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2InstallationConfiguring the Wireless LAN utilityAfter installing the Wireless LAN Uti

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 17Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2InstallationSoft AP (Windows XP Only)Soft AP mode allows the Wireless LAN card to act

18 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2InstallationEnter a MAC Address on the Access Controlpage and select “Accept” or “Rej

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 19Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2InstallationSoft AP Mode will also provide two extra tabson the Status pages - Associ

2 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterNo part of this manual, including the products and software described in it,may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed

20 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2Installation

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 21Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software Reference3. Software ReferenceControl CenterThe Control Center utility is a man

22 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceControl Center right-click menuRight-clicking the Control Center icond

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 23Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceWireless SettingsThe Wireless Settings is the main interface that allo

24 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceIP Config tabThe IP Config tab displays the current hostand Ethernet a

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 25Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferencePing tabThe Ping tab allows you to verify theconnection of your comput

26 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceConfigurationBasic tabThe Basic tab provides generalinformation on n

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 27Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceEncryption tabWireless data transmissions between yourwireless LAN ada

28 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceSite SurveyThe Site Survey window displays theavailable networks withi

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 29Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceLink StateDisplays the current connection status of the wireless LAN a

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 3Copyright InformationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Company address: 15 Li-Te Road, Beitou, Taipei 11259General telephone: +886-2

30 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceCommand iconsApply. Click to apply the changes madeon the Wireless Set

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 31Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceMobile ManagerThe Mobile Manager is a convenient tool to setup and man

32 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceFile menuNew Configuration – Select this option to launch the New Co

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 33Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceDown – Lowers the position of the selected wireless network configurat

34 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software Reference• ASUS Wireless Local AreaNetwork Configuration. Selectthis option if

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 35Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software Reference5. Set the IP address of theconfiguration using this window.Specify th

36 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceGeneral settingsName – The configuration name indicates the location f

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 37Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceSSID – SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, a string used to identi

38 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceSpecify an IP address – Ask your network administrator for the IP addr

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 39Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceEnable Proxy Server – Use the Proxy server to access the Internet.Use

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40 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceSite MonitorThe Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to-noise (SNR

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 41Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceMonitoring a connectionTo monitor a connection:1. Select the connectio

ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 4 - TroubleshootingChapter 4Troubleshooting42TroubleshootingThis troubleshooting guide provides answers to some c

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 43Chapter 4 - TroubleshootingChapter 4TroubleshootingTroubleshooting (Cont.)I cannot connect to an Access Point.• Check

ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 4 - TroubleshootingChapter 4Troubleshooting44I always have poor link quality and low signal.Do the following to a

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 5Table of ContentsMobile Manager ... 31Creat

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ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 7Chapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1Introduction1. IntroductionOverviewThank you for choosing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Ad

8 ASUS USB Wireless LAN AdapterChapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1IntroductionPackage contentsCheck the following items in your ASUS USB Wireless LAN Ad

ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter 9Chapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1IntroductionFeaturesUSB 2.0, OFDM, DSSS, Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc networks,