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®54MbpsUSB Wireless LAN Adapter(WL-167g)User Guide

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Chapter 1This chapter describes the physical featuresof the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter.This part presents the package contents,LED indicators, and

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter!The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter is an easy-to

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter1-31.4 LED indicatorsThe device comes with a Power, Activity, and Link LED indicators. Refer tothe table below fo

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Network setupThe ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter may be used in both Ad-hoc andInfrastructure network types. The f

Chapter 2This chapter provides information onhow to install the ASUS USB WirelessLAN Adapter.Installation

2-2Chapter 2: Installation2.1 System requirementsBefore installing the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter, make sure thatyour system meets the following re

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter2-3Installation procedures (Cont.)2.2.2 Installing the deviceTo install the ASUS USB Wireless LANAdapter in your

2-4Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 3This chapter provides information onthe softwares and utilities inside thesupport CDSoftware support

iiChecklistCopyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

3-2Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Control CenterThe Control Center utility is amanagement software that launchesapplications and configures networkset

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-33.1.2 Control Center right-click menuRight-clicking the Control Center icondisplays the softwares and utilitie

3-4Chapter 3: Software support3.2 Wireless SettingsThe Wireless Settings is the maininterface that allows you to controlthe ASUS wireless LAN adapter

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-5IP Config tabThe IP Config tab displays thecurrent host and Ethernet adapterconfigurations. IP Config displays

3-6Chapter 3: Software supportPing tabThe Ping tab allows you to verify theconnection of your computer withanother computer in a network. Toping a con

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-73.2.2 ConfigurationBasic tabThe Basic tab provides generalinformation on network types andother configurations

3-8Chapter 3: Software supportEncryption tabWireless data transmissionsbetween your wireless LAN adapterand the AP are secured using theWired Equivale

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-9• 64-bit and 40-bit WEP keys use the same encryption method andcan interoperate on wireless networks. This low

3-10Chapter 3: Software support3.2.5 Link StateDisplays the current connection status of the wireless LAN adapter to theAP or to other Wi-Fi devices.

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-113.2.6 Command iconsApply. Click to apply the changesmade on the Wireless Settings utility.OK. Click to close

iiiFeaturesContentsNotice ...vSafety statements...

3-12Chapter 3: Software supportAbout Control CenterSelect the About Control Centeroption to display the Control Centersoftware version and copyrightin

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-133.3 Mobile ManagerThe Mobile Manager is a convenient tool to setup and manage networklocation settings. This

3-14Chapter 3: Software supportFile menuNew Configuration – Select this option to launch the NewConfiguration Wizard. See the next section for detai

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-15Down – Lowers the position of the selected wireless network configurationin the preferred network list.Edit m

3-16Chapter 3: Software support• ASUS Wireless Local Area Network Configuration. Select this optionif you have an installed ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adap

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-174. Configure the wireless settingsincluding the network type, SSID,channel and WEP encryption.Click Next when

3-18Chapter 3: Software support7. Use this window to set the proxyserver and printer sharing.Click Advanced to display theproxy server and printer sha

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-19General settingsName – The configuration name indicates the location from where you aredialing or connecting

3-20Chapter 3: Software supportSSID – SSID stands for Service Set Identifier, a string used to identify awireless LAN. You can only connect with an Ac

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-21Specify an IP address – Ask your network administrator for the IPaddress and subnet mask you should use. Type

ivSafeguardsContents3.2 Wireless Settings... 3-43.2.1 Status...

3-22Chapter 3: Software supportEnable Proxy Server – Use the Proxy server to access the Internet.Use the same proxy server for all protocols – Specifi

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter3-233.4 Site MonitorThe Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to-noise (SNR) values of allavailable wireless n

3-24Chapter 3: Software support3.4.3 Monitoring a connectionTo monitor a connection:1. Select the connection from the list.2. Click Command from the m

Chapter 4This chapter contains atroubleshooting guide for solvingcommon problems you may encounterwhen using the ASUS USB WirelessLAN Adapter.Trouble

4-2Chapter 4: TroubleshootingProblem ActionMy computer does notrecognize the installedASUS USB Wireless LANAdapter.Verify if the ASUS USB Wireless LAN

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter4-3I cannot connect to anAccess Point.• Check if the Network Type of thedevice is set to Infrastructure mode.• Ch

4-4Chapter 4: TroubleshootingI cannot connect to othercomputers linked via anAccess Point or Ad-hocnetwork.• Check if the device and the other APs and

ASUS WL-167g USB wireless LAN adapter4-5Troubleshooting• This is a limitation with computersequipped with Intel/NVIDIA USB 2.0controller and running t

4-6Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:•

viSafety statementsRegulatory Information/DisclaimersInstallation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordancewith the instruction

viiFCC Radio Frequency ExposureThis Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC BulletinOET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need to install and configureyour ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter.How this guide is org

ixWL-167g specification summary*Standard IEEE 802.11gInterface USB 2.0Technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)Direct Sequence Spre