Asus WL-107g Specifications

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ASUS WLAN Card 9Chapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1IntroductionThe above illustrations are not to scale.The ASUS WLAN 802.11b/a Router(WL-600) creates a

10 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1IntroductionASUS WLAN Card Utilities IntroductionMobile ManagerThe Mobile Manager is a convenient to

ASUS WLAN Card 11Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2Quick StartSystem RequirementsTo begin using the ASUS WLAN Card, you must have the followingminimum

12 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2Quick Start2. Click Next on the Welcome screen.3. Click Next after reading the Information. 4. Click

ASUS WLAN Card 13Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2Quick Start8. Carefully insert the ASUS WLAN card intoyour computer’s PC card slot. Windows willauto

14 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2Quick Start6. You can also see the connection quality onthe “Connection” page. Click OK to exit theu

ASUS WLAN Card 15Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2Quick StartSoft AP (Windows XP Only)Soft AP mode allows the ASUS WLAN card to act as a virtual acces

16 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2Quick StartSoft AP Access Control and WDSSoft AP mode allows for Access Control and WDS configuratio

ASUS WLAN Card 17Chapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2Quick StartEnter a MAC Address on the Access Controlpage and select “Accept” or “Reject” or “Dis-abl

18 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 2 - InstallationChapter 2Quick StartReading the ASUS WLAN Status IndicatorsThe part of the ASUS WLAN Card that protrudes out

User’s ManualWireless Local Area Network CardWL-107g(For 802.11g & 802.11b Wireless Networks)®

ASUS WLAN Card 19Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software Reference• ASUS WLAN Control Center – Makes it easy to launch applicationsand activate network

20 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceWindows XP Wireless OptionsThe wireless options shown below is only available for Win

ASUS WLAN Card 21Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Control CenterASUS WLAN Control CenterControl Center is an application that makes it easy to launch app

22 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Control CenterTaskbar Icon - Right MenuRight-clicking the taskbar icon showsthe following menu items:•

ASUS WLAN Card 23Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Control CenterTaskbar Icon - Left MenuLeft-clicking the taskbar icon shows thefollowing menu:• Wireless

24 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Site MonitorSite MonitorSite Monitor measures the receivedsignal strength indicator (RSSI)values of all

ASUS WLAN Card 25Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Site MonitorMonitorDirected link state test with one particular wireless network, including:RSSI: This

26 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsWireless Settings UtilityWireless Settings is an application that allows you to control

ASUS WLAN Card 27Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsStatus - Status TabYou can view the information about the ASUS WLAN Card from the gener

28 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsAssociation StateDisplays the connection status as follows:Connected - The station is n

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ASUS WLAN Card 29Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsRadio StateShows the wireless radio on or off.Radio On - When the wireless radio is tur

30 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsActivate ConfigurationAuto roaming is enabled by default and will automatically switch

ASUS WLAN Card 31Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsStatus - Connection TabYou can view the current link statistics about the ASUS WLAN Car

32 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsStatus - IP Config TabIP Config tab shows all the current network configuration informa

ASUS WLAN Card 33Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsConfig - Basic TabLets you can change the ASUS WLAN Card configurations without rebooti

34 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsClick Apply to save and activate the new configurations.ChannelUse the Channel field to

ASUS WLAN Card 35Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsConfig - Encryption TabLets you configure the ASUS WLAN Card encryption settings. For d

36 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsKey LengthFor 64 bits encryption, each Key contains exactly 10 hex digits, or 5 ASCIIch

ASUS WLAN Card 37Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows Settings64/128bits versus 40/104bitsYou may be confused about configuring WEP encryption, espec

38 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsSurvey - Site Survey TabUse the Site Survey tab to view statistics on the wireless netw

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ASUS WLAN Card 39Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsAbout - Version Info TabUses the Version Info tab to view program and ASUS WLAN Card ve

40 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Windows SettingsLink StateASUS WLAN Card “Link State” icon appears on theleft side of the ASUS WLAN Car

ASUS WLAN Card 41Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile ManagerMobile Manager UtilityMobile Manager is a convenient tool tosetup and manage network loca

42 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile ManagerMain WindowYou can use the Mobile Manager utility main window to create a newconfiguratio

ASUS WLAN Card 43Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile ManagerMobilize MenuAuto Roaming – If an association changes, it will automaticallyswitch into a

44 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile ManagerHelp MenuContents - Displays the WinHelp contents window (the one youare reading now) for

ASUS WLAN Card 45Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile ManagerNew Configuration WizardCreate a new configurationCreate a new configuration if you are i

46 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile Manager3. Enter the name and description you want to use for this configurationin the Name and d

ASUS WLAN Card 47Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile ManagerGeneral settingsName – This field is mandatory, and used for indicating the locationfrom

48 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile ManagerWireless settingsNetwork Type (see more information in the Ad Hoc section)Infrastructure

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ASUS WLAN Card 49Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile ManagerWEP KeyThis option is enable only if you enable WEP Encryption. The WEP Key is a64 bit (5

50 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile ManagerGatewaySpecify the gateways. There can be more than one specified.Set up theprimary gatew

ASUS WLAN Card 51Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile ManagerDialing settingsSpecify how the call will be dialed. This is useful if you want to change

52 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile ManagerSelect Require encrypted password checkbox to specify that onlyencrypted passwords can be

ASUS WLAN Card 53Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Mobile ManagerInternet settingsA proxy server acts as a security barrier between your internal network(

54 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceAd HocThe ASUS Wireless LAN card when set to Ad Hoc mode can connect to otherwireless

ASUS WLAN Card 55Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Software Reference5. Click the Status button to verifyif the ASUS Wireless LAN cardis connected to the

56 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3TroubleShootingTroubleshooting UtilityIf you have problems connecting to anaccess point, try the “Troub

ASUS WLAN Card 57Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3TroubleShootingNetwork Name (SSID) SettingEncryption (security) SettingsMake sure these are set the sam

58 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3TroubleShooting4. After configuration is successful, you will geta current status of: “You have a conne

ASUS WLAN Card 5Table of ContentsTroubleshooting Utility ... 56Windows XP Wireles

ASUS WLAN Card 59Chapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Wireless PropertiesWindows XP Wireless Properties2. Double-click ASUS WLAN ...1. Double-click System ic

60 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 3 - ReferenceChapter 3Wireless Properties5. The “Authentication” page allows you to addsecurity settings. Read Windows help f

ASUS WLAN Card 61Chapter 4 - TroubleshootingChapter 4Troubleshooting4. TroubleshootingThe following troubleshooting guides provide answers to some of

ASUS WLAN CardChapter 4 - TroubleshootingChapter 4Troubleshooting62Cannot connect to a Station (ASUS WLAN Card)Follow the procedure below to configure

ASUS WLAN Card 63Chapter 5Chapter 5 - GlossaryGlossary5. GlossaryAccess Point (AP)An networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless ne

64 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 5Chapter 5 - GlossaryGlossaryEach subchannel in the COFDM implementation is about 300 KHz wide. At the lowend of the speed gr

ASUS WLAN Card 65Chapter 5Chapter 5 - GlossaryGlossaryWireless mobile clients receiving a direct-sequence transmission use the spreadingcode to map th

66 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 5Chapter 5 - GlossaryGlossaryFirewallA firewall determines which information passes in and out of a network. NAT cancreate a

ASUS WLAN Card 67Chapter 5Chapter 5 - GlossaryGlossaryThe 802.11a standard gains some of its performance from the higher frequencies atwhich it operat

68 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 5Chapter 5 - GlossaryGlossaryIP AddressAn IP address is a 32-bit number that identifies each sender or receiver of informatio

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ASUS WLAN Card 69Chapter 5Chapter 5 - GlossaryGlossaryPCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association)The Personal Computer Memory Car

70 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 5Chapter 5 - GlossaryGlossaryTCP (Transmission Control Protocol)The standard transport level protocol that provides the full

ASUS WLAN Card 71Chapter 6 - AppendixChapter 6Appendix6. Safety InformationFederal Communications CommissionThis device complies with FCC Rules Part

72 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 6 - AppendixChapter 6AppendixFCC Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsMPE Statement: Your device contains a low power tra

ASUS WLAN Card 73Chapter 6 - AppendixChapter 6AppendixFCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Cards)This device has been tested for compliance with FCC R

74 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 6 - AppendixChapter 6AppendixFrance Restricted Frequency BandSome areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst

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ASUS WLAN Card 7Chapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1Introduction1. IntroductionOverviewThank you for purchasing the ASUS WLAN Card. The ASUS WLAN Card is

8 ASUS WLAN CardChapter 1 - IntroductionChapter 1IntroductionThe ASUS Wireless LAN FamilyThe ASUS Wireless LAN family contains a complete solution for