Asus USB-N13 User Manual

User Manual®USB-N13ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter(For 802.11b/g/n Networks)

Installing the driver in Windows® 7 OSTo install the driver in Windows® 7 OS:1. Insert the network adapter into your computer's USB port.2. Pla

7. Click Browse to locate the Support CD folder, then click Next to start the driver installation. You may also click Let me pick from a lis

Installing the utilities and driver in MAC OSTo install the utilities and driver in MAC OS:1. Double click the installation Icon and then click C

LEDWPS buttonNote: Obtain the Linux source code from the support CD and build the driver for the Linux OS that you are using.ASUS Network adapter 13C

Using the WPS WizardWPS Wizard is a utility that allows you to easily set up your wireless network using any of the following: • WPS button on both

Connecting via the WPS button1. Press the WPS button on your network adapter to launch the WPS Wizard.3. Press the WPS button on the 802.11n network

3. The 802.11n network adapter searches for the wireless router. When done, click Next and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions.Conn

3. Click Next. The router's PIN code is displayed.4. If your selected router’s status is Configured, key in the PIN code in the rou

6. WPS Wizard is completed. Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB ash drive to add other devices to the networ

4. Assign a name to your network. When done, click Next.If the router is used for the rst time, the WPS Wizard assigns the SSID (network name) autom

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To congure the advanced security settings, click Show advanced network security options. Select the Security Method and manually key

6. WPS Wizard is completed. Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB ash drive to add other devices to the networ

2. Plug a USB ash drive into your computer's USB port, and then select the drive from the dropdown list. Click Next to continue.3. Remove the

5. Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard.Conguring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure)Use the ASUS WLAN utility to get connected wit

6. Click the Connection tab to view the signal strength. Click OK to exit the utility.5. Click Status to view the association state. If connec

3. Click Survey to scan for Ad Hoc nodes. Select the node you want to communicate with and click Connect.4. If the encryption settings of your

Note: You cannot configure Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc settings using the WLAN utility in Windows® Vista OS. Refer to the section Windows Vista wi

Using the Control CenterThe Control Center taskbar icon displays the following information:• Link quality of the Network adapter (Excellent, Good, Fa

Taskbar icon - Left-click menuLeft-click the taskbar icon to show the following menu items:• Wireless Radio On: Click to turn the wireless radi

Status - StatusYou can view the information about the Network adapter from the Status menu. The status elds are blank if the network adapter is not i

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Current Channel: Displays the radio channel to which the adapter is currently tuned. This number changes as the radio scans the available c

Status - ConnectionYou can view the current link statistics about the network adapter. These statistics are updated once per second and are valid if t

Status - IP CongIP Config tab shows all the current host and Network adapter information including host name, DNS servers, IP address, Subnet Mask an

Cong - BasicThis page enables you to change the Network adapter congurations.Network TypeInfrastructure – Infrastructure means to establish a

PS ModeConstantly Awake Mode (CAM), also known as Disable Power Saving Mode, is a full powered state that yields the best performance. We recommend th

WPA-Personal/ WPA2-Personal - Select this option to enable WPA Pre-Shared Key under Infrastructure mode. It enables communication between your

Key LengthFor 64 bits encryption, each key contains 10 hex digits or 5 ASCII characters. For 128 bits encryption, each key contains 26 hex digits or 1

Cong - AuthenticationThis tab allows you to set the security settings to match those of your AP. It is configurable only if you ha

Cong - AdvancedClick Advanced link on Config-Basic page to show this tab. This tab allows you to set up additional parameters for th

Soft AP (Windows XP/Vista)Soft AP mode allows the Wireless LAN card to act as a virtual access point. The computer needs to be connected to a w

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40 ASUS Network adapterChapter 3 - Software ReferenceChapter 3Software ReferenceSoft AP (Windows XP/Vista) Cont.Soft AP mode allows you to congure Ac

Survey - Site SurveyUse the Site Survey tab to view statistics on the wireless networks available to the Network adapter and their parameters. •

ButtonsSearch – To scan all available wireless networks and show the scan result in the “Available Network” list.Co nn e c t – To a ssoc iate wi t

Link StateNetwork adapter “Link State” icon appears on the left side of the Network adapter Settings. Use the icon to view the cur

ASUS Mobile ManagerThe Mobile Manager is a convenient tool to set up and manage network location settings. In different places, you have to recongu

Activate menuAuto Roaming : Activating this option allows the ASUS network adapter to switch to another association you have specified

Creating a new congurationTo create a new conguration:1. To launch the New Conguration Wizard, click File > New Conguration or double-

4. Configure the wireless settings including the network type, SSID, channel and WEP encryption. Click Next when done.5. S e t t h e I P

7. Set up the proxy server and printer sharing settings. Click Advanced to display the proxy server and printer sharing options. Click Next w

General settingsName: The conguration name indicates the location from where you are dialing or connecting to a network. For example, name your

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TCP/IP settings-Device tabSelect the network adapter you want to use for this conguration.TCP/IP settings-IP Address tabObtain an IP address from

TCP/IP settings-WINS tabThe WINS tab allows you to configure the WINS settings of the selected conguration. This tab allows you to

Sharing settingsI want to set the default printer:Allows you to select the default printer for printer sharing.Default printer: Allows you

Site Monitor main windowThe Site Monitor main window displays the available wireless connections and the signal-to-noise (SNR) value of a selected con

Monitoring a connectionTo monitor a connection:1. Select the connection from the list.2. Click Command from the menu bar, then select monitor.

A-S (AP mode <--> Station mode)Select the mode you want to use. When done, click OK.If you change to a different mode, the current connection st

Windows® XP wireless optionsThe wireless options window shown below is only available for Windows® XP. It appears when you run the Control Center util

To set up the wireless connection properties, right-click the wireless icon on the taskbar and select Open Network Connection. Then

Windows® Vista wireless optionsIf you want to configure your Network adapter via Windows® Wireless Client service, follow the instruction b

Click Properties from the Property page to set the authentication of the wireless connection.ASUS Network adapter 59Chapter 3 - Software ReferenceC

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Windows® 7 wireless optionsWindows® 7 allows you to connect to a wireless network using the WPS function.1. Right-click the network icon in the

ApplicationSetting up the XLink Mode under Windows® XPTo set up the XLink Mode under Windows® XP:1. Click ASUS WLAN Control Center > Cong > Ad

4. Select AD Hoc Mode.5. Select the PSP channel that you want to connect to.6. When done, select O to save the settings.62 ASUS Network adapterChapt

7. Select the game you want to play that is available for system-link then start the game connection. The PSP can provide you the SSID

Setting up the XLink Mode under MAC OSTo set up the XLink Mode under MAC OS:1. Select USB Wireless Utility > Advanced to enable PSP Xlink.2. Clic

TroubleshootingThe following troubleshooting guides provide answers to some of the more common problems, which you may encounter while

Cannot connect to a Station (Network adapter)Follow the procedure below to congure your Network adapter.a. Verify that the “Network Type” is in “Ad

AppendixImportant: Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.E

Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/ECEssential requirements – Article 3Protection requirements for health and safety – Art

Industry Canada statementThis device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) Thi

IntroductionPackage contentsCheck the following items in your ASUS Wireless LAN Adapter package.• 1 x ASUS Wireless LAN Adapter (USB-N13)• 1 x Suppo

InstallationSystem RequirementsBefore using your network adapter, your system must meet the following minimum requirements:• Windows 2000/XP (x86/x

4. Click Next.3. Click Next to use the default destination folder or click Browse to select another folder.7. Carefully insert the network adapter i