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Page 3: Table Of Contents
……………………………….. Install Driver/Utility Configuration Utility…………………………………………. 3.2.1 Configured at “Windows XP configuration”…….. 3.2.2 Configured at “ASUS advanced configuration”… Technical Specifications of ASUS WL-161 WLAN … Adapter Troubleshooting…………………………………… 17 Glossary…………………………………………… 18 Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. -
Page 4: Information To User
Any changes or modification not expressly approved by the party responsible could void the user’s authority to operate the device. "ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. declare that WL-161 (802.11b USB Pen Type WLAN Adapter) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in USA."... -
Page 5: Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION ASUS WL-161 WLAN Adapter must be installed and used in strict accordance with the instructions. This device complies with the following radio frequency and safety standards. USA - Federal Communications Commission (FCC) This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. -
Page 6: Introduction
1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing ASUS WL-161 WLAN Adapter. You are about to install a networking system that is not only fast and powerful, but also easy to set up and simple to maintain. In a short time you and those in your network will be able to share a local printer and files, access the Internet, and roam about the office wire-free. -
Page 7: Wireless Lan Basics
2. Wireless LAN basics Wireless LAN network defined by IEEE 802.11b standard committee could be configured as: • Ad Hoc wireless LAN, or • Infrastructure wireless LAN. Ad Hoc network is a group of notebooks with wireless LAN PC card called a BSS (Basic Service Set). -
Page 8: Windows Installation
Before You Start To use the ASUS WL-161 WLAN Adapter with a computing device, the ASUS WL-161 WLAN Adapter must be equipped with an USB 1.1 or 2.0 Interface. All drivers and supporting software for the ASUS WL-161 WLAN Adapter must be loaded and configured. -
Page 9: Install Driver/Utility
3.1 Install Driver/Utility Step 1. Please insert the Device CD Windows XP/2000 was automatically running autorun. The Welcome dialog as below, please click Next Step 2. Setup WLAN Driver and Utility, please click Next... - Page 10 Step 3. Starting Copy. Step 4. Click Finish to complete installation. Step 5 After you install Utility, Hold the USB Adapter with the logo facing up, and insert the Adapter into the USB receptacle, applying just enough pressure to make sure it is fully seated. Windows XP/2000 automatically detects the USB Adapter.
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Page 11: Configuration Utility
3.2 Configuration Utility There are two different utility to configure you wireless setting on XP, although we provide another choice, but in functional, both of them are similar. You can choose any one of them, which you more like or convenience to use. 3.2.1 Configured at “... -
Page 12: Configured At "Asus Advanced Configuration
Changes to any of the parameters in this panel can be applied to the driver without a need to restart the PC. 1. Plug-in wireless card and you will see ASUS utility appear on your system tray. - Page 13 click SSID from the list. If you check the Use Windows XP to configure my wireless network settings that will change to Windows XP configuration to set the Wireless link function. Fig 3.2-2 4. Select the Statistics tab (Fig3.2-3), you will see the Link Status, Signal strength, and transmit/receive statistics.
- Page 14 5. If there are several wireless network coexist, we must consider with data encryption. It depend on your Access Point security setting, one of them not match, them the connection will be failed. Select the Encryption tab (Fig3.2-4). If you want to enable the function, please set the Data Encryption to WEP.
- Page 15 Fig 3.2-5 7. The Profile tab (Fig3.2-6) allows you to save the information associated with a specific, so you can quickly and easily connect to your network when you are in that location. The Profiles page allows you to new, delete and edit your profiles.
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Page 16: Technical Specifications Of Asus Wl-161 Wlan
4. Technical Specifications of ASUS WL-161 WLAN Adapter Standard IEEE802.11b Frequency Band 2.400GHz ~ 2.4835GHz unlicensed ISM band Spread Spectrum DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Modulation method DQPSK/DBPSK/CCK Data Rate 1Mbps, 2Mbps, 5.5Mbps, 11Mbps Ad hoc Operation mode Infrastructure (Access Points is needed) Transmitter Output <13.5 dBm... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Symptom: Can’t find the utility icon in the taskbar when plugged in the WLAN card Possible Remedy: You could enable the function by click the icon of start → All Programs → ASUS Wireless LAN Utility → ASUSCFG... -
Page 18: Glossary
Glossary IEEE 802.11 Standard The IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN standards subcommittee, which is formulating a standard for the industry. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks together. Ad Hoc An Ad Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers, each with a WLAN adapter, connected as an independent wireless LAN. - Page 19 Ethernet Ethernet is a 10/100Mbps network that runs over dedicated home/office wiring. Users must be wired to the network at all times to gain access. Gateway A gateway is a hardware and software device that connects two dissimilar systems, such as a LAN and a mainframe. In Internet terminology, a gateway is another name for a router.
- Page 20 previously connected access point and connects to a newly connected access point. Throughout the network environment where access point is deployed, PCs can always be connected regardless of where they are located or roam. SSID A Network ID unique to a network. Only clients and Access Points that share the same SSID are able to communicate with each other.
- Page 21 spread spectrum device without licensing from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)