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54Mbps
USB Wireless LAN Adapter
(WL-167g)
User Guide
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Summary

Safety Statements

Regulatory Information;Disclaimers

Information on product usage, modifications, and manufacturer liability.

Safety Information

Guidelines for maintaining compliance with FCC RF exposure.

MPE Statement

Statement about the device's low power transmitter and RF signal.

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure

Evaluation under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and compliance with RF exposure limits.

WL-167 g Specification Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome!

Introduction to the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter.

Package Contents

List of items included in the product package.

Features

Overview of the adapter's technical specifications and capabilities.

LED Indicators

Explanation of the Power and Activity LED indicators on the device.

Network Setup

Description of Ad-hoc and Infrastructure network types.

Ad-hoc Network

How devices connect directly in an Ad-hoc network.

Infrastructure Network

How devices connect via an access point in Infrastructure mode.

Chapter 2: Installation

System Requirements

Minimum hardware and software requirements for installation.

Installation Procedures

Step-by-step guide to install drivers and the device.

Installing Device Drivers and Utilities

Detailed steps to install software from the support CD.

Installing the Device

Steps to connect the USB adapter to the computer after driver installation.

Control Center

Management software for network settings and status monitoring.

Control Center Right-Click Menu

Overview of options available via the Control Center icon's right-click menu.

Chapter 3: Software Support

Control Center

Utility for managing network settings and monitoring.

Control Center Icons

Explains the meaning of different icons for link quality and connection status.

Control Center Right-Click Menu

Details the options found in the Control Center's right-click menu.

Wireless Settings

Main interface for controlling the adapter and viewing status.

Status

Provides general information like connection status, SSID, MAC address, channel, and data rate.

IP Config Tab

Shows current TCP/IP configuration details.

Ping Tab

Utility to verify network connection by sending ping packets.

Configuration

Basic tab settings for network type, SSID, channel, and data rate.

Encryption Tab

Configuration for WEP encryption settings and key assignment.

Site Survey

Displays available wireless networks and their settings.

Link State

Shows current connection status with icons for quality.

Mobile Manager

Tool for setting up and managing network location settings.

Creating a New Configuration

Steps to launch the wizard for creating new network configurations.

Activate Configuration Now

Option to activate the newly created network configuration.

Editing a Configuration

Steps to modify existing network configurations.

Site Monitor

Utility to measure signal-to-noise values for optimal placement.

Monitoring a Connection

Steps to monitor connection parameters like SNR and throughput.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Guide for common installation and usage problems.

My Computer Does Not Recognize the Installed ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter

Steps to verify driver installation and resolve recognition issues.

Yellow Exclamation Point or Red Plus Sign on Network Adapter Item

Instructions to uninstall and reinstall drivers for recognition problems.

Cannot Connect to an Access Point

Checks for network type, SSID, and encryption settings.

Connect to Access Point, but Not Internet

Checks network parameters and proxy settings.

Cannot Connect to Another Station with Wireless LAN Device

Checks network type, SSID, and encryption for Ad-hoc connections.

Cannot Connect to Other Computers via Access Point or Ad-hoc Network

Checks encryption, TCP/IP settings, and file sharing.

Poor Link Quality and Low Signal

Tips to improve link quality and signal strength.

Warning: Hi-Speed USB Device Plugged Into Non-Hi-Speed USB Hub

Explains the warning for USB 1.1 ports and OS updates.

System Slow and Unresponsive When Removing Wireless Adapter (Win 98 SE)

Notes a limitation with specific USB controllers and drivers.

Summary

Safety Statements

Regulatory Information;Disclaimers

Information on product usage, modifications, and manufacturer liability.

Safety Information

Guidelines for maintaining compliance with FCC RF exposure.

MPE Statement

Statement about the device's low power transmitter and RF signal.

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure

Evaluation under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and compliance with RF exposure limits.

WL-167 g Specification Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome!

Introduction to the ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter.

Package Contents

List of items included in the product package.

Features

Overview of the adapter's technical specifications and capabilities.

LED Indicators

Explanation of the Power and Activity LED indicators on the device.

Network Setup

Description of Ad-hoc and Infrastructure network types.

Ad-hoc Network

How devices connect directly in an Ad-hoc network.

Infrastructure Network

How devices connect via an access point in Infrastructure mode.

Chapter 2: Installation

System Requirements

Minimum hardware and software requirements for installation.

Installation Procedures

Step-by-step guide to install drivers and the device.

Installing Device Drivers and Utilities

Detailed steps to install software from the support CD.

Installing the Device

Steps to connect the USB adapter to the computer after driver installation.

Control Center

Management software for network settings and status monitoring.

Control Center Right-Click Menu

Overview of options available via the Control Center icon's right-click menu.

Chapter 3: Software Support

Control Center

Utility for managing network settings and monitoring.

Control Center Icons

Explains the meaning of different icons for link quality and connection status.

Control Center Right-Click Menu

Details the options found in the Control Center's right-click menu.

Wireless Settings

Main interface for controlling the adapter and viewing status.

Status

Provides general information like connection status, SSID, MAC address, channel, and data rate.

IP Config Tab

Shows current TCP/IP configuration details.

Ping Tab

Utility to verify network connection by sending ping packets.

Configuration

Basic tab settings for network type, SSID, channel, and data rate.

Encryption Tab

Configuration for WEP encryption settings and key assignment.

Site Survey

Displays available wireless networks and their settings.

Link State

Shows current connection status with icons for quality.

Mobile Manager

Tool for setting up and managing network location settings.

Creating a New Configuration

Steps to launch the wizard for creating new network configurations.

Activate Configuration Now

Option to activate the newly created network configuration.

Editing a Configuration

Steps to modify existing network configurations.

Site Monitor

Utility to measure signal-to-noise values for optimal placement.

Monitoring a Connection

Steps to monitor connection parameters like SNR and throughput.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Guide for common installation and usage problems.

My Computer Does Not Recognize the Installed ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter

Steps to verify driver installation and resolve recognition issues.

Yellow Exclamation Point or Red Plus Sign on Network Adapter Item

Instructions to uninstall and reinstall drivers for recognition problems.

Cannot Connect to an Access Point

Checks for network type, SSID, and encryption settings.

Connect to Access Point, but Not Internet

Checks network parameters and proxy settings.

Cannot Connect to Another Station with Wireless LAN Device

Checks network type, SSID, and encryption for Ad-hoc connections.

Cannot Connect to Other Computers via Access Point or Ad-hoc Network

Checks encryption, TCP/IP settings, and file sharing.

Poor Link Quality and Low Signal

Tips to improve link quality and signal strength.

Warning: Hi-Speed USB Device Plugged Into Non-Hi-Speed USB Hub

Explains the warning for USB 1.1 ports and OS updates.

System Slow and Unresponsive When Removing Wireless Adapter (Win 98 SE)

Notes a limitation with specific USB controllers and drivers.

Asus 54Mbps Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAsus
Model54Mbps
CategoryAdapter
LanguageEnglish

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