E7153
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Wi-Fi GO! Card
User Guide
E7153
First Edition
February 2012
Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
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Contents
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Safety information....................................................................................... |
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About this guide........................................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card specifications................................................ |
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1.1 |
Welcome!.......................................................................................... |
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1.2 |
Features............................................................................................ |
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1.2.1 |
Wi-Fi Engine....................................................................... |
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Wi-Fi GO!............................................................................ |
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1.2.3 |
Moveable omni-directional antenna.................................... |
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LED and antenna port..................................................................... |
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LED indicators................................................................................... |
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Choosing an appropriate wireless network.................................. |
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1.4.1 |
Access Point Mode (AP Mode)........................................... |
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1.4.2 |
Client mode........................................................................ |
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Installation........................................................................................ |
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2.1.1 |
System requirements.......................................................... |
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2.1.2 |
Installing the Wi-Fi GO! card.............................................. |
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2.1.3 |
Signal range....................................................................... |
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2.2 |
Driver and utilities installation....................................................... |
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3.1 |
Using the ASUS Wi-Fi Engine......................................................... |
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3.1.1 |
Launching the Wi-Fi Engine............................................... |
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3.2 |
Wi-Fi Engine wireless security....................................................... |
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
•Before using the product, ensure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
•Place the product on a stable surface.
•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need to install and configure your ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card wireless solution.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
•Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the general features of theASUS Wi-Fi GO! card wireless solution. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended Wi-Fi GO! card network settings.
•Chapter 2: Installation
This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the wireless LAN adapter drivers and software applications using the support DVD.
•Chapter 3: Wi-Fi Engine
This chapter provides information on how to set up the Wi-Fi GO! card in your home or office network using the setup wizard.
•Appendices
The Appendix lists the wireless LAN channels available for use in your country or location and safety statements.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
Wi-Fi ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card specifications
Bluetooth v4.0/3.0 + HS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n version
Wi-Fi Standard |
IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n |
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Bluetooth standard |
Bluetooth v4.0/3.0 + HS |
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802.11n(HT40) up to 300Mbps |
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Data rate |
802.11n(HT20) up to 150Mbps |
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802.11a up to 54Mbps |
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802.11b up to 11Mbps |
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802.11g up to 54Mbps |
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Security |
WEP, WPA& WPA2* |
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*Use WPA2 or open system to reach 65Mbps and |
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above. |
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Network architechture |
AP Mode (Windows® 7 supports Access point mode |
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Client mode |
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Frequency band |
2.4GHz & 5GHz ISM radio band |
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Wi-Fi*: |
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Outdoor up to 300 meters |
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Operating range |
Indoor up to 100 meters |
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*The transmission speed may vary according to the |
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environment |
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Bluetooth: |
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10 - 20 meters (depends on the environment) |
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Antenna 1: Wi-Fi Tx/Rx |
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Antenna |
Antenna 2: Wi-Fi Tx/Rx + Bluetooth |
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2 x omni-directional dual band antennas (with MMCX |
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connector) |
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Wi-Fi: |
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LED green: Wi-Fi linked |
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LED |
LED off: No link |
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Bluetooth: |
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LED blue: Bluetooth linked |
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LED off: No link |
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LED blue blinking: Data activity |
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Support OS |
Windows® XP 32 / 64 bit*, Windows® 7 32 / 64 bit |
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* Windows® XP 32/64 bit only supports client mode. |
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ASUS Wi-Fi Engine* |
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ASUS special features |
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!* |
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*ASUS Wi-Fi Engine and Wi-Fi GO! is only supported on |
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Windows® 7. |
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Wi-Fi ASUS Wi-Fi GO! card specifications
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n version
Wi-Fi Standard |
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
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802.11n(HT40) up to 150Mbps |
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Data rate |
802.11n(HT20) up to 65Mbps |
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802.11b up to 11Mbps |
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802.11g up to 54Mbps |
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Security |
WEP, WPA& WPA2* |
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*Use WPA2 or open system to reach 65Mbps and |
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above. |
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Network architechture |
AP Mode (Windows® 7 supports Access point mode |
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function) |
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types |
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Client mode |
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Frequency band |
2.4GHz ISM radio band |
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Wi-Fi*: |
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Operating range |
Outdoor up to 300 meters |
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Indoor up to 100 meters |
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*The transmission speed may vary according to the |
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environment. |
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Antenna |
Antenna 1: Wi-Fi Tx/Rx |
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1 x omni-directional antennas (with MMCX connector) |
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LED |
Wi-Fi: |
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LED green: Wi-Fi linked |
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LED off: No link |
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Support OS |
Windows® XP 32 / 64 bit*, Windows® 7 32 / 64 bit |
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* Windows® XP 32/64 bit only supports client mode. |
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ASUS Wi-Fi Engine* |
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ASUS special features |
ASUS Wi-Fi GO!* |
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*ASUS Wi-Fi Engine and Wi-Fi GO! is only supported on |
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Windows® 7. |
* The specifications are subject to change without notice.
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