Asus PCI CARD User Manual

SpaceLink™ B&W PCI Card

®

WL-230

User’ s Manual

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Product Name: SpaceLink B&W PCI Card (WL-230)
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ............................................................................. 7

Overview .............................................................................................. 7

The SpaceLink™ Family ...................................................................... 8

System Requirements ........................................................................ 10

The Product Package......................................................................... 10

ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card Layout ........................................... 11

LED Definitions ............................................................................ 11

ASUS SpaceLink B&W Specifications ......................................... 12

2. Installation ............................................................................. 13

2.1 Installing the ASUS Bluetooth Software ...................................... 14

2.2 Installing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card........................... 16

2.3 Installing SpaceLink B&W PCI Card WLAN Drivers.................... 17

2.4 Verifying Drivers .......................................................................... 18

2.5 Installing SpaceLink Wireless Utilities ......................................... 19

3. Wireless LAN Reference....................................................... 20

Chapter Overview............................................................................... 20

Preliminary Information ................................................................ 21

3.1 Control Center (Utility).................................................................. 22

3.1.1 Taskbar Right-Click Menu.................................................. 24

3.1.2 Taskbar Left-Click Menu .................................................... 24

3.2 Wireless Settings (Utility) ............................................................. 25

3.2.1 Status - Status Tab ............................................................ 25

3.2.2 Save as Profile .................................................................. 26

3.2.3 Status - Connection Tab .................................................... 28

3.2.4 Frame Statistics................................................................. 29

3.2.5 Status - IP Config Tab........................................................ 30

3.2.6 Config - Basic Tab ............................................................. 31

3.2.7 Config - Encryption Tab ..................................................... 34

3.2.8 Config - Advanced Tab ...................................................... 37

3.2.9 Survey - Site Survey Tab ................................................... 39

3.2.10About ................................................................................. 40

3.2.11 Link Status ......................................................................... 41

3.2.12Exit Wireless Settings ........................................................ 41

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3.3 Activate Configuration .................................................................. 42

3.4 Mobile Manager (Utility) ............................................................... 43

3.4.1 Main Window ..................................................................... 44

3.4.2 View Menu......................................................................... 46

3.4.3 Help Menu ......................................................................... 46

3.4.3 Using New Configuration Wizard....................................... 47

3.4.4 Using Edit Configuration.................................................... 50

3.5 Site Monitor .................................................................................. 59

3.5.1 Starting Site Monitor .......................................................... 59

3.5.2 Main Screen ...................................................................... 59

3.5.3 Monitor............................................................................... 60

3.6 Windows XP Wireless Properties................................................. 61

4. Bluetooth Reference ............................................................. 63

4.1 Introduction to Bluetooth .............................................................. 63

4.2 Using the Bluetooth Software....................................................... 64

4.2.1 Bluetooth Connection Wizard ............................................ 66

4.2.2 Explore .............................................................................. 68

4.2.3 Setup ................................................................................. 69

4.2.4 Security.............................................................................. 69

4.2.5 Configuration ..................................................................... 70

4.2.6 Services............................................................................. 72

4.2.7 Serial Port.......................................................................... 74

4.2.8 Dial-Up Networking............................................................ 76

4.2.9 Fax..................................................................................... 77

4.2.10Inbox .................................................................................. 78

4.2.1 1 Network Access ................................................................. 79

4.2.12 File Transfer ..................................................................... 80

4.3 File Transfer Example (to Public Folder)...................................... 82

4.3.1 Bluetooth Cellular Phone................................................... 83

4.3.2 Dial-Up Networking with Bluetooth Cellular Phone ............ 84

5. Troubleshooting.................................................................... 85

Wireless LAN...................................................................................... 85

Bluetooth ............................................................................................ 87

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 1

6. Glossary................................................................................. 89

7. Safety Information .............................................................. 108

Wireless LAN-Related ........................................................................ 89

Bluetooth-Related............................................................................... 92

IEEE 802.11b (11Mbits/sec) ............................................................. 104

Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (for 802.11b) ............................ 105

IEEE 802.11a (54Mbits/sec)............................................................. 106

COFDM (for 802.11a)....................................................................... 107

Federal Communications Commission Statement ........................... 108

Canadian Department of Communications ...................................... 109

Regulatory Information / Disclaimers ............................................... 109

Safety Information ............................................................................ 109

MPE Statement ................................................................................ 110

Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure............. 110

SAR Exposure.................................................................................. 110

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements .................................. 110

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1. Introduction

Overview

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. The ASUS SpaceLink
B&W PCI Card is a PCI compliant “wireless” network interface card (NIC) for any
computer equipped with a PCI slot.

ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is designed to be fully compliant with both the
IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.1 1a wireless local area network (Wireless LAN) standards
as well as Bluetooth for interconnecting personal devices. The ASUS SpaceLink B&W
PCI Card product provides high-speed, standards-based W ireless LAN solutions. The
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card can auto-switch between 802.11b and 802.11a
networks, while maintaining Bluetooth connectivity.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth can communicate with a wide range of Bluetooth-enabled devices from mobile
phones, headsets, PDAs, printers, and other computers. Bluetooth can create virtual
connections for serial communication, network access, file transfer, and device sharing.

802.11b

The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card supports data rates up to 1 1 Mbps (or up to 108
Mbps in ASUS turbo mode), with automatic fallback to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps in 802.11b
networks. It operates in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz frequencies called the Instrumentation,
Science, and Medical (ISM) band. Unlicensed means free of charge to users.

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802.11a

The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card also supports data rates up to 54 Mbps in 802.11a
networks using 5 GHz frequencies and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing
(OFDM) technology .

Wireless LAN Software

The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card configuration utility is a user-friendly application
that helps you quickly setup multiple roaming nodes. You can even export the
configuration settings to a file and import them to other computers for fast multiple
installations. Wireless LANs are complementary extensions to existing wired LANs,
offering complete mobility while maintaining continuous network connectivity to both
corporate and home Intranets.

Bluetooth Software

Integrated Widcomm software provides easy Bluetooth connections user-friendly
interface and complete with user profiles for quick saving and loading of settings.

ASUS SpaceLink products keep you connected anytime, anywhere!

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

LNK
AIR

Chapter 1

The SpaceLink™ Family

The SpaceLink™ Wireless PCI Card is a member of a product family that
provides a complete wireless networking solution.

The SpaceLink™ Home Gateway
(WL-500) creates a wireless network
using the IEEE 802.11b wireless
standard and allows sharing a single
Internet connection.

The SpaceLink™

PC Card (WL-100)

is a IEEE 802.11b
wireless LAN adapter
that fits into a
PCMCIA T ype II slot
in a Notebook PC.

The SpaceLink™

Access Point (WL-

300) creates a wireless

network using the IEEE

802.11b wireless
standard.

The SpaceLink™

Cardbus Card (WL-

200) is a dual band (IEEE

802.11a/b) wireless LAN
adapter that fits into a
Notebook PC’s PCMCIA
T ype II slot with Cardbus
support.

The SpaceLink™

CF Card (WL-110)

is a IEEE 802.11b
wireless LAN adapter
that fits into a
Compact Flash Type
II slot in a Portable
Digital Assistant
(PDA).

The above illustrations are not to scale.

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The SpaceLink™
B&W PCI Card
(WL-230) is a dual

band (IEEE 802.11a/b)
wireless PCI card that
supports IEEE 802.11a,

802.11b, and
Bluetooth.

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The SpaceLink™ Dual-Band Home
Gateway (WL-600) creates a wireless

network using the IEEE 802.11b and

802.11a wireless standards and allows
sharing a single Internet connection.

The USB SpaceLink™ Client
(WL-140) is an IEEE 802.11b
wireless USB LAN adapter that
connects to any computer’s USB
port with the benefit of being able
to place the antenna anywhere in
order to maximize signal strength.

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Chapter 1

System Requirements

To begin using the SpaceLink™ Wireless B&W PCI Card, you must have
the following minimum requirements:

• Motherboard with an available PCI slot

• USB 2.0 header (10-1 pins) on motherboard or USB 2.0 PCI card

• Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE

• 32MB system memory or larger

• 300MHz processor or higher

The Product Package

When you receive the Wireless LAN package, it should contain the
following items:

• One SpaceLink™ Wireless B&W PCI Card with Antenna

• One SpaceLink™ Wireless B&W PCI Card User’s Manual

• One Support CD (tools and documentation)

• One short USB 2.0 cable (for card to motherboard use only)

• One 2-port USB bracket with cable (for individual package)
The SpaceLink Wireless B&W PCI Card comes in two packages –

bundled with an ASUS motherboard and individual package for sepa­rate sale.

If any of the above items are not included or damaged, contact your
local dealer for instructions.

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ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card Layout

USB 2.0 Out (up to 2 ports)

Antenna Port

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USB 2.0 In

Bluetooth Receive
Bluetooth Transmit
Wireless LAN Activity
Wireless LAN Status

LED Definitions

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Receive LED:

Blink - Receiving data packets
OFF - No data packets received

Bluetooth Transmit LED:

Blink - Transmitting data packets
OFF - No data packets transmitted

Standard PCI 2.2
Connector

Wireless LAN (802.11a/b)

Activity LED Status LED Meaning

Fast Blink Fast Blink Associated or joined with network
Slow Blink Slow Blink Associated or joined with network, no activity
Alternating Alternating Searching for network connection
OFF Slow Blink Power save mode (Power-Up or Reset)
OFF OFF No power received

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ASUS SpaceLink B&W Specifications

Industry Standards: Bluetooth, IEEE802.11a, IEEE802.11b
Host Interface: WLAN: PCI 2.2 compliant slot, Bluetooth: USB 2.0
Antenna: Integrated Bluetooth and dual-band wireless LAN

Bluetooth

Operating Freq: 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz
Data Rate: 1 Mbps
Range: Up to 10 meters
Architecture: Piconet, scatter net

IEEE802.11a

Operating Freq: 5.15GHz to 5.35GHz, 5.725GHz to 5.85GHz
Data Rate: 54, 48, 36, 24, 12, 9, 6Mbps, turbo mode up to 108Mbps

Range: Indoor: 12 meters @ 11Mbps, 50 meters @ 6Mbps
Architecture: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc

IEEE802.11b

(

turbo mode available only when connecting with other ASUS 802.11a devices)

Outdoor: 30 meters @ 54Mbps, 150 meters @ 6Mbps

Operating Freq: 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz
Data Rate: 11, 5.5, 2, 1Mbps
Range: Indoor: 30 meters @ 11Mbps, 90 meters @ 2Mbps

Outdoor: 150 meters @ 11Mbps, 300 meters @ 2Mbps

Architecture: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc

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Chapter 2 - Installation

2. Installation

This chapter explains how to install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card
hardware, drivers, and utilities. This product is designed to operate in
Windows 98SE, Windows Me, 2000, and XP. Examples in this manual will
be that of Windows XP.

Complete the following steps to install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI
Card.

1. Install the ASUS SpaceLink Bluetooth Software.

2. Install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card.

3. Install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card WLAN Driver.

4. Install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card WLAN Utilities.

Note: Install the ASUS Bluetooth Software first before inserting the
SpaceLink B&W PCI Card.

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Chapter 2 - Installation

2.1 Installing the ASUS Bluetooth Software

The SpaceLink Bluetooth function requires the installation of the ASUS
Bluetooth Software. Insert the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card support CD
and the autorun screen should appear. On the autorun menu, click Install
Bluetooth Software. If your autorun is disabled, double-click SETUP.EXE in
the root directory of the support CD.

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Note: Install the ASUS Bluetooth Software first before inserting the
SpaceLink B&W PCI Card.

1. Click Next to begin.

2. Click Next after reading the License
Agreement and selecting “I accept...”.

3. Select your computer type: Desktop

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4. Click Next to accept the destination folder
or click “Change” to specify another folder.

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2.1 Installing the ASUS Bluetooth Software (Cont.)

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5. Click Install when ready to install the
software.

7. Click Finish when installation is complete. 8. Click Y es to restart your computer.

6. Click OK after reading the driver notice.

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2.2 Installing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card

USB P2 +

USB Power

Ground

Over Current

USB Power

USB P1 –

USB P1+

Ground

USB P2 –

1. Turn OFF your computer and open your computer chassis.

2. Insert the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card into a PCI slot.

3. Connect the provided short USB 2.0 cable from the ASUS SpaceLink

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4. Attach the antenna to the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card as shown.

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B&W PCI Card (USB 2.0 IN) to the USB 2.0 OUT header on the moth­erboard or USB 2.0 PCI expansion card. You can use the USB 2.0 port
by connecting your motherboard’s USB bracket (not included) to the
USB 2.0 OUT on the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card.

USB 2.0 Out
(Blue on card)

USB 2.0 Out (Blue
on motherboard)

USB 2.0 In
(Yellow on card)

USB 2.0 Out

Short USB 2.0 Cable
(Color coded plugs)

Color Coded Plugs

USB 2.0 connectors and cable are color coded. Connect the same color plug to
the same color connectors.

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2.3 Installing SpaceLink B&W PCI Card WLAN Drivers

With the SpaceLink B&W PCI Card installed, turn ON your computer and
enter Windows.

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1. Windows will automatically detect the ASUS
SpaceLink B&W PCI Card once you enter
Windows with the card properly installed.
Once the “Add New Hardware Wizard”
dialog appears, click Next.

4. When asked about driver compatibility with
Windows XP. Click Continue Anyway
since ASUS has always tests its drivers
before product shipment.

2. Insert the support CD that came with your
ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card .

3. Select “Search for the best driver in”...
“Search removable media...” Click Next.

5. Wait while Windows XP creates a restore
point for you system files in case you need
to restore your current system.

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2.3 Installing SpaceLink B&W PCI Card WLAN Drivers (Cont.)

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6. Click Finish when installation has complete.

2.4 Verifying Drivers

Chapter 2 - Installation

Restart your computer if prompted.

You can verify the driver in Device
Manager. (Access Device Manager
from Start | Control Panel | System |

Hardware). A question mark
means that no driver has been

installed. An exclamation mark over
a card
incorrect. Verify that you are using the correct product and driver CD. Try
repeating the installation and contact customer support if necessary.

WLAN

If it is installed successfully , the “ASUS 11a/b PCI W ireless Network Adapter”
will appear under “Network adapaters”.

Bluetooth

If it is installed successfully, “ASUS Bluetooth Device” will appear under
“Universal Serial Bus controllers”.

means that the driver is

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2.5 Installing SpaceLink Wireless Utilities

After you have installed the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card driver , you
can install the SpaceLink wireless utilities. The SpaceLink wireless utilities
can be used for all SpaceLink products so you only need to have one copy
installed in your system.

1. Insert the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card support CD and an autorun menu will appear. If
your autorun is disabled, double click SETUP.EXE in the root directory of the support CD.

2. On the bottom of the autorun menu, select a language from the pull-down menu. Click Install

ASUS Dual-Band WLAN Card Utilities.

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1. Click Next on the Welcome screen.

3. Click Next to use the default Destination
Folder or click Browse to select another
folder.

2. Click Next after reading the Information.

4. Click Finish after setup is complete.

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3. Wireless LAN Reference

Chapter Overview

The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card software includes utilities that can
be launched from the Start Menu or taskbar icon. Normally control center
is launched on Windows startup and right clicking the taskbar icon will
bring up a quick access menu.

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Control Center Icon

Right-Click Taskbar Menu

This chapter will describe the following utilities in this order:

1. Control Center – This is the main software (launched on Windows

startup by default) which makes it easy to launch applications and acti­vate network location settings.

2. Wireless Settings – This is the main configuration interface which al-

lows users to control the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card.

3. Activate Configuration – This allows you to set roaming and profile

options to conveniently change wireless settings for different locations.

4. Mobile Manager – This is a convenient tool to setup and manage net-

work location settings.

5. Site Monitor – This measures the received signal strength indicator

(RSSI) values of all wireless networks. This tool is used for determin­ing the best placement of Access Points to provide the most efficient
coverage in a wireless network.

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Preliminary Information

Windows XP Wireless Options

The first time the Control Center utility is launched in W indows XP, it will
automatically show the wireless options shown below. Select one of the
radio buttons to decide which interface to use with your SpaceLink B&W
PCI Card.

Only use XP wireless function – Only use “Windows XP” wireless network
settings to configure the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card.

Only use ASUS utilities and disable XP wireless function – Only use
“ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card utilities” to configure the ASUS
SpaceLink B&W PCI Card.

It is recommended that you choose “ASUS utilities...” because there are
added features provided by the ASUS SpaceLink Software. This User’s
Manual will discuss the ASUS utilities. You can return to the W ireless Option
setting at any time by left clicking the control center icon and choosing
“Wireless Option”.

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Taskbar Left-Click Menu

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3.1 Control Center (Utility)

Control Center is an application that makes it easy to launch applications
and activate network location settings. Control Center starts automatically
when the system boots. Whenever Control Center is running, you will see
a Control Center icon displayed on the Windows taskbar.

Starting the Control Center manually

• Click the Windows Start button, select Programs, select ASUS Util-

or

• Double click the Control Center icon on the desktop.

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ity, select Dual Band WLAN Card, and then click ASUS WLAN Con­trol Center.

Windows Start Menu - Programs

Using the Control Center Taskbar

The Control Center Taskbar menu display the following information:

• The link quality of the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card (Excel­lent, Good, Fair, Poor, Not Linked)

• Whether the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is connected to the
Internet (Blue: Connected, Gray: Not Connected)

Taskbar Icon and Status

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Wireless Status Icons (on the taskbar)

Excellent link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)

Good link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)

Fair link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)

Poor link quality and connected to Internet (Infrastructure)

Not linked but connected to Internet (Infrastructure)

Excellent link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)

Good link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)

Fair link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)

Poor link quality but not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)

Not linked and not connected to Internet (Infrastructure)

Linked (Ad Hoc)

Not Linked (Ad Hoc)

Connected to Internet

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3.1.1 Taskbar Right-Click
Menu

Right-clicking the taskbar icon shows the following menu items:

• Wireless Settings – Launches Wireless Settings application.

• Activate Configuration – Allows you to set which profile to use.

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3.1.2 Taskbar Left-Click
Menu

Left-clicking the taskbar icon shows the following menu:

• Mobile Manager – Launches Mobile Manager application.

• Preferences – Customizes the way the Control Center program be-

haves. You can create a Control Center shortcut on the desktop.
You can also set whether Control Center starts up with Windows.

• Exit – Closes the Control Center program.

• Wireless Radio On – Turns the wireless radio ON.

• Wireless Radio Off – Turns the wireless radio OFF.

• Search & Connect – V iew the properties of available Access Points
within range.

• Wireless Option (W indows XP only) – Sets your Windows XP wire-
less networking environment.

Double-clicking the taskbar icon:

• Launches the Wireless Settings application.

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3.2 Wireless Settings (Utility)

Wireless Settings is an application that allows you to control your ASUS
SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. Use Wireless Settings to View or Modify the
configuration settings and monitor the operational status of your PC Card.
Once W ireless Settings is launched, you can see the tabbed property sheet.
This property sheet is composed of tabbed “pages”, each with its own group
of feature-specific settings.

Starting Wireless Settings

• Open the W indows Control Panel, and then double-click the icon ASUS
DualBand WLAN Card Setting icon.

or

• Click the Windows Start button, select Programs, select ASUS Util-
ity, select DualBand WLAN Card, and then click Wireless Settings.

or

• Click the Control Center icon on the W indows taskbar , a popup menu
appears, and then click Wireless Settings.

More than one ASUS SpaceLink Device

If you have more than one ASUS SpaceLink device. You will be given a
device selection window when you launch the “Wireless Settings” utility.

3.2.1 Status - Status Tab

You can view the information about the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card
from the general menu. These fields are blank if the ASUS SpaceLink B&W
PCI Card does not exist.

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Scanning

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Connected

Association State

Displays the connection status as follows:
Connected - The station is now associated with one wireless LAN device.

When operating in Infrastructure mode, this field shows the MAC address of
the Access Point with which you are communicating. When operating in Ad
Hoc mode, this field shows the virtual MAC address used by computers
participating in the Ad Hoc network.

Scanning... - The station is now attempting to authenticate and associate with
the desired Access Point or Ad Hoc node.

Disconnected - The link is connected, but no beacon received.

SSID

Displays the Service Set Identifier (SSID) that the card is either associated or

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intending to join.

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Network Type

Displays the type of the network that the card is in use. The value is either
"Infrastructure" or "Ad Hoc".

Current Channel

Displays the radio channel that the card is currently tuned. This number changes
as the radio scans the available channels.

MAC address

Indicates the hardware address of the card. MAC address is a unique identifier
for networking devices (typically written as twelve hexadecimal digits 0 through
9 and A through F, six hexadecimal numbers separated by colons, i.e.
00:E0:18:F0:05:C0).

Transmit Rate

Displays the current transmit data rate in megabits per second (Mbps).

Receive Rate

Displays the current receive data rate in megabits per second (Mbps).

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Security

Indicates whether or not Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is enabled for the
station.

Power Save State

Shows the following indicating the power saving state of the station "Awake",
"Sleep Pending", "Sleep", "Fake Sleep Pending", "Faking Sleep", and
"Unknown".

Radio State

Shows the wireless radio on or off.
Radio On - When the wireless radio is turned off, the following

icon appears in the upper left of the Settings property page.
Radio Off - When the wireless radio is turned on, the following

icon appears in the upper left of the Settings property page.

Change SSID – Click on this to set the SSID.
Search & Connect – Click on this to connect to an available network.

3.2.2 Save as Profile

Later, when you make individual settings, you may want to use profiles to
save your settings. Profiles will help you combine all your settings for
work, home, roaming, and other locations so that you do not have to repeat
individual settings.

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Select “Activate Configuration” from the menu to load a profile.

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3.2.3 Status - Connection Tab

You can view the current link statistics about the ASUS SpaceLink B&W
PCI Card. These statistics are updated once per second and are valid only if
the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card exists.

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Scanning

Frame Sent/Received

Connected

Transmitted - The number of frames that were transmitted.
Received - The number of frames that were received.

Frame Error

Transmitted - The number of frames that were not successfully transmitted.
Received - The number of frames that were not successfully received.

Connection Quality

Signal Strength - Reflects the signal level related to the Access Point or Ad
Hoc node the station is currently connected to. Ratings are: Excellent, Good,
Fair, and Poor.

Overall Connection Quality

It is derived from the current "Signal Strength". A graph displays a connection
quality range between 0 and 100 percent.

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Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference

3.2.4 Frame Statistics

Frame statistics give information on data transferred though the wireless
LAN. You can monitor performance or trouble shoot signal quality within
different location of your wireless network.

Connected

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