ASUS USB-N10 User Manual

EZ N Network Adapter

USB-N10

(For 802.11b/g/n Networks)

User Manual

E4952

First Edition

October 2009

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Knowing your network adapter

Package contents .................................................................................. 5

Features .................................................................................................. 5

System Requirements ........................................................................... 5

LED status indicators ............................................................................ 6

Chapter 2: Installing the utilities and driver

Installing in Windows® OS .................................................................... 7

Installing in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS ............................................... 7

Installing in MAC OS ............................................................................. 8

Installing in Linux OS ...........................................................................11

Chapter 3: Connecting to the wireless network

Using the WPS Wizard ........................................................................ 12

Launching the WPS Wizard ............................................................ 12

Connecting via the WPS button ...................................................... 13

Connecting via the PIN code ........................................................... 14

Conguring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure) ........................... 19

Conguring with the WLAN utility (Ad Hoc) ..................................... 20

Chapter 4: Using the ASUS WLAN Control Center

Launching the ASUS WLAN Control Center ..................................... 22

Wireless Status Icons (on the taskbar) ........................................... 22

Using the Wireless Settings right-click menu ................................... 23

Using the Wireless Settings left-click menu ..................................... 24

Using the ASUS WLAN Card Settings utilities .................................. 24

Launching the ASUS WLAN Card Settings screen ......................... 24

Status - Status ................................................................................. 24

Status - Connection ......................................................................... 26

Status - IP Cong ............................................................................ 27

Status - Ping .................................................................................... 27

Cong - Basic .................................................................................. 28

Cong - Encryption .......................................................................... 29

Cong - Advanced ........................................................................... 32

Proles ......................................................................................... 33

About - Version Info ......................................................................... 34

Link State ........................................................................................ 34

Exit Wireless Settings ..................................................................... 35

Windows® XP wireless options ........................................................ 35

Windows® 7 wireless options .......................................................... 37

Setting up the XLink Mode .............................................................. 38

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 41

Chapter 6: Appendices

Notices .................................................................................................. 43

Contact Information ............................................................................. 45

Chapter 1

Knowing your network adapter

Package contents

Check the following items in your ASUS EZ N Network Adapter package.

1 x ASUS USB-N10 1 x Support CD 1 x Quick Start Guide 1 x Warranty card

: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Note

Features

• High speed networking (11n Draft) for fast download, le transfer, and media

streaming

• Use the WPS function for easy wireless network setup

• Multiple OS support: Windows, Linux, and MAC

System Requirements

Before using your ASUS network adapter, your system must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Windows® 2000/ XP (x86/x64) / Vista (x86/x64) / 7 (x86/x64), Linux (driver

source code available), Mac 10.4/10.5 OS

• USB 2.0 port on your computer

• 128MB system memory or larger

• 750MHz processor or higher

: Install the utilities and driver from the support CD before using the ASUS network

Important

adapter.

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LED status indicators

The LED indicator on the ASUS network adapter indicates the status of the network adapter.

LED status indicator

Status indicators

LED Indication

ON The ASUS network adapter is connected to a wireless

Blinking Transmitting data via the ASUS network adapter. The blinking

OFF The ASUS network adapter is not connected to a wireless

device.

speed indicates the link speed.

device.

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Chapter 2

Installing the utilities and driver

Installing in Windows® OS

Installing in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS

To install in Windows® XP/Vista/7 OS:

1. Inser t the support CD into the opti cal d rive. If A utoru n is dis abled , run

setup.exe

2. Sele c t you r langu a ge an d click

Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/ Driver.

from the root directory of the support CD.

3. Cli ck destination folder or click specify another path.

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to acc ept th e d efa ult

Ne xt

Browse

4. The installation process takes several seconds. When prompted, insert the network adapter into your

computer’s USB port.

5. Whe n S etu p i s completed , c lic k

to exit the installation wizard

Finish

and launch the WPS Wizard.

Installing in MAC OS

To install in MAC OS:

1. Double click the i ns ta ll at ion icon and then click

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Continue

2. C a r e fu l l y rea d t he

Inf o rmat i on Continue

. W h en d o ne, c lick

I m p o r tan t

3 . S el e c t th e la ng u a g e fro m th e

dropdown list. Click

Continue

4. Click installation. Click

to co ntinue wi th the

Agree

Continue

5. Select the destination for the driver. Click Continue.

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6. Click Install.

7. When prompted, key in your password.

8. Click Continue Installation on the

conrmation message.

8. Click Restart to complete the installation process.

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Installing in Linux OS

To install in Linux OS:

• Refer to the CD.

: Obtain the Linux driver source code from the support CD, and build the driver for the Linux

Note

OS that you are using.

README

text le in the Linux zipped le included in the support

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Chapter 3

Connecting to the wireless network

Using the WPS Wizard

WPS Wizard is a utility that allows you to easily set up your wireless network.

Launching the WPS Wizard

To launch the WPS Wizard:

1. From the Windows® taskbar, rightclick the WLAN icon , then select WPS.

You can also click Start > ASUS

Utility > WLAN Card > WPS Wizard to launch the WPS Wizard.

2. The WPS Wizard appears. Select the method that you want to use to connect

to the network.

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Connecting via the WPS button

1. From the WPS Wizard, select

2. Press the WPS button on the router.

Use the WPS button

. Click

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

Note: If WPS conguration failed, move your computer closer to the router then try again.

Connecting via the PIN code

1. From the WPS Wizard, select

2. Select the router that you want to connect to.

Use the PIN code

. Click

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