ASUS WL127 User Manual

First Edition June 2003

WL-127

Wireless Fidelity Card

Installation Guide

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WL-127 specifications summary*

Standard IEEE 802.11b Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data Transfer Rate 11Mbps (with automatic fallback to 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps) Host Interface ASUS proprietary WL-127 interface Network Types Supports Infrastructure and Ad Hoc networks Frequency Band 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz Security 64-bit/128-bit configurable WEP encryption Access Point Software access point function supports up to 31 terminals

(Windows® XP only)

Operating Distance Indoors: 100 ft (30 m) @ 11Mbps

Outdoors: 1000 ft (300 m) @ 11Mbps

Supported OS Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP Antenna Stand-alone dipole antenna

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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1. Welcome!

Thank you for buying the ASUS WL-127 Card! The WL-127 card is a wireless network interface card for ASUS motherboards with the proprietary Wi-Fi slot. This card conforms to the IEEE 802.11b standard for wireless local area network (WLAN) assuring you of seamless integration to any wireless network. The WL-127 card is sure to keep you ahead in the world of wireless computing.

2. Package contents

Check the following items in your ASUS WL-127 package. Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.

ASUS WL-127 card ASUS WL-127 dipole antenna Installation guide Support CD

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3. Features

The WL-127 card is an easy-to-use wireless solution for desktop PCs. Compliant with the IEEE 802.11b standard, the WL-127 card gives you freedom to connect to a wireless network and the Internet without wires and cables. Employing the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology, the WL-127 card is capable of transmitting and receiving signals through radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band.

Check out other WL-127 card advantages.

• Reliable data transfer rates of up to 11Mbps with automatic fallback to 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps

• Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption

• Operating distance of up to 100 ft (30 m) indoors and 1000 ft (300m) outdoors

• Easy installation and full management software support

• Software access point function supports up to 31 terminals (on Windows

• Supports infrastructure (WL-127 to access point) and ad-hoc (WL-127 to another

Wi-Fi device) network types

• Windows

98SE/ME/2000/XP compatible

XP only)

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4. Card installation

IMPORTANT! Before installing the WL-127 card, make sure that your system meets

the following requirements.

4.1 System requirements

• ASUS motherboard with Wi-Fi slot (P4C800/P4C800 Deluxe/P4P800/ P4P800 Deluxe/P4P8X/P4S800/P4S800D/P4V800/P4V800D/P4R800-V/A7N8X-E)*

• Intel® Pentium™ 4 system

• Minimum 64MB system memory

• Windows® 98 SE/2000/ME/XP operating system

• CD-ROM drive for software and drivers installation

NOTE. Visit the ASUS website for an updated list of motherboards with WiFi slot.

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4.2 Hardware installation

Follow these steps to install the WL-127 card in your system.

CAUTION! Before handling the card, touch a bare metal portion of your PC to discharge static electricity from your body. Wear a wrist strap grounded to the PC chassis when handling the card.

IMPORTANT! The PCI5 and the Wi-Fi slot may not be used simultaneously on certain motherboards. Check your motherboard documentation for this limitation.

1. Make sure that the PC is turned off. Unplug the power cord from the electrical socket.

2. Remove the PC cover.

3. Locate the Wi-Fi slot. Refer to your motherboard documentation for the Wi-Fi slot location.

4. Remove the rear panel bracket opposite the Wi-Fi slot. Keep the screw for later use.

5. Carefully insert the card into the Wi-Fi slot. To prevent incorrect orientation, one pin of the WL-127 connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Wi-Fi slot.

6. Secure the card with the screw that you removed earlier.

7. Replace the PC cover and plug in the power cord.

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9. Connect the dipole antenna twist-on connector to the antenna connector (male) of the WL-127 card.

8. Turn on the computer.

4.2.1 Indicators

The WL-127 card is equipped with a Data Transmission (Green AIR) and Network Link (Yellow LINK) LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indications.

AIR LINK Meaning

Fast Blink ON Transmitting/receiving data and connected to the network

ON ON No data activity but connected to the network

OFF OFF No power or not connected to the network

4.2.2 Antenna Placement

Place the dipole antenna at an elevated location to maintain quality signal. Avoid placing the antenna under your table or in a close compartment.

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4.3 Software installation

Follow these steps to install the WL-127 card driver and the Control Center Utility.

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive.

3. Click “Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/ Driver” when the ASUS WL-127 installation window appears.

4. Restart your computer after the device driver and the Control Center Utility are installed.

NOTE. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD and double click the Setup.exe file to run the CD.

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4.3.1 Other support CD contents

The support CD also contains the following options. Uninstall ASUS WLAN Card Utilities. Click this

option to uninstall the Control Center Utility from your system.

Read/Install User Documentation. Click to view the installation and quick setup guides in PDF format.

Explore CD-ROM. Click this option to explore the support CD contents.

Browse our Web Site. Click this option to visit the ASUS website.

Click EXIT to close the installation window.

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