ASUSTeK Computer WL230 User Manual

SpaceLink™ B&W PCI Card

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WL230

User’ s Manual

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Product Name: SpaceLink B&W PCI Card (WL230)
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Table of Contents

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

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

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

System Requirements .......................................................................... 9

The Product Package........................................................................... 9

ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card Layout ........................................... 10

LED Definitions .......................................................................... 10

ASUS SpaceLink B&W Specifications ....................................... 11

2. Installation ............................................................................. 12

2.1 Installing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card ......................... 12

Blue Magic PCI Slot ................................................................... 13

Non-Blue Magic PCI Slot ........................................................... 13

2.2 Installing the SpaceLink PCI Driver ........................................... 14

2.3 Verifying Drivers......................................................................... 15

2.4 Installing the SpaceLink Utilities ................................................ 16

2.5 Installing the SpaceLink Bluetooth............................................. 17

3. Wireless LAN Reference ...................................................... 19

3.1 Overview .................................................................................... 19

3.2 Windows XP Wireless Options .................................................. 20

3.3 Control Center............................................................................ 21

3.4 Wireless Settings ....................................................................... 23

More than one ASUS SpaceLink Card....................................... 24

3.5 Status - Status Tab..................................................................... 24

Association State ....................................................................... 25

SSID........................................................................................... 25

Network T ype............................................................................. 25

Current Channel......................................................................... 25

MAC address ............................................................................. 25

Transmit Rate ............................................................................ 25

Receive Rate ............................................................................. 25

Security ...................................................................................... 27

Power Save State ...................................................................... 27

Radio State ................................................................................ 27

3.6 Save as Profile........................................................................... 27

3.7 Activate Configuration................................................................ 27

3.8 Status - Connection Tab............................................................. 28

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Frame Sent/Received ................................................................ 28

Frame Error................................................................................ 28

Connection Quality..................................................................... 28

Overall Connection Quality ........................................................ 28

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

3.9 Status - IP Config Tab ................................................................ 30

3.10 Config - Basic Tab...................................................................... 31

Power Saving............................................................................. 32

Transmit Power.......................................................................... 32

Wireless Mode ........................................................................... 32

Data Rate................................................................................... 33

3.11 Encryption .................................................................................. 34

Selecting Encryption Types (Enable AES or WEP).................... 34

Default Key ................................................................................ 34

Key Length................................................................................. 35

Unique Key ................................................................................ 35

Shared Key ................................................................................ 35

Two ways to assign Shared Keys .............................................. 35

3.12 Config - Advanced Tab............................................................... 37

Channel...................................................................................... 37

Start Ad Hoc Network................................................................. 37

Scan Mode................................................................................. 37

QoS............................................................................................ 38

2.4 GHz Preamble ..................................................................... 38

3.13 Survey - Site Survey Tab ........................................................... 39

3.14 About - Version Info Tab............................................................. 40

3.15 Link Status ................................................................................. 41

3.16 Mobile Manager ......................................................................... 42

Main Window ............................................................................. 43

Using New Configuration Wizard ............................................... 46

Using Edit Configuration ............................................................ 47

Encryption .................................................................................. 49

Site Monitor................................................................................ 55

Starting Site Monitor .................................................................. 55

Main Screen............................................................................... 55

Monitor ....................................................................................... 56

3.17 Windows XP Wireless Properties ............................................... 57

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 1

Bluetooth Reference .................................................................. 59

Introduction to Bluetooth .................................................................... 59

Bluetooth Dongle................................................................................ 60

Using the Bluetooth Software............................................................. 61

Bluetooth Connection Wizard............................................................. 62

Explore ............................................................................................... 63

Setup .................................................................................................. 64

Security ...................................................................................... 64

Configuration.............................................................................. 64

Services.............................................................................................. 65

Fax ............................................................................................. 66

Network Access ......................................................................... 66

Serial Port .................................................................................. 66

Dial-Up Networking .................................................................... 66

Inbox .......................................................................................... 66

File Transfer (to Public Folder) ........................................................... 67

Bluetooth Cellular Phone.................................................................... 68

Dial-Up Networking with Bluetooth Cellular Phone.................... 69

5. Troubleshooting.................................................................... 70

6. Glossary................................................................................. 72

IEEE 802.11b (11Mbits/sec) ............................................................... 76

Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (for 802.11b) .............................. 77

IEEE 802.11a (54Mbits/sec)............................................................... 78

COFDM (for 802.11a)......................................................................... 79

7. Safety Information ................................................................ 80

Federal Communications Commission Statement ............................. 80

Canadian Department of Communications ........................................ 81

Regulatory information / Disclaimers.................................................. 81

MPE Statement (Safety Information).................................................. 81

Safety Information .............................................................................. 81

Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure............... 82

SAR Exposure.................................................................................... 82

Radio Frequency Interference Requirements .................................... 82

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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. For Bluetooth support,
you must also have an ASUS motherboard equipped with a Blue Magic PCI
slot or any motherboard with a USB 2.0 header . The Blue Magic PCI slot has
USB 2.0 built into the slot.

ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card is designed to be fully compliant with both
the IEEE 802.11b and IEE802.1 1a wireless local area network (Wireless LAN)
standards as well as Bluetooth for interconnecting personal devices. As a result
of the completion of the standard, the interoperability of W ireless LAN products
among multiple manufacturers will be guaranteed. The ASUS SpaceLink B&W
PCI Card product provides high-speed, standards-based Wireless LAN
solutions. The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card can auto-switch between

802.11b and 802.11a networks, while maintaining Bluetooth connectivity.
The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card supports data rates up to 11 Mbps, 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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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.

The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card configuration utility is a user-friendly
application that helps you quickly setup multiple roaming nodes using the ASUS
SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. You can even export the configuration settings to
a file and import them to other computers for fast multiple installations. W ireless
LANs are complementary extensions to existing wired LANs, offering complete
mobility while maintaining continuous network connectivity to both corporate
and home Intranets. They add a new level of convenience for LAN users. PC
users stay connected to the network anywhere throughout a building without
being bound by a LAN wires. This is accomplished through the use of SpaceLink
Access Points. SpaceLink Access Points with built-in Internet gateway
capability , allows your family to share a broadband Modem and one ISP account
simultaneously from different rooms without wires! ASUS SpaceLink products
can keep you connected anywhere, any time.

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LNK
AIR

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The SpaceLink™ Family

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

The SpaceLink™ 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 wireless LAN
adapter that fits into
a PCMCIA Type 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 Type II slot
with Cardbus support.

The SpaceLink™

CF Card (WL-110)

is a 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™
PCI Card (WL230)

is a dual band/dual
mode wireless PCI
card that supports
IEEE 802.11a,

802.11b, and
Bluetooth.

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System Requirements

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

• An ASUS motherboard with the Blue Magic PCI slot

• Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE

• 32MB system memory or larger

• 300MHz processor or higher
As of the writing of this manual, the following motherboards have the Blue

Magic PCI slot: A7V8X, P4PE, P4G8X, P4GE-V. Please visit the ASUS
Web Site for updated information.

The Product Package

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

• One SpaceLink™ Wireless PCI Card (WL230) with Antenna

• One SpaceLink™ Wireless PCI Card (WL230) User’s Manual

• One Support CD (tools and documentation)

ASUS WLAN Control Center

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Mobile Manager
Site Monitor
TroubleShooting
ASUS Bluetooth Software

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

Antenna Port

Receive
Transmit

Activity
Status

USB 2.0 Out (up to 2 ports)

USB 2.0 In

ASUS BlueMagic PCI

LED Definitions

Receive LED:

Blink - Receiving data packets
OFF - No data packets received

Transmit LED:

Blink - Transmitting data packets
OFF - No data packets transmitted

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: ASUS BlueMagic PCI
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

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

Architecture: Infrastructure and Ad-Hoc

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IEEE802.11b

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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2. Installation

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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 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

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Card.

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

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

3. Install the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card Utilities

2.1 Installing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card

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

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2. Locate the WPCI_USB* jumpers and move them to “Wireless
PCI_USB”

WPCI_USB

1

P4PE

P4PE WPCI_USB Setting

3

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Wireless

PCI_USB

*This is one motherboard example only and may not correctly re­flect your motherboard. See your User’s Manual for correct infor­mation regarding the name, location, and use of these jumpers on
your motherboard.

35

46

Original

PCI

reserved pi

(Default)

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3

2.1 Installing the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card (Cont.)

3. Insert the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card into a Blue Magic PCI
slot.

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

Blue Magic PCI Slot

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Non-Blue Magic PCI Slot

USB 2.0 Out (SpaceLink)

USB 2.0 Out (MB)

USB 2.0 Out

USB 2.0 In

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USB Cable

46

If inserting the ASUS SpaceLink
B&W PCI Card into a non-Blue
Magic PCI slot, a USB 2.0
header on the motherboard or
USB 2.0 PCI card is required.
Connect the provided USB cable
from the ASUS SpaceLink
B&W PCI Card (USB 2.0 IN)
to the USB 2.0 OUT header on
the motherboard or PCI card.
You can still use the USB 2.0
port by connecting your USB
bracket to the USB 2.0 OUT on
the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI
Card.

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2.2 Installing the SpaceLink PCI Driver

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 it is inserted
into the PCMCIA slot, then the “Add New
Hardware Wizard” dialog will appear. 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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2.2 Installing the SpaceLink PCI Driver (Cont.)

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6. Click Finish when installation has complete.
Restart your computer if prompted.

7. Y ou can verify the “ASUS 1 1a/b PCI Wireless
Network Adapter” driver in Device Manager.

2.3 Verifying Drivers

You can verify the driver in Device Manager. (Access Device Manager
from Start | Control Panel | System | Hardware). A question mark
that no driver has been installed. An exclamation mark over a card
means that the driver is incorrect. Verify that you are using the correct
product and driver CD. T ry repeating the installation and contact customer
support if necessary.

means

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2.4 Installing the SpaceLink Utilities

After you have installed the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card driver , you
can install the wireless utilities.

1. Insert the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card support CD and an autorun menu will appear. If

2. From the autorun menu, click Install ASUS Dual-Band WLAN Card Utilities.

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your autorun is disabled, double click SETUP.EXE in the root directory of the support CD.

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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2.5 Installing the SpaceLink Bluetooth

The SpaceLink Bluetooth requires the installation of the Samsung Bluetooth
Software. After installation, you will find the PDF User Manual in
“XTNDConnect Blue Manager” folder .

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1. Click Next to begin.

3. Select your computer type: Desktop

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

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

5. Click Install when ready to install the
software.

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6. Click OK after reading the driver notice.

2.5 Installing the SpaceLink Bluetooth (Cont.)

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

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3. Wireless LAN Reference

3.1 Overview

The ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card software includes five groups of
utilities.

• Control Center – Makes it easy to launch applications and activate

network location settings.

• Mobile Manager – A convenient tool to setup and manage network

location settings.

• Site Monitor – 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 ef ficient coverage
in a wireless network.

• T r oubleshooting - T roubleshooting will test your settings and connec-

tion to try to pinpoint your problem and give you a solution.

• Wireless Settings – Allows users to control the ASUS SpaceLink B&W

PCI Card.

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3.2 Windows XP Wireless Options

The wireless options shown below is only available for Windows XP. The
first time you run the Control Center utility, it will automatically show.
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.

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You can return to the Wireless Option setting at any time by left clicking
the control center icon and choosing “Wireless Option”.

Taskbar Left-Click Menu

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3.3 Control Center

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 W indows Start button, select Programs, select ASUS Dual-

Band WLAN Card Utilities, and then click ASUS WLAN Control
Center.

or

• Double click the Control Center icon on the desktop.

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)

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Taskbar Icon and Status

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Wireless Status Icons (on the taskbar)

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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

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.

• Mobile Manager – Launches Mobile

Manager application.

Right-Click Menu

• 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.

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Left-clicking the taskbar icon shows
the following menu:

• Wireless Radio On – T urns 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.

Taskbar Left-Click Menu

3.4 Wireless Settings

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
DualBand WLAN Card Utilities, 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.

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More than one ASUS SpaceLink Card

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

3.5 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

Connected

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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
intending to join.

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).

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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.

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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.

3.6 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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3.7 Activate Configuration

Auto roaming is enabled by default and will automatically switch to stronger
access points. You can uncheck it if you have many access points and do
not want to constantly switch to different networks. If you want to use a
particular profile. You can also check it here.

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3.8 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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Frame Sent/Received

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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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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3.9 Status - IP Config Tab

IP Config tab shows all the current network configuration information for
the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card. Use it to verify your network settings.

IP CONFIG will display all the current TCP/IP configuration values
including the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway and Windows
Internet Naming Service (WINS) and DNS configuration.

Chapter 3

Chapter 3 - Wireless LAN Reference

Connected

Button

IP Release - Releases the DHCP IP address for the ASUS SpaceLink B&W
PCI Card.

IP Renew - Renews the DHCP IP address for the ASUS SpaceLink B&W
PCI Card.

NOTE: The IP Release and IP Renew buttons can only be used on
the ASUS SpaceLink B&W PCI Card that is configured with DHCP.

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