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® USB-N13 ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter (For 802.11b/g/n Networks) User Manual - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 2
ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 3
System/Notebook /Eee/LCD Telephone Support Fax Online support Website +49-1805-010923 +49-1805-010920 +492102959911 www.asus.com.de/support www.asus.com.de/news * Available on this site is an online Technical Inquiry Form that you can fill out to contact technical support. ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 4
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3: Software Reference 27 ASUS WLAN Control Center 27 ASUS Wireless Settings Utility 29 Status - Status 29 Status - Connection 31 Status - IP Config 32 Status - Ping 32 Config - Basic 33 Config - Encryption 34 Config - Authentication 37 Config - Advanced 38 Soft AP (Windows XP/Vista 39 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 6
Windows® XP wireless options 56 Windows® Vista wireless options 58 Windows® 7 wireless options 60 Chapter 4: Application 61 Setting up the XLink Mode under Windows® XP 61 Setting up the XLink Mode under MAC OS 64 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 65 Chapter 6: Appendix 67 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 7
of the items is damaged or missing. Features • High speed networking for fast download, file transfer, and media streaming • EZ WPS setup: Press the WPS button on the network adapter and the router to enable the WPS function. • Multiple OS support: Windows, Linux, and MAC. ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 8
ASUS wireless utility cannot run on Windows 7 and Linux. • Install the utilities and driver from the support CD before using your network adapter. Installation Procedures Installing the utilities and driver in Windows® XP/Vista OS Follow these instructions to install the network adapter utilities - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 9
network adapter into your computer's USB slot. Windows will automatically detect and configure the network adapter using the utilities and drivers installed in the previous steps. 8. Click OK to disable Windows Zero Configuration and allow ASUS WLAN utilities to manage your wireless network. ASUS - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 10
Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the driver in Windows® 7 OS To install the driver in Windows® 7 OS: 1. Insert the network adapter into your computer's USB port. 2. Place the Support CD into your computer's optical drive. 3. From the Windows® Start menu, right-click - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 11
the Support CD folder, then click Next to start the driver installation. You may also click Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer, then select ASUS 802.11 n Network Adapter and click Next to start the driver installation. 8. Windows has successfully updated your driver software - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 12
and driver in MAC OS To install the utilities and driver in MAC OS: 1. Double click the installation Icon and then click Continue. 2. Select a destination volume to install the USB Wireless Utility. When done, click Continue. 3. Click Install to perform a basic installation of this software package - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 13
CD. Note: Obtain the Linux source code from the support CD and build the driver for the Linux OS that you are using. The status indicators The device comes with one LED to indicate the status of the Network adapter, and one button for WiFi Protected Setup (WPS). LED ON: Connected to wireless - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 14
Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 - Installation Using the WPS Wizard WPS Wizard is a utility that allows you to easily set up your wireless network using any of the following: • WPS button on both the 802.11n network adapter and the router (or Access Point) that you want to connect to. • PIN code - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 15
2 Installation Chapter 2 - Installation Connecting via the WPS button 1. Press the WPS button on your network adapter to launch the WPS Wizard. WPS button 2. From the WPS Wizard, select Use the WPS button. Click Next. 3. Press the WPS button on the 802.11n network router. ASUS Network adapter 15 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 16
Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 - Installation 3. The 802.11n network adapter searches for the wireless router. When done, click Next and follow the succeeding onscreen instructions. Note: If WPS configuration failed, move your computer closer to the router then try again. Connecting via the PIN - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 17
Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 - Installation 3. Click Next. The router's PIN code is displayed. 4. If your selected router's status is Configured, key Using the PIN code on an unconfigured router. 5. Wait until the WPS Wizard finishes applying the wireless settings. ASUS Network adapter 17 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 18
PIN code on an unconfigured router To use the PIN code on an unconfigured router: 1. Follow steps 1-3 in Connecting via the PIN code. 2. If your selected router's status is Unconfigured, the WPS Wizard screen below appears. Key in the PIN code in this screen. Click Next. 18 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 19
2 Installation Chapter 2 - Installation 3. Wait until the WPS Wizard finishes applying the wireless settings. 4. Assign a name to your network. When done, click Next. If the router is used for the first time, the WPS Wizard assigns the SSID (network name) automatically. ASUS Network adapter 19 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 20
a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. When done, click Next. To configure the advanced security settings, click Show advanced network security options. Select the Security Method and manually key in your Security key or passphrase. Chapter 2 Installation 20 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 21
using a USB flash drive. Adding network devices using a USB flash drive With the WPS Wizard utility, you can add devices to your network using a USB flash drive. To add network devices using a USB flash drive: 1. In the WPS Wizard, click Save settings to a USB flash drive. ASUS Network adapter 21 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 22
USB flash drive from this computer, and then plug to the computer that you want to add to the wireless network. Chapter 2 Installation 4. Locate the SetupWireless.exe from the USB drive, and double-click to run it. Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network. 22 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 23
Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Configuring with the WLAN utility (Infrastructure) Use the ASUS WLAN utility to get connected with an existing wireless network. Chapter 2 Installation 1. Right-click the wireless connection icon and select Wireless Settings. 2. Click Config to - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 24
Installation 5. Click Status to view the association state. If connection is established, the box shows "Connected - xx: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx". 6. Click the Connection tab to view the signal strength. Click OK to exit the utility. Configuring with the WLAN utility (Ad Hoc) The network adapter supports - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 25
Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 - Installation 3. Click Survey to scan for Ad Hoc nodes. Select the node you want to communicate with and click Connect. 4. If the encryption settings of your network adapter are different from those of the other Ad Hoc nodes, you are prompted to make the - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 26
Chapter 2 - Installation Note: You cannot configure Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc settings using the WLAN utility in Windows® Vista OS. Refer to the section Windows Vista wireless options for details. Chapter 2 Installation 26 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 27
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) ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 28
to turn the wireless radio OFF. • Search & Connect: Click to view the Taskbar Left-Click Menu properties of available access points. •� Wireless Option (Windows® XP only): Click to choose Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service or ASUS utilities to configure your Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 29
adapter is not installed. Click Disable Radio to turn off the network adapter. Association State: Displays the connection status as follows: Connected: The adapter is now associated with one wireless LAN device. When operating in Infrastructure mode, this field shows the MAC address of the access - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 30
Click this button to connect to an available wireless AP. Activate Configuration Auto roaming is enabled by default and makes the adapter automatically switch to APs with better signal. You can uncheck it if you want to connect to a specified AP using a particular profile. 30 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 31
Chapter 3 - Software Reference Status - Connection You can view the current link statistics about the network adapter. These statistics are updated once per second and are valid if the Network adapter is correctly installed. Throughput Transmitted: The number of frames that are transmitted. Received - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 32
can only be used on the network adapter that gets its IP address from the DHCP server. Status - Ping Click the "Ping" button in Status-IP Config tab to open this page. The Ping tab allows you to verify the accessibility of other computers or network devices. To ping a connection: 1. Key in the IP - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 33
to change the Network adapter configurations. Network Type Infrastructure - Infrastructure means to establish a connection with an access point. Once connected, the access point allows you to access wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet). The Channel field turns to Auto if the connection is based on - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 34
checking any WEP Key, even if there is. Shared - Select this option to make the network operate on Shared key mode. In a Share Key Authentication system, four-step exchange of frames is required to validate that the station is using the same WEP Key as the access point. 34 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 35
network is operating in IEEE 802.1x authentication mode. This mode is for environments with RADIUS (Remote Access Dial-in User Service). In a RADIUS environment, three Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) are supported characters to setup keys by defining the Key Format. ASUS Network adapter 35 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 36
. If the access point or station with which you are communicating uses the identical key by the same sequence, you can use any of the keys as the default on your Network adapter. Click the "Apply" button after you have created the encryption keys, the Wireless Settings Utility uses asterisks to - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 37
a wireless client and a server that resides at the network operations center. Md5-challenge: Md5-challenge is a one-way encryption algorithm that uses usernames and passwords. This method does not support key management, but require a preset key. Chapter 3 Software Reference ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 38
Frame Bursting Frame Bursting technology improves wireless network efficiency and boosts throughput. PSP Xlink Mode Disable or enable an infrastructure tunneling program which allows you to play adhoc PSP multiplayer games on the Internet (like virtual infrastructure mode). 38 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 39
Reference Soft AP (Windows XP/Vista) Soft AP mode allows the Wireless LAN card to act as a virtual access point. The computer needs to be connected to a wired network using an Ethernet connection in order to provide network access to Wireless LAN clients. Chapter 3 Software Reference 1. Select - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 40
wireless clients. Chapter 3 Software Reference Status Page Encryption Page Clicking Apply after configuring Soft AP will show the "Access Control" tab. Enter a MAC Address on the Access Control page and select "Accept" or "Reject" or "Disable" from the pull-down menu. 40 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 41
Reference Soft AP (Windows XP/Vista) Cont. Chapter 3 Software Reference Soft AP Mode will also provide two extra tabs on the Status pages - Association Table and Event Log. The Association Table shows clients that are currently connected to the Soft AP. The Event Log tracks messages associated - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 42
is helpful in determining which network to connect to. The value is then normalized to a dBm value. • Security: Wireless network encryption information. All devices in the network should use the same encryption method to ensure the communication. • BSSID: The media access control (MAC) address - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 43
changes made on the Wireless Settings utility. OK - Click to close the Wireless Setting utility window. Cancel - Click to cancel any changes made on the Wireless Settings utility. Click to close the Wireless Settings utility window. Help - Click to display the help menu. ASUS Network adapter 43 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 44
Software Reference Exit Wireless Settings To exit Wireless Settings, you can click OK or Cancel. ASUS Mobile Manager The Mobile Manager is a convenient tool to set up and manage network location settings. In different places, you have to reconfigure settings for conforming to the connectivity needs - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 45
- Software Reference Activate menu Auto Roaming : Activating this option allows the ASUS network adapter to switch to another association you have specified when changes to an existing association occurred. If no associations are made, Auto Roaming automatically connects to a wireless network based - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 46
network interface card other than ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter. • Dialup Networking Configuration. Select this option if your computer has an installed modem. 3. Key in the name and description of the configuration you wish to create, then click Next. Chapter 3 Software Reference 46 ASUS Network - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 47
o f t h e configuration type. Specify the IP address using the DHCP server (automatic) or assign it manually. The wizard auto-detects and displays the current system settings. Click Next when done. 6. Key in the computer name, then click Next. Chapter 3 Software Reference ASUS Network adapter 47 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 48
Chapter 3 Software Reference Chapter 3 - Software Reference 7. Set up the proxy server and printer window. 2. Click Edit from the menu bar, then select Edit Configuration. The Edit Configuration dialog box appears. Click the buttons on the left to navigate the window. 48 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 49
for Service Set Identifier, a string used to identify a wireless LAN. You can only connect with an Access Point that has the same SSID. Use different SSIDs to segment the wireless LAN and add security. Channel: The Channel field allows you to select the radio channel for the network adapter. In - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 50
network adapter you want to use for this configuration. NOTE: This item appears only when you are editing a wired LAN configuration. Chapter 3 Software your network administrator for the IP address and subnet mask you should use. Key in the IP Address and Subnet Mask manually. ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 51
.111.*". Bypass proxy server for local addresses: This option allows you to use the proxy server for all local (Intranet) addresses. NOTE: You may gain access to local addresses easier and faster if you do not use the proxy server. ASUS Network adapter 51 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 52
close the Edit Configuration window. Click Help to view the help files. Site Monitor The Site Monitor utility measures the signal-to-noise (SNR) values of all available wireless networks. Use this utility to determine the best placement of access points in a wireless network. Launching Site Monitor - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 53
wireless connections and the signal-to-noise (SNR) value of a selected connection. NOTE: Some Access Points disable their SSID broadcasting to hide themselves from "Site Survey" or "Site Monitor". You may join these APs if you know their SSID. Chapter 3 Software Reference ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 54
keyboard. The Monitor window appears. Chapter 3 Software Reference The following connection parameters are displayed in Service Set that the station is connected to. Signal Level. This line specifies the average signal level of the Basic Service Set that the station is connected ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 55
Chapter 3 - Software Reference A-S (AP mode Station mode) Select the mode you want to use. When done, click OK. If you change to a different mode, the current connection status will be lost. Chapter 3 Software Reference ASUS Network adapter 55 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 56
utilities and disable Windows wireless function - Only use ASUS WLAN utilities to configure the Network adapter. Configuring with Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration service If you want to configure your Network adapter via Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service, follow the instruction - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 57
networks and set the connection preference order with the Move up and Move down buttons. The radio tower with a signal icon identifies the currently connected access point. Click Properties to set the authentication of the wireless connection. Chapter 3 Software Reference ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 58
Chapter 3 - Software Reference Windows® Vista wireless options If you want to configure your Network adapter via Windows® Wireless Client service, follow the instruction below to make the settings. 1. Right-click the network icon on the Windows taskbar. Select Connect to a network to view the - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 59
Chapter 3 - Software Reference Click Properties from the Property page to set the authentication of the wireless connection. Chapter 3 Software Reference ASUS Network adapter 59 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 60
Key in the security key, then click OK. You may also press the WPS button on the access point and the network adapter to establish the WiFi connection. The picture below indicates that you have successfully connected to the wireless network. Chapter 3 Software Reference 60 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 61
Setting up the XLink Mode under Windows® XP To set up the XLink Mode under Windows® XP: 1. Click ASUS WLAN Control Center > Config > Advanced to enable the PSP Xlink Mode. 2. Turn on your PSP to set up the configuration. 3. Select Network Settings. Chapter 4 Application ASUS Network adapter 61 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 62
Chapter 4 - Application 4. Select AD Hoc Mode. 5. Select the PSP channel that you want to connect to. 6. When done, select O to save the settings. Chapter 4 Application 62 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 63
available for system-link then start the game connection. The PSP can provide you the SSID named PSP_**** to connect. Click ASUS WLAN Control Center > Survey to search the available connection. Select PSP_**** to connect. 8. When done, click Connect. Chapter 4 Application ASUS Network adapter 63 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 64
MAC OS To set up the XLink Mode under MAC OS: 1. Select USB Wireless Utility > Advanced to enable PSP Xlink. 2. Click USB Wireless Utility > Site Survey to search the available connection. 3. Select PSP_**** to connect. 4. When done, click CONNECT. Chapter 4 Application 64 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 65
troubleshooting guides provide answers to some of the more common problems, which you may encounter while installing or using Network adapter products. If you encounter difficulties that are not mentioned in this section, please contact the Wireless LAN Technical Support. Verify if the Network - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 66
Windows Me. These limits are imposed by the Microsoft operating system. Solution: If your computer already has the maximum number of TCP/IP bindings, remove one of the network adapters from the Network configuration before installing the Network adapter driver. Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 66 ASUS - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 67
environment.End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. Chapter 6 Appendix ASUS Network adapter 67 - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 68
du Canada. 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://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. Chapter 6 Appendix 68 ASUS Network adapter - Asus USB-N13 | User Manual - Page 69
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with IC RF exposure compliance requirements, please follow operation instruction as documented in this manual. Chapter 6 Appendix ASUS Network adapter 69
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USB-N13
ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter
(For 802.11b/g/n Networks)