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® USB-N66 Dual-band �Wi��re��le��s�s�-�N� �A�d�a�pt��e�r (For 802.11a/b/g/n Wireless Networks) User Manual - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 2
the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is 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 - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 3
2. Installing the USB-N66 driver and utilities 6 3. Configuring USB-N66 using ASUS utility 7 Connecting to a wireless network manually 7 Connecting to a wireless network using WPS 8 Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7 10 4. Software information 12 ASUS WLAN Control Center 12 ASUS WLAN Adapter - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 4
ASUS USB-N66 x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Support CD x1 Warranty card x1 USB cable x1 NOTE: If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately. System requirements Before using the USB-N66 WLAN Adapter, check if your system meets the following requirements: • Windows - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 5
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Mounting options Out of the box, the ASUS USB-N66 is designed to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 6
User Manual 2. Installing the USB-N66 driver and utilities IMPORTANT: Install the ASUS USB-N66 into your computer before installing the driver and utilities from the bundled Support CD. To install the driver and utilities for your ASUS USB-N66: 1. Place the bundled Support CD into the optical drive - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 7
to complete the installation. USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. Configuring USB-N66 using ASUS utility Connecting to a wireless network manually To connect USB-N66 to a station (Ad Hoc mode) manually: 1. Right-click the ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility icon in the Windows® system tray, then - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 8
security settings on your WLAN adapter as those on the AP or station. Click Save. Setup is completed. The Status page displays information such as the association state, current data rate, and radio state. Connecting to a wireless network using WPS ASUS USB-N66 supports the WPS function that helps - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 9
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 3. Press the WPS button on the AP or station to establish a wireless connection. 4. �C��l�ic�k� Finish. To connect USB-N66 to a WPS-enabled AP or station using the PIN code: 1. Select Use PIN code. 2. Key in the AP's eight-digit PIN code and click Next. 3. - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 10
-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7) ASUS USB-N66 supports the Soft AP mode. In this mode, the USB-N66 acts as a virtual AP. IMPORTANT: Before configuring the Soft AP mode, connect your host computer to a wired network to provide internet network access for your wireless - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 11
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual In the Soft AP mode, you can limit the wireless clients that associate with the USB-N66 through the access control function. Click Configuration > Edit Config > Wireless Mode. You can limit the wireless clients that associate with the WLAN adapter through the access - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 12
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 4. Software information ASUS WLAN Control Center ASUS WLAN Control Center includes ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility (Station mode) and ASUS Wireless Access Point Utility (Soft AP mode) which help you manage your WLAN adapter easily. ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 13
Survey Survey displays the connection status: USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual • SSID - Displays the name of the wireless network that the WLAN adapter is connecting to. • MAC Address - Indicates the hardware address of the WLAN adapter. A MAC address is a unique identifier assigned to networking - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 14
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration- Wireless LAN. • Channel - Select a radio channel for your WLAN adapter. In the Infrastructure mode, your WLAN adapter are supported. In Europe (ETSI), channels 1 to 13 are supported. In Japan (MKK), channels 1 to 14 are supported. • For 5GHz band, the - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 15
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Configuration - Encryption The Encryption page allows you to set up the encryption settings for your WLAN adapter. For data confidentiality in a wireless environment, IEEE 802.11 specifies a Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) algorithm to offer transmission privacy - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 16
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual wireless encryption. It is a symmetric 128-bit block encryption method that works simultaneously on multiple network layers. • Wireless key length. For 64-bit encryption, each key consists of 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. For 128bit encryption, each - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 17
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 5. Configuring USB-N66 using Windows® WZC service To connect your USB-N66 to a wireless network using Windows® WZC service: 1. Right-click the ASUS WLAN Control Center system tray icon, then click Exit. ASUS WLAN Control Center will be switched off. Click Windows - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 18
troubleshooting solutions. How do I verify that my WLAN adapter is installed properly? 1. Right-click My Computer from the Start menu, then select Properties. 2. Select the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager. 3. Double-click Network adapters. 4. Double-click ASUS USB-N66 450Mbps Dual Band USB - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 19
ten bindings in 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 WLAN adapter driver. ASUS WLAN adapter 19 - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 20
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual 7. Glossary Access Point (AP) A networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Access Points combined with a distributed system support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility. Ad Hoc A wireless network - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 21
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual COFDM (for 802.11a or 802 is called COFDM (coded OFDM). COFDM was developed specifically for indoor wireless use and offers performance much superior to that of spread-spectrum solutions assigned a single IP address from a DHCP server. ASUS WLAN adapter 21 - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 22
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual DNS Server Address (Domain chip at the higher data rates. The wireless device is capable of an 11 Mbps data transmission rate, but the coverage area is less than a 1 or 2 Mbps wireless device since coverage area decreases as bandwidth increases. 22 ASUS WLAN adapter - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 23
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Encryption This provides wireless data transmissions with a level of security. This option allows you to specify a 64-bit or a 128-bit WEP key. A 64-bit encryption contains 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. A 128-bit encryption contains 26 hexadecimal - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 24
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE sets standards for networking, including Ethernet LANs. IEEE standards ensure interoperability between systems of the same type. IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.xx is a set of specifications for LANs from the - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 25
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Compared with 802.11g 802.11a is a standard for access points and radio NICs that is ahead of 802.11g in the market by about six months. 802.11a operates in the 5GHz frequency band with twelve separate non-overlapping channels. As a result, you can have up to twelve - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 26
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual IP (Internet Protocol) The TCP/IP standard protocol that defines the IP datagram as the unit of information passed across an Internet and provides the basis for connectionless packet delivery service. IP includes the ICMP control and error message protocol as an - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 27
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual NIC (Network Interface Card) A network adapter inserted into a computer so that the is 60Hz, the AM broadcast radio frequency band is 0.55-1.6MHz, the FM broadcast radio frequency band is 88-108MHz, and wireless 802.11 LANs operate at 2.4GHz. ASUS WLAN adapter 27 - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 28
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual SSID (Service Set Identifier) SSID is a group name shared by every member of a wireless network. Only client to prevent other wireless devices from recognizing and connecting to the device. Station Any device containing IEEE 802.11 wireless medium access conformity. - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 29
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Requirements (1) A WPA compatible Access Point or Wireless router, (2) Operating system updates that support WPA. In XP, an updated Windows Zero Config service is needed. Users can download the Windows XP WPA patch here: http://microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx? - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 30
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful equipment. Operate the device in 5150-5250MHz frequency band for indoor use only. Prohibition of Co- - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 31
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with RFCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment . This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum 20cm between the radiator and your body. CE Mark Warning This is a - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 32
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual IC Warning Statement Under Industry Canada exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body undesired operation of the device. 32 ASUS WLAN adapter - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 33
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Rate - Taux d'absorption spécifique) d'IC lorsqu'il est installé dans des produits hôtes particuliers qui fonctionnent dans des conditions site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf08792. html ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 34
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual ASUS Contact Information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia Pacific) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Website www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +886228943447 +886228907698 support.asus.com ASUS - Asus USB-N66 | User Manual - Page 35
USB-N66 WLAN Adapter User Manual Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 Authorised representative in Europe: Authorised distributors in Turkey: Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, D-40880 RATINGEN,
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