Asus USB-N13 User manual

User Manual

E6987 / November 2011

USB-N13

ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter

(For 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Networks)

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without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).

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Manufacturer contact information

ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (Asia-Pacic)

Company address: 15 Li-Te Road, Beitou, Taipei 11259

Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447

Fax: +886-2-2890-7798

E-mail: [email protected]

Web site: http://www.asus.com.tw

ASUS Computer International (America)

Company address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA

General (tel): +1-510-739-3777

General (fax): +1-510-608-4555

Web site address: http://usa.asus.com

Technical support

General support: +1-502-995-0883

Support (fax): +1-502-933-8713

Online support: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx

ASUS Computer GmbH (Germany & Austria)

Company address: Harkortstr. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Deutschland

General (tel): +49-1805-010-923

General (fax): +49-02102-959911

Web site address: http://www.asus.de

Online contact: http://www.asus.de/sales

Technical support

Components: +49-02102-95990

Fax: +49-02102-959911

Online support: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx?SLanguage=de-de

USB-N13 WLAN Adapter User Manual

ASUS Wireless-N Adapter

Table of contents

Notices.......................................................................................................2

Federal Communications Commission ..................................................2

Prohibition of Co-location.......................................................................2

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement......................................................2

CE Mark Warning...................................................................................3

DGT Warning Statement .......................................................................3

IC Warning Statement............................................................................3

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:.........................................................4

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services......................................................4

REACH ..................................................................................................4

1. Introduction ..........................................................................................6

1.1Package contents .............................................................................6

1.2 System requirements ........................................................................6

1.3 Hardware ..........................................................................................6

2. Installing the USB-N13 driver and utilities ........................................7

3. Conguring USB-N13 using ASUS utility ..........................................8

3.1 Connecting to a wireless network manually......................................8

3.2 Connecting to a wireless network using WPS ..................................9

3.3 Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7)............................................. 11

4. Software information .........................................................................13

4.1 ASUS WLAN Control Center ..........................................................13

4.2 ASUS WLAN Adapter Setting Utility ...............................................13

5. Conguring USB-N13 using Windows®WZC service.....................18

6. Troubleshooting.................................................................................19

7. Glossary..............................................................................................20

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Federal Communications Commission

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class

B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment.

Prohibition of Co-location

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction

with any other antenna or transmitter.

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.

Notices

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CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Operation Channels: Ch1~11 for N. America, Ch1~14 Japan, Ch1~ 13 Europe

(ETSI)

DGT Warning Statement

Article 12

Without permission, any company, rm or user shall not alter the frequency,

increase the power, or change the characteristics and functions of the original

design of the certied lower power frequency electric machinery.

Article 14

The application of low power frequency electric machineries shall not affect the

navigation safety nor interfere a legal communication, if an interference is found,

the service will be suspended until improvement is made and the interference no

longer exists.

低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法

(1)「經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻

率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能」以及(2)「低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全

及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項

合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學

及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾」。

IC Warning Statement

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using

an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by

Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna

type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated

power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

This radio transmitter(IC: 3568A-USBN13) has been approved by Industry Canada

to operate with the antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain

and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types

not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for

that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.

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This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du

Canada.

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be

operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

IC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest

standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you

to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well

as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm

for the detailed recycling information in different regions.

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://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

USB-N13 WLAN Adapter User Manual

ASUS Wireless-N Adapter

Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Tel: +886-2-2894-3447

Address: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI

112, TAIWAN

Authorised representative

in Europe:

ASUS Computer GmbH

Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, D-40880

RATINGEN, DEUTSCHLAND

Authorised distributors

in Turkey:

BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S.

Tel: +90 212 3311000

Address: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERBURGAZ

CAD. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL

CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.

Tel: +90 212 3567070

Address: CEMAL SURURI CD. HALIM MERIC IS

MERKEZI

No: 15/C D:5-6 34394 MECIDIYEKOY/

ISTANBUL

EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.

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1. Introduction

1.2 System requirements

Before using the USB-N13 WLAN adapter, check if your system meets the

following requirements:

• Windows® Vista/XP/7 • USB 2.0 for PC or Laptop

• 512MB system memory or larger • Optical disk drive

1.1 Package contents

Check your USB-N13 WLAN adapter package for the following items.

• ASUS USB-N13 WLAN adapter x1 • Quick Start Guide x1

• Support CD x1 • Warranty card x1

• USB cable x1 or Cradle x1 (US SKU)

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

immediately.

1.3 Hardware

Status indicator

LED Status Description

Link On Solid light 5 seconds means WPS connection is established

successfully.

Off The WLAN adapter is disabled.

Blinking Data is being transmitted or received.

Fast blinking 3 times per second means WPS function is

enabled. Wait for 2 minutes before the WPS connection is

established.

Enabling the WPS (for Windows®OS only)

To enable the WPS feature, you may either press the WPS button on the LAN card

or select Use the WPS button in the WLAN ’s web interface.

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To install the driver and utilities for your ASUS USB-N13 WLAN adapter:

1. Place the bundled Support CD into the optical drive. An Autorun screen appears

if the Autorun function is enabled on your computer.

NOTE: If the Autorun function is not enabled on your computer, double-click

SETUP.EXE from the root directory to run the Support CD.

2. Installing the USB-N13 driver and utilities

2. From the Autorun screen, select your

language and click Install Utilities/

Driver.

3. The InstallShield Wizard screen

appears. Click Next to continue.

IMPORTANT: Install the ASUS USB-N13 WLAN adapter into your computer

before installing the driver and utilities from the bundled Support CD.

4. Select Use ASUS WLAN utilities.

6. Click Install to start the installation.

5. Choose destination location.

7. Click Finish to complete the installation.

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