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Introduction:::…
Imagine the sun burning in the sky, birds chirping, a soft breeze blowing…
and you… you are stuck inside working behind the computer
because it’s not wirelessly connected to the internet.
Not many would like that choice if left to us, certainly not me, but with
the birth of wireless modems/routers and the adapters using
them this problem could surely be solved.
So it is written, so shall it be done… could it be that simple?
ASUS likes to think so and here is how: the WL-167G USB adapter.
This adapter is a small WiFi Network adapter for connecting to a wireless
device.
Because it is a USB adapter it can be connected to a laptop or desktop
computer or even a server, should one wish to do so.
In theory this device should allow you to connect to the internet while
you are enjoying the nice weather outside. Let’s get that theory into practice.
Features:::…
These are the features the WiFi adapter supports as stated in the manual.
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Host interface
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USB 2.0
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Network Standard
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IEEE 802.11g, backward compatible with 802.11b device
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Data Rate
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802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
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802.11b:1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
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Modulation
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OFDM, CCK (11Mbps, 5.5Mbps), DQPSK (2Mbps), DBPSK (1Mbps)
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Technology
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OFDM and DSSS
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Network Architecture Types
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Infrastructure and ad-hoc
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Operating Frequency
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2.412-2.462 GHz (N. America);
2.412-2.484 GHz (Japan);
2.412-2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)
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Operating Channels
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N. America: CH1~CH11
Worldwide: CH1~CH13
Japan: CH1~CH14 (802.11b) and CH1~CH13 (802.11g)
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RF Output Power
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14 ~ 17 dBm (at nominal temp. range)
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Antenna
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One onboard Inverted-F antenna to support diversity
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Range
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Indoor 130 ft (40 m), outdoor (LOS, Line-Of-Sight) 1000 ft (330
m)
The range may vary from different environments
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Receiver Sensitivity
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PER< 8% @ length=1024 octets (at nominal temp. range)
11Mbps: -82 ~ -85 dBm; 54 Mbps: -68 ~ -70 dBm;
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Power Consumption
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TX power consumption:350~450 mA
RX power consumption :250~350 mA
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Encryption
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64/128-bit WEP; each includes 4 user-defined keys
Support WPA (under WinXP SP1 later)
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Utilities
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Mobile control center:
Integrate all tools and indicate real time status information on
system tray
Wireless setting:
Diagnose and configure your wireless network settings with online
trouble shooting feature
Mobile manager:
Support automatic roaming and network reconfiguration between different
locations
Site survey:
Explore your wireless networking topology with ease
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Windows XP Compatibility
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Native support for all built-in WLAN functions, like Zeroconfig,
Media Sense and 802.1x
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Support OS
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Windows 98SE , ME, 2000, XP and Linux Redhat (after version 7.1)
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LED Indicators
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LNK(Link)
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Operating Temperature
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-10 ~ 55°C
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Storage Temperature
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-40~ 70°C
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Humidity (non-condensing)
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5~95%
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Emissions
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ETS 300 328 and ETS 300 826; CE Mark; FCC Part 15C, Section 15.247
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Size
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7.5cm L* 2.5 cm W* 0.9 cm H(± 0.2)
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Weight
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40 g
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Warranty
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Two-year limited warranty
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