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Installation:::…
Installation of the adapter is very easy and almost similar to using a
USB flash drive. In this case Windows won’t recognize and install the drivers automatically
though; you need the driver CD to help you out there.
Once installed, the wireless network icon appears in your system tray to
indicate whether or not a wireless network was found.
The adapter comes with its own wireless configuration utilities or you
could choose to use Windows' wireless configuration manager
to set up a connection.
With the adapter being as thick as it is it might cause a problem for
some people when plugging it in a recessed USB port or even one where
another device is sat in the adjacent port. That’s where the universal joint comes in handy in that you can plug
in the joint and aim the USB adapter away from the cramped
space.
It’s also handy when you have a laptop, allowing you to move the adapter
safely out of the way.
Connection Center
Connection center is a system tray utility that gathers all other utilities
in its own menu.
Right click opens this menu, which lets you choose the programs I will
discuss in a moment.
Left click will open another menu.
It allows you to search and connect the wireless networks in the vicinity
or you get to select the way the wireless connections are
managed, either by Windows or ASUS, choose you poison.
Wireless Settings
With wireless settings you get to manage the settings of the wireless
connection, as most of you would have guessed.
Here you will find most of what you need to make a solid network connection
to a wireless device.
The status tab will display a full range of details on the connection
and ipconfig and status of the wireless adapter.
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The config tab allows you to modify or create the settings for the wireless
adapter.
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It sets up the network type and encryption and finishes up with the authentication,
when needed.
The site survey tab shows a list of wireless networks nearby to connect
to.
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