PCE-N15 - Network card ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	PCI Express Wireless Network Card
Interface	PCI Express (PCI-E)
Wireless Standard	IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Frequency Band	2.4 GHz
Maximum Data Rate	Up to 300 Mbps (theoretical)
Wireless Security	WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, TKIP, AES
Antenna	1 external dipole antenna
Antenna Connector	RP-SMA connector (estimated)
WPS Button	Yes (built-in on card)
Indicator LEDs	Link (connection), Tx/Rx (WPS and data activity)
Software Functions	ASUS WLAN utility (settings, survey, WPS), Soft AP mode (software access point)
OS Compatibility	Windows XP, Vista, 7
Minimum System Requirements	200 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive, free PCI-E slot
Box Contents	Network card, antenna, driver CD, quick start guide, fixing bracket, warranty card
Power Supply	Via PCI Express slot
Operating Temperature	0 °C to 40 °C (estimated)
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing (estimated)
Certifications	Class B (Canada), FCC, CE

Frequently Asked Questions - PCE-N15 ASUS

How to install the driver for ASUS PCE-N15 card?

Before installing the driver, insert the card into a free PCI-E slot. Then insert the support CD into the drive and launch automatic installation. If autorun is disabled, manually run SETUP.EXE. Select the language, then click Install Utilities/Driver. Follow the instructions and restart the computer.

How to connect the card to a wireless network?

After driver installation, double-click the ASUS utility icon in the taskbar. Go to the Survey or Search tab to see available networks. Select your network, enter the security key if required, and click Connect. The connection is established when the Link LED lights up.

How to use the WPS function?

Make sure your access point supports WPS. Open the ASUS utility and go to the WPS tab. Choose Use the WPS button, then press the WPS button on your router. You can also use a PIN code: select Use PIN code and enter the 8-digit code from the router.

What to do if the card is not detected by Windows?

Check in Device Manager (right-click My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager). Open the Network adapters section. If the card appears with an exclamation mark, reinstall the driver. Make sure the card is fully inserted into the PCI-E slot and that the computer is off during installation.

How to improve signal quality?

Raise the dipole antenna to a vertical position for better reception. Keep the card away from interference sources such as microwaves or large metal objects. Move closer to the access point if possible. You can also try changing the channel in the advanced settings of the utility.

Can I use the card as an access point (Soft AP mode)?

Yes, the card supports Soft AP mode under Windows XP/Vista/7. To activate it, click the AP icon in the ASUS utility, then the General tab and the ICS button. Your computer must be connected to the Internet via a wired network to share the connection.

How to configure WEP or WPA security?

In the ASUS utility, go to Config > Encryption. For WEP, select Open or Shared as the authentication method and enter a 5 or 13 character ASCII key. For WPA-PSK, choose WPA-PSK and enter a key of 8 to 63 characters. The encryption type can be TKIP or AES.

Which operating systems are compatible?

The ASUS PCE-N15 card is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Newer systems (Windows 8/10/11) are not officially supported, but Windows 7 drivers may sometimes work in compatibility mode.

How to reset the card to factory settings?

There is no hardware reset button. To restore default settings, uninstall the driver and utility via Control Panel, restart, then reinstall the software from the CD. You can also delete saved profiles in the ASUS utility.

The card slows down my Internet connection, what should I do?

Check that you are using the latest driver (downloadable from the ASUS website). Avoid interference by changing the channel in the utility. Make sure Soft AP mode is not enabled if you are not using it, as it can reduce performance. You can also try switching to 802.11g only mode for more stability.

USER MANUAL PCE-N15 ASUS

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 modifications 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.

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, firm or user shall not alter the frequency, increase the power, or change the characteristics and functions of the original design of the certified 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

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-PCEN15) 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.

Ant.	Antenna Type	Connector	Gain (dBi)	Remark
A	Dipole Antenna	Reversed-SMA	5.00	TX / RX
B	Dipole Antenna	Reversed-SMA	3.00	TX / RX
C	Dipole Antenna	Reversed-SMA	3.00	TX / RX
D	Dipole Antenna	Reversed-SMA	2.00	TX / RX
E	Dipole Antenna	Reversed-SMA	2.00	TX / RX

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

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 equipment complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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.

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 our customers to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries and other components as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detail recycling information in different region.

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.

EC Declaration of Conformity

Inspiring Innovation · Persistent Perfection

We, the undersigned,

Manufacturer:	ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.
Address, City:	No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TIAPEI 112, TAIWAN R.O.C.
Country:	TAIWAN
Authorized representative in Europe:	ASUS COMPUTER GmbH
Address, City:	HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN
Country:	GERMANY

declare the following apparatus:

Product name :	ASUS 300Mbps 802.11b/g/n Wireless PCI-E card
Model name :	PCE-N15

conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:

2004/108/EC-EMC Directive

□ EN 55022:2006+A1:2007 □ EN 61000-3:2:2006 □ EN 55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006

□ EN 55024:1998+A1:2001+A2:2003 □ EN 61000-3:3:2008 □ EN 55020:2007

1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive

EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-05)	EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1(2008-04)
EN 300 440-1 V1.4.1(2008-05)	EN 301 489-3 V1.4.1(2002-08)
EN 300 440-2 V1.2.1(2008-03)	EN 301 489-4 V1.3.1(2002-08)
EN 301 511 V9.0.2(2003-03)	EN 301 489-7 V1.3.1(2005-11)
EN 301 908-1 V3.2.1(2007-05)	EN 301 489-9 V1.4.1(2007-11)
EN 301 908-2 V3.2.1(2007-05)	EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05)
EN 301 893 V1.4.1(2005-03)	EN 301 489-24 V1.4.1(2007-09)
EN 302 544-2 V1.1.1(2009-01)	EN 302 326-2 V1.2.2(2007-06)
EN 62311:(2008-11)	EN 302 326-3 V1.3.1(2007-09)
EN 50371:2002	EN 301 357-2 V1.3.1(2006-05)
EN 50385:2002	EN 302 623 V1.1.1(2009-01)

2006/95/EC-LVD Directive

□ EN 60950-1:2006 □ EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009

□ EN 60065:2002+A1:2006+A11:2008

2009/125/EC-ErP Directive

Regulation (EC) No. 1275/2008 □ EN 62301:2005 Regulation (EC) No. 642/2009 □ EN 62301:2005

Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009 □ EN 62301:2005 Ver. 110101

CE marking

(EC conformity marking)

Position: CEO

Name: Jerry Shen

Declaration Date: Mar. 30, 2011

Year to begin affixing CE marking:2011

Signature :

Fabricant	ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tél: [phone] Adresse: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
Representant légal en Europe	ASUS Computer GmbH Adresse: HARKORT STR. 21-23, D-40880 RATINGEN, DEUTSCHLAND
Revendeurs autorisés en Turquie	BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Tél: [phone] Adresse: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERBURGAZ CAD. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL
	CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. Tél: [phone] Adresse: CEMAL SURURI CD. HALIM MERIC IS MERKEZI No: 15/C D:5-6 34394 MECIDIYEKOY/ ISTANBUL

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BSA (Basic Service Area)

Broadband (Large bande)

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

DSL Modem (Modem DSL)

Extended Service Set (ESS)

IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)

LAN (Local Area Network)

MAC Address (Media Access Control)

NAT (Network Address Translation)

NIC (Network Interface Card)

Pass Phrase (Phrase secrete)

PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association)

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)