PCEN53 - Network card ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	PCI Express Wireless Network Card
Network Standards	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Frequency Bands	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Maximum Data Rate	300 Mbps (theoretical)
Interface	PCI Express
Antennas	2 External Dipole Antennas
Wireless Security	WEP, WPA/WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2
Special Features	WPS (button), Software Access Point (Soft AP) mode
Supported Operating Systems	Windows 7, Vista, XP
System Requirements	Available PCI-E slot, 200 MB RAM, CD-ROM drive
LED Indicators	Link (solid green), Tx/Rx (blinking green)
Package Contents	Card, 2 antennas, Support CD, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card
Provided Software	ASUS WLAN Control Center, dual-band configuration utility
Care and Cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid moisture and chemicals.
Safety	Use a stable power supply. Do not open the case. Follow electrical standards.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Contact ASUS support or an authorized reseller for parts and repairs.

Frequently Asked Questions - PCEN53 ASUS

How to install the driver and utilities for the PCE-N53 card?

Before installing the driver, insert the card into a free PCI-E slot. Place the support CD into the drive, select the language, then click Install Utilities/Driver. Follow the wizard and restart the computer. After restart, choose Use ASUS WLAN utilities to manage the card with the ASUS utility.

How to connect the card to a wireless network using the ASUS utility?

Right-click the ASUS utility icon in the system tray, then select Wireless Settings. Click Survey then Search to display available networks. Select your network, configure security if needed, then click Connect. The connection is established.

How to use the WPS button to connect the card?

Make sure your access point supports WPS. In the ASUS utility, go to the WPS tab, select Use the WPS button, then click Next. Press the WPS button on the access point. The connection establishes automatically. You can also use a PIN code by selecting Use PIN code.

What to do if the network card is not detected by the computer?

Check that the card is properly inserted into the PCI-E slot. Go to Device Manager (right-click My Computer > Properties > Hardware > Device Manager). If the card appears with an exclamation mark, reinstall the driver from the CD. If it does not appear, try another PCI-E slot or contact support.

How to enable Soft AP mode?

First connect your computer to a wired network. In the ASUS utility, click AP (access point). Go to the General tab then click ICS. Select the shared network and click Apply. The card switches to Soft AP mode. You can configure the band (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) and access control in Configuration > Edit Config.

What is the difference between Infrastructure and Ad Hoc modes?

Infrastructure mode uses an access point (router) to connect the card to a wired network. Ad Hoc mode allows direct connection between two wireless stations without an access point. For home use, Infrastructure mode is recommended. In Ad Hoc, all devices must use the same SSID and channel.

How to configure WPA2 security on the card?

In the ASUS utility, go to Configuration > Encryption. For Network Authentication, select WPA2-PSK. For Data Encryption, choose AES. Enter the network key (passphrase) in the Wireless network key field. Click Save. The card will now use WPA2-AES encryption.

Signal strength is weak, how to improve the connection?

Move the card away from interference sources like microwave ovens or large metal objects. Adjust the antennas by positioning them vertically. Move the card closer to the access point. You can also change the Wi-Fi channel on the router to avoid interference from other networks.

How to use the ASUS WLAN Control Center utility?

The utility is accessible from Start > All Programs > ASUS Wireless LAN Card. The system tray icon allows you to enable/disable WiFi, search for networks, or launch the configuration utility. Right-click gives access to wireless settings, WPS wizard, and help. Double-click opens the full interface for configuring the connection.

How to turn off the WiFi radio on the card?

Left-click the ASUS utility icon in the system tray. Select WiFi Off to disable the radio. To reactivate, select WiFi On. You can also do this from the utility interface by clicking Radio Off.

USER MANUAL PCEN53 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)

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-PCEN53) 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.

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

We, the undersigned,

Manufacturer:	ASUSTek COMPUTER INC.
Address, City:	No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 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 Wireless Dual-Band PCI-E Card
Model name : PCE-N53

conform with the essential requirements of the following directives:

2004/108/EC-EMC Directive

EN 55022:2006 : 2010 (Class B)EN 61000-3-2:2006/A1 : 2009/A2 : 2009

EN 55024 : 2010EN 61000-3-3:2008

1999/5/EC-R &TTE Directive

☒ EN 300 328 V1.7.1(2006-10)☒ EN 301 893 V1.6.1(2011-11)☒ EN 62311 : 2008

☒ EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2(2011-09)☒ EN 301 489-17 V2.1.1(2009-05)

2006/95/EC-LVD Directive

☒ EN 60950-1:2006 / A12:2011 EN 60065:2002+A1:2006+A11:2008

□2009/125/EC-ErP Directive

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

Regulation (EC) No. 278/2009☐ EN 62301:2005Ver. 111121

CE marking

(EC conformity marking)

Declaration Date: May 18, 2012

Year to begin affixing CE marking:2012

Position: CEO

Name: Jerry Shen

Signature :

Fabricant	ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Tél: [phone]Adresse: No. 150, LI-DE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN
Représentant légal en Europe	ASUS Computer GmbHAdresse: HARKORT STR. 21-23, D-40880RATINGEN, 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 MERKEZINo: 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)

PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association)

TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)

WECA (Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance)

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)