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WL-160g specification summary*
Standard IEEE 802.11g
Interface USB 2.0
Technology Octogonal Frequency (OFDM)
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Data transfer rate 802.11g: 54Mbps with auto-fallback to 48, 36, 24,
18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps
802.11b: 11Mbps with auto-fallback to 5.5, 2, and
1Mbps
Network types Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc networks
Frequency band 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz
Security 64-bit/128-bit configurable WEP encryption
Operating distance Indoors @ 11Mbps : 130 ft (40 m)
Indoors @ 54Mbps : 80 ft (25 m)
Outdoors @ 11Mbps LOS**: 1000 ft (310 m)
Outdoors @ 54Mbps LOS**: 200 ft (60 m)
Compatibility Compatible with IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g devices
Power requirement USB bus-powered
Dimensions 86mm x 62mm x 17mm
Supported OS Windows
®
2000/XP
Antenna Two internal 3D Inverted-F antennas
Mounting options Desktop, magnetic, or wall installation
Utilities Control Center
Wireless Settings
Mobile Manager
Site Monitor
TroubleShooting
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
** Line-of-Sight
The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter operating distance may be shorter if
there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home layout or operating
environment.