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... Installing the antenna 2-2 2.1.3 Signal range 2-3 2.2 Driver and utilities installation 2-4 Chapter 3: Setting up 3.1 About the setup utilities 3-2 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard 3-3 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 3-4 3.2.2 Setting up infrastructure of the station mode 3-6 3.3 Setting up via setup utility 3-7 3.3.1 How... to launch the WiFi-AP Solo 3-7 3.3.2 Utility Windows 3-7 3.3.3 Setting up AP Mode 3-12 3.3.4 Setting up the station mode 3-14 3.4 Setting up ...
... Installing the antenna 2-2 2.1.3 Signal range 2-3 2.2 Driver and utilities installation 2-4 Chapter 3: Setting up 3.1 About the setup utilities 3-2 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard 3-3 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 3-4 3.2.2 Setting up infrastructure of the station mode 3-6 3.3 Setting up via setup utility 3-7 3.3.1 How... to launch the WiFi-AP Solo 3-7 3.3.2 Utility Windows 3-7 3.3.3 Setting up AP Mode 3-12 3.3.4 Setting up the station mode 3-14 3.4 Setting up ...
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...NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. How this manual. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings. • Chapter 2: Installation This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the wireless LAN adapter ... Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to install and configure your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. IMPORTANT: Information that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. About this manual. • Appendix The Appendix lists...
...NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. How this manual. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings. • Chapter 2: Installation This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the wireless LAN adapter ... Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to install and configure your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. IMPORTANT: Information that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. About this manual. • Appendix The Appendix lists...
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..., XP-64bit, 2003-64bit Fully compatible with IEEE802.11b/g standard products Supports ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network in different environments up to change without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest driver. * LOS=Light of connected devices (... Indoor: 130ft (40m) Outdoor: 1000ft (310m) LOS* The range varies in sleep mode (only on ASUS Digital Home motherboards except for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard ASUS WiFi-AP Solo * The Vista driver is ready when the Windows® Vista Operating System (OS) is launched...
..., XP-64bit, 2003-64bit Fully compatible with IEEE802.11b/g standard products Supports ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network in different environments up to change without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest driver. * LOS=Light of connected devices (... Indoor: 130ft (40m) Outdoor: 1000ft (310m) LOS* The range varies in sleep mode (only on ASUS Digital Home motherboards except for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard ASUS WiFi-AP Solo * The Vista driver is ready when the Windows® Vista Operating System (OS) is launched...
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Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings.
Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings.
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... for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! The WiFi-AP Solo is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter designed for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. Hence, users can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is needed. The WiFi-AP Solo also ...supports several wireless network configuration including Infrastructure, Ad-hoc, and Access Point. WiFi-AP Solo can use Skype instead ...
... for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! The WiFi-AP Solo is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter designed for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. Hence, users can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is needed. The WiFi-AP Solo also ...supports several wireless network configuration including Infrastructure, Ad-hoc, and Access Point. WiFi-AP Solo can use Skype instead ...
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... Solo breaks the wireless data transmission speed barrier to maximize your IEEE 802.11b devices in the WiFi-AP Solo network. Moveable omni-directional antenna A moveable, omni-directional antenna comes with single Internet connection or network printer. 54Mbps speed advantage With data ...to 64 stations with wireless LAN adapters making it an ideal solution for homes and offices with your WiFi-AP Solo to give you can still use your wireless coverage. 1-3 Easy integration The WiFi-AP Solo is compatible with all IEEE 802.11b devices so you faster Internet connection and file sharing...
... Solo breaks the wireless data transmission speed barrier to maximize your IEEE 802.11b devices in the WiFi-AP Solo network. Moveable omni-directional antenna A moveable, omni-directional antenna comes with single Internet connection or network printer. 54Mbps speed advantage With data ...to 64 stations with wireless LAN adapters making it an ideal solution for homes and offices with your WiFi-AP Solo to give you can still use your wireless coverage. 1-3 Easy integration The WiFi-AP Solo is compatible with all IEEE 802.11b devices so you faster Internet connection and file sharing...
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... the table below for LED indications. Power off or no data activity. Site survey. 1-4 Antenna port AIR LED • The location of the WiFi-AP Solo data transmission LED and antenna port may vary on motherboard models. • The back I/O may vary depending on but no wireless connection.... Transmitting and/or receiving data. 1.3 LED and antenna port The WiFi-AP Solo comes with a green data transmission LED (AIR) and an antenna port located at the motherboard rear panel. LED Air LED Status On ...
... the table below for LED indications. Power off or no data activity. Site survey. 1-4 Antenna port AIR LED • The location of the WiFi-AP Solo data transmission LED and antenna port may vary on motherboard models. • The back I/O may vary depending on but no wireless connection.... Transmitting and/or receiving data. 1.3 LED and antenna port The WiFi-AP Solo comes with a green data transmission LED (AIR) and an antenna port located at the motherboard rear panel. LED Air LED Status On ...
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The following pictures and descriptions are for your actual network configuration. Select Mode AP Mode Station Mode 1-5 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network You can use the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo in various wireless network configurations. It is recommended that you select the most appropriate configuration for reference only and may not exactly match your home or office network before setting up the WiFi‑AP Solo.
The following pictures and descriptions are for your actual network configuration. Select Mode AP Mode Station Mode 1-5 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network You can use the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo in various wireless network configurations. It is recommended that you select the most appropriate configuration for reference only and may not exactly match your home or office network before setting up the WiFi‑AP Solo.
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... adapter with the driver properly installed. 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless stations. In this mode, the WiFi-AP Solo becomes the wireless access point that provides local area network and Internet access for home/SOHO networks... with several computers, a shared printer, and a shared Internet connection. ˝ Internet ADSL or Cable Modem (if any) Printer 1 WiFi-AP Solo MODE Station 1 ...
... adapter with the driver properly installed. 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless stations. In this mode, the WiFi-AP Solo becomes the wireless access point that provides local area network and Internet access for home/SOHO networks... with several computers, a shared printer, and a shared Internet connection. ˝ Internet ADSL or Cable Modem (if any) Printer 1 WiFi-AP Solo MODE Station 1 ...
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1.4.2 Station mode The station mode is centered on a wireless access point (AP) that provides Internet access and LAN communication for the wireless stations. In station mode, the wireless LAN stations communicate with the LAN computers and accesses Internet through the wireless AP. In this mode, your WiFi-AP Solo. 1-7 Internet ˝ ADSL or Cable Modem (if any) Access Point Station 1 WiFi-AP Solo Station 2 In the station mode, use the Windows® Zero Configuration to set up your WiFi-AP Solo acts as a wireless adapter. It communicates with each other via the wireless AP.
1.4.2 Station mode The station mode is centered on a wireless access point (AP) that provides Internet access and LAN communication for the wireless stations. In station mode, the wireless LAN stations communicate with the LAN computers and accesses Internet through the wireless AP. In this mode, your WiFi-AP Solo. 1-7 Internet ˝ ADSL or Cable Modem (if any) Access Point Station 1 WiFi-AP Solo Station 2 In the station mode, use the Windows® Zero Configuration to set up your WiFi-AP Solo acts as a wireless adapter. It communicates with each other via the wireless AP.
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Installation 2-1 This part also provides information on installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your computer. Chapter 2 This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the antenna.
Installation 2-1 This part also provides information on installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your computer. Chapter 2 This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the antenna.
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... an elevated location to enhance your table or in a closed compartment. 2-2 2.1 Installation 2.1.1 System requirements Before installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities, make sure that your system meets the following requirements. • ASUS motherboard with WiFi-AP Solo onboard solution • Intel® Pentium™ 4 • Minimum 128MB system memory • Operating...
... an elevated location to enhance your table or in a closed compartment. 2-2 2.1 Installation 2.1.1 System requirements Before installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities, make sure that your system meets the following requirements. • ASUS motherboard with WiFi-AP Solo onboard solution • Intel® Pentium™ 4 • Minimum 128MB system memory • Operating...
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.... Obstacles such as microwave stove can also greatly interfere with the wireless network. To improve your wireless transmission, move your wireless stations closer to the WiFi-AP Solo. 2-3 Signal range: 802.11g: Indoor 80ft (30m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 200ft (60m) 802.11b: Indoor 130ft (40m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of...
.... Obstacles such as microwave stove can also greatly interfere with the wireless network. To improve your wireless transmission, move your wireless stations closer to the WiFi-AP Solo. 2-3 Signal range: 802.11g: Indoor 80ft (30m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 200ft (60m) 802.11b: Indoor 130ft (40m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of...
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Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to install Ethernet ... support CD, then double click the Setup.exe file to begin installation. To install the WiFi-AP Solo driver and utilities: 1. Place the motherboard support CD to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. If Autorun is enabled in the support CD and click to change... Windows® operating system, your computer. Select the driver / utility menu in your computer auto‑detects the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window.
Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to install Ethernet ... support CD, then double click the Setup.exe file to begin installation. To install the WiFi-AP Solo driver and utilities: 1. Place the motherboard support CD to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. If Autorun is enabled in the support CD and click to change... Windows® operating system, your computer. Select the driver / utility menu in your computer auto‑detects the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window.
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Setting up the WiFi-AP Solo in your home or office network. Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on how to set up 3-1
Setting up the WiFi-AP Solo in your home or office network. Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on how to set up 3-1
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...configuration for details. For advanced users, the setup utility helps to : 1. show statistics. 3-2 configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station; 2. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; Make sure you have connected the supplied antenna to the antenna connector on the motherboard, or...other wireless devices in your environment. 3.1 About the setup utilities After you have installed the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your system, you are now ready to setup the WiFi-AP Solo in your network. Make sure that you have selected the most frequently used ...
...configuration for details. For advanced users, the setup utility helps to : 1. show statistics. 3-2 configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station; 2. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; Make sure you have connected the supplied antenna to the antenna connector on the motherboard, or...other wireless devices in your environment. 3.1 About the setup utilities After you have installed the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your system, you are now ready to setup the WiFi-AP Solo in your network. Make sure that you have selected the most frequently used ...
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... 2. the operating system of your computer is Windows® XP/ XP 64-bit/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit. Create your home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. Station Mode To use AP Mode, refer ...to Section 1.4.2. 3-3 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You can create your own wireless local area network (WLAN) in your own WLAN if: 1. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD.
... 2. the operating system of your computer is Windows® XP/ XP 64-bit/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit. Create your home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. Station Mode To use AP Mode, refer ...to Section 1.4.2. 3-3 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You can create your own wireless local area network (WLAN) in your own WLAN if: 1. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD.
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Select a Network Security level for the AP mode. The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. Select Access Point and click Next. 3. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. The system automatically generates an SSID for your AP mode. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 Refer to section 3.4 for detailed security information. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2. 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 1.
Select a Network Security level for the AP mode. The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. Select Access Point and click Next. 3. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. The system automatically generates an SSID for your AP mode. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 Refer to section 3.4 for detailed security information. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2. 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 1.
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If you select Share-WEP, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK in either ASCII or HEX mode. Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7. You can choose to input a password. The AP mode configuration is complete. Select your note and click Finish to continue. 6. Click Next to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 If you are required to configure the password in Step 4, you choose HEX mode, input 10 hex digits for 64-bit encrytion, or 26 hex digits for 128-bit encryption. 5.
If you select Share-WEP, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK in either ASCII or HEX mode. Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7. You can choose to input a password. The AP mode configuration is complete. Select your note and click Finish to continue. 6. Click Next to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 If you are required to configure the password in Step 4, you choose HEX mode, input 10 hex digits for 64-bit encrytion, or 26 hex digits for 128-bit encryption. 5.
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Click Finish. 3. Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. 3.2.2 Setting up the station mode for how to use the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. 3-6 To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2. Select Station and click Next. 3. Refer to Section 3.3.4 Setting up the station mode In the Infrastructure mode, you can connect to configure the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration.
Click Finish. 3. Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. 3.2.2 Setting up the station mode for how to use the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. 3-6 To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2. Select Station and click Next. 3. Refer to Section 3.3.4 Setting up the station mode In the Infrastructure mode, you can connect to configure the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration.
