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... 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 wireless security 3-17...
... 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 wireless security 3-17...
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... take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. How this guide This user guide contains the information you MUST follow to aid in completing a task.... iv NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Conventions used in your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. 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...
... take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. How this guide This user guide contains the information you MUST follow to aid in completing a task.... iv NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. Conventions used in your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. 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...
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...different environments up to change without notice. WiFi-AP Solo specifications summary Standard Data rate Security Network architechture types Frequency band Operating range Number of Sight * The specifications are subject to 64 stations ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna Green data transmission (AIR) ...Fully compatible with IEEE802.11b/g standard products Supports ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network 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...
...different environments up to change without notice. WiFi-AP Solo specifications summary Standard Data rate Security Network architechture types Frequency band Operating range Number of Sight * The specifications are subject to 64 stations ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna Green data transmission (AIR) ...Fully compatible with IEEE802.11b/g standard products Supports ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network 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...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. Product introduction 1-1 The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. Product introduction 1-1 The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings.
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...-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) encryptions. The WiFi-AP Solo also supports several wireless network configuration including Infrastructure, Ad-hoc, and Access Point. WiFi-AP Solo can use . The WiFi-AP Solo is needed. Hence, users can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is in a single network. No hardware installation Because the WiFi-AP Solo wireless LAN adapter comes embedded in no hardware...
...-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) encryptions. The WiFi-AP Solo also supports several wireless network configuration including Infrastructure, Ad-hoc, and Access Point. WiFi-AP Solo can use . The WiFi-AP Solo is needed. Hence, users can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is in a single network. No hardware installation Because the WiFi-AP Solo wireless LAN adapter comes embedded in no hardware...
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...devices so you faster Internet connection and file sharing capabilities. Access point mode function In AP Mode, WiFi-AP Solo can support up to five times faster than IEEE 802.11b standards, the WiFi-AP Solo breaks the wireless data transmission speed barrier to give you can still use your IEEE... 802.11b devices in the WiFi-AP Solo network. Easy integration The WiFi-AP Solo is compatible with single Internet connection or network printer. ...
...devices so you faster Internet connection and file sharing capabilities. Access point mode function In AP Mode, WiFi-AP Solo can support up to five times faster than IEEE 802.11b standards, the WiFi-AP Solo breaks the wireless data transmission speed barrier to give you can still use your IEEE... 802.11b devices in the WiFi-AP Solo network. Easy integration The WiFi-AP Solo is compatible with single Internet connection or network printer. ...
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...On Off Blinking quickly Blinking slowly Indication Power on the models. 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. ...Power off or no data activity. 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 indicators Refer to the ...
...On Off Blinking quickly Blinking slowly Indication Power on the models. 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. ...Power off or no data activity. 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 indicators Refer to the ...
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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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... function is ideal for your environment, you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in an access point mode (AP Mode). 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, ... ˝ Internet ADSL or Cable Modem (if any) Printer 1 WiFi-AP Solo MODE Station 1 Station 2 Station 4 Station 3 1-6 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you wish to share the Internet access with the driver properly installed. The AP Mode feature is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter with the wireless stations ...
... function is ideal for your environment, you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in an access point mode (AP Mode). 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, ... ˝ Internet ADSL or Cable Modem (if any) Printer 1 WiFi-AP Solo MODE Station 1 Station 2 Station 4 Station 3 1-6 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you wish to share the Internet access with the driver properly installed. The AP Mode feature is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter with the wireless stations ...
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In this mode, your WiFi-AP Solo. 1-7 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. 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.
In this mode, your WiFi-AP Solo. 1-7 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. 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.
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This part also provides information on installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your computer. Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the antenna.
This part also provides information on installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your computer. Installation 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the antenna.
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... in a closed compartment. 2-2 Locate the wireless LAN antenna port on the model. 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 system: Windows®...
... in a closed compartment. 2-2 Locate the wireless LAN antenna port on the model. 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 system: Windows®...
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... could reflect or absorb radio signals. Obstacles such as microwave stove can also greatly interfere with the wireless network. 2.1.3 Signal range The signal range of WiFi-AP Solo depends on the operating environment. Signal range: 802.11g: Indoor 80ft (30m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 200ft (60m) 802.11b: Indoor 130ft (40m), outdoor... closer the wireless station is, the better signal and transmit speed it receives. To improve your wireless transmission, move your wireless stations closer to the WiFi-AP Solo. 2-3
... could reflect or absorb radio signals. Obstacles such as microwave stove can also greatly interfere with the wireless network. 2.1.3 Signal range The signal range of WiFi-AP Solo depends on the operating environment. Signal range: 802.11g: Indoor 80ft (30m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 200ft (60m) 802.11b: Indoor 130ft (40m), outdoor... closer the wireless station is, the better signal and transmit speed it receives. To improve your wireless transmission, move your wireless stations closer to the WiFi-AP Solo. 2-3
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...1. If Autorun is enabled in the support CD and click to change without notice. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you may need to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is disabled in your computer,... folder under the root directory of the motherboard support CD are subject to install the WiFiAP Solo utility. 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. 2.2 Driver and utilities installation...
...1. If Autorun is enabled in the support CD and click to change without notice. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you may need to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is disabled in your computer,... folder under the root directory of the motherboard support CD are subject to install the WiFiAP Solo utility. 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. 2.2 Driver and utilities installation...
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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 Setting up the WiFi-AP Solo in your home or office network.
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... network before you proceed. show statistics. 3-2 The WiFi-AP Solo provides two configuration approaches: the setup wizard and the setup utility. configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station; 2. configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station. Make sure you have installed the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your system, you are...
... network before you proceed. show statistics. 3-2 The WiFi-AP Solo provides two configuration approaches: the setup wizard and the setup utility. configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station; 2. configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station. Make sure you have installed the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your system, you are...
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... own WLAN if: 1. Create your computer is connected to the Internet; and 2. AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. 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...
... own WLAN if: 1. Create your computer is connected to the Internet; and 2. AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. 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...
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You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. Select a Network Security level for the AP mode. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. The system automatically generates an SSID for your AP mode. Select Access Point and click Next. 3. 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.
You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. Select a Network Security level for the AP mode. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. The system automatically generates an SSID for your AP mode. Select Access Point and click Next. 3. 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 are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 Select your note and click Finish to input a password. Click Next 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. Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7. 5. If you select Share-WEP, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK in either ASCII or HEX mode. You can choose to continue. 6. The AP mode configuration is complete.
If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 Select your note and click Finish to input a password. Click Next 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. Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7. 5. If you select Share-WEP, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK in either ASCII or HEX mode. You can choose to continue. 6. The AP mode configuration is complete.
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Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2. Click Finish. 3. 3.2.2 Setting up the station mode for how to use the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. 3-6 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.
Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2. Click Finish. 3. 3.2.2 Setting up the station mode for how to use the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. 3-6 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.