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... 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...
... 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...
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...following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. iv IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. 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... damage to the components when trying to set up the WiFi-AP Solo in your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution.
...following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. iv IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. 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... damage to the components when trying to set up the WiFi-AP Solo in your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution.
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... 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. WiFi-AP Solo specifications summary Standard Data rate Security Network architechture types Frequency band Operating...
... 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. WiFi-AP Solo specifications summary Standard Data rate Security Network architechture types Frequency band Operating...
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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. Product introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution.
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... service. Just install the drivers and utilities from anywhere within the range. The WiFi-AP Solo is needed. Hence, users can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is backward compatible with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! WiFi-AP Solo can use . To provide efficient security to your wireless communication...
... service. Just install the drivers and utilities from anywhere within the range. The WiFi-AP Solo is needed. Hence, users can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is backward compatible with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! WiFi-AP Solo can use . To provide efficient security to your wireless communication...
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....11b devices so you faster Internet connection and file sharing capabilities. Access point mode function In AP Mode, WiFi-AP Solo can still use your IEEE 802.11b devices in the WiFi-AP Solo network. 54Mbps speed advantage With data transmission rate 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 support up to maximize your wireless coverage. 1-3 Easy integration The WiFi-AP Solo is compatible with single Internet connection or network printer.
....11b devices so you faster Internet connection and file sharing capabilities. Access point mode function In AP Mode, WiFi-AP Solo can still use your IEEE 802.11b devices in the WiFi-AP Solo network. 54Mbps speed advantage With data transmission rate 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 support up to maximize your wireless coverage. 1-3 Easy integration The WiFi-AP Solo is compatible with single Internet connection or network printer.
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...to 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. LED ...Air LED Status On Off Blinking quickly Blinking slowly Indication Power on the models. 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.
...to 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. LED ...Air LED Status On Off Blinking quickly Blinking slowly Indication Power on the models. 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.
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1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network You can use the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo in various wireless network configurations. The following pictures and descriptions are for your actual network configuration. Select Mode AP Mode Station Mode 1-5 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.
1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network You can use the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo in various wireless network configurations. The following pictures and descriptions are for your actual network configuration. Select Mode AP Mode Station Mode 1-5 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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... LAN adapter 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 Station 2 Station 4 Station 3 1-6 The requirement of using AP Mode function is ideal for your environment, you wish to share the Internet access with the wireless stations in your...
... LAN adapter 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 Station 2 Station 4 Station 3 1-6 The requirement of using AP Mode function is ideal for your environment, you wish to share the Internet access with the wireless stations in your...
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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. 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 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
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. 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 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
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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. Installation 2-1 This part also provides information on installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your computer.
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... LAN coverage. 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...
... LAN coverage. 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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.... Devices such as walls and metal barriers could reflect or absorb radio signals. 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-Sight...
.... Devices such as walls and metal barriers could reflect or absorb radio signals. 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-Sight...
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...CD are subject to change without notice. To install the WiFi-AP Solo driver and utilities: 1. Place the motherboard support CD to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. To use a Windows® operating system, your computer auto‑detects the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard... click the Setup.exe file to begin installation. Click the wireless driver and follow screen instructions to the optical drive. 2. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4
...CD are subject to change without notice. To install the WiFi-AP Solo driver and utilities: 1. Place the motherboard support CD to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. To use a Windows® operating system, your computer auto‑detects the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard... click the Setup.exe file to begin installation. Click the wireless driver and follow screen instructions to the optical drive. 2. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4
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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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...provides an easy approach to section 1.4 for your network. 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. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; Refer to the most appropriate configuration for details. Make sure... that you have connected the supplied antenna to the antenna connector on the motherboard, or the WiFi-AP Solo may not be able to detect other wireless devices in your wireless network before you proceed. Make sure you have selected...
...provides an easy approach to section 1.4 for your network. 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. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; Refer to the most appropriate configuration for details. Make sure... that you have connected the supplied antenna to the antenna connector on the motherboard, or the WiFi-AP Solo may not be able to detect other wireless devices in your wireless network before you proceed. Make sure you have selected...
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...own WLAN if: 1. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. Create your computer is connected to the Internet; 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 WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the ...installation, the WiFiAP Solo Setup Wizard will run automatically. 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You can create your own wireless local area ...
...own WLAN if: 1. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. Create your computer is connected to the Internet; 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 WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the ...installation, the WiFiAP Solo Setup Wizard will run automatically. 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You can create your own wireless local area ...
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Select a Network Security level for the AP mode. The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. The system automatically generates an SSID for your AP mode. Refer to section 3.4 for detailed security information. Select Access Point and click Next. 3. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 1. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2.
Select a Network Security level for the AP mode. The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. The system automatically generates an SSID for your AP mode. Refer to section 3.4 for detailed security information. Select Access Point and click Next. 3. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 1. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2.
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You can choose to configure the password in Step 4, you are required to input a password. Click Next to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 The AP mode configuration is complete. If 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. Select your note and click Finish to continue. 6.
You can choose to configure the password in Step 4, you are required to input a password. Click Next to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 The AP mode configuration is complete. If 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. Select your note and click Finish to continue. 6.