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... 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 @n Wizard 3-3 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 3-4 3.2.2 Setting up the Client Mode 3-6 3.3 Setting up with WiFi-AP @n Utility 3-7 3.3.1 How to launch ASUS WiFi-AP @n Utility 3-7 3.3.2 Utility Window 3-7 3.3.3 Setting up AP Mode 3-8 3.3.4 Setting up the Client Mode 3-14 3.4 Setting up Ad-hoc or Infrastructure Mode...
... 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 @n Wizard 3-3 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 3-4 3.2.2 Setting up the Client Mode 3-6 3.3 Setting up with WiFi-AP @n Utility 3-7 3.3.1 How to launch ASUS WiFi-AP @n Utility 3-7 3.3.2 Utility Window 3-7 3.3.3 Setting up AP Mode 3-8 3.3.4 Setting up the Client Mode 3-14 3.4 Setting up Ad-hoc or Infrastructure Mode...
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... country or location and safety statements. IMPORTANT: Information that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution. NOTE: Tips and additional information to set up the WiFi-AP @n in your home or office network using the setup wizard. • Appendices The Appendix lists the wireless...and software applications using the support DVD. • Chapter 3: Setting up This chapter provides information on how to aid in your ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
... country or location and safety statements. IMPORTANT: Information that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution. NOTE: Tips and additional information to set up the WiFi-AP @n in your home or office network using the setup wizard. • Appendices The Appendix lists the wireless...and software applications using the support DVD. • Chapter 3: Setting up This chapter provides information on how to aid in your ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
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... (60m) for indoor up to 330ft (100m) for outdoor - Up to change without notice. WiFi-AP @n specifications Standard Data rate Security Network architechture types Frequency band Operating range Number of connected devices (AP mode) Antenna LED Support OS Compatibility ASUS special features Software support IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0, Wi-Fi compliant IEEE 802.11b...
... (60m) for indoor up to 330ft (100m) for outdoor - Up to change without notice. WiFi-AP @n specifications Standard Data rate Security Network architechture types Frequency band Operating range Number of connected devices (AP mode) Antenna LED Support OS Compatibility ASUS special features Software support IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0, Wi-Fi compliant IEEE 802.11b...
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Product introduction The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP @n network settings. WiFi-AP @n Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution.
Product introduction The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP @n network settings. WiFi-AP @n Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution.
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... standards in the world of the traditional long distance telephone service. Thank you ahead in a single network. Hence, users can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP @n is in your ASUS motherboard, no time. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Just install the drivers and utilities from anywhere within the range. 1.1 Welcome! The...
... standards in the world of the traditional long distance telephone service. Thank you ahead in a single network. Hence, users can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP @n is in your ASUS motherboard, no time. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Just install the drivers and utilities from anywhere within the range. 1.1 Welcome! The...
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... the wireless data transmission speed barrier to give you can support up to maximize your IEEE 802.11b/g devices in the WiFi-AP @n network. Moveable omni-directional antenna A pair of moveable, omni-directional antennas come with single Internet connection or network printer. ...wireless LAN adapters making it an ideal solution for homes and offices with your WiFi-AP @n to five times faster than 300Mbps depending on the router/switch used and the user environment. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1- Easy integration The WiFi-AP @n is backward compatible with all IEEE 802.11b/g devices so you faster...
... the wireless data transmission speed barrier to give you can support up to maximize your IEEE 802.11b/g devices in the WiFi-AP @n network. Moveable omni-directional antenna A pair of moveable, omni-directional antennas come with single Internet connection or network printer. ...wireless LAN adapters making it an ideal solution for homes and offices with your WiFi-AP @n to five times faster than 300Mbps depending on the router/switch used and the user environment. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1- Easy integration The WiFi-AP @n is backward compatible with all IEEE 802.11b/g devices so you faster...
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AIR LED Antenna port • The location of the WiFi-AP @n data transmission LED and antenna port may vary on motherboard models. • The back I/O may vary depending on but no wireless connection. Site survey. 1- Chapter 1: ... off or no data activity. LED AIR LED Status On Off Blinking quickly Blinking slowly Indication Power on the models. 1.3 LED and antenna port The WiFi-AP @n comes with a green data transmission LED (AIR) and an antenna port located at the motherboard rear panel. Transmitting and/or receiving data.
AIR LED Antenna port • The location of the WiFi-AP @n data transmission LED and antenna port may vary on motherboard models. • The back I/O may vary depending on but no wireless connection. Site survey. 1- Chapter 1: ... off or no data activity. LED AIR LED Status On Off Blinking quickly Blinking slowly Indication Power on the models. 1.3 LED and antenna port The WiFi-AP @n comes with a green data transmission LED (AIR) and an antenna port located at the motherboard rear panel. Transmitting and/or receiving data.
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The following pictures and descriptions are for your actual network configuration. 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network You can use the ASUS WiFi-AP @n in various wireless network configurations. Select Mode AP Mode Client Mode Infrastructure Mode Ad-Hoc Mode ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1- 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 @n.
The following pictures and descriptions are for your actual network configuration. 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network You can use the ASUS WiFi-AP @n in various wireless network configurations. Select Mode AP Mode Client Mode Infrastructure Mode Ad-Hoc Mode ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1- 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 @n.
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...printer, and a shared Internet connection. ˝ Internet ADSL or Cable Modem (if any) Printer 1 WiFi-AP @n MODE Station 1 Station 2 Station 4 Station 3 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction The AP Mode feature is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter with the wireless stations in your wireless stations. The requirement... of using AP Mode function is ideal for your environment, you can configure the WiFi-AP @n in an access point mode (AP Mode). 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you wish to share the Internet access with...
...printer, and a shared Internet connection. ˝ Internet ADSL or Cable Modem (if any) Printer 1 WiFi-AP @n MODE Station 1 Station 2 Station 4 Station 3 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction The AP Mode feature is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter with the wireless stations in your wireless stations. The requirement... of using AP Mode function is ideal for your environment, you can configure the WiFi-AP @n in an access point mode (AP Mode). 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you wish to share the Internet access with...
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... communicate with the LAN computers and accesses Internet through the wireless AP. It communicates with each other via the wireless AP. WiFi-AP @n Station Station 1 MODE Station 2 The ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n utility doesnt' provide infrastructure mode and ad-hoc mode configuration under Windows® Vista. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1- In this mode, your computer communicate with other wireless device...
... communicate with the LAN computers and accesses Internet through the wireless AP. It communicates with each other via the wireless AP. WiFi-AP @n Station Station 1 MODE Station 2 The ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n utility doesnt' provide infrastructure mode and ad-hoc mode configuration under Windows® Vista. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1- In this mode, your computer communicate with other wireless device...
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This part also provides information on installing the WiFi-AP @n drivers and utilities to your computer. WiFi-AP @n Chapter 2 This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the antenna. Installation
This part also provides information on installing the WiFi-AP @n drivers and utilities to your computer. WiFi-AP @n Chapter 2 This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the antenna. Installation
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... antenna twiston connector (female) to maximize the WiFi-AP @n coverage. Locate the wireless LAN antenna ports on the model. • Do not place the antennas under your system meets the following requirements. • ASUS motherboard with WiFi-AP @n onboard solution • Minimum 256MB system ...memory • Operating system: Client mode: Windows® XP/ Vista AP mode: Windows® XP/ Vista • Optical drive for utilities...
... antenna twiston connector (female) to maximize the WiFi-AP @n coverage. Locate the wireless LAN antenna ports on the model. • Do not place the antennas under your system meets the following requirements. • ASUS motherboard with WiFi-AP @n onboard solution • Minimum 256MB system ...memory • Operating system: Client mode: Windows® XP/ Vista AP mode: Windows® XP/ Vista • Optical drive for utilities...
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... 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 @n. Devices such as walls and metal barriers could reflect or absorb radio signals. 2.1.3 Signal range The signal range of...
... 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 @n. Devices such as walls and metal barriers could reflect or absorb radio signals. 2.1.3 Signal range The signal range of...
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... then double click the Setup.exe file to begin installation. To install the WiFi-AP @n driver and utilities: 1. To use soft AP function, you use a Windows® operating system, your computer auto‑detects the WiFi-AP @n when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window. Click ... If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click the wireless driver and follow screen instructions to the optical drive. 2. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you may need to change without notice. Place the motherboard support DVD to install the...
... then double click the Setup.exe file to begin installation. To install the WiFi-AP @n driver and utilities: 1. To use soft AP function, you use a Windows® operating system, your computer auto‑detects the WiFi-AP @n when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window. Click ... If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click the wireless driver and follow screen instructions to the optical drive. 2. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you may need to change without notice. Place the motherboard support DVD to install the...
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WiFi-AP @n Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on how to set up Setting up the WiFi-AP @n in your home or office network.
WiFi-AP @n Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on how to set up Setting up the WiFi-AP @n in your home or office network.
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... utility helps to the most appropriate configuration for details. enable or disable the WiFi-AP @n; Make sure you have connected the supplied antenna to the antenna connector on the motherboard, or the WiFi-AP @n may not be able to detect other wireless devices in your environment. ... up 3.1 About the setup utilities After you have installed the WiFi-AP @n drivers and utilities to your system, you are now ready to setup WiFi-AP @n in your network. The former scheme provides an easy approach to : 1. The WiFi-AP @n provides two configuration approaches: the setup wizard and the setup...
... utility helps to the most appropriate configuration for details. enable or disable the WiFi-AP @n; Make sure you have connected the supplied antenna to the antenna connector on the motherboard, or the WiFi-AP @n may not be able to detect other wireless devices in your environment. ... up 3.1 About the setup utilities After you have installed the WiFi-AP @n drivers and utilities to your system, you are now ready to setup WiFi-AP @n in your network. The former scheme provides an easy approach to : 1. The WiFi-AP @n provides two configuration approaches: the setup wizard and the setup...
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... is connected to Section 3.2.1. and 2. the operating system of your home using the WiFi-AP @n Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3- Create your computer is Windows® XP 32 / 64 bit, Windows® Vista 32 / 64 bit. WiFi-AP @n Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFi-AP @n Setup Wizard will run automatically. your own WLAN if: 1.
... is connected to Section 3.2.1. and 2. the operating system of your home using the WiFi-AP @n Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3- Create your computer is Windows® XP 32 / 64 bit, Windows® Vista 32 / 64 bit. WiFi-AP @n Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFi-AP @n Setup Wizard will run automatically. your own WLAN if: 1.
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...SSID, if desired. 4. The configurable options are required to input a password. Click Next to section 3.5 for your AP mode. Refer to continue. 3- Chapter 3: Setting up the AP Mode 1. If you select WEP, WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal in Step 4, you are None, WEP, WPAPersonal, ...and WPA2-Personal. Select a Network Security level for detailed security information. Follow the wizard guidelines for the AP mode. 3.2.1 Setting up The system automatically generates an SSID for key entry rules. Select Create a wireless access point and click Next. ...
...SSID, if desired. 4. The configurable options are required to input a password. Click Next to section 3.5 for your AP mode. Refer to continue. 3- Chapter 3: Setting up the AP Mode 1. If you select WEP, WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal in Step 4, you are None, WEP, WPAPersonal, ...and WPA2-Personal. Select a Network Security level for detailed security information. Follow the wizard guidelines for the AP mode. 3.2.1 Setting up The system automatically generates an SSID for key entry rules. Select Create a wireless access point and click Next. ...
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Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7. For more information, refer to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP @n Wizard. This includes changing the range of private IP addresses that are handed out (DHCP allocator), enabling or disabling DNS...click Finish to the following FAQs from Microsoft at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308006/en-us. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3- 6. The AP mode configuration is supported via Microsoft ICS (Internet Connection Sharing), the WiFi-AP @n will only function as a standard access point without Internet sharing capability, once its default ...
Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7. For more information, refer to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP @n Wizard. This includes changing the range of private IP addresses that are handed out (DHCP allocator), enabling or disabling DNS...click Finish to the following FAQs from Microsoft at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308006/en-us. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3- 6. The AP mode configuration is supported via Microsoft ICS (Internet Connection Sharing), the WiFi-AP @n will only function as a standard access point without Internet sharing capability, once its default ...
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To launch the WiFi-AP @n setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select Wizard. 2. Click Finish to connect an existing wireless network or change the wireless network connection ... wizard indicates you can connect to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. To set up an infrastructure or ad-hoc network, use windows automatic wireless network configuration to exit the wizard. The ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n utility doesnt' provide infrastructure mode and ad-hoc mode configuration under Windows® Vista...
To launch the WiFi-AP @n setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select Wizard. 2. Click Finish to connect an existing wireless network or change the wireless network connection ... wizard indicates you can connect to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. To set up an infrastructure or ad-hoc network, use windows automatic wireless network configuration to exit the wizard. The ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n utility doesnt' provide infrastructure mode and ad-hoc mode configuration under Windows® Vista...