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... 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 @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 under...
... 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 @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 under...
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...tasks properly, take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. How this guide is organized ...This guide contains the following symbols used throughout this guide. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP @n network settings. • Chapter 2: Installation This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the wireless LAN adapter drivers and ...
...tasks properly, take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. How this guide is organized ...This guide contains the following symbols used throughout this guide. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP @n network settings. • Chapter 2: Installation This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the wireless LAN adapter drivers and ...
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The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP @n network settings. Product introduction WiFi-AP @n Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution.
The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP @n network settings. Product introduction WiFi-AP @n Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution.
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Select Mode AP Mode Client Mode Infrastructure Mode Ad-Hoc Mode ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1- 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network You can use the ASUS WiFi-AP @n in various wireless network configurations. The following pictures and descriptions are for your actual network configuration. 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.
Select Mode AP Mode Client Mode Infrastructure Mode Ad-Hoc Mode ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1- 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network You can use the ASUS WiFi-AP @n in various wireless network configurations. The following pictures and descriptions are for your actual network configuration. 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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... the wireless AP. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1- Internet ˝ ADSL or Cable Modem (if any) Access Point Station 1 WiFi-AP @n Station 2 1.4.3 Client mode 2: Adhoc mode In the Ad-hoc mode, the WiFi-AP @n acts as a wireless adapter. In the Ad-Hoc mode, your WiFi-AP @n acts as a wireless card and connects directly to 3.4 Setting up an infrastructure...
... the wireless AP. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1- Internet ˝ ADSL or Cable Modem (if any) Access Point Station 1 WiFi-AP @n Station 2 1.4.3 Client mode 2: Adhoc mode In the Ad-hoc mode, the WiFi-AP @n acts as a wireless adapter. In the Ad-Hoc mode, your WiFi-AP @n acts as a wireless card and connects directly to 3.4 Setting up an infrastructure...
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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. WiFi-AP @n Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on how to set up
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show statistics. 3- Chapter 3: Setting up For advanced users, the setup utility helps to detect other wireless devices in your network. 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 : 1. For normal users, the setup wizard ... details. Make sure that you have selected the most frequently used functions while the latter allows configuring all the functions, including the advanced settings. The WiFi-AP @n provides two configuration approaches: the setup wizard and the setup utility. and 3.
show statistics. 3- Chapter 3: Setting up For advanced users, the setup utility helps to detect other wireless devices in your network. 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 : 1. For normal users, the setup wizard ... details. Make sure that you have selected the most frequently used functions while the latter allows configuring all the functions, including the advanced settings. The WiFi-AP @n provides two configuration approaches: the setup wizard and the setup utility. and 3.
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...AP Mode, refer to Section 3.2.1. Create your home using the WiFi-AP @n Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. WiFi-AP @n Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFi-AP @n Setup Wizard will run automatically. 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP @n Wizard You can create your own wireless local area... Install the WiFi-AP @n software from the support DVD. the operating system of your computer is Windows® XP 32 / 64 bit, Windows® Vista 32 / 64 bit. your computer is connected to Section 3.2.2. AP Mode To use Client mode, refer to the Internet; ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3-...
...AP Mode, refer to Section 3.2.1. Create your home using the WiFi-AP @n Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. WiFi-AP @n Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFi-AP @n Setup Wizard will run automatically. 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP @n Wizard You can create your own wireless local area... Install the WiFi-AP @n software from the support DVD. the operating system of your computer is Windows® XP 32 / 64 bit, Windows® Vista 32 / 64 bit. your computer is connected to Section 3.2.2. AP Mode To use Client mode, refer to the Internet; ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3-...
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3.2.1 Setting up Select a Network Security level for key entry rules. If you select WEP, WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal in Step 4, you are None, WEP, WPAPersonal, ... guidelines for your AP mode. Refer to input a password. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 5. Click Next to continue. 3- Chapter 3: Setting up the AP Mode 1. To launch the WiFi-AP @n setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select Wizard. 2. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. The system automatically...
3.2.1 Setting up Select a Network Security level for key entry rules. If you select WEP, WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal in Step 4, you are None, WEP, WPAPersonal, ... guidelines for your AP mode. Refer to input a password. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 5. Click Next to continue. 3- Chapter 3: Setting up the AP Mode 1. To launch the WiFi-AP @n setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select Wizard. 2. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. The system automatically...
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The ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n utility doesnt' provide infrastructure mode and ad-hoc mode configuration under Windows® Vista. Refer to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. Select Join an existing wireless network and click Next. 3. To set up 3.2.2 Setting up the Client Mode In the ... XP or WLAN AutoConfig under Client Mode. Click Finish to connect an existing wireless network or change the wireless network connection settings. To launch the WiFi-AP @n setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select Wizard. 2. The wizard indicates you can connect to...
The ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n utility doesnt' provide infrastructure mode and ad-hoc mode configuration under Windows® Vista. Refer to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. Select Join an existing wireless network and click Next. 3. To set up 3.2.2 Setting up the Client Mode In the ... XP or WLAN AutoConfig under Client Mode. Click Finish to connect an existing wireless network or change the wireless network connection settings. To launch the WiFi-AP @n setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select Wizard. 2. The wizard indicates you can connect to...
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3.3 Setting up with WiFi-AP @n Utility 3.3.1 How to launch ASUS WiFi-AP @n Utility You can launch Wifi-AP @n from the program folder. Config Association List Advanced ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) Mode Indicator Mode Switch ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3- AP mode main window Four option pages are available in the AP mode, including... the icon to launch the WiFi-AP @n from the Windows® Program menu, the tray icon, or the desktop icon. Windows® Program Menu It is the absolute way to launch the WiFi-AP @n Wizard. 3.3.2 Utility Window The ASUS WiFi-AP @n utility consists of two...
3.3 Setting up with WiFi-AP @n Utility 3.3.1 How to launch ASUS WiFi-AP @n Utility You can launch Wifi-AP @n from the program folder. Config Association List Advanced ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) Mode Indicator Mode Switch ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3- AP mode main window Four option pages are available in the AP mode, including... the icon to launch the WiFi-AP @n from the Windows® Program menu, the tray icon, or the desktop icon. Windows® Program Menu It is the absolute way to launch the WiFi-AP @n Wizard. 3.3.2 Utility Window The ASUS WiFi-AP @n utility consists of two...
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... including Link Status, Statistics, and About. You can also enable or disable the ASUS WiFi-AP @n connectivity by clicking the Radio On/Off key. The configurable options are...main window to AP Mode. Link Status Statistics About Mode Indicator Mode Switch Radio On/Off 3.3.3 Setting up Config page • Network Name (SSID): The system automatically generates an SSID for your wireless...Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK. 3- Chapter 3: Setting up AP Mode In AP mode, WiFi-AP @n becomes a wireless access point that provides local area network and Internet access for your...
... including Link Status, Statistics, and About. You can also enable or disable the ASUS WiFi-AP @n connectivity by clicking the Radio On/Off key. The configurable options are...main window to AP Mode. Link Status Statistics About Mode Indicator Mode Switch Radio On/Off 3.3.3 Setting up Config page • Network Name (SSID): The system automatically generates an SSID for your wireless...Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK. 3- Chapter 3: Setting up AP Mode In AP mode, WiFi-AP @n becomes a wireless access point that provides local area network and Internet access for your...
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Launch Windows Zero Configuration and click Change advanced settings. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3- Authentication Open system Shared Key*1 WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK*2 Data encryption None WEP WEP*1 TKIP AES*2 *1 When WiFI-AP @n is set to WiFi-AP @n. Refer to the table below if you want to connect other computers to Shared Key authentication with Authentication settings. For Windows XP: 1. • Data encryption: The Data encryption options vary with WEP encryption, Follow the instructions below for details.
Launch Windows Zero Configuration and click Change advanced settings. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3- Authentication Open system Shared Key*1 WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK*2 Data encryption None WEP WEP*1 TKIP AES*2 *1 When WiFI-AP @n is set to WiFi-AP @n. Refer to the table below if you want to connect other computers to Shared Key authentication with Authentication settings. For Windows XP: 1. • Data encryption: The Data encryption options vary with WEP encryption, Follow the instructions below for details.
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Switch to WEP. In Network name (SSID), input the SSID you set in the Wifi-AP @n utility. For Windows Vista 1. Set the Network Authertication to Shared and Data encryption to the Wiress Networks tab and click Add. 3. Select Manually connect to close all windows. Launch the Network and Sharing Center from the Control Panel and click Set up Uncheck The key is provided for me automatically box and input the Network key. Click OK to a wireless network and click Next. 3-10 Chapter 3: Setting up a connection or network. 2. 2.
Switch to WEP. In Network name (SSID), input the SSID you set in the Wifi-AP @n utility. For Windows Vista 1. Set the Network Authertication to Shared and Data encryption to the Wiress Networks tab and click Add. 3. Select Manually connect to close all windows. Launch the Network and Sharing Center from the Control Panel and click Set up Uncheck The key is provided for me automatically box and input the Network key. Click OK to a wireless network and click Next. 3-10 Chapter 3: Setting up a connection or network. 2. 2.
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Set the Security type to Shared and the Encryption type to the Security tab. Close all windows. Click Next. 4. In the Wireless Network Properities window, switch to WEP. In Network name, input the SSID you set in the Wifi-AP @ n utility. Set the Security type to WEP and input the Security Key. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3-11 Input the Network security key and click OK. Click Change connection settings. 5. 3.
Set the Security type to Shared and the Encryption type to the Security tab. Close all windows. Click Next. 4. In the Wireless Network Properities window, switch to WEP. In Network name, input the SSID you set in the Wifi-AP @ n utility. Set the Security type to WEP and input the Security Key. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3-11 Input the Network security key and click OK. Click Change connection settings. 5. 3.
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... http://www.microsoft.com/en/us/ default.aspx. Set the Network Authertication to WPA2-PSK and Data encryption to the Wiress Networks tab and click Add. 3. No further setting is set in the Wifi-AP @n utility. Click OK to WiFi-AP @n. • Windows XP does not support ...WPA2-PSK authentication with AES encryption. Launch Windows Zero Configuration and click Change advanced settings. 2. Input the Network key. *2 When WiFI-AP @n is needed. 1. Switch...
... http://www.microsoft.com/en/us/ default.aspx. Set the Network Authertication to WPA2-PSK and Data encryption to the Wiress Networks tab and click Add. 3. No further setting is set in the Wifi-AP @n utility. Click OK to WiFi-AP @n. • Windows XP does not support ...WPA2-PSK authentication with AES encryption. Launch Windows Zero Configuration and click Change advanced settings. 2. Input the Network key. *2 When WiFI-AP @n is needed. 1. Switch...
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Advanced page You can configure some advanced settings in this page. • Beacon Interval: The value ranges from 20 MHz and Auto 20/40 MHz. ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) page Select the LAN port used for internet connection sharing and click Apply. Association List page You can choose from 20 ~ 1000. • Channel Width: You can check the MAC addresses of the wireless stations that have connected to the WiFi-AP @n (AP mode). ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3-13
Advanced page You can configure some advanced settings in this page. • Beacon Interval: The value ranges from 20 MHz and Auto 20/40 MHz. ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) page Select the LAN port used for internet connection sharing and click Apply. Association List page You can choose from 20 ~ 1000. • Channel Width: You can check the MAC addresses of the wireless stations that have connected to the WiFi-AP @n (AP mode). ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3-13
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...off, all buttons are disconnected. 3-14 Chapter 3: Setting up the Client Mode In Client Mode, you can clear the record by clicking Reset Counters. Link Status page You can enable or disable the connectivity of the main window to know which mode WiFi-AP @n is in . You can check out... @n with other wireless network nodes are disabled, and the links with a single click. Refer to www.asus.com for product information. You can connect to Client Mode. 3.3.4 Setting up If WiFi-AP @n is in AP Mode, click the Mode Switch key to switch to the LAN or Internet, or both ...
...off, all buttons are disconnected. 3-14 Chapter 3: Setting up the Client Mode In Client Mode, you can clear the record by clicking Reset Counters. Link Status page You can enable or disable the connectivity of the main window to know which mode WiFi-AP @n is in . You can check out... @n with other wireless network nodes are disabled, and the links with a single click. Refer to www.asus.com for product information. You can connect to Client Mode. 3.3.4 Setting up If WiFi-AP @n is in AP Mode, click the Mode Switch key to switch to the LAN or Internet, or both ...
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... is seleted. Click Close. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3-15 Launch Windows Zero Configuration and click Change advanced settings. 2. Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and clear the Automatically connect to the Wiress Networks tab and click Advanced. 3. 3.4 Setting up Ad-hoc or Infrastructure ...Mode under Windows® This section describes how to set up your computer to Ad-hoc mode or Infrastructure mode using Windows Zero configuration under...
... is seleted. Click Close. ASUS WiFi-AP @n 3-15 Launch Windows Zero Configuration and click Change advanced settings. 2. Select Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only and clear the Automatically connect to the Wiress Networks tab and click Advanced. 3. 3.4 Setting up Ad-hoc or Infrastructure ...Mode under Windows® This section describes how to set up your computer to Ad-hoc mode or Infrastructure mode using Windows Zero configuration under...
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Choose an available wireless network in Windows Zero Configuration and click Connect. 2. If you choose a securityenabled wireless network, input the network key and click Connect. 3-16 Chapter 3: Setting up Infrastructure mode under Windows® XP 1. On the Wireless Networks tab, click Add. Select the desired ad-hoc network and click Connect. 3.4.2 Setting up Click OK to close all dialog boxes. 5. Launch Windows Zero Configuration again. In the Wireless Network Properties dialog box, specify a Network name (SSID). 4.
Choose an available wireless network in Windows Zero Configuration and click Connect. 2. If you choose a securityenabled wireless network, input the network key and click Connect. 3-16 Chapter 3: Setting up Infrastructure mode under Windows® XP 1. On the Wireless Networks tab, click Add. Select the desired ad-hoc network and click Connect. 3.4.2 Setting up Click OK to close all dialog boxes. 5. Launch Windows Zero Configuration again. In the Wireless Network Properties dialog box, specify a Network name (SSID). 4.