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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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... Solo in your home or office network using the setup wizard. • Glossary This chapter provides definition for use in your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you perform... certain tasks properly, 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 complete a task.
... Solo in your home or office network using the setup wizard. • Glossary This chapter provides definition for use in your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you perform... certain tasks properly, 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 complete a task.
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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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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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... Solo also supports several wireless network configuration including Infrastructure, Ad-hoc, and Access Point. This gives you for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. The ASUS EZ WiFi mode will be able to play LAN games, connect to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype from ...the motherboard support CD and start computing wirelessly in the world of wireless computing. 1.2 Features ASUS EZ WiFi mode Users will work only...
... Solo also supports several wireless network configuration including Infrastructure, Ad-hoc, and Access Point. This gives you for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. The ASUS EZ WiFi mode will be able to play LAN games, connect to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype from ...the motherboard support CD and start computing wirelessly in the world of wireless computing. 1.2 Features ASUS EZ WiFi mode Users will work only...
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... antenna comes with all IEEE 802.11b devices so you 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 faster Internet connection and file sharing capabilities. Easy integration The... WiFi-AP Solo is compatible with your WiFi-AP Solo to maximize your IEEE 802.11b devices in the WiFi-AP Solo network. Access point mode function In AP Mode, WiFi-AP Solo can still use your wireless coverage. 1-3 54Mbps speed...
... antenna comes with all IEEE 802.11b devices so you 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 faster Internet connection and file sharing capabilities. Easy integration The... WiFi-AP Solo is compatible with your WiFi-AP Solo to maximize your IEEE 802.11b devices in the WiFi-AP Solo network. Access point mode function In AP Mode, WiFi-AP Solo can still use your wireless coverage. 1-3 54Mbps speed...
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...LED Air LED Status On Off Blinking quickly Blinking slowly Indication Power on the models. 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 indicators Refer to the table below for LED indications. 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. Transmitting and/or receiving data...
...LED Air LED Status On Off Blinking quickly Blinking slowly Indication Power on the models. 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 indicators Refer to the table below for LED indications. 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. Transmitting and/or receiving data...
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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. 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network You can use the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo in various wireless network configurations. 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. 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 Solo in various wireless network configurations. Select Mode AP Mode Station Mode 1-5
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... 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 Station 2 Station 4 Station 3 1-6 The AP Mode feature is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter with the driver properly installed. The ...requirement of using AP Mode function is ideal for your environment, you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in an access point mode (AP Mode). 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you wish to share the Internet ...
... 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 Station 2 Station 4 Station 3 1-6 The AP Mode feature is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter with the driver properly installed. The ...requirement of using AP Mode function is ideal for your environment, you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in an access point mode (AP Mode). 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you wish to share the Internet ...
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It communicates with each other via 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. 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 this mode, your WiFi-AP Solo. 1-7 In station mode, the wireless LAN stations communicate with the LAN computers and accesses Internet through the wireless AP.
It communicates with each other via 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. 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 this mode, your WiFi-AP Solo. 1-7 In station mode, the wireless LAN stations communicate with the LAN computers and accesses Internet through the wireless AP.
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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. This part also provides information on installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your computer.
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... on the model. Connect the antenna twiston connector (female) to maximize the WiFi-AP Solo coverage. 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...
... on the model. Connect the antenna twiston connector (female) to maximize the WiFi-AP Solo coverage. 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...
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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-... signal and transmit speed it receives. Devices such as walls and metal barriers could reflect or absorb radio signals. 2.1.3 Signal range The signal range of WiFi-AP Solo depends on the operating environment.
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-... signal and transmit speed it receives. Devices such as walls and metal barriers could reflect or absorb radio signals. 2.1.3 Signal range The signal range of WiFi-AP Solo depends on the operating environment.
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...Solo utility. Place the motherboard support CD to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4 If Autorun is enabled 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 • The contents of the ...support CD, then double click the Setup.exe file to begin installation. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to the optical drive. 2. To use a Windows...
...Solo utility. Place the motherboard support CD to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4 If Autorun is enabled 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 • The contents of the ...support CD, then double click the Setup.exe file to begin installation. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to the optical drive. 2. To use a Windows...
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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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... Solo in your wireless network before you proceed. show statistics. 3-2 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 : 1. The former scheme provides an easy approach to section 1.4 for your environment. ... Solo; Make sure you have connected the supplied antenna to the antenna connector on the motherboard, or the WiFi-AP Solo may not be able to : 1. For normal users, the setup wizard helps to detect other wireless devices in your network. Make sure that ...
... Solo in your wireless network before you proceed. show statistics. 3-2 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 : 1. The former scheme provides an easy approach to section 1.4 for your environment. ... Solo; Make sure you have connected the supplied antenna to the antenna connector on the motherboard, or the WiFi-AP Solo may not be able to : 1. For normal users, the setup wizard helps to detect other wireless devices in your network. Make sure that ...
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... Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.2. 3-3 the operating system of your home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. Station Mode To use AP Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFiAP Solo Setup Wizard will run ...automatically. and 2. 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You can create your own wireless local area network (WLAN) in...
... Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.2. 3-3 the operating system of your home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. Station Mode To use AP Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFiAP Solo Setup Wizard will run ...automatically. and 2. 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You can create your own wireless local area network (WLAN) in...
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Select Access Point and click Next. 3. Select a Network Security level for detailed security information. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 Refer to section 3.4 for your AP mode. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 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. The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. The system automatically generates an SSID for the AP mode.
Select Access Point and click Next. 3. Select a Network Security level for detailed security information. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 Refer to section 3.4 for your AP mode. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 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. The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. The system automatically generates an SSID for the AP mode.
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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. Select your note and click Finish to input a password. The AP mode configuration is complete. If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7. If you select Share-WEP, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK in either ASCII or HEX mode. You can choose to continue. 6. 5.
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. Select your note and click Finish to input a password. The AP mode configuration is complete. If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7. If you select Share-WEP, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK in either ASCII or HEX mode. You can choose to continue. 6. 5.
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Select Station and click Next. 3. 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. Click Finish. 3. Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. 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.
Select Station and click Next. 3. 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. Click Finish. 3. Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. 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.