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... 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 Glossary Glossary...4-2 Appendix Wireless LAN Channels A-2 Safety Statements A-4 iii
... 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 Glossary Glossary...4-2 Appendix Wireless LAN Channels A-2 Safety Statements A-4 iii
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...-64bit, 2003-64bit 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 Windows® Vista Operating System (OS) is launched.
...-64bit, 2003-64bit 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 Windows® Vista Operating System (OS) is launched.
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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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... 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® XP/ XP-64bit/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit • Optical drive for utilities... install the antenna: 1. Place the antenna at an elevated location to enhance your table or in a closed compartment. 2-2 The antenna may differ depending on the motherboard rear panel. 2. Locate the wireless LAN antenna port on the model.
... 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® XP/ XP-64bit/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit • Optical drive for utilities... install the antenna: 1. Place the antenna at an elevated location to enhance your table or in a closed compartment. 2-2 The antenna may differ depending on the motherboard rear panel. 2. Locate the wireless LAN antenna port on the model.
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... instructions to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4 To use soft AP function, you use a Windows® operating system, your computer, locate the Wireless folder under the root directory of the motherboard support CD are subject to install the WiFiAP Solo utility. 2.2 Driver and utilities installation ...the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is disabled in your computer. Place the motherboard support CD to begin installation. To install the WiFi-AP Solo driver and utilities...
... instructions to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4 To use soft AP function, you use a Windows® operating system, your computer, locate the Wireless folder under the root directory of the motherboard support CD are subject to install the WiFiAP Solo utility. 2.2 Driver and utilities installation ...the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is disabled in your computer. Place the motherboard support CD to begin installation. To install the WiFi-AP Solo driver and utilities...
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and 2. WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFiAP Solo Setup Wizard will run automatically. the operating system of your home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. your own WLAN if: 1.... WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You can create your own wireless local area network (WLAN) in your computer is connected to Section 1.4.1. Create your computer is Windows® XP/ XP 64-bit/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit. AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.2. 3-3 Station Mode To use...
and 2. WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFiAP Solo Setup Wizard will run automatically. the operating system of your home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. your own WLAN if: 1.... WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You can create your own wireless local area network (WLAN) in your computer is connected to Section 1.4.1. Create your computer is Windows® XP/ XP 64-bit/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit. AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.2. 3-3 Station Mode To use...
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Select Station and click Next. 3. Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to configure the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. Refer to Section 3.3.4 Setting up the station mode In the Infrastructure mode, you can connect 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. Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to configure the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. Refer to Section 3.3.4 Setting up the station mode In the Infrastructure mode, you can connect 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
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... by a user. 3.3 Setting up via setup utility 3.3.1 How to launch Wifi-AP Solo utility You can launch Wifi-AP Solo either from the program folder. Windows® Program Menu It is an optional quick launch to be enabled by clicking Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Tray Icon The tray..., the WiFi-AP Solo icon will be not be shown until you could double-click the icon to launch the WiFi-AP Solo from the Windows® Program menu or the tray icon. When the WiFi-AP Solo icon is shown on the system tray, you enable the Show Tray Icon...
... by a user. 3.3 Setting up via setup utility 3.3.1 How to launch Wifi-AP Solo utility You can launch Wifi-AP Solo either from the program folder. Windows® Program Menu It is an optional quick launch to be enabled by clicking Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs. Tray Icon The tray..., the WiFi-AP Solo icon will be not be shown until you could double-click the icon to launch the WiFi-AP Solo from the Windows® Program menu or the tray icon. When the WiFi-AP Solo icon is shown on the system tray, you enable the Show Tray Icon...
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...you for the key if you to the Operating System (OS) of your wireless router, input the keys and click Connect. To configure the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service, follow the instruction below to view available networks.Select the AP and click Connect. 2. Double-click... the wireless network icon on your computer. 3.3.4 Setting up the station mode via the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service. A message pops up asking you have set up the station mode Open the setup utility by ...
...you for the key if you to the Operating System (OS) of your wireless router, input the keys and click Connect. To configure the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service, follow the instruction below to view available networks.Select the AP and click Connect. 2. Double-click... the wireless network icon on your computer. 3.3.4 Setting up the station mode via the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service. A message pops up asking you have set up the station mode Open the setup utility by ...
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Read Windows help for more information. The Advanced page allows you to set firewall and sharing. Read Windows help for more information. 4. In the station mode, the Windows® Zero Configuration does not support WPA2 PSK and cannot connect the access point with WPA2 PSK. The Authentication page allows you to add security settings. Visit the Microsoft download center to download the WPA2 package. 3-14 3.
Read Windows help for more information. The Advanced page allows you to set firewall and sharing. Read Windows help for more information. 4. In the station mode, the Windows® Zero Configuration does not support WPA2 PSK and cannot connect the access point with WPA2 PSK. The Authentication page allows you to add security settings. Visit the Microsoft download center to download the WPA2 package. 3-14 3.