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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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... applications using the support CD. • Chapter 3: Setting up This chapter provides information on how to set up the WiFi-AP Solo in your home or office network using the setup wizard. • Glossary This chapter provides definition for use in this guide To make ... take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. Conventions used in your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. iv How this guide is organized This guide contains the following symbols used in completing a...
... applications using the support CD. • Chapter 3: Setting up This chapter provides information on how to set up the WiFi-AP Solo in your home or office network using the setup wizard. • Glossary This chapter provides definition for use in this guide To make ... take note of the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. Conventions used in your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. iv How this guide is organized This guide contains the following symbols used in completing a...
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...: 80ft (30m) Outdoor: 200ft (60m) LOS* 802.11b 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...
...: 80ft (30m) Outdoor: 200ft (60m) LOS* 802.11b 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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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. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings. Product introduction 1-1
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...can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is sure to keep you for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. The WiFi-AP Solo is in the sleep mode. The WiFi-AP Solo is needed. No hardware installation Because the WiFi-AP Solo wireless LAN adapter comes ...the PC is an easy-to your wireless communication, WiFi-AP Solo employs both wireless LAN standards in no hardware installation is backward compatible with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! The ASUS EZ WiFi mode will be able to play LAN games, connect...
...can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is sure to keep you for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. The WiFi-AP Solo is in the sleep mode. The WiFi-AP Solo is needed. No hardware installation Because the WiFi-AP Solo wireless LAN adapter comes ...the PC is an easy-to your wireless communication, WiFi-AP Solo employs both wireless LAN standards in no hardware installation is backward compatible with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! The ASUS EZ WiFi mode will be able to play LAN games, connect...
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...your wireless coverage. 1-3 Moveable omni-directional antenna A moveable, omni-directional antenna comes with your WiFi-AP Solo to maximize your IEEE 802.11b devices in the WiFi-AP Solo network. Easy integration The WiFi-AP Solo is compatible 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. 54Mbps speed advantage With data...
...your wireless coverage. 1-3 Moveable omni-directional antenna A moveable, omni-directional antenna comes with your WiFi-AP Solo to maximize your IEEE 802.11b devices in the WiFi-AP Solo network. Easy integration The WiFi-AP Solo is compatible 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. 54Mbps speed advantage With data...
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... 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. 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....
... 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. 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....
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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 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.
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The requirement of using AP Mode function is ideal for your environment, you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless stations. 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you wish to share the Internet access with the wireless stations in...onboard Ethernet 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 In this mode, the WiFi-AP Solo becomes the wireless access point that provides local area network and Internet access for...
The requirement of using AP Mode function is ideal for your environment, you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless stations. 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you wish to share the Internet access with the wireless stations in...onboard Ethernet 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 In this mode, the WiFi-AP Solo becomes the wireless access point that provides local area network and Internet access for...
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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. It communicates with each other via the wireless AP. In this mode, your WiFi-AP Solo. 1-7 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. It communicates with each other via the wireless AP. In this mode, your WiFi-AP Solo. 1-7 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.
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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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Connect the antenna twiston connector (female) to enhance your wireless LAN coverage. Do not place the antenna under 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...
Connect the antenna twiston connector (female) to enhance your wireless LAN coverage. Do not place the antenna under 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...
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Obstacles such as microwave stove can also greatly interfere with the wireless network. 2.1.3 Signal range The signal range of WiFi-AP Solo depends on the operating environment. Signal range: 802.11g: Indoor 80ft (30m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 200ft (60m) 802.11b: Indoor 130ft (... 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 Solo. 2-3 Devices such as walls and metal barriers could reflect or absorb radio signals.
Obstacles such as microwave stove can also greatly interfere with the wireless network. 2.1.3 Signal range The signal range of WiFi-AP Solo depends on the operating environment. Signal range: 802.11g: Indoor 80ft (30m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 200ft (60m) 802.11b: Indoor 130ft (... 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 Solo. 2-3 Devices such as walls and metal barriers could reflect or absorb radio signals.
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...is enabled in the support CD and click to the optical drive. 2. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you may need to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4 Place the motherboard support CD to install the WiFiAP Solo utility. Click Cancel then proceed with the ...Select the driver / utility menu in your computer, locate the Wireless folder under the root directory of the motherboard support CD are subject to change without notice. To install the WiFi-AP Solo driver and utilities: 1. Click the wireless driver and follow screen instructions to install the...
...is enabled in the support CD and click to the optical drive. 2. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you may need to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4 Place the motherboard support CD to install the WiFiAP Solo utility. Click Cancel then proceed with the ...Select the driver / utility menu in your computer, locate the Wireless folder under the root directory of the motherboard support CD are subject to change without notice. To install the WiFi-AP Solo driver and utilities: 1. Click the wireless driver and follow screen instructions to install the...
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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 Setting up the WiFi-AP Solo in your home or office network.
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... you proceed. Refer to section 1.4 for your wireless network before 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 environment. The former scheme provides an easy approach to the ... most frequently used functions while the latter allows configuring all the functions, including the advanced settings. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; 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 setup the...
... you proceed. Refer to section 1.4 for your wireless network before 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 environment. The former scheme provides an easy approach to the ... most frequently used functions while the latter allows configuring all the functions, including the advanced settings. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; 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 setup the...
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Create your home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. the operating system of your computer is Windows® XP/ XP 64-bit/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You ...network (WLAN) in your own WLAN if: 1. Station Mode To use AP Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. your computer is connected to Section 1.4.2. 3-3 WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFiAP Solo Setup Wizard will run automatically. AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to the...
Create your home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. the operating system of your computer is Windows® XP/ XP 64-bit/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You ...network (WLAN) in your own WLAN if: 1. Station Mode To use AP Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. your computer is connected to Section 1.4.2. 3-3 WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFiAP Solo Setup Wizard will run automatically. AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to the...
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To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 1. The system automatically generates an SSID for detailed security information. Refer to section 3.4 for the AP mode. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 Select Access Point and click Next. 3. Select a Network Security level for your AP mode.
To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 1. The system automatically generates an SSID for detailed security information. Refer to section 3.4 for the AP mode. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 Select Access Point and click Next. 3. Select a Network Security level for your AP mode.
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You can choose to continue. 6. If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 The AP mode configuration is complete. 5. Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7. 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. If you select Share-WEP, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK in either ASCII or HEX mode.
You can choose to continue. 6. If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 The AP mode configuration is complete. 5. Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7. 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. If you select Share-WEP, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK in either ASCII or HEX mode.
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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. Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. Click Finish. 3. 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. Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. Click Finish. 3. 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.
