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... 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 wireless security...
... 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 wireless security...
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...you MUST follow to install and configure your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. IMPORTANT: Information that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings. • Chapter 2: ...manual. • Appendix The Appendix lists the wireless LAN channels available for use in your home or office network using the support CD. • Chapter 3: Setting up the WiFi-AP Solo in this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: ...
...you MUST follow to install and configure your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. IMPORTANT: Information that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings. • Chapter 2: ...manual. • Appendix The Appendix lists the wireless LAN channels available for use in your home or office network using the support CD. • Chapter 3: Setting up the WiFi-AP Solo in this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: ...
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... specifications are subject to 64 stations ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna Green data transmission (AIR) LED Windows® 2003, XP, XP-64bit, 2003-64bit Fully compatible with IEEE802.11b/g standard products Supports ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network in different....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.
... specifications are subject to 64 stations ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna Green data transmission (AIR) LED Windows® 2003, XP, XP-64bit, 2003-64bit Fully compatible with IEEE802.11b/g standard products Supports ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network in different....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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Product introduction 1-1 The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution.
Product introduction 1-1 The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings. Chapter 1 This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution.
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... wireless network configuration including Infrastructure, Ad-hoc, and Access Point. Hence, users can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is backward compatible with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. The WiFi-AP Solo is sure to your ASUS motherboard, no time. 1-2 Just install the drivers and utilities from anywhere within the range. The...
... wireless network configuration including Infrastructure, Ad-hoc, and Access Point. Hence, users can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is backward compatible with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. The WiFi-AP Solo is sure to your ASUS motherboard, no time. 1-2 Just install the drivers and utilities from anywhere within the range. The...
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... and file sharing capabilities. 54Mbps speed advantage With data transmission rate up to 64 stations with wireless LAN adapters making it an ideal solution for homes and offices with single Internet connection or network printer. Access point mode function In AP Mode, WiFi-AP Solo can still use your wireless coverage. 1-3
... and file sharing capabilities. 54Mbps speed advantage With data transmission rate up to 64 stations with wireless LAN adapters making it an ideal solution for homes and offices with single Internet connection or network printer. Access point mode function In AP Mode, WiFi-AP Solo can still use your wireless coverage. 1-3
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...LED indications. Transmitting and/or receiving data. Site survey. 1-4 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. Power off or no data activity. 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 indications. Transmitting and/or receiving data. Site survey. 1-4 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. Power off or no data activity. 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.
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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. Select Mode AP Mode Station Mode 1-5 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network You can use the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo 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 Solo. Select Mode AP Mode Station Mode 1-5 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network You can use the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo in various wireless network configurations. The following pictures and descriptions are for your actual network configuration.
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...share the Internet access with the wireless stations in an access point mode (AP Mode). 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless stations. The AP Mode feature is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter with several computers, a shared...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 home/SOHO networks with the driver properly installed.
...share the Internet access with the wireless stations in an access point mode (AP Mode). 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless stations. The AP Mode feature is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter with several computers, a shared...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 home/SOHO networks with the driver properly installed.
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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. 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. 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
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 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. 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
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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. Chapter 2 This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the antenna. Installation 2-1
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... the model. Do not place the antenna under your wireless LAN 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 system memory • Operating system: Windows...
... the model. Do not place the antenna under your wireless LAN 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 system memory • Operating system: Windows...
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... signal and transmit speed it receives. 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. To improve your wireless transmission, move your wireless stations closer to the...
... signal and transmit speed it receives. 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. To improve your wireless transmission, move your wireless stations closer to the...
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...computer. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4 To use a Windows® operating system, your computer, locate the Wireless folder under the root directory of the motherboard support CD are ...subject to change without notice. Place the motherboard support CD to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. Select the driver / utility menu in your computer auto‑detects the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an ...
...computer. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4 To use a Windows® operating system, your computer, locate the Wireless folder under the root directory of the motherboard support CD are ...subject to change without notice. Place the motherboard support CD to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. Select the driver / utility menu in your computer auto‑detects the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an ...
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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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... all the functions, including the advanced settings. 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 detect other wireless devices in your environment. For normal users, the setup wizard helps to ...: 1. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; 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 setup the WiFi-AP Solo in your network. The former scheme provides an easy...
... all the functions, including the advanced settings. 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 detect other wireless devices in your environment. For normal users, the setup wizard helps to ...: 1. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; 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 setup the WiFi-AP Solo in your network. The former scheme provides an easy...
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...home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. Station Mode To use AP Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.2. 3-3 WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFiAP Solo Setup Wizard will run automatically. and 2. Install the WiFi-AP... Solo software from the support CD. 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You can create your own wireless local area network (WLAN) in your computer is...
...home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. Station Mode To use AP Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.2. 3-3 WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFiAP Solo Setup Wizard will run automatically. and 2. Install the WiFi-AP... Solo software from the support CD. 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You can create your own wireless local area network (WLAN) in your computer is...
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You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2. Select a Network Security level for detailed security information. 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 1. Select Access Point and click Next. 3. Refer to section 3.4 for your AP mode. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 The system automatically generates an SSID for the AP mode.
You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2. Select a Network Security level for detailed security information. 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 1. Select Access Point and click Next. 3. Refer to section 3.4 for your AP mode. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 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. 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. The AP mode configuration is complete. You can choose to continue. 6. If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 5. Select your note and click Finish to input a password.
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. 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. The AP mode configuration is complete. You can choose to continue. 6. If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 5. Select your note and click Finish to input a password.
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Select Station and click Next. 3. Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. 3.2.2 Setting up the station mode for how to use the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. 3-6 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. Click Finish. 3. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2.
Select Station and click Next. 3. Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to the LAN or Internet, or both, through a wireless AP. 1. 3.2.2 Setting up the station mode for how to use the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. 3-6 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. Click Finish. 3. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2.