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Features Contents About this guide iv WiFi-AP Solo specifications summary v Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Features 1-2 1.3 LED and antenna port 1-4 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network 1-5 1.4.1 Access Point... 2.1.2 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...
Features Contents About this guide iv WiFi-AP Solo specifications summary v Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Features 1-2 1.3 LED and antenna port 1-4 1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network 1-5 1.4.1 Access Point... 2.1.2 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...
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...software 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 the technical terms used in this manual.... • Appendix The Appendix lists the wireless LAN channels available for use in your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. DANGER/WARNING: Information...
...software 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 the technical terms used in this manual.... • Appendix The Appendix lists the wireless LAN channels available for use in your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. DANGER/WARNING: Information...
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...) 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. WiFi-AP Solo specifications summary Standard Data rate Security Network architechture types Frequency band Operating...
...) 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. WiFi-AP Solo specifications summary Standard Data rate Security Network architechture types Frequency band Operating...
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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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... wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter designed for home or office use. No hardware installation Because the WiFi-AP Solo wireless LAN adapter comes embedded in your ASUS motherboard, no time. 1-2 The WiFi-AP Solo is backward compatible with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! The WiFi-AP Solo is an easy-to keep you ahead in the...
... wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter designed for home or office use. No hardware installation Because the WiFi-AP Solo wireless LAN adapter comes embedded in your ASUS motherboard, no time. 1-2 The WiFi-AP Solo is backward compatible with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! The WiFi-AP Solo is an easy-to keep you ahead in the...
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Moveable omni-directional antenna A moveable, omni-directional antenna comes with your WiFi-AP Solo to 64 stations with wireless LAN adapters making it an ideal solution for homes and offices with single Internet connection or network printer. Easy integration The WiFi-AP Solo is compatible with all IEEE 802.11b devices so you faster Internet connection...
Moveable omni-directional antenna A moveable, omni-directional antenna comes with your WiFi-AP Solo to 64 stations with wireless LAN adapters making it an ideal solution for homes and offices with single Internet connection or network printer. Easy integration The WiFi-AP Solo is compatible with all IEEE 802.11b devices so you faster Internet connection...
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... 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. Transmitting and/or receiving...
... 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. Transmitting and/or receiving...
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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. 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.
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... the wireless access point that provides local area network and Internet access 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 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 access with ...
... the wireless access point that provides local area network and Internet access 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 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 access with ...
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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. 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. It communicates with each other via the wireless AP.
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. 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. It communicates with each other via the wireless AP.
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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. Installation 2-1
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Place the antenna at an elevated location to enhance your system meets the following requirements. • ASUS motherboard with WiFi-AP Solo onboard solution • Intel® Pentium™ 4 • Minimum 128MB system memory • Operating system: Windows... differ depending on the motherboard rear panel. 2. Locate the wireless LAN antenna port on the model. Connect the antenna twiston connector (female) to maximize the WiFi-AP Solo coverage. To install the antenna: 1. 2.1 Installation 2.1.1 System requirements Before installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities, make...
Place the antenna at an elevated location to enhance your system meets the following requirements. • ASUS motherboard with WiFi-AP Solo onboard solution • Intel® Pentium™ 4 • Minimum 128MB system memory • Operating system: Windows... differ depending on the motherboard rear panel. 2. Locate the wireless LAN antenna port on the model. Connect the antenna twiston connector (female) to maximize the WiFi-AP Solo coverage. To install the antenna: 1. 2.1 Installation 2.1.1 System requirements Before installing the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities, make...
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... 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 Obstacles such as microwave stove can also greatly interfere with the wireless network. Devices such as walls and metal barriers could reflect or absorb...
... 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 Obstacles such as microwave stove can also greatly interfere with the wireless network. Devices such as walls and metal barriers could reflect or absorb...
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... If Autorun is enabled 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. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is disabled in the ...support CD and click to install the WiFiAP Solo utility. Place the motherboard support CD to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to...
... If Autorun is enabled 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. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is disabled in the ...support CD and click to install the WiFiAP Solo utility. Place the motherboard support CD to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to...
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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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...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... settings. For normal users, the setup wizard helps to : 1. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; The WiFi-AP Solo provides two configuration approaches: the setup wizard and the setup utility. configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station. show statistics. 3-2 3.1 About the setup utilities...
...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... settings. For normal users, the setup wizard helps to : 1. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; The WiFi-AP Solo provides two configuration approaches: the setup wizard and the setup utility. configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station. show statistics. 3-2 3.1 About the setup utilities...
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...in your own WLAN if: 1. AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. Create your home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. and 2. the operating system of your computer is Windows® XP/ ...XP 64-bit/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit. WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFiAP Solo Setup Wizard will run automatically. your computer is connected to the Internet; Station Mode To use AP Mode, refer ...
...in your own WLAN if: 1. AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. Create your home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode) feature. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. and 2. the operating system of your computer is Windows® XP/ ...XP 64-bit/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit. WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the installation, the WiFiAP Solo Setup Wizard will run automatically. your computer is connected to the Internet; Station Mode To use AP Mode, refer ...
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Select Access Point and click Next. 3. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. Refer to section 3.4 for your AP mode. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 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. 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 the AP mode.
Select Access Point and click Next. 3. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. Refer to section 3.4 for your AP mode. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 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. 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 the AP mode.
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You can choose to continue. 6. 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. 5. If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 Select your note and click Finish to input a password. The AP mode configuration is complete. If you select Share-WEP, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK in either ASCII or HEX mode. Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7.
You can choose to continue. 6. 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. 5. If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 Select your note and click Finish to input a password. The AP mode configuration is complete. If you select Share-WEP, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK in either ASCII or HEX mode. Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7.
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Click Finish. 3. Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar 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. 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. 3.2.2 Setting up the station mode for how to configure the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. Select Station and click Next. 3.
Click Finish. 3. Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar 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. 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. 3.2.2 Setting up the station mode for how to configure the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. Select Station and click Next. 3.