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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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...is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. iv DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury...the information you need to install and configure your home or office network using the support CD. • Chapter 3: Setting up This chapter provides information on how to set up the WiFi-AP Solo in your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. NOTE: Tips and additional ...
...is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. iv DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury...the information you need to install and configure your home or office network using the support CD. • Chapter 3: Setting up This chapter provides information on how to set up the WiFi-AP Solo in your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. NOTE: Tips and additional ...
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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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... seamless integration of wireless computing. 1.2 Features ASUS EZ WiFi mode Users will work only on PCs with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. With these functions even when the PC is sure to -use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter designed for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! Just install the drivers...
... seamless integration of wireless computing. 1.2 Features ASUS EZ WiFi mode Users will work only on PCs with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. With these functions even when the PC is sure to -use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter designed for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! Just install the drivers...
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... integration The WiFi-AP Solo is compatible with all IEEE 802.11b devices so you faster Internet connection 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. Moveable omni-directional antenna A moveable, omni-directional antenna comes with your WiFi-AP Solo to give you can still use your wireless coverage. 1-3 Access...
... integration The WiFi-AP Solo is compatible with all IEEE 802.11b devices so you faster Internet connection 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. Moveable omni-directional antenna A moveable, omni-directional antenna comes with your WiFi-AP Solo to give you can still use your wireless coverage. 1-3 Access...
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... 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. LED indicators Refer...
... 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. LED indicators Refer...
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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 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.
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 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.
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... with the wireless stations in an access point mode (AP Mode). The requirement of using AP Mode function is ideal for your environment, you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless stations. The AP Mode feature is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter with several... 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.
... with the wireless stations in an access point mode (AP Mode). The requirement of using AP Mode function is ideal for your environment, you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless stations. The AP Mode feature is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter with several... 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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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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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 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.
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... table or in a closed compartment. 2-2 The antenna may differ depending on the motherboard rear panel. 2. To install the antenna: 1. 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...
... table or in a closed compartment. 2-2 The antenna may differ depending on the motherboard rear panel. 2. To install the antenna: 1. 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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... 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. 2.1.3 Signal range The signal range of...
... 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. 2.1.3 Signal range The signal range of...
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...detects the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window. 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. Visit the ASUS website ...for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to the optical drive. 2. Place the...
...detects the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window. 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. Visit the ASUS website ...for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to the optical drive. 2. Place the...
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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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...you have connected the supplied antenna to the antenna connector on the motherboard, or the WiFi-AP Solo may not be able to setup the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless network before you have installed the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your system, you are now ready ...to section 1.4 for your environment. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station. 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; 2....
...you have connected the supplied antenna to the antenna connector on the motherboard, or the WiFi-AP Solo may not be able to setup the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless network before you have installed the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your system, you are now ready ...to section 1.4 for your environment. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station. 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; 2....
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... 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. 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. 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You can create your own wireless ...local area network (WLAN) in your own WLAN if: 1. WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the installation,...
... 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit. Install the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. 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. 3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP Solo Wizard You can create your own wireless ...local area network (WLAN) in your own WLAN if: 1. WiFi-AP Solo Setup Wizard After completing the installation,...
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The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 1. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. The system automatically generates an SSID for your AP mode. Select Access Point and click Next. 3. Select a Network Security level for the AP mode. Refer to section 3.4 for detailed security information. 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. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 1. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. The system automatically generates an SSID for your AP mode. Select Access Point and click Next. 3. Select a Network Security level for the AP mode. Refer to section 3.4 for detailed security information. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2.
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Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7. 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. If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 The AP mode configuration is complete. 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. You can choose to continue. 6.
Record the setup information on your Internet connection and click Next. 7. 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. If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 The AP mode configuration is complete. 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. You can choose to continue. 6.
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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 use the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. 3-6 Select Station and click Next. 3. Click Finish. 3. 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.
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 use the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. 3-6 Select Station and click Next. 3. Click Finish. 3. 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.