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... 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 wireless security 3-17...
... 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 wireless security 3-17...
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..., take note of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to install and configure your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to aid in your home or office network using the... a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings. • Chapter 2: Installation This chapter provides step by step instructions on how to complete a task. iv ...
..., take note of the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to install and configure your ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to aid in your home or office network using the... a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and recommended WiFi-AP Solo network settings. • Chapter 2: Installation This chapter provides step by step instructions on how to complete a task. iv ...
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... up to change without notice. WiFi-AP Solo specifications summary Standard Data rate Security Network architechture types Frequency band Operating range Number of Sight * The specifications are subject to 64 stations ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna Green data transmission (AIR...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®...
... up to change without notice. WiFi-AP Solo specifications summary Standard Data rate Security Network architechture types Frequency band Operating range Number of Sight * The specifications are subject to 64 stations ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna Green data transmission (AIR...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®...
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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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... for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. The ASUS EZ WiFi mode will be able to play LAN games, connect to your ASUS motherboard, no time. 1-2 With these functions even when the PC is backward compatible with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! The WiFi-AP Solo is in your existing or future wireless network configurations. WiFi-AP Solo can use...
... for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. The ASUS EZ WiFi mode will be able to play LAN games, connect to your ASUS motherboard, no time. 1-2 With these functions even when the PC is backward compatible with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! The WiFi-AP Solo is in your existing or future wireless network configurations. WiFi-AP Solo can use...
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... compatible with single Internet connection or network printer. Access point mode function In AP Mode, WiFi-AP Solo 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 can still use your wireless coverage.... 1-3 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 all IEEE 802.11b devices so you faster Internet connection and file sharing...
... compatible with single Internet connection or network printer. Access point mode function In AP Mode, WiFi-AP Solo 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 can still use your wireless coverage.... 1-3 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 all IEEE 802.11b devices so you faster Internet connection and file sharing...
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... off or no data activity. Transmitting 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. LED Air LED Status On Off Blinking quickly Blinking slowly Indication Power on the models... indicators Refer to the table below for LED indications. Site survey. 1-4 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.
... off or no data activity. Transmitting 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. LED Air LED Status On Off Blinking quickly Blinking slowly Indication Power on the models... indicators Refer to the table below for LED indications. Site survey. 1-4 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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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. 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.
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. 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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... 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 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in an access point mode (AP Mode). The AP Mode feature is an...
... 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 1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) If you can configure the WiFi-AP Solo in an access point mode (AP Mode). The AP Mode feature is an...
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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 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.
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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 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.
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... 2. To install the antenna: 1. 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® XP/ ...XP-64bit/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit • Optical drive for utilities and driver installation 2.1.2 Installing the antenna The WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution comes with an omni-directional and moveable antenna to the wireless LAN antenna port (male). 3. Do not place the antenna...
... 2. To install the antenna: 1. 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® XP/ ...XP-64bit/ Server 2003/ Server 2003 64-bit • Optical drive for utilities and driver installation 2.1.2 Installing the antenna The WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution comes with an omni-directional and moveable antenna to the wireless LAN antenna port (male). 3. Do not place the antenna...
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.... Devices such as walls and metal barriers could reflect or absorb radio signals. To improve your wireless transmission, move your wireless stations closer to the WiFi-AP Solo. 2-3 Signal range: 802.11g: Indoor 80ft (30m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 200ft (60m) 802.11b: Indoor 130ft (40m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 1000ft...
.... Devices such as walls and metal barriers could reflect or absorb radio signals. To improve your wireless transmission, move your wireless stations closer to the WiFi-AP Solo. 2-3 Signal range: 802.11g: Indoor 80ft (30m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 200ft (60m) 802.11b: Indoor 130ft (40m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 1000ft...
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...ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you may need to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is disabled in your computer. Click the wireless driver and follow screen instructions to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4 To use soft AP... function, you use a Windows® operating system, your computer auto‑detects the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window. Place the motherboard support CD to begin installation. If Autorun ...
...ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you may need to install the WiFi-AP Solo driver. 3. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is disabled in your computer. Click the wireless driver and follow screen instructions to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4 To use soft AP... function, you use a Windows® operating system, your computer auto‑detects the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window. Place the motherboard support CD to begin installation. If Autorun ...
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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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..., the setup wizard helps to section 1.4 for your environment. configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station; 2. Refer to : 1. Make sure that you are now ready to setup the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless network before you proceed. For advanced users, the setup ...approach to : 1. 3.1 About the setup utilities After you have installed the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your system, 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 network. and...
..., the setup wizard helps to section 1.4 for your environment. configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station; 2. Refer to : 1. Make sure that you are now ready to setup the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless network before you proceed. For advanced users, the setup ...approach to : 1. 3.1 About the setup utilities After you have installed the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your system, 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 network. and...
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... the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. Station Mode To use AP Mode, refer to Section 1.4.2. 3-3 AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. and 2. 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. Create your home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode...
... the WiFi-AP Solo software from the support CD. Station Mode To use AP Mode, refer to Section 1.4.2. 3-3 AP Mode To use Station Mode, refer to Section 1.4.1. and 2. 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. Create your home using the WiFi-AP Solo Access Point Mode (AP Mode...
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Select a Network Security level for the AP mode. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2. The system automatically generates an SSID for your AP mode. The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. Refer to section 3.4 for detailed security information. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 1. Select Access Point and click Next. 3.
Select a Network Security level for the AP mode. To launch the WiFi-AP Solo setup wizard, right-click the system tray icon and select WiFi-AP Solo Wizard. 2. The system automatically generates an SSID for your AP mode. The configurable options are None, Share-WEP, WPAPSK, and WPA2-PSK. Refer to section 3.4 for detailed security information. You can rename the SSID, if desired. 4. Select an appropriate level and click Next. 3-4 3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode 1. Select Access Point and click Next. 3.
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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. Select your note and click Finish to input a password. The AP mode configuration is complete. If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 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. Select your note and click Finish to input a password. The AP mode configuration is complete. If you are required to quit the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wizard. 3-5 If you select Share-WEP, WPAPSK, or WPA2-PSK in either ASCII or HEX mode.
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Double-click the wireless icon on the task bar to use the Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration. 3-6 Click Finish. 3. Select Station and click Next. 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 Click Finish. 3. Select Station and click Next. 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.