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... Card layout 1-3 1.5 LED indicators 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware installation 2.1 System requirements 2-2 2.2 Installing the WiFi-b™ card 2-3 2.3 Antenna placement 2-3 2.4 WiFi-b™ modes 2-4 2.5 Network setup 2-4 Chapter 3: Software installation 3.1 Support CD information 3-2 3.1.1 Installing the WLAN Card Utilities and driver 3-2 3.1.2 Setting the Windows® XP wireless options 3-2 3.1.3 Other support CD options 3-2 3.2 Setup Wizard 3-3 3.2.1 Selecting the WiFi-b™ operation mode 3-3 3.2.2 Station Mode 3-3 3.2.3 My Configuration 3-5 3.3 Internet Connection Sharing...
... Card layout 1-3 1.5 LED indicators 1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware installation 2.1 System requirements 2-2 2.2 Installing the WiFi-b™ card 2-3 2.3 Antenna placement 2-3 2.4 WiFi-b™ modes 2-4 2.5 Network setup 2-4 Chapter 3: Software installation 3.1 Support CD information 3-2 3.1.1 Installing the WLAN Card Utilities and driver 3-2 3.1.2 Setting the Windows® XP wireless options 3-2 3.1.3 Other support CD options 3-2 3.2 Setup Wizard 3-3 3.2.1 Selecting the WiFi-b™ operation mode 3-3 3.2.2 Station Mode 3-3 3.2.3 My Configuration 3-5 3.3 Internet Connection Sharing...
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... responsible for connection of Communications. The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. v Operation...
... responsible for connection of Communications. The use of shielded cables for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to an outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus set out in a residential installation. v Operation...
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... recommended WiFi-b™ wireless network settings. • Chapter 3: Software installation This chapter provides information on the WiFi-b™ card software installation and describes configuration of the following symbols used in completing a task. It presents the card layout, the standard package contents and LED indicators. • Chapter 2: Hardware installation This chapter provides a step-by-step procedure on IEEE 802.11b channels and frequencies. vii About this guide This user guide contains...
... recommended WiFi-b™ wireless network settings. • Chapter 3: Software installation This chapter provides information on the WiFi-b™ card software installation and describes configuration of the following symbols used in completing a task. It presents the card layout, the standard package contents and LED indicators. • Chapter 2: Hardware installation This chapter provides a step-by-step procedure on IEEE 802.11b channels and frequencies. vii About this guide This user guide contains...
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... ASUS WiFi-b™ package. With easy installation and full software support, WiFi-b™ is sure to share a single Internet connection with the proprietary Wi-Fi slot. 1.1 Welcome Thank you of seamless connection to any item is damaged or missing. The WiFi-b™ card also allows you to keep you freedom to connect to other wireless clients) network types • Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP compatible...
... ASUS WiFi-b™ package. With easy installation and full software support, WiFi-b™ is sure to share a single Internet connection with the proprietary Wi-Fi slot. 1.1 Welcome Thank you of seamless connection to any item is damaged or missing. The WiFi-b™ card also allows you to keep you freedom to connect to other wireless clients) network types • Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP compatible...
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... another PCI slot before installing WiFi-b™. 2.2 Installing the WiFi-b™ card Before handling the card, touch a bare metal portion of motherboards with Wi-Fi slot • Intel® Pentium™ 4 or AMD K7/K8 system • Minimum 64MB system memory • Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/XP operating system • CD-ROM drive for later use. 2-2 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Locate the Wi-Fi slot. If a PCI card is installed on certain motherboards. The...
... another PCI slot before installing WiFi-b™. 2.2 Installing the WiFi-b™ card Before handling the card, touch a bare metal portion of motherboards with Wi-Fi slot • Intel® Pentium™ 4 or AMD K7/K8 system • Minimum 64MB system memory • Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/XP operating system • CD-ROM drive for later use. 2-2 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Locate the Wi-Fi slot. If a PCI card is installed on certain motherboards. The...
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WiFi-b™ in Soft Access Point (Soft AP) Mode - Bridge In this setup, every computer must create a broadband network connection. In this setup, WiFi-b™ bridges the computer's network connection to the ADSL modem and to the wireless clients allowing the latter access to the Internet depends on the number of IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider. Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 2-5 The real...
WiFi-b™ in Soft Access Point (Soft AP) Mode - Bridge In this setup, every computer must create a broadband network connection. In this setup, WiFi-b™ bridges the computer's network connection to the ADSL modem and to the wireless clients allowing the latter access to the Internet depends on the number of IP address assigned by the Internet Service Provider. Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 2-5 The real...
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... a virtual IP address to the wireless client. INTERNET ADSL Modem PC1 PC2 Router Hub Access Point Wireless clients 2-6 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card By bridging the network connections to the hub and the wireless client, the latter is allowed connection to a wired or wireless network via the ADSL modem. WiFi-b™ in Soft Access Point (Soft AP) Mode - Infrastructure Network When set to Station Mode, WiFi-b™ connects to...
... a virtual IP address to the wireless client. INTERNET ADSL Modem PC1 PC2 Router Hub Access Point Wireless clients 2-6 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card By bridging the network connections to the hub and the wireless client, the latter is allowed connection to a wired or wireless network via the ADSL modem. WiFi-b™ in Soft Access Point (Soft AP) Mode - Infrastructure Network When set to Station Mode, WiFi-b™ connects to...
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... driver from your system. Click this option to visit the ASUS website. Click to run the CD. Select "Only use ASUS utilities and disable XP wireless function" to close the installation window. 3-2 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Click this CD. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Windows® 98SE/ME users must restart the computer after installation. 3.1.2 Setting the Windows® XP wireless options The Wireless Option window appears after the software installation...
... driver from your system. Click this option to visit the ASUS website. Click to run the CD. Select "Only use ASUS utilities and disable XP wireless function" to close the installation window. 3-2 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Click this CD. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Windows® 98SE/ME users must restart the computer after installation. 3.1.2 Setting the Windows® XP wireless options The Wireless Option window appears after the software installation...
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... network if WiFi-b™ is not connected to "Config-Encryption Tab" on the wireless network WiFi-b™ is associated with the network administrator. The WiFi-b™ and the selected wireless network WEP keys must be identical to enable data encyption. When connected, the wizard displays information on page 4-6 for WEP encryption settings. Inquire the WEP keys with . If the wireless network you wish to access has an enabled Wired...
... network if WiFi-b™ is not connected to "Config-Encryption Tab" on the wireless network WiFi-b™ is associated with the network administrator. The WiFi-b™ and the selected wireless network WEP keys must be identical to enable data encyption. When connected, the wizard displays information on page 4-6 for WEP encryption settings. Inquire the WEP keys with . If the wireless network you wish to access has an enabled Wired...
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Select automatic IP settings if your network administrator, then enter the IP address manually. After configuration, click Next. The window also appears in three different operation modes when you run the setup wizard on Windows® 98SE/ME/2000. The WiFi-b™ setup is not bridged to other network connections and has a disabled ICS function. Chapter 3: Software installation 3-5 If not, inquire the IP settings with your network supports automatic IP...
Select automatic IP settings if your network administrator, then enter the IP address manually. After configuration, click Next. The window also appears in three different operation modes when you run the setup wizard on Windows® 98SE/ME/2000. The WiFi-b™ setup is not bridged to other network connections and has a disabled ICS function. Chapter 3: Software installation 3-5 If not, inquire the IP settings with your network supports automatic IP...
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...-down list. Select the broadband network connection from a list. If you do not have an existing broadband network connection that allows several computers in soft AP mode, the wizard will instruct you to create one using the Windows® interface or the support CD from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3-10 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card 3.3 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) After setting the WiFi-b™ in a wired or wireless network to...
...-down list. Select the broadband network connection from a list. If you do not have an existing broadband network connection that allows several computers in soft AP mode, the wizard will instruct you to create one using the Windows® interface or the support CD from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3-10 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card 3.3 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) After setting the WiFi-b™ in a wired or wireless network to...
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...-click on your wired (LAN) and wireless (WiFi-b™) network connections. An Internet Sharing Configuration dialog box appears. Select Bridge Connections. 3-12 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Press the Control key while clicking the network connection icons to open a drop-down these network connections in a network bridge based on any selected network icon to select. Write down menu. Click OK. 7. Select the network connections to be bridged when the Network Connections window appears. Click Next...
...-click on your wired (LAN) and wireless (WiFi-b™) network connections. An Internet Sharing Configuration dialog box appears. Select Bridge Connections. 3-12 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Press the Control key while clicking the network connection icons to open a drop-down these network connections in a network bridge based on any selected network icon to select. Write down menu. Click OK. 7. Select the network connections to be bridged when the Network Connections window appears. Click Next...
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Click Next. 3-14 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card The setup wizard automatically selects your computer directly connects to the Internet: 1. Direct internet connection To enable ICS if your broadband network connection. Refer to instructions 2 to enable ICS. 3.3.2 Broadband connection that is always on To enable ICS if you have an existing broadband network that is always on (DSL, cable modem, or LAN): 1. The wizard will instruct you are assigned...
Click Next. 3-14 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card The setup wizard automatically selects your computer directly connects to the Internet: 1. Direct internet connection To enable ICS if your broadband network connection. Refer to instructions 2 to enable ICS. 3.3.2 Broadband connection that is always on To enable ICS if you have an existing broadband network that is always on (DSL, cable modem, or LAN): 1. The wizard will instruct you are assigned...
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... Network Mode (WiFi-b™ to other Wi-Fi device) Linked Not Linked Connected to the Internet Soft Access Point Mode WiFi-b™ is a management software that launches applications and configures network settings. Refer to the Internet. The following sections describe the right-click menu items. 4-2 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card 4.1 The Control Center utility The Control Center utility is in the Windows® taskbar. The Control Center Utility starts automatically when the system boots and displays the Control...
... Network Mode (WiFi-b™ to other Wi-Fi device) Linked Not Linked Connected to the Internet Soft Access Point Mode WiFi-b™ is a management software that launches applications and configures network settings. Refer to the Internet. The following sections describe the right-click menu items. 4-2 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card 4.1 The Control Center utility The Control Center utility is in the Windows® taskbar. The Control Center Utility starts automatically when the system boots and displays the Control...
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.... The Current Channel field displays the radio channel that allows users to modify the WiFi-b™ configuration. Rescan button - Use the Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to control the ASUS WiFi-b™. Status Tab The Status Tab provides general information on the WiFi-b™ card. This field displays the SSID of the network where the system is composed of a device connected to establish a connection. The...
.... The Current Channel field displays the radio channel that allows users to modify the WiFi-b™ configuration. Rescan button - Use the Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to control the ASUS WiFi-b™. Status Tab The Status Tab provides general information on the WiFi-b™ card. This field displays the SSID of the network where the system is composed of a device connected to establish a connection. The...
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.... 4-6 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card The CAM (Constantly Awake mode) is a string use in to set a hexadecimal digit or ASCII character WEP key. EncryptionTab Wireless data transmissions between your country/region. This lower level of the WiFi-b™ card power saving features. Displays the network SSID. Check the Data encryption (WEP enabled) option to choose a 64-bit or a 128-bit WEP key. Key Length allows you to the access point channel...
.... 4-6 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card The CAM (Constantly Awake mode) is a string use in to set a hexadecimal digit or ASCII character WEP key. EncryptionTab Wireless data transmissions between your country/region. This lower level of the WiFi-b™ card power saving features. Displays the network SSID. Check the Data encryption (WEP enabled) option to choose a 64-bit or a 128-bit WEP key. Key Length allows you to the access point channel...
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... Internet connection with the WiFi-b™ card. This field displays all available network connections in a wireless network. SSID (service set identifier) of the available wireless networks. CH - Direct sequence channel used by the network. wireless network mode. AP indicates an Infrastructure network type. STA indicates an Ad Hoc network type. shows whether a network has an enabled (On) or disabled (Off) WEP encryption. Select an available network and click Connect to rescan available networks. 4-8 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Click...
... Internet connection with the WiFi-b™ card. This field displays all available network connections in a wireless network. SSID (service set identifier) of the available wireless networks. CH - Direct sequence channel used by the network. wireless network mode. AP indicates an Infrastructure network type. STA indicates an Ad Hoc network type. shows whether a network has an enabled (On) or disabled (Off) WEP encryption. Select an available network and click Connect to rescan available networks. 4-8 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Click...
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... menu. Right-click on your settings if you bridge a non-LAN connection with the WiFi-b™ card. The Wireless Settings utility displays the wired and wireless network connections to change your configuration. Press the Control key while clicking the network connection icons to open a drop-down these network connections in a piece of paper. Wait while the selected network connections are displayed in a network bridge based on any selected network icon to select. The Wireless Settings utility will instruct...
... menu. Right-click on your settings if you bridge a non-LAN connection with the WiFi-b™ card. The Wireless Settings utility displays the wired and wireless network connections to change your configuration. Press the Control key while clicking the network connection icons to open a drop-down these network connections in a piece of paper. Wait while the selected network connections are displayed in a network bridge based on any selected network icon to select. The Wireless Settings utility will instruct...
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... AP. If WEP encryption is enabled, set the same WEP keys for the WiFi-b™ and the AP. • Check if the MAC address of the web browser. Problem Action 3. Check the proxy settings of the WiFi-b™ card is set . I can connect to an Access Point • but I cannot connect to an Access Point. • Check if the Network Type of the AP. •...
... AP. If WEP encryption is enabled, set the same WEP keys for the WiFi-b™ and the AP. • Check if the MAC address of the web browser. Problem Action 3. Check the proxy settings of the WiFi-b™ card is set . I can connect to an Access Point • but I cannot connect to an Access Point. • Check if the Network Type of the AP. •...
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... your computer. If you enable WEP encryption, you must set to Ad Hoc mode. • Check if the WiFi-b™ has the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) with a wireless LAN device). • Check if the Network Type of the WiFi-b™ card is poor signal reception. Enable file and printer sharing in each client computer to the station. A-4 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card link quality and stronger signal...
... your computer. If you enable WEP encryption, you must set to Ad Hoc mode. • Check if the WiFi-b™ has the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) with a wireless LAN device). • Check if the Network Type of the WiFi-b™ card is poor signal reception. Enable file and printer sharing in each client computer to the station. A-4 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card link quality and stronger signal...