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...; specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Features 1-2 1.4 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...
...; specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Features 1-2 1.4 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...
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Contents 4.2 Control Center Right-click menu 4-2 4.2.1 Wireless LAN Card Settings 4-3 4.2.2 Help Menu 4-9 4.2.3 Change Mode 4-9 4.2.4 Preferences 4-10 4.2.5 About Control Center 4-10 4.3 Control Center Left-click menu 4-10 4.4 Configuring WiFi-b™ by Wireless Settings utility 4-11 4.4.1 Station Mode (STA 4-11 4.4.2 Soft Access Point Mode (Soft AP 4-13 4.5 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 4-16 4.5.1 Connect to the...
Contents 4.2 Control Center Right-click menu 4-2 4.2.1 Wireless LAN Card Settings 4-3 4.2.2 Help Menu 4-9 4.2.3 Change Mode 4-9 4.2.4 Preferences 4-10 4.2.5 About Control Center 4-10 4.3 Control Center Left-click menu 4-10 4.4 Configuring WiFi-b™ by Wireless Settings utility 4-11 4.4.1 Station Mode (STA 4-11 4.4.2 Soft Access Point Mode (Soft AP 4-13 4.5 Internet Connection Sharing (ICS 4-16 4.5.1 Connect to the...
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... television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the...
... television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the...
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... in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from the user, it sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal. When using a PC card adapter that the user limit the exposure time. If the antenna is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. as set forth in the...
... in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from the user, it sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal. When using a PC card adapter that the user limit the exposure time. If the antenna is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. as set forth in the...
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... This chapter provides information on installing the WiFi-b™ card into an ASUS motherboard. It also provides information on the system requirements and 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 WiFi-b™ card. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to...
... This chapter provides information on installing the WiFi-b™ card into an ASUS motherboard. It also provides information on the system requirements and 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 WiFi-b™ card. WARNING: Information to prevent injury to...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the WiFi-b™ card. It presents the card layout, the standard package contents and LED indicators. Product introduction
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the WiFi-b™ card. It presents the card layout, the standard package contents and LED indicators. Product introduction
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...WiFi-b™ is damaged or missing. ASUS WiFi-b™ card ASUS WiFi-b™ antenna User Guide WiFi-b™ support CD* * If you purchased an ASUS Wireless Edition motherboard, the WiFi-b™ support CD contents are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home layout or operating environment. 1-2 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card This card... the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology, the WiFi-b™ card is a wireless network interface card for choosing the ASUS WiFi-b™ Card! The WiFi-b™ card is capable of seamless connection to share a single Internet...
...WiFi-b™ is damaged or missing. ASUS WiFi-b™ card ASUS WiFi-b™ antenna User Guide WiFi-b™ support CD* * If you purchased an ASUS Wireless Edition motherboard, the WiFi-b™ support CD contents are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home layout or operating environment. 1-2 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card This card... the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology, the WiFi-b™ card is a wireless network interface card for choosing the ASUS WiFi-b™ Card! The WiFi-b™ card is capable of seamless connection to share a single Internet...
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1.4 Card layout Antenna connector Data Transmission LED Network Link LED WiFi-b™ connectors 1.5 LED indicators The WiFi-b™ card comes with a Data Transmission (Green AIR) and Network Link (Yellow LINK) LED indicators. Refer to a wireless LAN Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-3 AIR Fast Blink ON OFF Blink LINK ON ON OFF OFF Meaning WiFi-b™ radio is on and is transmitting/receiving data WiFi-b™ radio is on but no data activity No power / WiFi-b™ radio is off or disabled WiFi-b™ is not connected to the table below for LED indications.
1.4 Card layout Antenna connector Data Transmission LED Network Link LED WiFi-b™ connectors 1.5 LED indicators The WiFi-b™ card comes with a Data Transmission (Green AIR) and Network Link (Yellow LINK) LED indicators. Refer to a wireless LAN Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1-3 AIR Fast Blink ON OFF Blink LINK ON ON OFF OFF Meaning WiFi-b™ radio is on and is transmitting/receiving data WiFi-b™ radio is on but no data activity No power / WiFi-b™ radio is off or disabled WiFi-b™ is not connected to the table below for LED indications.
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Chapter 2 This chapter provides a step-by-step procedure on system requirements and recommended wireless network settings. Hardware installation It also provides information on installing the WiFi-b™ card into an ASUS motherboard that supports Wi-Fi specification.
Chapter 2 This chapter provides a step-by-step procedure on system requirements and recommended wireless network settings. Hardware installation It also provides information on installing the WiFi-b™ card into an ASUS motherboard that supports Wi-Fi specification.
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.... • Update the 3Com utilities to your system meets the following requirements. • ASUS motherboard with Wi-Fi slot. Locate the Wi-Fi slot. Visit the ASUS website for later use. 2-2 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Refer to V.046 before installing the WiFi-b™ card. Download the latest BIOS file from the electrical socket. 2. 2.1 System requirements Before installing...
.... • Update the 3Com utilities to your system meets the following requirements. • ASUS motherboard with Wi-Fi slot. Locate the Wi-Fi slot. Visit the ASUS website for later use. 2-2 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Refer to V.046 before installing the WiFi-b™ card. Download the latest BIOS file from the electrical socket. 2. 2.1 System requirements Before installing...
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... dipolar antenna twist-on connector to receive or transmit better signal. An installed WiFi-b™ card 2.3 Antenna placement Place the antenna at an elevated location to the antenna connector (male) of the WiFi-b™ card. 8. Do not place the antenna under your table or in the power ...cord. 9. Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 2-3 Secure the card with the screw that you removed earlier. 7. To prevent incorrect orientation, a WiFi-b™ connector pin is removed...
... dipolar antenna twist-on connector to receive or transmit better signal. An installed WiFi-b™ card 2.3 Antenna placement Place the antenna at an elevated location to the antenna connector (male) of the WiFi-b™ card. 8. Do not place the antenna under your table or in the power ...cord. 9. Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 2-3 Secure the card with the screw that you removed earlier. 7. To prevent incorrect orientation, a WiFi-b™ connector pin is removed...
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... are recommended. PC1 PC with wireless devices to avail all WiFi-b™ features. 2.4 WiFi-b™ modes The WiFi-b™ card may be set to the wireless client. In Soft AP mode, WiFi-b™ connects other computers with WiFi-b™ PC2 INTERNET Hub ADSL Modem Wireless client 2-4 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS...
... are recommended. PC1 PC with wireless devices to avail all WiFi-b™ features. 2.4 WiFi-b™ modes The WiFi-b™ card may be set to the wireless client. In Soft AP mode, WiFi-b™ connects other computers with WiFi-b™ PC2 INTERNET Hub ADSL Modem Wireless client 2-4 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) The Internet Connection Sharing (ICS...
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... the number of IP address assigned by the ISP. INTERNET ADSL Modem PC1 PC2 Router Hub Access Point Wireless clients 2-6 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card In this setup, every computer must create a broadband network connection. PC2 INTERNET Hub ADSL Modem PC1 with an installed... WiFi-b™ card and a network adapter connected to a wired or wireless network via the ADSL modem. The router assigns a virtual IP address to the wireless client. WiFi-b™ in Station Mode - WiFi-b™ in Soft Access Point (Soft AP) Mode ...
... the number of IP address assigned by the ISP. INTERNET ADSL Modem PC1 PC2 Router Hub Access Point Wireless clients 2-6 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card In this setup, every computer must create a broadband network connection. PC2 INTERNET Hub ADSL Modem PC1 with an installed... WiFi-b™ card and a network adapter connected to a wired or wireless network via the ADSL modem. The router assigns a virtual IP address to the wireless client. WiFi-b™ in Station Mode - WiFi-b™ in Soft Access Point (Soft AP) Mode ...
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Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on the WiFi-b™ card software installation and describes configuration of WiFi-b™ using the setup wizard. Software installation
Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on the WiFi-b™ card software installation and describes configuration of WiFi-b™ using the setup wizard. Software installation
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... guides in your computer: 1. Click EXIT to avail all WiFi-b™ card features. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.1.1 Installing the WLAN Card Utilities and driver To install the WiFi-b™ card driver and the Control Center Utility in PDF format. Click "Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/Driver" when the ASUS WiFi-b installation window appears. Click OK. 3.1.3 Other support CD...
... guides in your computer: 1. Click EXIT to avail all WiFi-b™ card features. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.1.1 Installing the WLAN Card Utilities and driver To install the WiFi-b™ card driver and the Control Center Utility in PDF format. Click "Install ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/Driver" when the ASUS WiFi-b installation window appears. Click OK. 3.1.3 Other support CD...
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..., the Setup Wizard window appears. The first time you want to any of the WiFi-b™ card is Station Mode in Ad Hoc network setting, check My Configuration, then click Next. WiFi-b™ connects to set your location. The appearance of setup wizard windows varies on... different operating systems. 3.2.1 Selecting the WiFi-b™ operation mode The default setting of the available networks....
..., the Setup Wizard window appears. The first time you want to any of the WiFi-b™ card is Station Mode in Ad Hoc network setting, check My Configuration, then click Next. WiFi-b™ connects to set your location. The appearance of setup wizard windows varies on... different operating systems. 3.2.1 Selecting the WiFi-b™ operation mode The default setting of the available networks....
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...prompts you to return to the previous window and select another wireless network if WiFi-b™ is associated with the network administrator. Click Next to the selected network. 3-4 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Enter the WEP encryption keys you obtained from the network administrator Refer to ..."Config-Encryption Tab" on the wireless network WiFi-b™ is not connected to configure the TCP/IP settings....
...prompts you to return to the previous window and select another wireless network if WiFi-b™ is associated with the network administrator. Click Next to the selected network. 3-4 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card Enter the WEP encryption keys you obtained from the network administrator Refer to ..."Config-Encryption Tab" on the wireless network WiFi-b™ is not connected to configure the TCP/IP settings....
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... enter the IP address manually. Select an operation mode, then click Next. After configuration, click Next. The WiFi-b™ setup is not bridged to set the WiFi-b™ card in Windows® XP OS if WiFi-b™ is complete. If not, inquire the IP settings with your network supports automatic IP address assignment. Chapter...
... enter the IP address manually. Select an operation mode, then click Next. After configuration, click Next. The WiFi-b™ setup is not bridged to set the WiFi-b™ card in Windows® XP OS if WiFi-b™ is complete. If not, inquire the IP settings with your network supports automatic IP address assignment. Chapter...