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    ® WiFi-b™ Card Wireless Fidelity Card User Guide
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    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
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    -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
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    . These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC
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    manual could void your authorization to use this device. MPE Statement Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal. Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure This Wireless LAN when using a PC card adapter that the
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    installation This chapter provides a step-by-step procedure 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
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    Host Interface ASUS proprietary WiFi-b™ interface Network Types Supports Infrastructure supports up to 31 wireless clients (Windows® XP only) Operating Distance Indoors: 100 ft (30 m) @ 11Mbps Outdoors: 1000 ft (300 m) @ 11Mbps Supported OS Station Mode: Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP Soft AP Mode
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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
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    if any item 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 included in the motherboard support CD. 1.3 Features The WiFi-b™ card gives you freedom to connect to
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    LED Network Link LED WiFi-b™ connectors 1.5 LED indicators The WiFi-b™ card comes with a Data Transmission 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 a wireless LAN
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    1-4 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card
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    Chapter 2 This chapter provides a step-by-step procedure on installing the WiFi-b™ card into an ASUS motherboard that supports Wi-Fi specification. It also provides information on system requirements and recommended wireless network settings. Hardware installation
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    CD-ROM drive for software and drivers installation The following ASUS motherboards support the WiFi-b™ card: P4C800-E Deluxe, P4C800 Deluxe, P4C800 Check your motherboard documentation for this limitation. Follow these instructions to install the WiFi-b™ card in your system. 1. Make sure that the PC
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    9. Connect the dipolar antenna twist-on connector to the antenna connector (male) of the WiFi-b™ card. 8. Turn on the computer. An installed WiFi-b™ card 2.3 Antenna placement Place the antenna at an elevated location to receive or transmit better signal. Do not place the antenna under your table or
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    to each of the wireless clients. The computer with the WiFi-b™ card must create a broadband network connection. PC with WiFi-b™ INTERNET ADSL Modem Wireless clients WiFi-b™ in Soft Access Point (Soft AP) Mode -ICS and Bridge In this setup, WiFi-b™ bridges the computer's network connection
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    WiFi-b™ WiFi-b™ in Soft Access Point (Soft AP) Mode - Bridge 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. The real IP address for each wireless client is supplied by the Internet Service
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    AP) Mode - Bridge This setup applies to a host computer with an installed WiFi-b™ card and a network adapter connected to a hub. By bridging the network connections to the hub and the wireless client, the latter is allowed connection to the Internet via the ADSL modem. The Internet Service Provider
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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
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    Windows XP®. Select "Only use ASUS utilities and disable XP wireless function" to avail all WiFi-b™ card features. Click OK. 3.1.3 Other support CD options Uninstall ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/ Driver. Click this option to uninstall the WLAN Card utilities and driver from your system. Read/Install
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    . 3.2.2 Station Mode Follow these instructions to set your WiFi-b™ in station (STA) mode. Select a wireless network from the table, then click Next. WiFi-b™ connects to the selected network. Click the Search Again button ro rescan available access points in your location. Chapter 3: Software
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    the WEP keys with the network administrator. The WiFi-b™ and the selected wireless network WEP keys must be identical to establish connection . Click Next. When connected, the wizard displays information on the wireless network WiFi-b™ is associated with. Click Next to configure the TCP/IP settings
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    XP OS if WiFi-b™ is not bridged to other network connections and has a disabled ICS function. The WiFi-b™ setup is complete. Click Finish to close the setup wizard. 3.2.3 My Configuration The setup wizard displays allows you to set the WiFi-b™ card in three different operation modes when you select
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    location. Assign the WEP encryption keys of your wireless network. Refer to "Config-Encryption Tab" on page 4-6 for WEP encryption settings. Click Next. Keep a record of the WEP keys. Wireless computers in your network must have the same WEP keys to establish connection with the WiFi-b™. 3-6 ASUS
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    section 3.3 "Internet Connection Sharing" on page 3-10. When WiFi-b™ is set to Ad Hoc mode, click Next to configure the TCP/IP settings. Refer to section 3.2.2 "Station Mode" on TCP/IP configuration. Connecting to a hidden wireless LAN Some access points disable their SSID broadcasting to prevent
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    network administrator. The WiFi-b™ and the hidden wireless LAN WEP keys must be identical to establish connection. Enter the WEP encryption keys you obtained from the network administrator Refer to "Config-Encryption Tab" on page 4-6 for WEP encryption settings. Click Next. 3-8 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card
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    on the wireless network WiFi-b™ is associated with. Click Next to set the TCP/IP configuration. Select automatic IP settings if your network supports automatic IP address assignment. If not, inquire the IP settings with your network administrator, then enter the IP address manually. After
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    password. 1. Select the broadband network connection from the drop-down list. Click Next. If you do not have a broadband network connection, 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
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    host computer or residential gateway. Click Next. 2. Select the network adapters that connect to other computers in your home network, if any. The wizard will bridge these networks with the WiFi-b. Click Next. Chapter 3: Software installation 3-11
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    3. The wizard creates a network bridge between your wired (LAN) and wireless (WiFi-b™) network connections. Click Next. Network bridge is a process of connecting several wired or wireless LAN segments. See page 4-19 for details. 4. An Internet Sharing Configuration dialog box appears. Click Yes. 5.
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    The selected network connections are bridged. 9. The bridged network connections are displayed in the Network Connections window. 10. Click Finish to close the setup wizard. Refer to Windows® XP Help and Support Center for articles and help files on the Network Bridge function. Chapter 3: Software
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    by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click Next. The wizard will instruct you to enable ICS or create a network bridge if you are LAN): 1. Select whether your computer directly connects to the Internet or through another computer or residential gateway. Click Next. 3-14 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card
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    drop-down list. Click Next. If you do not have a dial-up connection, the wizard will instruct you to create one using the Windows® interface or the support CD from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2. Select whether your computer directly connects to the Internet or through another computer or
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    Chapter 4 This chapter provides information on how to configure the WiFi-b™ using the Control Center utility. Utility information
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    Not Linked Connected to the Internet Soft Access Point Mode WiFi-b™ is in soft access point (Soft AP) mode. 4.2 Control Center Right-click menu Right-clicking the Control Center icon displays the right-click menu. The following sections describe the right-click menu items. 4-2 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card
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    Wireless LAN Card Settings The Wireless LAN Card Settings is the main interface that allows users to control the ASUS WiFi-b™. Use the Wireless Settings to view the operational and connection status, or to modify the WiFi-b™ configuration. Tabbed property sheets Property window The Wireless
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    IP Renew. Click to renew the DHCP IP address for the WiFi-b™ card. Ping. Click to display the Ping tab. Use ping to verify a connection to a particular host name or IP address. The IP Release and IP Renew buttons may only be used on a WiFi-b card that is configured with DHCP. 4-4 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card
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    ping session. Click the Clear button to clear the session field. mode to establish a connection with an access point (AP). In this mode, your system can access wireless LAN and wired LAN (Ethernet) via the AP. Select the Ad Hoc mode to communicate directly with other mobile clients within the WiFi
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    . Assign different SSIDs to segment the wireless LAN and increase network security. Set the SSID to a null string to allow your station to connect to any available access point. Null string may not be used in Ad Hoc mode. Channel. In Infrastructure mode, WiFi-b™ automatically tunes in to the access
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    bridge features of the WiFi-b™ card. The Soft AP tab appears only on systems running on Windows® XP. SoftAP/STA Mode. This field allows you to select the WiFi-b™ card mode. Select Station Mode if you wish to connect to an access point or to other wireless devices (Ad Hoc mode). Select SoftAP Mode
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    a single Internet connection with other computers in a wireless network. See page 4-16 for details. When disabled, the available network connection on the Internet field is bridged with the WiFi-b™ card. Refer to page 4-19 to setup a network bridge. Enable Firewall. This option is active when ICS
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    utility has a Help menu to guide you in using the Control Center and Wireless Settings utilities. Right-click the Control Center icon, then select Help. Select a utility to display its help window. 4.2.3 Change Mode The Change Mode menu allows you to set the WiFi-b™ card in a Station (STA) or soft
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    -b™ radio OFF. Search & Connect - View available wireless networks within range. Wireless Option - Sets your Windows® XP wireless networking environment. See page 18 for details. The Control Center Left-click menu is available only when WiFi-b™ is set to Station Mode (STA). 4-10 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card
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    . The Soft AP feature is available only on systems running on Windows® XP. 4.4.1 Station Mode (STA) Follow these instructions to set your WiFi-b in Station (STA) mode. Windows® 98SE/ME/2000 OS 1. Launch the Wireless Settings utility by double-clicking the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar
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    to set your WiFi-b™ in station mode: Enter the Wireless Settings utility 1. Double-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to open the Wireless Settings utility. 2. Click the Config icon in the property window, then select the Soft AP tab. Select Station Mode. 4-12 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card
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    3. Follow steps 2 to 7 of the previous section to set the WiFi-b™ in STA mode. 4.4.2 Soft Access Point Mode (Soft AP) You may set the WiFi-b™card in soft access point mode. As soft AP, WiFi-b™ can support up to 31 wireless clients in a home or small office network. System requirements Before setting
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    menu 1. Right-click the Control Center icon in the Windows taskbar to display the right-click menus. Select Change Mode. 2. Select Soft AP Mode when the Change Mode window appears. Click OK. 3. The Soft AP icon replaces the Control Center utility icon in the Windows® taskbar. 4-14 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card
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    Table The MAC Table tab displays the MAC address of a wireless device connected to the soft AP. AID - shows the Association ID of a wireless device connected to the soft AP. Power Saving Mode - displays the Power Saving Mode used by the wireless device connected to the soft AP. Event Log The Event
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    card is bridged. See section 4.6 "Network Bridge" for details. Wireless clients must be set to Infrastructure network type and STA (station) mode to connect to the Internet via the soft AP. The SSID and WEP keys of client computers must be identical with that of the soft AP. 4-16 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card
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    4.5.2 Connect to the Internet using a broadband or dial-up connection that requires an account If the host computer with the WiFi-b™ card connects to the Internet using a broadband or dial-up connection that requires an account, create a broadband (PPPoE) or dial-up network connection using the
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    5. Select Set up my connection manually, then click Next. 6. Depending on your network setup, select Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password assigned by your ISP, then check all settings below the user name and password fields. Click Next. 4-18 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card
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    4.6 Network Bridge Host computers with multiple network adapters may use the network bridge function to connect several LAN segments. A LAN segment is you could create a network bridge. To bridge a wired network connection to the WiFi-b™: 1. Open the Wireless Settings utility. Select Config from
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    are bridged. 7. The bridged network connections are displayed in the Network Connections window. Only LAN connections may be bridged with the WiFi-b™ card. The Wireless Settings utility will instruct you to change your settings if you bridge a non-LAN connection with the WiFi-b™. 4-20 ASUS WiFi
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    Appendix The appendix contains sections for troubleshooting and information on IEEE 802.11b channels and frequencies.
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    ASUS Wireless LAN card products. These problems requires simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the Wireless LAN Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section. Problem Action My computer does not recognize Verify if the WiFi-b™ card drivers
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    computer and repeat the WiFi-b™ software installation following the instructions contained in this User Guide. I cannot connect to an Access Point. • Check if the Network Type of the WiFi-b™ card is set to Infrastructure mode. • Check if the WiFi-b™ has the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) as
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    Problem Action I cannot connect to another station (computer with a wireless LAN device). • Check if the Network Type of the WiFi-b™ card is set to Ad Hoc mode. • Check if the WiFi-b™ has the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) with that of the other station. • Check if the WiFi-b™ card and the
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    A.2 Channels The IEEE 802.11b standard for Wireless LAN allocated the 2.4 GHz frequency band into 14 overlapping of channels available for the WiFi-b™ varies by country/region. Refer to the table below to determine the number of channels available in your location. Country/Region (Regulating Body
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    1 to 13 Channels 1 to 13 Channels 1 to 11 Channels 1,6 and 11 are independent and do not overlap each other. It is recommended to tune your WiFi-b™ card to these channels. A-6 ASUS WiFi-b™ Card
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