Asus M4A88TI_Deluxe Owner's manual

User Guide

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E5885

Revised Edition

June 2010

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Contents

About this guide .......................................................................................... v

WiFi-AP @n specications ....................................................................... vi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Features ........................................................................................ 1-2

1.3 LED and antenna port .................................................................. 1-4

LED indicators ................................................................................ 1-4

1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless network ............................... 1-5

1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode) ....................................... 1-6

1.4.2 Client mode 1: Infrastructure mode ................................. 1-7

1.4.3 Client mode 2: Ad-hoc mode ........................................... 1-7

Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 Installation .................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1 System requirements ...................................................... 2-2

2.1.2 Signal range .................................................................... 2-2

2.1.3 Installing the antennas .................................................... 2-3

2.2 Driver and utilities installation .................................................... 2-4

Chapter 3: Setting up

3.1 About the setup utilities .............................................................. 3-2

3.2 Setting up with WiFi-AP @n Wizard ........................................... 3-3

3.2.1 Setting up the AP Mode .................................................. 3-4

3.2.2 Setting up the Client Mode .............................................. 3-6

3.3 Setting up with WiFi-AP @n Utility ............................................. 3-7

3.3.1 How to launch ASUS WiFi-AP @n Utility ........................ 3-7

3.3.2 Utility Window ................................................................. 3-7

3.3.3 Setting up AP Mode ........................................................ 3-8

3.3.4 Setting up the Client Mode ............................................ 3-14

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Contents

3.4 Setting up Ad-hoc or Infrastructure Mode

under Windows

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..................................................................................... 3-15

3.4.1 Setting up Ad-hoc mode under Windows

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XP ............... 3-15

3.4.2 Setting up Infrastructure mode under Windows® XP ... 3-16

3.4.3 Setting up Ad-hoc mode under Windows

®

Vista ........... 3-17

3.4.4 Setting up Infrastructure mode

under Windows

®

Vista ................................................... 3-19

3.5 Setting up wireless security ...................................................... 3-20

Appendices

Wireless LAN channels ............................................................................A-2

Notices .......................................................................................................A-4

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need to install and congure your

ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the ASUS WiFi-AP @n

wireless solution. The chapter also presents the LED indications, and

recommended WiFi-AP @n network settings.

• Chapter 2: Installation

This chapter provides step by step instructions on installing the wireless LAN

adapter drivers and software applications using the support DVD.

• Chapter 3: Setting up

This chapter provides information on how to set up the WiFi-AP @n in your

home or ofce network using the setup wizard.

• Appendices

The Appendix lists the wireless LAN channels available for use in your

country or location and safety statements.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following

symbols used throughout this guide.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete

a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing

a task.

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WiFi-AP @n specications

Specications are subject to change without notice.

Standard

IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0, Wi-Fi compliant

IEEE 802.11b/g,

Data rate

802.11n (HT40) @15, 30, 45, 60, 90. 120, 135, 150Mbps

802.11n (HT20) @7.222, 14.444, 21.667, 28.889, 43.333,

57.778, 65, 72.222Mbps

802.11g @6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps

802.11b @1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps

Security AES, TKIP, WEP

Network

architechture types

Access point mode

Client mode

Frequency band 2.4GHz ISM radio band

Operating range

802.11n

- Up to 980ft (300m) for outdoor

- Up to 330ft (100m) for indoor

802.11g

- Up to 200ft (60m) for outdoor

- Up to 100ft (30m) for indoor

802.11b

- Up to 1000ft (310m) for outdoor

- Up to 130ft (40m) for indoor

Number of

connected devices

(AP mode)

up to 16 stations

Antenna ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n omni-directional antenna

LED Green data transmission (AIR) LED

Support OS Windows® XP 32 / 64 bit, Vista 32 / 64 bit

Compatibility

Fully compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft

2.0 products

ASUS special

features

Supports 16 stations connection.

ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network in AI-Nap

mode

Software support

ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n Wizard

ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n

WiFi-AP @

n

Chapter 1

This chapter describes the general features of

the ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution. The

chapter also presents the LED indications, and

recommended WiFi-AP @n network settings.

Product introduction

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP @n wireless solution!

The WiFi-AP @n is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter

designed for home or ofce use. The WiFi-AP @n is backward compatible with the

earlier IEEE 802.11b/g/n standard allowing seamless integration of both wireless

LAN standards in a single network.

The WiFi-AP @n also supports several wireless network conguration including

Client mode and Access Point mode. This gives you exibility to your existing or

future wireless network congurations.

To provide efcient security to your wireless communication, WiFi-AP @n

employs both 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected

Access (WPA/WPA2) encryptions.

With these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP @n is sure to keep you ahead in the

world of wireless computing.

1.2 Features

ASUS EZ WiFi mode

Users will be able to play LAN games, connect to the Internet, access and share

printers, and use Skype from anywhere within the range.

WiFi-AP @n can provide these functions even when the PC is in the AI Nap mode.

Hence, users can use Skype instead of the traditional long distance telephone

service.

No hardware installation

Because the WiFi-AP @n wireless LAN adapter comes embedded in your ASUS

motherboard, no hardware installation is needed. Just install the drivers and

utilities from the motherboard support DVD and start computing wirelessly in no

time.

ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1-3

Up to 300Mbps speed advantage

With data transmission rate up to ve times faster than IEEE 802.11b/g standards,

the WiFi-AP @n breaks the wireless data transmission speed barrier to give you

faster Internet connection and le sharing capabilities.

The real transmission rate may be slower than 300Mbps depending on

the router/switch used and the user environment.

Easy integration

The WiFi-AP @n is backward compatible with all IEEE 802.11b/g devices so you

can still use your IEEE 802.11b/g devices in the WiFi-AP @n network.

Access point mode function

In AP Mode, WiFi-AP @n can support up to 16 stations with wireless LAN adapters

making it an ideal solution for homes and ofces with single Internet connection or

network printer.

Moveable omni-directional antenna

A pair of moveable, omni-directional antennas come with your WiFi-AP @n to

maximize your wireless coverage.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

LED indicators

Refer to the table below for LED indications.

1.3 LED and antenna port

The WiFi-AP @n comes with a green data transmission LED (AIR) and an antenna

port located at the motherboard rear panel.

• The location of the WiFi-AP @n data transmission LED and antenna

port may vary on motherboard models.

• The back I/O may vary depending on the models.

AIR LED

Antenna port

LED Status Indication

AIR LED On Power on but no data activity.

Off Power off or no wireless connection.

Blinking quickly Transmitting and/or receiving data.

Blinking slowly Site survey.

ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1-5

1.4 Choosing an appropriate wireless

network

You can use the ASUS WiFi-AP @n in various wireless network congurations. It is

recommended that you select the most appropriate conguration for your home or

ofce network before setting up the WiFi-AP @n.

The following pictures and descriptions are for reference only and may

not exactly match your actual network conguration.

AP Mode

Client Mode

Select Mode

Infrastructure Mode

Ad-Hoc Mode

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.4.1 Access Point Mode (AP Mode)

If you wish to share the Internet access with the wireless stations in your

environment, you can congure the WiFi-AP @n in an access point mode (AP

Mode). In this mode, the WiFi-AP @n becomes the wireless access point that

provides local area network and Internet access for your wireless stations.

The requirement of using AP Mode function is an onboard Ethernet LAN adapter

with the driver properly installed.

The AP Mode feature is ideal for home/SOHO networks with several computers, a

shared printer, and a shared Internet connection.

Internet ADSL or Cable

Modem (if any)

˝

Printer 1

Station 1

Station 2

Station 3

Station 4

WiFi-AP @n

MODE

ASUS WiFi-AP @n 1-7

An Infrastructure wireless network is

centered on a wireless access point

(AP) that provides Internet access and

LAN communication for the wireless

stations. In Infrastructure mode, the

wireless LAN stations communicate

with each other via the wireless AP.

In this mode, your WiFi-AP @n

acts as a wireless adapter. It

communicates with the LAN computers

and accesses Internet through the

wireless AP.

1.4.3 Client mode 2:

Ad-hoc mode

In the Ad-hoc mode, the WiFi-AP @n

acts as a wireless card and connects

directly to other wireless device within

its operating range. In the Ad-Hoc

mode, your computer communicate

with other wireless stations without an

access point (AP).

WiFi-AP @n

Station

MODE

Station 1

Station 2

1.4.2 Client mode 1: Infrastructure mode

Internet Access Point

Station 1

Station 2

˝

WiFi-AP @n

ADSL or Cable

Modem (if any)

The ASUS Wi-Fi AP @n utility doesnt’ provide infrastructure mode

and ad-hoc mode conguration under Client Mode. To set up an

infrastructure or ad-hoc network, use Windows Zero Conguration

under Windows® XP or WLAN AutoCong under Windows® Vista.

Refer to 3.4 Setting up Ad-hoc mode or Infrastructure Mode under

Windows® on page 3-11 for more details.

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

WiFi-AP @

n

Chapter 2

This chapter provides step by step instructions

on installing the WiFi-AP @n drivers and utilities

to your computer. This part also provides

information on installing the antenna.

Installation

2-2 Chapter 2: Installation

2.1 Installation

2.1.1 System requirements

Before installing the WiFi-AP @n drivers and utilities, make sure that your system

meets the following requirements.

• ASUS motherboard with WiFi-AP @n onboard solution

• Minimum 256MB system memory

• Operating system:

Client mode: Windows® XP/ Vista / 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)

AP mode: Windows® XP/ Vista / 7 (32-bit / 64-bit)

• Optical drive for utilities and driver installation

2.1.2 Signal range

The signal range of WiFi-AP @n depends on the operating environment. Obstacles

such as walls and metal barriers could reect or absorb radio signals. Devices

such as microwave stove can also greatly interfere with the wireless network.

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

(310m)

• 802.11n: Indoor 330ft (100m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 980ft

(300m)

By default, the device automatically adjusts the data rate and the 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 @n.

ASUS WiFi-AP @n 2-3

2.1.3 Installing the antennas

The WiFi-AP @n wireless solution comes with a pair of omni-directional and

moveable antennas to maximize the WiFi-AP @n coverage.

To install the antenna:

1. Locate the wireless LAN antenna

ports on the motherboard rear

panel.

2. Connect the antenna twist-

on connector (female) to the

wireless LAN antenna port

(male).

3. Place the antennas at elevated

locations and keep appropriate

distance to enhance your wireless

LAN coverage.

To optimize the WiFi performance,

we recommend the following:

• The antennas should be

placed on top of the chassis.

• The distance between the

antennas should be 20 cm.

The distance should not be

shorter than 10 cm.

• The antennas may differ depending on the model.

• Do not place the antennas under your table or in a closed

compartment.

2-4 Chapter 2: Installation

2.2 Driver and utilities installation

• The contents of the motherboard support DVD are subject to change

without notice. Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates.

• If you use a Windows® operating system, your computer

auto-detects the WiFi-AP @n when system boots and displays an

Add New Hardware Wizard window. Click Cancel then proceed

with the following instructions.

To install the WiFi-AP @n driver and utilities:

1. Place the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive.

2. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in

your computer. Click the wireless driver and follow screen instructions to

install the WiFi-AP @n driver.

If Autorun is disabled in your computer, locate the Wireless folder

under the root directory of the support DVD, then double click the

Setup.exe le to begin installation.

To use soft AP function, you may need to install Ethernet adapter

driver.

WiFi-AP @n

Chapter 3

This chapter provides information on how to

set up the WiFi-AP @n in your home or ofce

network.

Setting up

3-2 Chapter 3: Setting up

3.1 About the setup utilities

After you have installed the WiFi-AP @n drivers and utilities to your system, you

are now ready to setup WiFi-AP @n in your network.

Make sure that you have selected the most appropriate conguration

for your wireless network before you proceed. Refer to section 1.4 for

details.

The WiFi-AP @n provides two conguration approaches: the setup wizard and the

setup utility. The former scheme provides an easy approach to the most frequently

used functions while the latter allows conguring all the functions, including the

advanced settings.

For normal users, the setup wizard helps to congure the WiFi-AP @n as an

access point or wireless station.

For advanced users, the setup utility helps to:

• Congure the WiFi-AP @n as an access point, or wireless station.

• Enable or disable the WiFi-AP @n.

• Show statistics.

Make sure you have connected the supplied antenna to the antenna

connector on the motherboard, or the WiFi-AP @n may not be able to

detect other wireless devices in your environment.

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