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9. Select an appropriate one, and key in the security password. Then click

Next

10.

You have completed setting up an Ad-hoc network. Click

Close

to exit.

11. You are now in Ad-hoc network, you may wait for other users to connect you or

you may select the desired ad-hoc network.

Summary of Contents for WiFi-802.11n

Page 1: ...1 ASRock WiFi 802 11n Module Operation Guide ...

Page 2: ...u start to set up ASRock WiFi 802 11n module 1 1 Specifications Standard IEEE 802 11n Data Rate 15 30 45 60 90 120 135 150Mbps Security AES TKIP WEP Network Architecture Types Access Point mode AP mode Station mode Infrastructure mode and Ad Hoc mode Frequency Band 2 4GHz ISM radio band Operating Range Indoor 330ft 100m Outdoor 980ft 300m The range varies in different environments Number of Connec...

Page 3: ...rriers could reflex and absorb ratio signals Devices like microwave ovens may also interfere with the wireless network greatly Signal range Indoor 330ft 100m outdoor 980ft 300m By default ASRock WiFi 802 11n module should automatically adjust the data rate The closer the wireless stations are the better the signal and transmission speed they will receive Note To reach higher data rate we advise us...

Page 4: ...make sure your system satisfies the requirements above please follow below steps for installing your ASRock WiFi 802 11n module If the motherboard you purchase is equipped with ASRock WiFi 802 11n module which is screwed next to the audio jack of the I O panel please skip step 2 to 6 1 Shut off the PC before installing ASRock WiFi 802 11n module 2 Move out your motherboard from the chassis 3 Faste...

Page 5: ...stem and follow below steps to install the WiFi driver and utility 1 Insert ASRock motherboard support CD to the optical drive 2 The system will automatically display the driver menu Click ASRock WiFi 802 11n Driver and Utility and follow screen instructions to finish the driver installation After above steps the WiFi driver and utility are installed to your system simultaneously Note Microsoft ha...

Page 6: ... driver and utility to your system now you are ready to set up the utility in your network ASRock WiFi 802 11n module supports two kinds of wireless network mode Access Point Mode AP Mode and Station Mode Please refer to below introduction and select the most appropriate mode when setting it up A Access Point Mode AP Mode If you want to share the Internet access with the wireless stations in your ...

Page 7: ... wireless network environment for this station to join you can set up ASRock WiFi 802 11n module in Infrastructure mode In this mode ASRock WiFi 802 11n module acts as a wireless adapter In other words it is centered on an AP that provides Internet access and LAN communication for the wireless stations such as PC notebook and other devices Internet ADSL or Cable Modem if any Station 2 Station 1 Ac...

Page 8: ...8 Station 2 Station 1 ASRock MB With WiFi 802 11n Module ...

Page 9: ...taTM for example in the following pictures Since the setup procedures are quite similar in different operating systems please refer to below procedures when setting up ASRock WiFi 802 11n wizard under other operating systems 3 1 Setting up the AP Mode 1 Move your mouse cursor to the icon on the Windows taskbar and right click the icon 2 Select Wizard to launch the WiFi setup wizard 3 Select Create...

Page 10: ...ly generate a SSID for the AP mode You can rename the SSID if you want 5 Select a Network Security level for your AP mode The configurable options are None WEP WPA Personal and WPA2 Personal Select an appropriate level and click Next ...

Page 11: ...e go to this link to download the necessary hotfix http www microsoft com downloads details aspx familyid 662BB74D E7C1 48D6 95EE 145923 4F4483 displaylang en 6 If you select WEP WPA Personal or WPA2 Personal You need to input a password Follow the wizard guidelines for key entry rules Then click Next to continue 7 Select your Internet connection and click Next ...

Page 12: ...our ISP for detailed setup steps 8 The AP mode configuration is complete Record the setup information on your note and click Finish to quit the wizard 3 2 Setting up the Station Mode Note Please be noted that the wizard for WiFi 802 11n Module does not provides Ad Hoc mode If you want to set up Ad Hoc mode please refer to page 26 page 36 for advanced setup ...

Page 13: ...cture Mode 1 Move your mouse cursor to the icon on the Windows taskbar and right click the icon 2 Select Wizard to launch the WiFi setup wizard 3 Select Join an existing wireless network and click Next 4 Click Finish to exit the wizard ...

Page 14: ...use cursor to the Wireless Network Connection icon on the Windows taskbar and right click the icon Click Connect to a network to select available internet network 6 Choose an available internet network and click Connect ...

Page 15: ... input the network key 7 Your system is now connecting to a network 8 You have connected to internet wireless network successfully If you want to start the connection automatically next time you may save the network by checking Save this network box and click Close ...

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Page 17: ...fer to below procedures when setting up ASRock WiFi 802 11n wizard under other operating systems 4 1 Setting up the AP Mode If you want to set up ASRock WiFi 802 11n module for advanced use in AP mode please use ASRock WiFi 802 11n utility and follow below steps according to the operating system you install 1 Double click the utility shortcut on the desktop or double click the icon on your Windows...

Page 18: ... your operating system is Windows XP with Service Pack 2 it is required to install the Microsoft hotfix in order to support WPA2 Personal function Please go to this link to download the necessary hotfix http www microsoft com downloads details aspx familyid 662BB74D E7C1 48D6 95EE 145923 4F4483 displaylang en 5 If you select Open System the configurable options of Data Encryption are None and WEP ...

Page 19: ... Key the configurable options of Data Encryption is WEP only This option allows you to select Key Length 7 If you select WPA PSK the configurable option of Data Encryption is TKIP only You can t select Key Length in this option ...

Page 20: ...on either 9 In this case we select Open System for the rest of the setups If you select WEP please select the Key Length The configurable options are 64 Bits and 128 Bits However if you select None in the Data Encryption you will not be able to choose the Key Length 10 Key in the Network password and click Apply to confirm ...

Page 21: ...indow 12 Select the correct internet connection and click Apply Note You need to have another LAN connector connected to your ADSL cable modem and already set it up for Internet access Please refer to the manual from your ISP for detailed setup steps 13 The AP mode configuration is completed ...

Page 22: ...WiFi 802 11n module for advanced use in station mode please use Windows configuration and follow below steps according to the mode you choose and the operating system you install 4 2 1 Setting up the Infrastructure Mode For Windows XP XP 64 bit 1 Move your mouse cursor to Wireless Network Connection icon on the Windows taskbar and right click the icon 2 Select View Available Wireless Networks 3 Ch...

Page 23: ...rity enabled wireless network input the network key and click Connect 5 You are now connected to a internet wireless network successfully For Windows VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit 1 Click Start Click Settings And select Control Panel ...

Page 24: ...24 2 Click Network and Internet 3 Click Network and Sharing Center 4 Click Connect to a network 5 Choose an available network and click Connect ...

Page 25: ...s network input the network key and click Connect 7 You have connected to internet wireless network successfully If you want to start the connection automatically next time you may save the network by checking Save this network box and click Close ...

Page 26: ...XP XP 64 bit 1 Move your mouse cursor to Wireless Network Connection icon on the Windows taskbar and right click the icon 2 Select View Available Wireless Networks 3 Click Change advanced settings 4 Switch to Wireless Networks tab and click Advanced ...

Page 27: ...only and clear the Automatically connect to non preferred networks box if it is selected Click Close 6 On the Wireless Networks tab click Add In the Wireless Network Properties dialog box specify a Network name SSID Click OK to close all dialog boxes ...

Page 28: ...28 7 Select the Network Authentication for advanced setups The configurable options are Open Shared and WPA2 None Select an appropriate one ...

Page 29: ...ct Open the configurable option of Data Encryption is WEP only You may select Disabled or WEP This option allows you to select Key Index 9 If you select Shared the configurable option of Data Encryption is WEP only You ...

Page 30: ...abled or WEP This option allows you to select Key Index 10 If you select WPA None the configurable options of Data Encryption are TKIP and AES You may select either TKIP or AES You can t select Key index in this option ...

Page 31: ...You are now in Ad hoc network you may wait for other users to connect you or you may select the desired ad hoc network and click Connect For Windows VistaTM VistaTM 64 bit 1 Click Start Click Settings And select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet ...

Page 32: ...32 3 Click Network and Sharing Center 4 Click Manage wireless networks ...

Page 33: ...33 5 In the Manage wireless networks that use Wireless Network Connection window click Add 6 Click Create an ad hoc network 7 In the Set up a wireless ad hoc network window click Next ...

Page 34: ...34 8 Specify a network name select the security type The configurable options are No Authentications Open WEP and WPA2 Personal ...

Page 35: ...key in the security password Then click Next 10 You have completed setting up an Ad hoc network Click Close to exit 11 You are now in Ad hoc network you may wait for other users to connect you or you may select the desired ad hoc network ...

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