Asus A8F user manual Wireless LAN Connection on selected models, Ad-hoc mode, Infrastructure mode

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4 Using the Notebook PC

Wireless LAN Connection (on selected models)

The optional built-in wireless LAN is a compact easy-to-use wireless Ethernet adapter. Implementing the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the optional built-in wireless LAN is capable of fast data transmission rates using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies on 2.4 GHz frequencies. The optional built-in wireless LAN is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802.11 standards allowing seamless interfacing of wireless LAN standards.

The optional built-in wireless LAN is a client adapter that supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc modes giving you flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations for distances up to 40 meters between the client and the access point.

To provide efficient security to your wireless communication, the optional built-in wireless LAN comes with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) features.

Ad-hoc mode	Notebook PC	Desktop PC

The Ad-hoc mode allows the Notebook PC to connect to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is required in this wireless environment.

(All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.)

PDA

Infrastructure mode

Notebook PC

Desktop PC

The Infrastructure mode allows the Notebook PC and other wireless devices to join a wireless network created by an Access Point (AP) (sold separately) that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network.

(All devices must install optional 802.11 wireless LAN adapters.)

Access

Point

These are examples of the Notebook PC connected to a Wireless Network.

PDA

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Contents Hardware User’s Manual E2378 / MarContents Contents Contents Introducing the Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PCAbout This User’s Manual AppendixSafety Precautions Battery safety warningAirplane Precautions Transportation PrecautionsCover Your Notebook PC Charge Your Batteries Preparing your Notebook PC Introducing the Notebook PC Knowing the Parts Basic sides of the Notebook PCTop Side Knowing the PartsStatus Indicators top Power SwitchStatus Indicators front Knowing the Parts Camera on selected modelsBottom Side Knowing the Parts Memory RAM Compartment Battery Lock SpringBattery Pack Hard Disk Drive CompartmentOptical Drive Optical Drive Electronic Eject Left SideFlash Memory Slot Optical Drive Emergency EjectSpdif Output Jack Knowing the Parts IEEE1394 PortMicrophone Input Jack Mic Headphone Output JackInfrared Port IrDA on selected models Right SideAir Vents Front Side Rear Side Knowing the Parts LAN Port Knowing the Parts Getting Started Using AC Power Power SystemGetting Started Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Using Battery PowerBattery Care To install the battery pack To remove the battery packPowering on the Notebook PC Power-On Self Test PostChecking Battery Power Charging the Battery PackPowering OFF Restarting or RebootingEmergency Shutdown Special Keyboard Functions Colored Hot KeysKeyboard as a Numeric Keypad Microsoft Windows KeysKeyboard as Cursors Switches and Status Indicators Status Indicators Battery Charge Indicator Status IndicatorsFront edge Power Indicator Bluetooth IndicatorGetting Started Using the Notebook PC Support Software Using the Notebook PCOS Operating System Touchpad activation with external USB mouseMoving The Cursor Using the TouchpadPointing Device Scrolling on selected modelsTouchpad Usage Illustrations ClickingTappingDragging-ClickingDragging-Tapping Caring for the TouchpadInserting an ExpressCard Storage DevicesExpressCard Removing an ExpressCardOptical Drive Inserting an optical discRemoving an optical disc Using the Optical Drive Emergency ejectOptical Drive Cont’ Listening to Audio CDHard Disk Drive Flash Memory Card ReaderSupported Memory Types Connections Modem ConnectionNetwork Connection Twisted-Pair CableAd-hoc mode Wireless LAN Connection on selected modelsInfrastructure mode Bluetooth Wireless Connection on selected models Power Management Modes Power State Summary Thermal Power ControlStand by and Hibernate Appendix USB 2.0 Slim Combo Drive Optional Optional AccessoriesUSB Hub Optional USB Flash Memory DiskUSB Floppy Disk Drive Wireless LAN CardWireless LAN USB Adapter USB Keyboard and MouseOptional Connections Printer ConnectionGlossary CPU Central Processing Unit Appendix Byte Binary TermClock Throttling Device DriverPCI Bus Peripheral Component Interconnect Local Bus Appendix a Kensington LocksLaser Classifications PC Cards PcmciaSuspend Mode Appendix Post Power On Self TestRAM Random Access Memory ROM Read Only MemoryRegional Playback Information Declarations and Safety StatementsDVD-ROM Drive Information Region DefinitionsNetwork Compatibility Declaration Internal Modem CompliancyOverview Non-Voice EquipmentCountry Applied More Testing Internal Modem CompliancyFederal Communications Commission Statement CE Mark WarningFCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement FCC RF Exposure Guidelines Wireless ClientsFCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Declaration of Conformity R&TTE directive 1999/5/ECWireless Operation Channel for Different Domains France Restricted Wireless Frequency BandsUL Safety Notices Power Safety RequirementNordic Cautions for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery Cdrh Regulations Optical Drive Safety Information Laser Safety InformationService warning label Macrovision Corporation Product NoticeCTR 21 Approval for Notebook PC with built-in Modem Appendix a Security SoftwareNetwork Service and Support