Asus PCEN10 user manual Soft AP mode Windows XP/Vista/7

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PCE-N10 WLAN Card User Manual

3.3Soft AP mode (Windows® XP/Vista/7)

The ASUS PCE-N10 WLAN Card supports the Soft AP mode. In this mode, the WLAN card acts as a virtual AP.

IMPORTANT: Before configuring the Soft AP mode, connect your computer to a wired network to provide network access for your wireless clients.

To switch to the Soft AP mode:

1.Click AP to switch to the Soft AP mode.

2.Click General table and then click ICS to enable ICS. The General table displays the wireless clients that are currently connecting to the Soft AP.

3.Select a network(station) from the available networks list, then click Apply.

The picture indicates that your WLAN card has switched to the Soft AP mode successfully.

•The ASUS WLAN Card Setting

Utility icon in the system tray switches to the ASUS Wireless Access Point Utility icon .

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Contents E6391 / February PCE-N10Copyright 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Technical support Manufacturer contact informationASUSTeK Computer Inc. Asia-Pacific Asus Computer International AmericaTable of contents Federal Communications Commission Prohibition of Co-locationFCC Radiation Exposure Statement Article CE Mark WarningDGT Warning Statement IC Warning StatementIC Radiation Exposure Statement Asus Recycling/Takeback ServicesEC Declaration of Conformity Authorised distributors Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer IncAsus Computer GmbH EuropeHardware Package contentsIntroduction System requirementsInstalling the PCE-N10 driver and utilities Click Install to start the installationComplete the installation Connecting to a wireless network manually Configuring PCE-N10 using Asus utilitySelect Use the WPS button, then click Next Connecting to a wireless network using WPSSelect Use PIN code Soft AP mode Windows XP/Vista/7 ACL Access Control List fieldAsus Wlan Control Center Asus Wlan Card Setting UtilityAsus Wlan Card Setting Utility system tray icon Software informationAsus Wlan Card Others Config BasicConfig Encryption Manually Config AdvancedClick Windows Wireless to use it Configuring PCE-N10 using Windows WZC serviceConnection quality is bad and the signal strength is weak TroubleshootingHow do I verify that my Wlan card is installed properly? My Wlan card cannot connect to any Access PointsTCP/IP protocol does not bind to the Wlan Card Glossary Device Name Default KeyDhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Cofdm for 802.11a or 802.11gDNS Server Address Domain Name System DSL Modem Digital Subscriber LineDirect-Sequence Spread Spectrum for 802.11b Ethernet Extended Service Set ESSEssid Extended Service Set Identifier EncryptionIeee 802.11a 54Mbits/sec IeeeIeee 802.11b 11Mbits/sec Ieee 802.11gInfrastructure IP Address ISP Internet Service ProviderMAC Address Media Access Control IP Internet ProtocolPPP Point-to-Point Protocol NIC Network Interface CardPacket Pass PhraseStation Ssid Service Set IdentifierWeca Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance Radio Frequency RF Terms GHz, MHz, HzWPA Wi-Fi Protected Access Wlan Wireless Local Area NetworkRequirements