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ASROCK WiFi-802.11g Operation Manual

ASROCK WiFi-802.11g Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 ASRock WiFi-802.11g Module Operation Guide...

  • Page 2: Specifications

    1. Introduction ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is an easy-to-use wireless local area network (WLAN) adapter to support WiFi+AP function. With ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, you can easily create a wireless environment and enjoy the convenience of wireless network connectivity. Therefore, from anywhere within the signal range, you will be able to play LAN games, connect to the internet, access and share printers, and make Internet phone calls easily.

  • Page 3: Signal Range

    1.2 LED Indicators and Antenna Port ASRock WiFi-802.11g module has a green LED for transmission status mounted onboard, and an antenna port for connection to the external antenna. Antenna Port LED Status Indication Power on, no data activity Power off, no wireless connection...

  • Page 4: Hardware And Software Installation

    Before installing ASRock WiFi-802.11g module to your motherboard, please make sure your system satisfies the following requirements. 1. ASRock motherboard with a WiFi or WiFi/E header (black) (Please refer to ASRock motherboard manual for the location of WiFi or WiFi/E header.) WiFi Header (2 x 6 Pin) WiFi/E Header (2 x 8 Pin) 2.

  • Page 5: Driver And Utility Installation

    * The WiFi header comes in WiFi (2 x 6 Pin) and WiFi/E (2 x 8 Pin) designs respectively, but to plug the ASRock WiFi-802.11g module on it, please align the module connector to the left hand side of the header.

  • Page 6: Utility Setup

    ADSL or Cable Printer 1 Internet Modem (if any) ASRock MB With WiFi-802.11g Module Station 4 Station 1 Station 3 Station 2 B. Station Mode If you do not plan to use AP function with ASRock WiFi-802.11g module, but just...
  • Page 7 ASRock WiFi-802.11g module in Infrastructure mode. In this mode, ASRock WiFi-802.11g 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.
  • Page 8 Station 2 ASRock MB With WiFi-802.11g Module Station 1...
  • Page 9 3. General Setup with ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard If you want to easily set up ASRock WiFi-802.11g for general use, please use ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard and follow below procedures according to the mode you choose. ® Here we take Windows Vista for example in the following pictures.
  • Page 10 4. The system will automatically 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 OPEN, SHARE WEP and WPA-PSK TKIP. Select an appropriate level and click Next.
  • Page 11 * 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. 8. The AP mode configuration is complete. Record the setup information on your note and click Finish to quit ASRock WiFi-802.11g wizard.
  • Page 12 3.2.1 Setting up the Infrastructure Mode ® 1. Move your mouse cursor to the icon on the Windows taskbar and right-click the icon. 2. Select ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard to launch the WiFi setup wizard. 3. Select Station and click Next.
  • Page 13 4. Select the desired network type of the wireless station. Click Infrastructure and click Next. 5. Select one from the found sites as connection point. Click Next.
  • Page 14 6. Select the Network Authentication for Infrastructure mode. The configurable options are Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA 802.1X, WPA2 802.1X and WEP 802.1X. Note: ® * If 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.
  • Page 15 9. Key in the Network password and confirm. 10. Click Finish.
  • Page 16 3.2.2 Setting up the Ad-hoc Mode ® 1. Move your mouse cursor to the icon on the Windows taskbar and right-click the icon. 2. Select ASRock WiFi-802.11g Wizard to launch the WiFi setup wizard. 3. Select Station and click Next.
  • Page 17 4. Select the desired network type of the wireless station. Click Ad-hoc and click Next. 5. Select one IBSS from the list to join, click Next, and follow below steps to enter the required information of this station. You can also click Create to create a new IBSS, and follow below steps to enter the information of the IBSS you create.
  • Page 18 6. Select the Network Authentication for Ad-hoc mode. The configurable options are Open System and WPA2-Personal. Note: ® * If 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...
  • Page 19 8. Select the Key Length. The configurable options are 64 Bits and 128 Bits. (If you select Disabled in the previous option Data Encryption, you will not be able to choose the Key Length.) 9. Key in the Network password and confirm.
  • Page 20 10. Click Finish.
  • Page 21 4. Advanced Setup in ASRock WiFi-802.11g Utility If you want to set up ASRock WiFi-802.11g for advanced use, please use ASRock WiFi-802.11g utility and follow below procedures according to the mode you choose. For general users, it is unnecessary to read below advanced setup in ASRock WiFi-802.11g utility.
  • Page 22 3. Click ICS button to configure the Internet connection which you wish to share. Select the correct 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.
  • Page 23 6. Select a Network Authentication for your AP mode. The configurable options are Open System, Shared Key and WPA-PSK. Select an appropriate one. 7. Select the Data Encryption. The configurable options are Disabled and WEP.
  • Page 24 8. Select the Key Length. The configurable options are 64 Bits and 128 Bits. (If you select Disabled in the previous option Data Encryption, you will not be able to choose the Key Length.)
  • Page 25 9. Key in the Network password and confirm. 10. Click Finish. And the AP mode configuration is finished. 4.2 Setting up the Station Mode There are two choices provides in station mode: Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode. Please read the following procedures according to the mode you choose. For the differences of Infrastructure mode and Ad-hoc mode, please refer to page 5 and 6 for details.
  • Page 26 ICS in the left column. The survey button is greyed out in AP mode and the ICS button is disabled when in the station mode. Click Config button. Click the AP/Station Mode switch button - To Station Mode. Then ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is switched to Station mode in several seconds.
  • Page 27 5. Select the Network Authentication for the Station mode. The configurable options are Open System, Shared Key, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA 802.1X, WPA2 802.1X and WEP 802.1X. Note: ® * If 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.
  • Page 28 6. Select the Data Encryption. The configurable options are Disabled and WEP. 7. Select the Key Length. The configurable options are 64 Bits and 128 Bits. (If you select Disabled in the previous option Data Encryption, you will not be able to choose the Key Length.)
  • Page 29 ICS in the left column. The survey button is greyed out in AP mode and the ICS button is disabled when in the station mode. Click Config button. Click the AP/Station Mode switch button - To Station Mode. Then ASRock WiFi-802.11g module is switched to Station mode in several seconds.
  • Page 30 3. Click Survey button. Double-click one IBSS from the found sites to join, move to step 5, and refer to the following steps to enter the required information of this station. If you wan to create a new IBSS, please click Profile Manager and move to step 4.
  • Page 31 4. In the Profile Manager page, click Add and follow below steps to enter the information of the IBSS you create. 5. In Wireless Network Properties page, choose Ad-hoc mode. 6. Select the Network Authentication for the Station mode. The configurable options are Open System and WPA2-Personal.
  • Page 32 Note: ® * If 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 7.
  • Page 33 9. Key in the Network password and confirm. 10. Click Finish.