Asus P5B Deluxe/WiFi-AP
11. WiFi-AP
WiFi-AP Solo allows a new level of versatility for your PC, enabling it to create a complete wireless home network in either AP or wireless client mode. Users will be able to play LAN games, connect to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo can provide these functions even when the PC is in sleep mode, so users can use Skype as a true replacement for traditional long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo is an on-board feature, which means that users will save the extra WiFi AP cost.
Asus has a special utility that controls the Wi-Fi functions. The onboard card is powered by Realtek:
Asus includes an external Wi-Fi antenna for better reception levels and overall performance. The Wi-FI AP Solo software is very simple. You can choose from various settings, including 802.11g/b, AP or Station mode and encryption modes (WEP/WAP):
We tested the on-board Wi-Fi features with the Asus A6JA laptop and didn't have any problems setting up a Wireless network in a matter of minutes.