User's Manual

Wireless LAN 802.11b/g Device
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5 Activating Access Point Mode
It is necessary to complete the steps in
Chapter 2, Antenna Attachment prior to installing Access
Point Mode (AP Mode).
Your HP PC, by default, functions in Station Mode (as a Client) which is necessary in situations
when there is already a wireless network running. If you would like to establish a wireless
network using your HP PC as an Access Point then you will need to install Access Point Mode (AP
Mode).
Note:
It is assumed that there is an existing internet connection in order to establish Access Point
Mode. Please consult your ISP for further information.
Before using AP Mode the first time it is necessary to install SoftAP on your HP PC. For all future
uses of SoftAP Mode this is not necessary. If you have already installed the SoftAP please see
chapter 5, Access Point Mode.
If your HP PC is connected to the internet and you would like instructions on how to wirelessly
connect other machines to this HP PC, proceed with this conversion to Access Point Mode.
If another machine is connected to the internet and you would like to wirelessly connect this HP
PC to the other connected machine, refer to
Chapter 6 on Station Mode.
Warning
: Access Point Mode (AP Mode) may not support the Standby mode on
y
ou
r
HP PC. It is highly recommended that you change the power scheme to “always on”
when the Software Access Point is enabled.