User Manual
Chapter 6 Activate the Software AP Function
6.1 Introduction
These wireless card and adapter also support Software AP functions. In most cases,
wireless PCI Adapter is best suited for this application. It can either be used as a
wireless client, or activates the AP function to turn desktop PC into an AP. Additional
WLAN SoftAP Configuration Utility facilitates the AP configuration as well as switches
the card easily between a Client station and an AP. Before you start the Software AP
function of this card, you must set a Bridge in your PC first. A Bridge can be set by the
combination of your Ethernet network adapter and this Wireless LAN Card. This can be
done in Windows XP since XP supports the Bridge Connections yet other operating
systems don’t.
6.2 Bridge Connections
1. Make sure that your PC has equipped with an Ethernet network adapter that
works well. Double click the network icon on your system tray.
2. Make sure that either the Ethernet network adapter or the Wireless LAN Card is
not disabled. Select both and click Bridge Connections.