Asus 54Mbps Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330g User's Guide

Enhanced 802.11gPocket Wireless Access Point(WL-330gE)User Guide

xWL-330gE specications summary(continued on the next page)Ethernet Port Wireless Port Power Adapter Buttons SizeWeightWireless

xiWL-330gE specications summary• The ASUS Portable Wireless AP operating distance may be shorter if there are walls, barriers, or interferences in t

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Product introductionThis chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. This part presents the package contents, LED indica

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS Portable Wireless AP!The ASUS Portable Wireless AP is a compact easy-t

1-3ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point1.3 FeaturesThe ASUS Portable Wireless AP employs the DSSS and OFDM technologies to transmit and recei

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Bottom viewMounting hook: Use the mounting hook to install the device on concrete or wooden surfaces using a

1-5ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point1.4 LED indicatorsThe ASUS Portable Wireless AP comes with Ethernet, Wireless, and Power LED indicator

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Recommended network settingsInternetHub˝Network PrinterClient 1Client 2Client 3Client 4WL-330gEMODE1.5.2 Acce

1-7ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point1.5.3 Ethernet Adapter modeIn the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to

iiCopyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repro

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction

Hardware installationThis chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Portable Wireless AP.Chapter 2

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware installation2.1 System requirementsBefore installing the ASUS Portable Wireless AP, make sure that your system/network meets

2-3ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point2.2.2 Using DC power1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the WL-330gE Ethernet port.2. In

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware installation2. 2.3 Us ing US B b us pow er1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the WL-330gE Ethernet port.2.

2-5ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point2.3 PlacementWall mountingAside from desktop placement, you can install the ASUS Portable Wireless AP v

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware installation2.5 Roaming informationIf there are several ASUS Portable Wireless APs operating on a network, then a wireless cl

UtilitiesThis chapter provides information on how to congure the ASUS Portable Wireless AP using the utilities available from the support CD.Chapter

3-2 Chapter 3: Utilities3.1 Installing the utilitiesThe support CD contains the utilities for conguring the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. To install th

3-3ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point3.1.1 Launching the utilitiesTo launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility

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3-4 Chapter 3: UtilitiesFi rmw are Re sto rat ionThe Firmware Restoration utility is an emergency rescue tool that can automatically searches for an

CongurationThis chapter provides instructions how to congure the ASUS Portable Wireless AP using the Web Conguration Manager.Chapter 4

4-2 Chapter 4: Configuration4.1 OverviewThe Web Conguration Manager is a web-based application which allows you to congure the ASUS Portable Wirele

4-3ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point3. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properti

4-4 Chapter 4: Configuration4.2 Operation modesThe ASUS WL-330gE is designed with four (4) selective operation modes: Router/Gateway, Access Point (A

4-5ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identier), which is a unique identier attached to packets sent over

4-6 Chapter 4: Configuration2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identier), which is a unique identier attached to packets sent over WLAN.3. Select a s

4-7ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter modeIn the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to

4-8 Chapter 4: Configuration4.2.4 Repeater modeIn the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to extend

4-9ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point4.3 Advance settingsWhen you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes in the Mode Quick Se

ivTable of contentsCh apt er 4: Con fig ura tion4.1 Overview ...

4-10 Chapter 4: Configuration4.3.2 Quick Setup in AP modeWhen you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes in the Mode Quick Setup page,

4-11ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point High: Only users with the same WPA pre-shared key settings can connect to your wireless router and t

4-12 Chapter 4: ConfigurationCa ble Us erIf you are receiving services from cable or other ISP assigning IP addresses automatically, select Cable Mod

4-13ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access PointPP TP U serIf you are using PPTP services, you would be asked to input the username, password, as well

4-14 Chapter 4: Configuration5. Setting up your wireless interface. To set up your wireless interface, follow the same instructions from 3 to 5 as ab

4-15ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access PointChannelThe 802.11g and 802.11b specications supports up to 14 overlapping channels for radio communic

4-16 Chapter 4: ConfigurationWPA EncryptionWhen “WPA-PSK” authentication method is used, the newly proposed TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or

4-17ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access PointPassphraseSelect “WEP-64bits” or “WEP-128bits” in the Encryption eld, and the Access Point generates

4-18 Chapter 4: ConfigurationAc ces s C ont rolPull down menu items:Disable (no info required)Accept (need to input information)Reject (need to input

4-19ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access PointNote: Click the “Finish” button to save your new settings and restart the ASUS 802.11g AP or click “Sa

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation i

4-20 Chapter 4: ConfigurationGu est Acco untThis section allows you to create a guest account for wireless access. Select Yes in the Enable Guest Acc

4-21ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access PointSet AP Isolated - Selecting Yes to prevent wireless client from communicating with each other.Data Rat

4-22 Chapter 4: ConfigurationMode – This eld allows you set up different operation modes(AP or WDS, Adapter, or Repeater) either in AP mode or Gatewa

4-23ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access PointDH CP S erv erThe ASUS WL-330gE supports up to 253 IP addresses for your local network. The IP address

4-24 Chapter 4: ConfigurationRo uteThis function allows you to add routing rules into the ASUS WL-330gE. It is useful if you connect several routers b

4-25ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access PointVir tua l S erv erVirtual Server allows you to make services, like WWW, FTP, provided by a server in y

4-26 Chapter 4: Configuration4.3.7 Internet FirewallVir tua l D MZThis function allows you to expose a computer to the Internet, so that all inbound

4-27ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access PointWAN & LAN FilterThis function allows you to block specic packets between LAN and WAN. First, you

4-28 Chapter 4: Configuration4.3.8 System SetupClick this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP

4-29ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access PointOp era tio n M odeThis function allows you to select the operation mode for the ASUS WL-330gE. You can

viSafety statementsRegulatory Information/DisclaimersInstallation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructio

4-30 Chapter 4: ConfigurationFi rmw are Up gra deThis page reports the Flash Code (Firmware) version installed in the ASUS 802.11g AP. Periodically,

4-31ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access PointSe tti ng Man age men tThis function allows you to save current settings to a le, or load settings f

4-32 Chapter 4: ConfigurationFa cto ry Def aul tRestoring Factory Default SettingsWeb ManagerYou can reset all settings to their factory default sett

4-33ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point4.3.9 Status & LogClick this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to se

4-34 Chapter 4: Configuration

Using the deviceThis chapter provides instructions on how to use the ASUS Portable Wireless AP on various network setups.Chapter 5

5-2 Chapter 5: Using the deviceUse the Wireless Setting Utility to change the WL-330gE SSID or encryption settings.5.1 Using the device in a local ne

5-3ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point5.3 Replacing the cable connections of other devicesYou can also use the WL-330gE to replace your Xbox

5-4 Chapter 5: Using the deviceIf y our Inte r net con n ecti on i sThe n set the IP of o ther com p uter (s)Num b er o f al l owed Int e rnet

TroubleshootingThe Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Portable Wireless AP.Ap

viiSafety statementsCaution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency ExposureThis Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C

A-2 Appendix: TroubleshootingThis troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using th

A-3ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access PointPro b lem Act i onI can not access the ASUS Portable Wireless AP web conguration page.To access the AS

A-4 Appendix: Troubleshooting

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains information that you need to install and congure your ASUS Portable Wireless AP.How this guide is organi

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