Asus WL-320gE User Manual

802.11g Access PointWL-320gE(For 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Clients)®User’s ManualE2802 / Oct 2006

1. IntroductionChapter 1 - Introduction10 ASUS 802.11g Access Point1.4 Wireless PerformanceThis section provides the user with ideas for how to impr

1. IntroductionASUS 802.11g Access Point 11Chapter 1 - Introduction1.4.3 Roaming Between ASUS APsIf there are multiple ASUS APs on the network, then

1. IntroductionChapter 1 - Introduction12 ASUS 802.11g Access Point1.5 Getting to Know the WL-320gE1.5.1 Front panel featuresThe ASUS WL-320gE Acc

1. IntroductionASUS 802.11g Access Point 13Chapter 1 - Introduction1.5.2 Rear panel featuresThe rear panel contains the Ethernet, the DC port, and t

Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation2. Hardware14 ASUS 802.11g Access Point2. InstallationThis chapter describes the installation procedure for the AS

2. HardwareChapter 2 - Hardware InstallationASUS 802.11g Access Point 154. Attach one end of the AC power adapter, included in the product package,

3. Software16 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software Conguration3. Software Conguration3.1 Conguring the ASUS 802.11g APThe ASUS 802.11

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 17Chapter 3 - Software CongurationAdvanced IP SettingsIf you want to set your IP address manually, the following

3. Software18 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software Conguration3.2 ASUS WLAN UtilitiesInstalling the UtilityFollow these steps to insta

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 19Chapter 3 - Software CongurationWLAN UtilitiesAfter installation, you can launch the utilities through the Sta

2 ASUS 802.11g Access PointCopyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software desc

3. Software20 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationWLAN UtilitiesIf your computer’s IP is not on the same subnet as the A

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 21Chapter 3 - Software CongurationWLAN UtilitiesNote: If you cannot find any the ASUS 802.11g APs due to a

3. Software22 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationWLAN Utilities3.3 Firmware RestorationThe Firmware Restoration utility i

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 23Chapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess PointThis chapter gives information on the operation modes of the ASUS

3. Software24 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess Point1) Bridge Mode (WDS)Wireless bridge, also known as Wireless Distri

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 25Chapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess Point2) Client Mode (Station)Wireless client(Station) mode allows WL

3. Software26 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess Point3.5 Quick Setup in AP mode1. Click Next to enter the Quick Setup

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 27Chapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess Point4. Input four sets of WEP keys in the WEP Key fields (1

3. Software28 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess PointCable UserIf you are receiving services from cable or other ISP as

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 29Chapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess PointPPTP UserIf you are using PPTP services, you would be asked to inp

ASUS 802.11g Access Point 3Copyright InformationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacic)Company Address: 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112General Telephon

3. Software30 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess Point3.7 WirelessClick an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follo

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 31Chapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess PointChannelThe 802.11g and 802.11b specications supports up to

3. Software32 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess PointWPA EncryptionWhen “WPA-PSK” authentication method is used,

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 33Chapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess PointTogether these two schemes make a 128-bit (104 + 24) encryption sc

3. Software34 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess Point3.7.3 Access ControlPull down menu items:Disable (no info requir

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 35Chapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess PointNote: Click the “Finish” button to save your new settings and rest

3. Software36 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess Point3.7.5 Multi-SSIDThe Access Point can work with a primary

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 37Chapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess Point3.7.6 AdvancedThis section allows you to set up additional

3. Software38 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess PointDTIM Interval (1-255) – DTIM (Delivery Trafc Indication Message)

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 39Chapter 3 - Software CongurationAccess Point3.8 IP CongClick this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Fo

4 ASUS 802.11g Access PointTable of ContentsAbout this user guide ...6Notational conv

3. Software40 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationHome GatewayVirtual Server allows you to make services, like WWW, FTP, pr

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 41Chapter 3 - Software CongurationHome GatewayLAN & WAN lter allows you to block specified packets

3. Software42 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationWeb (Common)3.11.1 Firmware UpgradeThis page reports the Flash Code (Firmware)

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 43Chapter 3 - Software CongurationWeb (Common)3.11.3 Setting ManagementThis function allows you to save current

3. Software44 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 3 - Software CongurationWeb (Common)3.11.4 Factory DefaultRestoring Factory Default SettingsWeb Manage

3. SoftwareASUS 802.11g Access Point 45Chapter 3 - Software CongurationWeb (Common)3.12 Status & LogClick this item on the menu to reveal a sub

4. Troubleshooting46 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 4 -Troubleshooting4. TroubleshootingThe ASUS AP is designed to be very easy to install and opera

4. TroubleshootingASUS 802.11g Access Point 47Chapter 4 -TroubleshootingProblemThe ASUS AP Device Discovery still cannot nd or connect to the ASUS AP

4. Troubleshooting48 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 4 -TroubleshootingProblemMy ASUS WLAN Card will not associate with the ASUS AP.SolutionFollow th

4. TroubleshootingASUS 802.11g Access Point 49Chapter 4 -TroubleshootingProblemI cannot nd the ASUS APs using the ASUS AP Discovery. SolutionTo cong

ASUS 802.11g Access Point 5Table of Contents3.11.2 SNMP (in AP mode) ...423.11.3 Setting Mana

5. Appendix50 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 5 - Appendix5. AppendixOperating frequency rangeThe DSSS PHY shall operate in the frequency range of 2

5. AppendixASUS 802.11g Access Point 51Chapter 5 - AppendixDSSS PHY frequency channel plan (Regulatory Domains)CH ID Frequency X’10’

5. Appendix52 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 5 - AppendixGlossaryAccess Point (AP)An networking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless n

5. AppendixASUS 802.11g Access Point 53Chapter 5 - Appendixlower-speed subcarriers, which are then transmitted in parallel. Each high-speed carrier is

5. Appendix54 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 5 - AppendixDirect-sequence is a spread spectrum technique where the transmitted signal is spread over

5. AppendixASUS 802.11g Access Point 55Chapter 5 - Appendixon the network segment share total bandwidth. Ethernet networks operate at 10Mbps using CSM

5. Appendix56 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 5 - Appendixphysical-layer encoding scheme as Ethernet (only faster), 802.11a uses an entirely differen

5. AppendixASUS 802.11g Access Point 57Chapter 5 - Appendixmajority of wireless LANs today) that broadens 802.11b’s data rates to 54 Mbps within the 2

5. Appendix58 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 5 - AppendixMAC Address (Media Access Control)A MAC address is the hardware address of a devic

5. AppendixASUS 802.11g Access Point 59Chapter 5 - AppendixHertz. One gigahertz (GHz) is one billion Hertz. The standard US electrical power frequency

6 ASUS 802.11g Access PointAbout this user guideNotational conventions • Acronyms are dened the rst time they appear in the text. • The ASUS WL-

5. Appendix60 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 5 - AppendixWAN (Wide Area Network)A system of LANs, connected together. A network that connects comput

5. AppendixASUS 802.11g Access Point 61Chapter 6 - Safety Statements6. Safety InformationFederal Communications CommissionThis device complies with F

6. Appendix62 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 6 - Safety StatementsFCC Radio Frequency Interference RequirementsMPE Statement: Your device contains a

5. AppendixASUS 802.11g Access Point 63Chapter 6 - Safety StatementsFCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Cards)This device has been tested for complia

6. Appendix64 ASUS 802.11g Access PointChapter 6 - Safety StatementsFrance Restricted Frequency BandSome areas of France have a restricted freq

ASUS 802.11g Access Point 65Appendix - GNU General Public LicenseLicensing InformationThis product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed

66 ASUS 802.11g Access PointAppendix - GNU General Public LicenseThe GNU General Public LicenseGNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSEVersion 2, June 1991Copyright

ASUS 802.11g Access Point 67PreambleThe licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to share and change it. By contrast, he GNU

68 ASUS 802.11g Access PointAppendix - GNU General Public LicenseTerms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modication0. This Li

ASUS 802.11g Access Point 69c) If the modied program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started unning

1. IntroductionASUS 802.11g Access Point 7Chapter 1 - Introduction1. Introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for purchasing the ASUS WL-320gE Wireless Ac

70 ASUS 802.11g Access PointAppendix - GNU General Public Licenseb) Accompany it with a written offer, valid for at least three years, to give any th

ASUS 802.11g Access Point 715. You are not required to accept this License, since you have not signed it. However, nothing else grants you permissio

72 ASUS 802.11g Access PointAppendix - GNU General Public License This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a conseque

ASUS 802.11g Access Point 73NO WARRANTY11. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO TH

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1. IntroductionChapter 1 - Introduction8 ASUS 802.11g Access Point1.3 Technical SpecicationsHARDWAREEthernet interface 1 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT w

1. IntroductionASUS 802.11g Access Point 9Chapter 1 - IntroductionSOFTWAREManagement • Operation mode: AP, Client, Bridge, Repeater, Gateway• Multip