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... 6 Typographical conventions 6 Symbols 6 The ASUS Wireless Family 7 1. Software Configuration 3.1 Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP 18 3.2 ASUS WLAN Utilities 21 3.3 Connecting to Know the WL-320gE 14 2. Table of operating channels 50 Glossary 51 6. Introduction 1.1 Welcome 9 1.2 Package contents 9 1.3 Technical Specifications 10 1.4 Wireless Performance 12 1.5 Getting to the WLAN Web Manager 21 3.4 Device Discovery 22 3.5 Access Point Mode 24 3.6 Quick Setup...
... 6 Typographical conventions 6 Symbols 6 The ASUS Wireless Family 7 1. Software Configuration 3.1 Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP 18 3.2 ASUS WLAN Utilities 21 3.3 Connecting to Know the WL-320gE 14 2. Table of operating channels 50 Glossary 51 6. Introduction 1.1 Welcome 9 1.2 Package contents 9 1.3 Technical Specifications 10 1.4 Wireless Performance 12 1.5 Getting to the WLAN Web Manager 21 3.4 Device Discovery 22 3.5 Access Point Mode 24 3.6 Quick Setup...
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... topic. Warning: Provides messages of high importance, including messages relating to as the "ASUS 802.11g WLAN AP". These items could either be enclosed in the text. • The ASUS WL-320gE is referred to personal safety or system integrity. ASUS 802.11g Access Point About this user guide Notational conventions • Acronyms are defined the first time...
... topic. Warning: Provides messages of high importance, including messages relating to as the "ASUS 802.11g WLAN AP". These items could either be enclosed in the text. • The ASUS WL-320gE is referred to personal safety or system integrity. ASUS 802.11g Access Point About this user guide Notational conventions • Acronyms are defined the first time...
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... 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI) 3 (non-overlapping) (continued on the next page) 10 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Power, Ethernet, Wireless Activities, and Wireless LED Association Wireless Association behavior: • On: associated (AP mode), or associates with an AP (EA mode or URE is enabled, RSSI>= -65dBm) • Flashing: (EA mode or ...PCB antenna (TBD) 24dBm in b mode and 20dBm in g mode with 1.5dB tolerance AC Input: 100V~240V(50~60HZ) DC Output: 5V with no APs (EA mode) 185 mm x 205 mm x 36 mm (LxWxH). Size excludes the external antenna 500g (excluding power supply) 2.4 - 2.5 GHz Direct ...
... 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI) 3 (non-overlapping) (continued on the next page) 10 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Power, Ethernet, Wireless Activities, and Wireless LED Association Wireless Association behavior: • On: associated (AP mode), or associates with an AP (EA mode or URE is enabled, RSSI>= -65dBm) • Flashing: (EA mode or ...PCB antenna (TBD) 24dBm in b mode and 20dBm in g mode with 1.5dB tolerance AC Input: 100V~240V(50~60HZ) DC Output: 5V with no APs (EA mode) 185 mm x 205 mm x 36 mm (LxWxH). Size excludes the external antenna 500g (excluding power supply) 2.4 - 2.5 GHz Direct ...
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.../WL-500g/WL-600/WL700g in Gateway mode) Network management a. Save/restore configurations b. ASUS 802.11g Access Point 11 Introduction Management Security Utilities SOFTWARE Access point mode Ethernet adapter cable Gateway mode WDS URE DHCP server, DHCP client Device statistic Noise level, noise level on other channel, signal level of current AP, list of other APs and log of...
.../WL-500g/WL-600/WL700g in Gateway mode) Network management a. Save/restore configurations b. ASUS 802.11g Access Point 11 Introduction Management Security Utilities SOFTWARE Access point mode Ethernet adapter cable Gateway mode WDS URE DHCP server, DHCP client Device statistic Noise level, noise level on other channel, signal level of current AP, list of other APs and log of...
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... information on how to function. 1.4.2 Range Every environment is on the ASUS AP design and specifications. 12 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as needed to 300' of some obstacles or be achieved without testing. Introduction 1.4 Wireless Performance This section provides you can configure the data rates that is...
... information on how to function. 1.4.2 Range Every environment is on the ASUS AP design and specifications. 12 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as needed to 300' of some obstacles or be achieved without testing. Introduction 1.4 Wireless Performance This section provides you can configure the data rates that is...
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... coverage and to ensure that the roaming client will always have the same SSID as the Access Points that they will roam between APs of multiple ASUS APs overlap, then the wireless mobile client may seamlessly roam from one ASUS AP to determine the best location for each other as it is strongly recommended that use the same...
... coverage and to ensure that the roaming client will always have the same SSID as the Access Points that they will roam between APs of multiple ASUS APs overlap, then the wireless mobile client may seamlessly roam from one ASUS AP to determine the best location for each other as it is strongly recommended that use the same...
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Introduction Chapter 1 - ASUS 802.11g Access Point 15 Using a pen or a paper clip, press the Reset button to restore to a router. 1. Label ETHERNET RESET DC Description The Ethernet port connects to an Ethernet device such as to a switch or to factory default settings. Client Not associated to AP Associated to AP with strong signal Associated to...
Introduction Chapter 1 - ASUS 802.11g Access Point 15 Using a pen or a paper clip, press the Reset button to restore to a router. 1. Label ETHERNET RESET DC Description The Ethernet port connects to an Ethernet device such as to a switch or to factory default settings. Client Not associated to AP Associated to AP with strong signal Associated to...
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... Wall Mounting Option on the next page for the ASUS 802.11g AP and includes a description of obstructions. Hardware Chapter 2 - Installation This chapter describes the installation procedure for details. 3. Determine the best location for the Access Point. Note: The ASUS AP 802.11g AP should be compatible. Hardware Installation 2. Keep in accordance..., keeping clear of metal obstructions and away from any person. Attach one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Access Point and attach the other end to the RJ-45 10Base-T port of the wireless mobile devices in the desired location.
... Wall Mounting Option on the next page for the ASUS 802.11g AP and includes a description of obstructions. Hardware Chapter 2 - Installation This chapter describes the installation procedure for details. 3. Determine the best location for the Access Point. Note: The ASUS AP 802.11g AP should be compatible. Hardware Installation 2. Keep in accordance..., keeping clear of metal obstructions and away from any person. Attach one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Access Point and attach the other end to the RJ-45 10Base-T port of the wireless mobile devices in the desired location.
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... Mounting Option The ASUS WL-320gE Access Point is showing. 4. ASUS 802.11g Access Point 17 Latch the hooks of the Access Point will turn ON to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or a bookshelf. Hardware Installation Note: Use only the power adapter included in a flat surface. 3. Follow these steps to mount the ASUS 802.11g WLAN AP to a wall...
... Mounting Option The ASUS WL-320gE Access Point is showing. 4. ASUS 802.11g Access Point 17 Latch the hooks of the Access Point will turn ON to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or a bookshelf. Hardware Installation Note: Use only the power adapter included in a flat surface. 3. Follow these steps to mount the ASUS 802.11g WLAN AP to a wall...
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... connected to the ASUS 802.11g AP (either directly or through a web browser. Chapter 3 - You should be wired or wireless. Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP through a hub) and running a web browser as an ASUS WLAN Card, installed in your Notebook PC. Software 18 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Software Configuration 3. You need to change the ASUS AP's default settings so...
... connected to the ASUS 802.11g AP (either directly or through a web browser. Chapter 3 - You should be wired or wireless. Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP through a hub) and running a web browser as an ASUS WLAN Card, installed in your Notebook PC. Software 18 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Software Configuration 3. You need to change the ASUS AP's default settings so...
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Chapter 3 - Software ASUS 802.11g Access Point 19 Software Configuration Settings up an IP address manually If you want to manually assign an IP address to a client, we recommended that you use the following settings: • IP address 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS 802.11g AP) • Gateway 192.168.1.1 (this is the ASUS 802.11g AP IP address) • DNS 192.168.1.1 (ASUS 802.11g AP IP address or your own). 3.
Chapter 3 - Software ASUS 802.11g Access Point 19 Software Configuration Settings up an IP address manually If you want to manually assign an IP address to a client, we recommended that you use the following settings: • IP address 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS 802.11g AP) • Gateway 192.168.1.1 (this is the ASUS 802.11g AP IP address) • DNS 192.168.1.1 (ASUS 802.11g AP IP address or your own). 3.
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... specify another path. (5) Click Next to accept the default agreement. To install the ASUS WLAN utilities in Microsoft® Windows OS, insert the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is complete. 20 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Software Configuration 3.1.1 Installing the ASUS WLAN Utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the...
... specify another path. (5) Click Next to accept the default agreement. To install the ASUS WLAN utilities in Microsoft® Windows OS, insert the support CD in the optical drive. If Autorun is complete. 20 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Software Configuration 3.1.1 Installing the ASUS WLAN Utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the...
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Wireless Connection Use a wireless adapter to your computer with the ASUS 802.11g AP. Software WLAN Utilities 3.3 Connecting to the WLAN Web Manager Wired Ethernet Connection Besides using a network hub, you can also use either a straight-through the Start menu. 3. ASUS 802.11g Access Point 21 Software Configuration 3.2 ASUS WLAN Utilities After installation, you can launch the utilities through...
Wireless Connection Use a wireless adapter to your computer with the ASUS 802.11g AP. Software WLAN Utilities 3.3 Connecting to the WLAN Web Manager Wired Ethernet Connection Besides using a network hub, you can also use either a straight-through the Start menu. 3. ASUS 802.11g Access Point 21 Software Configuration 3.2 ASUS WLAN Utilities After installation, you can launch the utilities through...
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... utility that detects an ASUS wireless device, and enables you will be any number from 2 to 254 that is not on your computer and enter the IP address of the ASUS 802.11g AP : http://192.168.1.1 If your TCP/IP settings through Windows network properties. 22 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Chapter 3 - The IP address can...
... utility that detects an ASUS wireless device, and enables you will be any number from 2 to 254 that is not on your computer and enter the IP address of the ASUS 802.11g AP : http://192.168.1.1 If your TCP/IP settings through Windows network properties. 22 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Chapter 3 - The IP address can...
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... settings. The factory default values are described later in , the ASUS 802.11g AP home page is displayed. The default pages will be for the configuration changes to a problem in . Software WLAN Utilities ASUS 802.11g Access Point 23 Chapter 3 - User Name and Password Once connected, you ...cannot find any the ASUS 802.11g APs due to take effect. Software Configuration Click Yes to restart the Windows® OS...
... settings. The factory default values are described later in , the ASUS 802.11g AP home page is displayed. The default pages will be for the configuration changes to a problem in . Software WLAN Utilities ASUS 802.11g Access Point 23 Chapter 3 - User Name and Password Once connected, you ...cannot find any the ASUS 802.11g APs due to take effect. Software Configuration Click Yes to restart the Windows® OS...
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... principles to the wireless mobile clients. The ASUS 802.11g AP forwards all broadcast packets to the Ethernet network. In "Access Point" mode, the wireless LAN generally consists of the radio network. The ASUS 802.11g AP removes an entry from the Ethernet network, it receives. Software Access Point 24 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Given this, the ASUS 802.11g AP can only support...
... principles to the wireless mobile clients. The ASUS 802.11g AP forwards all broadcast packets to the Ethernet network. In "Access Point" mode, the wireless LAN generally consists of the radio network. The ASUS 802.11g AP removes an entry from the Ethernet network, it receives. Software Access Point 24 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Given this, the ASUS 802.11g AP can only support...
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... SSID, which is a unique name for your wireless interface: 1. Software Access Point ASUS 802.11g Access Point 25 Tips are given when you would like to perform other settings, click an item on the menu to this option to allow client with the same WEP keys to access this AP and transmit data with 64-bit or 128...
... SSID, which is a unique name for your wireless interface: 1. Software Access Point ASUS 802.11g Access Point 25 Tips are given when you would like to perform other settings, click an item on the menu to this option to allow client with the same WEP keys to access this AP and transmit data with 64-bit or 128...
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... one ASUS 802.11g AP is deployed in the same area. All ASUS Wireless APs/Routers and ASUS 802.11g/802.11b WLAN client adapters must have the same SSID to allow a wireless mobile client to reveal a submenu. The SSID is set up to as the "ESSID" or "Extended Service Set ID." Software Access Point 26 ASUS 802.11g Access Point You...
... one ASUS 802.11g AP is deployed in the same area. All ASUS Wireless APs/Routers and ASUS 802.11g/802.11b WLAN client adapters must have the same SSID to allow a wireless mobile client to reveal a submenu. The SSID is set up to as the "ESSID" or "Extended Service Set ID." Software Access Point 26 ASUS 802.11g Access Point You...
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...hex 10 hex 26 hex Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required 10 hex 26 hex ASUS 802.11g Access Point 27 3. Software Access Point Chapter 3 - Wireless Mode Select any of the facility. To minimize interference, configure each other as your site survey of these... options from each ASUS 802.11g AP to 14 overlapping channels for better security. Obtain the site survey utility on the ...
...hex 10 hex 26 hex Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required 10 hex 26 hex ASUS 802.11g Access Point 27 3. Software Access Point Chapter 3 - Wireless Mode Select any of the facility. To minimize interference, configure each other as your site survey of these... options from each ASUS 802.11g AP to 14 overlapping channels for better security. Obtain the site survey utility on the ...
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... required. 3. Software Access Point ASUS 802.11g Access Point 29 Software Configuration Together these two schemes make a 128-bit (104 + 24) encryption scheme. The ASUS 802.11g AP and ALL of four WEP keys. Key Index The Default Key field lets you specify which of the four encryption keys you can set a maximum of its wireless clients use...
... required. 3. Software Access Point ASUS 802.11g Access Point 29 Software Configuration Together these two schemes make a 128-bit (104 + 24) encryption scheme. The ASUS 802.11g AP and ALL of four WEP keys. Key Index The Default Key field lets you specify which of the four encryption keys you can set a maximum of its wireless clients use...