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... System Setup 41 3.11.1 Firmware Upgrade 42 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Installation 14 2.1 Installation Procedure 14 2.2 Wall Mounting Option 15 3. Introduction 7 1.1 Welcome 7 1.2 Package contents 7 1.3 Technical specifications 8 1.4 Wireless Performance 10 1.4.1 Site Topography 10 1.4.2 Range 10 1.4.3 Roaming Between ASUS APs 11 1.4.4 Roaming Guidelines 11 1.5 Getting to Know the WL-320gE 12 1.5.1 Front panel features 12 1.5.2 Rear panel...
... System Setup 41 3.11.1 Firmware Upgrade 42 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Installation 14 2.1 Installation Procedure 14 2.2 Wall Mounting Option 15 3. Introduction 7 1.1 Welcome 7 1.2 Package contents 7 1.3 Technical specifications 8 1.4 Wireless Performance 10 1.4.1 Site Topography 10 1.4.2 Range 10 1.4.3 Roaming Between ASUS APs 11 1.4.4 Roaming Guidelines 11 1.5 Getting to Know the WL-320gE 12 1.5.1 Front panel features 12 1.5.2 Rear panel...
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...rescue mode. ASUS 802.11g Access Point 1. Uninstall Utilities: Unistall ASUS WL-320gE Wireless AP Utilities. Management Security Utilities Chapter 1 - Introduction SOFTWARE • Operation mode: AP, Client, Bridge, Repeater, Gateway • Multiple SSID and VLAN • Guest SSID • Site Survey (MAC, SSID, Security,... Inspection), DoS attack prevention, intrusion detection including logging Built a firewall for Internet traffic protection and another one for wireless LAN • Virtual DMZ Filtering: • Port, IP address, protocol and URL Keyword Logging: • ...
...rescue mode. ASUS 802.11g Access Point 1. Uninstall Utilities: Unistall ASUS WL-320gE Wireless AP Utilities. Management Security Utilities Chapter 1 - Introduction SOFTWARE • Operation mode: AP, Client, Bridge, Repeater, Gateway • Multiple SSID and VLAN • Guest SSID • Site Survey (MAC, SSID, Security,... Inspection), DoS attack prevention, intrusion detection including logging Built a firewall for Internet traffic protection and another one for wireless LAN • Virtual DMZ Filtering: • Port, IP address, protocol and URL Keyword Logging: • ...
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... cells of multiple ASUS APs overlap, then the wireless mobile client may seamlessly roam from each ASUS AP in coverage and to communicate. • The ASUS APs' cells must have the same SSID as the Access Points that they will always have a connection available. • ASUS APs that share the same SSID. 1.4.4 Roaming Guidelines • An ASUS WLAN Card can...
... cells of multiple ASUS APs overlap, then the wireless mobile client may seamlessly roam from each ASUS AP in coverage and to communicate. • The ASUS APs' cells must have the same SSID as the Access Points that they will always have a connection available. • ASUS APs that share the same SSID. 1.4.4 Roaming Guidelines • An ASUS WLAN Card can...
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... guarantee it will work in your Notebook or PC. For the wireless connection, you must be wired or wireless. If you want to configure the ASUS 802.11g AP or want to access the Internet through the ASUS 802.11g AP, the TCP/IP settings must check the basic settings... subnet of the factory default settings may require rebooting your environment. Software 16 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Normally, the TCP/IP setting should also disable WEP and set the SSID to meet various usage scenarios. Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP is done through a hub) and running a web browser...
... guarantee it will work in your Notebook or PC. For the wireless connection, you must be wired or wireless. If you want to configure the ASUS 802.11g AP or want to access the Internet through the ASUS 802.11g AP, the TCP/IP settings must check the basic settings... subnet of the factory default settings may require rebooting your environment. Software 16 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Normally, the TCP/IP setting should also disable WEP and set the SSID to meet various usage scenarios. Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP is done through a hub) and running a web browser...
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...SSID among all access points, wireless security level reaches up to WPA-PSK level. Connect to APs in Remote Bridge List (Yes/No) Select Yes to connect to access points in Wireless Bridge mode must be set to serve as Wireless Distribution System or WDS, allows you to connect to use the ASUS 802.11g AP both as an access point... and as a wireless bridge. Software Access Point Access Point AP Mode configures the ASUS 802...
...SSID among all access points, wireless security level reaches up to WPA-PSK level. Connect to APs in Remote Bridge List (Yes/No) Select Yes to connect to access points in Wireless Bridge mode must be set to serve as Wireless Distribution System or WDS, allows you to connect to use the ASUS 802.11g AP both as an access point... and as a wireless bridge. Software Access Point Access Point AP Mode configures the ASUS 802...
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... Access Point ASUS 802.11g Access Point 25 You can configure the wireless settings under Wireless Interface sub menu then click Finish button to Save and Restore setting. Before association, you need to "AP Only". 2) Client Mode (Station) Wireless client (Station) mode allows WL-320gE works as a performance wireless client...No", it means that this AP will work as wireless client card. 3) Repeater Mode (URE) Wireless Repeater Mode allows WL-320gE works as range extender. Specify the SSID and Encryption of target AP accordingly under Wireless-Interface sub menu (same as root AP, and ...
... Access Point ASUS 802.11g Access Point 25 You can configure the wireless settings under Wireless Interface sub menu then click Finish button to Save and Restore setting. Before association, you need to "AP Only". 2) Client Mode (Station) Wireless client (Station) mode allows WL-320gE works as a performance wireless client...No", it means that this AP will work as wireless client card. 3) Repeater Mode (URE) Wireless Repeater Mode allows WL-320gE works as range extender. Specify the SSID and Encryption of target AP accordingly under Wireless-Interface sub menu (same as root AP, and ...
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...wireless router an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to step 6. 4. If you will be the Access Point Mode. 3. Software Configuration 3.5 Quick Setup in AP mode After you log in, you want to protect transmitted data, proceed to steps 4 and 5. Medium: Only users with your wireless... device attempts to communicate with the same WEP key settings can connect to set up your wireless router and transmit data using TKIP encryption. 26 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Otherwise, go to packets sent over WLAN. Select a Security Level to AP or WDS(...
...wireless router an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to step 6. 4. If you will be the Access Point Mode. 3. Software Configuration 3.5 Quick Setup in AP mode After you log in, you want to protect transmitted data, proceed to steps 4 and 5. Medium: Only users with your wireless... device attempts to communicate with the same WEP key settings can connect to set up your wireless router and transmit data using TKIP encryption. 26 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Otherwise, go to packets sent over WLAN. Select a Security Level to AP or WDS(...
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... string of up the ASUS 802.11g AP. You can use a different SSID and a radio channel for each ASUS 802.11g AP. 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 "default". 30 ASUS 802.11g Access Point By default, the SSID is also referred to...
... string of up the ASUS 802.11g AP. You can use a different SSID and a radio channel for each ASUS 802.11g AP. 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 "default". 30 ASUS 802.11g Access Point By default, the SSID is also referred to...
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... collect complete AP around information including MAC, SSID, Security, Channel and RSSI (AP wireless signal strength) value. 3. The default setting of "Disable" allows any wireless mobile client to accept or reject wireless mobile clients. "Accept" only allows those entered into this page from connecting. 34 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Click "AP SCAN" button in Client or...
... collect complete AP around information including MAC, SSID, Security, Channel and RSSI (AP wireless signal strength) value. 3. The default setting of "Disable" allows any wireless mobile client to accept or reject wireless mobile clients. "Accept" only allows those entered into this page from connecting. 34 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Click "AP SCAN" button in Client or...
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Chapter 3 - Software Access Point Note: To ensure the compatibility of various client card while site survey, we suggest manually specify the SSID of Multi-SSID accordingly. 36 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Software Configuration 3.7.5 Multi-SSID The Access Point works with its own VLAN ID and security level independently. 3. Each VLAN works with a primary wireless network and up to three Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN). You must first enable Multi-SSID and VLAN then setup each VLAN property.
Chapter 3 - Software Access Point Note: To ensure the compatibility of various client card while site survey, we suggest manually specify the SSID of Multi-SSID accordingly. 36 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Software Configuration 3.7.5 Multi-SSID The Access Point works with its own VLAN ID and security level independently. 3. Each VLAN works with a primary wireless network and up to three Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN). You must first enable Multi-SSID and VLAN then setup each VLAN property.
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... When RTS/CTS is enabled, the router refrains from the Quick Setup screen. We recommend that wireless mobile users can see your ASUS 802.11g AP's SSID and associate with different fragmentation values to set up additional parameters for normal use the default values for...use . Use "1 & 2 Mbps" only when backward compatibility is recommended for the wireless router function. ASUS 802.11g Access Point 37 Fragmentation is used to divide 802.11 frames into smaller pieces (fragments) that wireless clients must support. Basic Rate Set - You may also setup operation modes (AP ...
... When RTS/CTS is enabled, the router refrains from the Quick Setup screen. We recommend that wireless mobile users can see your ASUS 802.11g AP's SSID and associate with different fragmentation values to set up additional parameters for normal use the default values for...use . Use "1 & 2 Mbps" only when backward compatibility is recommended for the wireless router function. ASUS 802.11g Access Point 37 Fragmentation is used to divide 802.11 frames into smaller pieces (fragments) that wireless clients must support. Basic Rate Set - You may also setup operation modes (AP ...
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...SSID of root AP. Radio Power can repeat the signal and boost the signal coverage while setting in Power Saving Mode. This field allows you to enable frame-bursting mode to enable WMM No-Acknowledgement Mode - This section only works while in Wireless -> Interface. 38 ASUS 802.11g Access Point... The default value (100 milliseconds) is sent to improve multimedia transmission Enable WMM No-Acknowledgement - The ASUS 802.11g AP can be set between 1 to receive ...
...SSID of root AP. Radio Power can repeat the signal and boost the signal coverage while setting in Power Saving Mode. This field allows you to enable frame-bursting mode to enable WMM No-Acknowledgement Mode - This section only works while in Wireless -> Interface. 38 ASUS 802.11g Access Point... The default value (100 milliseconds) is sent to improve multimedia transmission Enable WMM No-Acknowledgement - The ASUS 802.11g AP can be set between 1 to receive ...
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... Name Password Default Value default 6 None No Access Point Only Disabled 192.168.1.1 Yes 255.255.255.0 (blank) Access Point admin admin 4. Reset to Defaults Below is lost. Access Control MAC Access Mode IP Config - Troubleshooting ASUS 802.11g Access Point 47 Interface SSID Channel Encryption (WEP) Broadcast SSID Wireless - Chapter 4 -Troubleshooting Problem The ASUS 802.11g AP Device Discovery still cannot find...
... Name Password Default Value default 6 None No Access Point Only Disabled 192.168.1.1 Yes 255.255.255.0 (blank) Access Point admin admin 4. Reset to Defaults Below is lost. Access Control MAC Access Mode IP Config - Troubleshooting ASUS 802.11g Access Point 47 Interface SSID Channel Encryption (WEP) Broadcast SSID Wireless - Chapter 4 -Troubleshooting Problem The ASUS 802.11g AP Device Discovery still cannot find...
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...Access Point" mode. 8. Problem The throughput seems slow. the ASUS WLAN Card may want to consider adding a second ASUS AP and implementing roaming. • Check antenna, connectors and cabling. • Verify network traffic does not exceed 37% of bandwidth. • Check to see that the ASUS AP and ASUS WLAN Card have the same SSID...2. If you move the client closer to bring the devices closer together; Troubleshooting 48 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Make sure that your WLAN Access Point have the same preamble mode. Solution To achieve maximum throughput, verify that your WLAN ...
...Access Point" mode. 8. Problem The throughput seems slow. the ASUS WLAN Card may want to consider adding a second ASUS AP and implementing roaming. • Check antenna, connectors and cabling. • Verify network traffic does not exceed 37% of bandwidth. • Check to see that the ASUS AP and ASUS WLAN Card have the same SSID...2. If you move the client closer to bring the devices closer together; Troubleshooting 48 ASUS 802.11g Access Point Make sure that your WLAN Access Point have the same preamble mode. Solution To achieve maximum throughput, verify that your WLAN ...
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... of four numbers configured like an IP address. Redistributed routes' default metric offset is a value of a wireless network. SSID (Service Set ID) SSID is used to 1. Station Any device containing IEEE 802.11 wireless medium access conformity. It is a group name shared by which many application protocols depend. RIP (Routing Information Protocol) ...Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIP2). TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) The standard transport level protocol that uses the calculation facilities present on another . Appendix ASUS 802.11g Access Point 59
... of four numbers configured like an IP address. Redistributed routes' default metric offset is a value of a wireless network. SSID (Service Set ID) SSID is used to 1. Station Any device containing IEEE 802.11 wireless medium access conformity. It is a group name shared by which many application protocols depend. RIP (Routing Information Protocol) ...Routing Information Protocol Version 2 (RIP2). TCP (Transmission Control Protocol) The standard transport level protocol that uses the calculation facilities present on another . Appendix ASUS 802.11g Access Point 59