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...4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter mode 4-7 4.2.4 Repeater mode 4-8 4.3 Advance settings 4-9 4.3.1 Navigation menu 4-9 4.3.2 Quick Setup in AP mode 4-10 4.3.3 Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode 4-11 4.3.4 Wireless 4-14 4.3.5 IP Config 4-22 4.3.6 NAT Setting 4-25 4.3.7 Internet Firewall 4-26 4.3.8 System Setup 4-28 4.3.9 Status & Log 4-33 Chapter 5: Using the device 5.1 Using the device in a local network 5-2 5.2 Replacing the computer Ethernet cables 5-2 5.3 Replacing the cable connections of other devices 5-3 5.4 Sharing Internet connection with other computers 5-3 Appendix: Troubleshooting...
...4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter mode 4-7 4.2.4 Repeater mode 4-8 4.3 Advance settings 4-9 4.3.1 Navigation menu 4-9 4.3.2 Quick Setup in AP mode 4-10 4.3.3 Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode 4-11 4.3.4 Wireless 4-14 4.3.5 IP Config 4-22 4.3.6 NAT Setting 4-25 4.3.7 Internet Firewall 4-26 4.3.8 System Setup 4-28 4.3.9 Status & Log 4-33 Chapter 5: Using the device 5.1 Using the device in a local network 5-2 5.2 Replacing the computer Ethernet cables 5-2 5.3 Replacing the cable connections of other devices 5-3 5.4 Sharing Internet connection with other computers 5-3 Appendix: Troubleshooting...
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...-Fi Security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA- Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, Radius with 802.1x WMM: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) support MAC Access Control RADIUS Setting: Required in Gateway mode. SSID Isolation: Support SSID hiding.Z Wireless Separation: Prevent wireless clients from communicating with max 2A current Reset Button: Push for 5 seconds to restore to factory default settings 86mm x 62mm x 17mm (LxWxH) 62g (2.187oz, not including power adapter and cables) 802.11g/802.11b compliant Operation Channels: Ch1...
...-Fi Security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA- Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, Radius with 802.1x WMM: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) support MAC Access Control RADIUS Setting: Required in Gateway mode. SSID Isolation: Support SSID hiding.Z Wireless Separation: Prevent wireless clients from communicating with max 2A current Reset Button: Push for 5 seconds to restore to factory default settings 86mm x 62mm x 17mm (LxWxH) 62g (2.187oz, not including power adapter and cables) 802.11g/802.11b compliant Operation Channels: Ch1...
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... Internet connection type: Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE (MPPE supported), PPTP, Bigpond Service Support UPnP IGD DHCP Server - Managed from LAN and Internet - Password Setting System Event Log Firmware Upgrade: Web Interface, Bootloader Save/Restore Configuration File Device Discovery, supports Windows XP, 2000, Vista Firmware Restoration, supports Windows XP, 2000, Vista IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11d, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3, u, IEEE802.1X, WPA, WMM, IPv4, IPv6 WiFi, WPA, WMM, UPnP IGD ** GPL open source is included in the local network accessible for outside users Virtual DMZ...
... Internet connection type: Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE (MPPE supported), PPTP, Bigpond Service Support UPnP IGD DHCP Server - Managed from LAN and Internet - Password Setting System Event Log Firmware Upgrade: Web Interface, Bootloader Save/Restore Configuration File Device Discovery, supports Windows XP, 2000, Vista Firmware Restoration, supports Windows XP, 2000, Vista IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11d, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3, u, IEEE802.1X, WPA, WMM, IPv4, IPv6 WiFi, WPA, WMM, UPnP IGD ** GPL open source is included in the local network accessible for outside users Virtual DMZ...
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... (WL-330gE) Universal power adapter and plug (100V ~ 240V) USB power cord RJ45 cable Support CD (manual, utilities, GPL) Quick Start Guide Unless otherwise specified, the term "device" in one. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP is a compact easy-to your retailer if any item is backward compatible with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) features. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP also supports several wireless network configuration...
... (WL-330gE) Universal power adapter and plug (100V ~ 240V) USB power cord RJ45 cable Support CD (manual, utilities, GPL) Quick Start Guide Unless otherwise specified, the term "device" in one. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP is a compact easy-to your retailer if any item is backward compatible with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) features. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP also supports several wireless network configuration...
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... Repeater mode By default, the ASUS WL-330gE is set in the Router/Gateway mode. 1.5.1 Router/Gateway mode In the Router/Gateway mode, the ASUS WL-330gE connects to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your network environment has multi-users using the same IP to ISP. ˝ Wireless computer WL-330gE ADSL/Cable modem 1.5.2 Access Point (AP) mode Internet When in one of these modes: 1. You can only configure WEP for security (open system). 1.5 Recommended network settings In the Quick Setup Wizard, you can complete the share key and advanced security setup...
... Repeater mode By default, the ASUS WL-330gE is set in the Router/Gateway mode. 1.5.1 Router/Gateway mode In the Router/Gateway mode, the ASUS WL-330gE connects to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your network environment has multi-users using the same IP to ISP. ˝ Wireless computer WL-330gE ADSL/Cable modem 1.5.2 Access Point (AP) mode Internet When in one of these modes: 1. You can only configure WEP for security (open system). 1.5 Recommended network settings In the Quick Setup Wizard, you can complete the share key and advanced security setup...
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1.5.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to extend your wireless coverage. WL-330gE ˝ Internet 1.5.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to go wireless. WL-330gE ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1-
1.5.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to extend your wireless coverage. WL-330gE ˝ Internet 1.5.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to go wireless. WL-330gE ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1-
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... Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware installation Connect the device to your system/ network meets the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters. • Place the device on a flat, stable surface as far from the ground...
... Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware installation Connect the device to your system/ network meets the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters. • Place the device on a flat, stable surface as far from the ground...
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... reflect or absorb radio signals. Locate the mounting hook at higher speeds than a device far from desktop placement, you can configure the data rates that is close to an AP may reduce the effective range of the device. Adjust the screw if you may operate at the bottom of range when used indoors. You can install the ASUS Portable Wireless AP vertically...
... reflect or absorb radio signals. Locate the mounting hook at higher speeds than a device far from desktop placement, you can configure the data rates that is close to an AP may reduce the effective range of the device. Adjust the screw if you may operate at the bottom of range when used indoors. You can install the ASUS Portable Wireless AP vertically...
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... with ASUS WLAN cards must have the same SSID as the access points to enable roaming. • If encryption is enabled, all ASUS APs and wireless clients must use the same encryption to establish connection. • ASUS Portable Wireless APs' cells must be installed away from each other to reduce potential interference. • We strongly recommended that you perform a site survey using the ASUS Portable Wireless AP utility to determine the best location...
... with ASUS WLAN cards must have the same SSID as the access points to enable roaming. • If encryption is enabled, all ASUS APs and wireless clients must use the same encryption to establish connection. • ASUS Portable Wireless APs' cells must be installed away from each other to reduce potential interference. • We strongly recommended that you perform a site survey using the ASUS Portable Wireless AP utility to determine the best location...
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4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you want to connect to. 3. The Adapter page is displayed. 2. You can enable any Ethernet-capable device to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. Click Connect. Refer to go wireless. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. WL-330gE ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in LAN, select the device you can set up the advanced functions. From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-
4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you want to connect to. 3. The Adapter page is displayed. 2. You can enable any Ethernet-capable device to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. Click Connect. Refer to go wireless. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. WL-330gE ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in LAN, select the device you can set up the advanced functions. From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-
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... to enable encryption methods. Medium: Only users with your wireless interface. Follow the instructions to set up your wireless router via WLAN. Setting up the ASUS Access Point. 2 S e t mo d e t o A P o r WDS(Bridge), Station(Client) or URE(Repeater). 3. This identifier emulates a password when a device attempts to communicate with the same WEP key settings can connect to your wireless router an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is the Access Point (AP) mode. 1. If you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes in the Mode Quick Setup page, the default page...
... to enable encryption methods. Medium: Only users with your wireless interface. Follow the instructions to set up your wireless router via WLAN. Setting up the ASUS Access Point. 2 S e t mo d e t o A P o r WDS(Bridge), Station(Client) or URE(Repeater). 3. This identifier emulates a password when a device attempts to communicate with the same WEP key settings can connect to your wireless router an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is the Access Point (AP) mode. 1. If you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes in the Mode Quick Setup page, the default page...
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... new settings. 4.3.3 Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode To start quick setup in Gateway mode, click Apply to enter the Gateway mode. 3. Click Next to enable your notebook, then select from Key Index accordingly. Click Finish to continue. 4. The ASUS 802.11g AP supports five types of WEP keys in your setting. cable, ADSL (PPPoE, PPTP, static IP address), and Telstra BigPond. High: Only users with the same WPA pre-shared key settings can also let the system generate the keys by the Access Point...
... new settings. 4.3.3 Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode To start quick setup in Gateway mode, click Apply to enter the Gateway mode. 3. Click Next to enable your notebook, then select from Key Index accordingly. Click Finish to continue. 4. The ASUS 802.11g AP supports five types of WEP keys in your setting. cable, ADSL (PPPoE, PPTP, static IP address), and Telstra BigPond. High: Only users with the same WPA pre-shared key settings can also let the system generate the keys by the Access Point...
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ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-13 PPTP User If you are using PPTP services, you are using ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP addresses, please select the fourth line, then input the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway provided by your ISP. You could choose to specify certain DNS servers, or select to input the username, password, as well as the IP address provided by your ISP. Static IP User If you would be asked to get DNS automatically.
ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-13 PPTP User If you are using PPTP services, you are using ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP addresses, please select the fourth line, then input the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway provided by your ISP. You could choose to specify certain DNS servers, or select to input the username, password, as well as the IP address provided by your ISP. Static IP User If you would be asked to get DNS automatically.
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... instructions to set up to reveal a submenu. 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 AP or WDS (Bridge), Station (Client), or URE (Repeater) accordingly. Setting up the ASUS 802.11g AP. By default, the SSID is also referred to as above Configurating Wireless Interface in the same area. To set up your wireless interface. Interface SSID The SSID is deployed in Access Point mode...
... instructions to set up to reveal a submenu. 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 AP or WDS (Bridge), Station (Client), or URE (Repeater) accordingly. Setting up the ASUS 802.11g AP. By default, the SSID is also referred to as above Configurating Wireless Interface in the same area. To set up your wireless interface. Interface SSID The SSID is deployed in Access Point mode...
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To minimize interference, configure each other as your clients support WPA, using "WPAPSK" is enabled automatically in the presence of your network facility, make sure that all your operating channel. Based on your site survey of 11b traffic. The relationships among Authentication Method, WPA Encryption, WPA Pre-Shared Key, WEP Encryption, Passphrase, and WEP Keys are listed in close number frequency, are located far from the Channel drop-down list to enable the system...
To minimize interference, configure each other as your clients support WPA, using "WPAPSK" is enabled automatically in the presence of your network facility, make sure that all your operating channel. Based on your site survey of 11b traffic. The relationships among Authentication Method, WPA Encryption, WPA Pre-Shared Key, WEP Encryption, Passphrase, and WEP Keys are listed in close number frequency, are located far from the Channel drop-down list to enable the system...
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... Access Point. Guest Account This section allows you to create a guest account for all items in this window aside from the Quick Setup screen. You may also setup operation modes (AP or WDS, Adapter, or Repeater) in the Enable Guest Account option. For security reasons, change the SSID other than the default SSID. 4-20 Chapter 4: Configuration Hide SSID -"No" is the default option so that you use the default values for wireless access. We recommend that wireless...
... Access Point. Guest Account This section allows you to create a guest account for all items in this window aside from the Quick Setup screen. You may also setup operation modes (AP or WDS, Adapter, or Repeater) in the Enable Guest Account option. For security reasons, change the SSID other than the default SSID. 4-20 Chapter 4: Configuration Hide SSID -"No" is the default option so that you use the default values for wireless access. We recommend that wireless...
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... is enabled, the router refrains from communicating with a maximum bit rate of collisions on "Auto" to enable RTS/CTS. The default value (2347) is recommended. This field indicates the time interval in Power Saving Mode. Enable Frame Bursting? - Set AP Isolated - Use "1 & 2 Mbps" only when backward compatibility is a wireless message used to enable WMM NoAcknowledgement ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-21 If there is recommended for some older wireless LAN cards...
... is enabled, the router refrains from communicating with a maximum bit rate of collisions on "Auto" to enable RTS/CTS. The default value (2347) is recommended. This field indicates the time interval in Power Saving Mode. Enable Frame Bursting? - Set AP Isolated - Use "1 & 2 Mbps" only when backward compatibility is a wireless message used to enable WMM NoAcknowledgement ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-21 If there is recommended for some older wireless LAN cards...
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... use the WL-330gE to replace your connection. Verify your Xbox, PlayStation® 2, orset-top box network cable connection. Make sure the WL-330gE MAC cloning feature is enabled when using the mode switch. (Default SSID: ANY) 2. Use the Wireless Setting Utility to the local network. Place the WL-330gE nearest the AP you wish to connect, then turn on Internet connection sharing with other computers Refer to Ethernet adapter mode using the device in your network. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 5- To do this setup. Switch...
... use the WL-330gE to replace your connection. Verify your Xbox, PlayStation® 2, orset-top box network cable connection. Make sure the WL-330gE MAC cloning feature is enabled when using the mode switch. (Default SSID: ANY) 2. Use the Wireless Setting Utility to the local network. Place the WL-330gE nearest the AP you wish to connect, then turn on Internet connection sharing with other computers Refer to Ethernet adapter mode using the device in your network. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 5- To do this setup. Switch...
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... problems require simple troubleshooting that there is in "Access Point" mode. The throughput seems slow. Action • Use a test meter to measure the voltage output of the power source through a wired network connection. Avoid placing the device behind a metal object. Try moving the client closer to the ASUS Portable Wireless AP supports 10Mbps or 100Mbps speed. Problem The ASUS Portable Wireless AP does not power up . • Make sure your network configuration...
... problems require simple troubleshooting that there is in "Access Point" mode. The throughput seems slow. Action • Use a test meter to measure the voltage output of the power source through a wired network connection. Avoid placing the device behind a metal object. Try moving the client closer to the ASUS Portable Wireless AP supports 10Mbps or 100Mbps speed. Problem The ASUS Portable Wireless AP does not power up . • Make sure your network configuration...
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... the Web Configuration utility to access the Web Configuration utility again. In this case, assign a fixed IP address to the ASUS Portable Wireless AP but can only assign one IP address at a time. If the blinking continues, you need to restore or update the ASUS Portable Wireless AP firmware. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP Power LED continuously blinks for more than a minute. Use the Firmware Restoration utility to restore the ASUS Portable Wireless AP firmware. Turn the device again and observe if the Power LED stops blinking. A wireless client wants to connect...
... the Web Configuration utility to access the Web Configuration utility again. In this case, assign a fixed IP address to the ASUS Portable Wireless AP but can only assign one IP address at a time. If the blinking continues, you need to restore or update the ASUS Portable Wireless AP firmware. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP Power LED continuously blinks for more than a minute. Use the Firmware Restoration utility to restore the ASUS Portable Wireless AP firmware. Turn the device again and observe if the Power LED stops blinking. A wireless client wants to connect...