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Table of contents Notices ...v Safety statements vi About this guide viii ASUS contact information ix WL-330gE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Features 1-3 1.3.1 Top view 1-3 1.3.2 Bottom view 1-4 1.3.3 Rear view 1-4 1.4 LED indicators 1-5 1.5 Recommended network settings 1-6 1.5.1 Router/Gateway mode 1-6 1.5.2 Access Point (AP) mode 1-6 1.5.3 Ethernet Adapter mode 1-7 1.5.4 Repeater mode 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware installation 2.1 System requirements 2-2 2.2 Device installation...
Table of contents Notices ...v Safety statements vi About this guide viii ASUS contact information ix WL-330gE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Features 1-3 1.3.1 Top view 1-3 1.3.2 Bottom view 1-4 1.3.3 Rear view 1-4 1.4 LED indicators 1-5 1.5 Recommended network settings 1-6 1.5.1 Router/Gateway mode 1-6 1.5.2 Access Point (AP) mode 1-6 1.5.3 Ethernet Adapter mode 1-7 1.5.4 Repeater mode 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware installation 2.1 System requirements 2-2 2.2 Device installation...
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... items in your existing or future wireless network configurations. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP is sure to the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Portable Wireless AP (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. With these and many more, ASUS Portable Wireless AP is a compact easy-to-install and use as access point...
... items in your existing or future wireless network configurations. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP is sure to the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Portable Wireless AP (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. With these and many more, ASUS Portable Wireless AP is a compact easy-to-install and use as access point...
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LEDs ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- 1.3 Features The ASUS Portable Wireless AP employs the DSSS and OFDM technologies to 130ft... mode • Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista compatible 1.3.1 Top view LEDs. Here are other ASUS Portable Wireless AP features: • Reliable data transfer rates of up to 135% of 54Mbps • ... Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and WiFi Protected Access (WPA) encryptions • Operating distance of up to transmit and receive signals through radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP comes with a mounting hook ...
LEDs ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- 1.3 Features The ASUS Portable Wireless AP employs the DSSS and OFDM technologies to 130ft... mode • Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista compatible 1.3.1 Top view LEDs. Here are other ASUS Portable Wireless AP features: • Reliable data transfer rates of up to 135% of 54Mbps • ... Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and WiFi Protected Access (WPA) encryptions • Operating distance of up to transmit and receive signals through radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP comes with a mounting hook ...
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Off Wireless On Flashing Router/AP/URE EA EA The WL-330gE is off . *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- Associating. The WL-330gE is not connected to the table below for LED indicators. The device is off or is under "reset to an Ethernet network. LED Status...
Off Wireless On Flashing Router/AP/URE EA EA The WL-330gE is off . *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- Associating. The WL-330gE is not connected to the table below for LED indicators. The device is off or is under "reset to an Ethernet network. LED Status...
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You can complete the share key and advanced security setup in access point (AP) mode the ASUS Portable Wireless AP connects WLANenabled computers and/or devices to ISP. ˝ Wireless computer WL-330gE ADSL/Cable modem 1.5.2 Access Point (AP) mode Internet When in the Advanced Settings page....one of these modes: 1. Access Point (AP) mode 3. Router/Gateway mode 2. Ethernet Adapter mode 4. Universal 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 ...
You can complete the share key and advanced security setup in access point (AP) mode the ASUS Portable Wireless AP connects WLANenabled computers and/or devices to ISP. ˝ Wireless computer WL-330gE ADSL/Cable modem 1.5.2 Access Point (AP) mode Internet When in the Advanced Settings page....one of these modes: 1. Access Point (AP) mode 3. Router/Gateway mode 2. Ethernet Adapter mode 4. Universal 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 ...
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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 root router at home to go wireless. WL-330gE ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- WL-330gE ˝ Internet 1.5.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your wireless coverage.
1.5.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to extend your root router at home to go wireless. WL-330gE ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- WL-330gE ˝ Internet 1.5.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your wireless coverage.
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.... 5. Connect the WL-330gE power adapter to set the WL-330gE. 3. Connect the modem/switch power adapter plug to the WL-330gE DC-IN socket. 4. 2.2.2 Using DC power 1. Connect the power adapter plug to the DC-IN socket of the supplied RJ-45 cable to a wall socket. 4 Wall socket Modem/Switch/PC WL-330gE 5 2 1 3 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2- Connect the...
.... 5. Connect the WL-330gE power adapter to set the WL-330gE. 3. Connect the modem/switch power adapter plug to the WL-330gE DC-IN socket. 4. 2.2.2 Using DC power 1. Connect the power adapter plug to the DC-IN socket of the supplied RJ-45 cable to a wall socket. 4 Wall socket Modem/Switch/PC WL-330gE 5 2 1 3 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2- Connect the...
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...indoors. Every home or office layout varies in place. Select an ideal location for the device. 3. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2- Adjust the screw if you may only achieve up to the ASUS Portable Wireless AP, you cannot latch the device or if the screw is too loose. 2.4 Operating ...range The ASUS Portable Wireless AP range is in obstacles, barriers, or wall types which may operate at...
...indoors. Every home or office layout varies in place. Select an ideal location for the device. 3. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2- Adjust the screw if you may only achieve up to the ASUS Portable Wireless AP, you cannot latch the device or if the screw is too loose. 2.4 Operating ...range The ASUS Portable Wireless AP range is in obstacles, barriers, or wall types which may operate at...
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ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 3- Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS 802.11g AP device, and enables you to configure the device. 3.1.1 Launching the utilities To launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility from the Windows desktop. To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Device Discovery.
ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 3- Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS 802.11g AP device, and enables you to configure the device. 3.1.1 Launching the utilities To launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility from the Windows desktop. To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Device Discovery.
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Click OK when finished. Switch on the WL330gE immediately after rebooting. Set the Subnet Mask to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 4. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- Check the Use the following IP address option, then enter the IP address for the network adapter. 3. The IP address must be 192.168.1.X. (X can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device.) 5. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to 255.255.255.0. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require system restart.
Click OK when finished. Switch on the WL330gE immediately after rebooting. Set the Subnet Mask to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 4. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- Check the Use the following IP address option, then enter the IP address for the network adapter. 3. The IP address must be 192.168.1.X. (X can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device.) 5. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to 255.255.255.0. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require system restart.
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...: • NAT is enabled; • WAN is displayed. 4- Chapter 4: Configuration 4.2 Operation modes The ASUS WL-330gE is designed with four (4) selective operation modes: Router/ Gateway, Access Point (AP), Ethernet Adapter, and Universal Repeater. 4.2.1 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...
...: • NAT is enabled; • WAN is displayed. 4- Chapter 4: Configuration 4.2 Operation modes The ASUS WL-330gE is designed with four (4) selective operation modes: Router/ Gateway, Access Point (AP), Ethernet Adapter, and Universal Repeater. 4.2.1 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...
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...-64bits): Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) 4. Click Finish to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Wireless computer WL-330gE To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. Select a security level to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode In the Access Point (AP) mode, you can set up the advanced functions.
...-64bits): Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) 4. Click Finish to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Wireless computer WL-330gE To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. Select a security level to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode In the Access Point (AP) mode, you can set up the advanced functions.
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You can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. 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. The Adapter page is displayed. 2. Refer to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. Click Connect. 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.
You can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. 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. The Adapter page is displayed. 2. Refer to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. Click Connect. 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.
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ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- 4.3 Advance settings When you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes in the Mode Quick Setup page, the screen shown below is displayed. 4.3.1 Navigation menu The navigation menu, located at the left of the screen, contains the main menu and sub-menu items. Use the navigation menu to configure the various features of the ASUS WL-330gE.
ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- 4.3 Advance settings When you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes in the Mode Quick Setup page, the screen shown below is displayed. 4.3.1 Navigation menu The navigation menu, located at the left of the screen, contains the main menu and sub-menu items. Use the navigation menu to configure the various features of the ASUS WL-330gE.
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... inputting a Passphrase. Click System Setup -> Operation Mode -> Home Gateway. Select your notebook, then select from Key Index accordingly. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-11 Input one set up the ASUS 802.11g AP: 1. cable, ADSL (PPPoE, PPTP, static IP address), and Telstra BigPond. In the Home Gateway mode, ... High: Only users with the same WPA pre-shared key settings can also let the system generate the keys by the Access Point. Click Save&Restart to enable your wireless router and transmit data using TKIP encryption. 5. Click Apply to continue.
... inputting a Passphrase. Click System Setup -> Operation Mode -> Home Gateway. Select your notebook, then select from Key Index accordingly. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-11 Input one set up the ASUS 802.11g AP: 1. cable, ADSL (PPPoE, PPTP, static IP address), and Telstra BigPond. In the Home Gateway mode, ... High: Only users with the same WPA pre-shared key settings can also let the system generate the keys by the Access Point. Click Save&Restart to enable your wireless router and transmit data using TKIP encryption. 5. Click Apply to continue.
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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. Static IP User If you would be asked to get DNS automatically. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-13 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.
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. Static IP User If you would be asked to get DNS automatically. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-13 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.
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....11g AP. If all the ASUS 802.11g APs sharing the same channel, or channels in close number frequency, are listed in... 26 hex 10 hex 26 hex Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required 10 hex 26 hex ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-15 You can use the site survey utility from connecting to 14 overlapping channels for better security. Wireless Mode...drop-down list to enable the system to select a clear channel during boot up to the ASUS 802.11g AP. Channel The 802.11g and 802.11b specifications supports up as possible. select Auto from each...
....11g AP. If all the ASUS 802.11g APs sharing the same channel, or channels in close number frequency, are listed in... 26 hex 10 hex 26 hex Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required 10 hex 26 hex ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-15 You can use the site survey utility from connecting to 14 overlapping channels for better security. Wireless Mode...drop-down list to enable the system to select a clear channel during boot up to the ASUS 802.11g AP. Channel The 802.11g and 802.11b specifications supports up as possible. select Auto from each...
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...Key You can use the same four WEP keys, select "key rotation" to generate WEP keys is not as secure as the default key. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-17 But, this field blank and type in four WEP keys manually. Key Index The Default Key field lets you specify which of the...same position, you select 64-bits or 128-bits in the Encryption field, and the Access Point generates four WEP keys automatically. Passphrase Select "WEP-64bits" or "WEP-128bits" in the WEP pull-down menu. The ASUS 802.11g AP and ALL of its wireless clients use any of the four encryption ...
...Key You can use the same four WEP keys, select "key rotation" to generate WEP keys is not as secure as the default key. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-17 But, this field blank and type in four WEP keys manually. Key Index The Default Key field lets you specify which of the...same position, you select 64-bits or 128-bits in the Encryption field, and the Access Point generates four WEP keys automatically. Passphrase Select "WEP-64bits" or "WEP-128bits" in the WEP pull-down menu. The ASUS 802.11g AP and ALL of its wireless clients use any of the four encryption ...
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... initialize a RADIUS connection. Server Port - RADIUS Setting This section allows you select "Authentication Method" as "WPA" or "Radius with RADIUS Server. Server IP Address - ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-19 It is required while you to the AP. This field specifies the IP address of known clients, associated to set up additional parameters...
... initialize a RADIUS connection. Server Port - RADIUS Setting This section allows you select "Authentication Method" as "WPA" or "Radius with RADIUS Server. Server IP Address - ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-19 It is required while you to the AP. This field specifies the IP address of known clients, associated to set up additional parameters...
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... with each other. Data Rate (Mbps) - The default value (2346) is recommended Beacon Interval (1-65535) - Set a specific packet size threshold to enable WMM NoAcknowledgement ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-21 DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) is a wireless message used to maximize performance versus distance. Radio Power can be set between 1 to receive broadcast...
... with each other. Data Rate (Mbps) - The default value (2346) is recommended Beacon Interval (1-65535) - Set a specific packet size threshold to enable WMM NoAcknowledgement ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-21 DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) is a wireless message used to maximize performance versus distance. Radio Power can be set between 1 to receive broadcast...