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...Gateway mode 4-4 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode 4-5 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...
...Gateway mode 4-4 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode 4-5 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...
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... (ETSI) Wi-Fi Security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA- Hybrid - Infrastructure Mode - WL-330gE specifications summary Ethernet Port Wireless Port Power Adapter Buttons Size Weight Wireless LAN, 1 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT Support Ethernet and 802.3 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: Ch1~11 for wireless access in Gateway mode. AC input...
... (ETSI) Wi-Fi Security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA- Hybrid - Infrastructure Mode - WL-330gE specifications summary Ethernet Port Wireless Port Power Adapter Buttons Size Weight Wireless LAN, 1 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT Support Ethernet and 802.3 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: Ch1~11 for wireless access in Gateway mode. AC input...
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...-330gE specifications summary NAT Firewall Routing Management Utility Standard Certification Port Trigger - Managed from LAN and Internet - Single Port and Port Range - Virtual Server - Expose one computer to the Internet, so that all the inbounds packets will be shorter if there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the local network accessible for outside users Virtual DMZ - 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...
...-330gE specifications summary NAT Firewall Routing Management Utility Standard Certification Port Trigger - Managed from LAN and Internet - Single Port and Port Range - Virtual Server - Expose one computer to the Internet, so that all the inbounds packets will be shorter if there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the local network accessible for outside users Virtual DMZ - 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...
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... WL-330gE is under "reset to an Ethernet network. Off Wireless On Flashing Router/AP/URE EA EA The WL-330gE is not connected to default" mode. Associated with an AP. The device is off or is off . *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- Refer to an Ethernet network. Associating. Associated. The WL-330gE is connected to the table below for LED indicators. LED Status Ethernet On Mode* Router/AP/EA/ URE Indication The RJ-45 cable...
... WL-330gE is under "reset to an Ethernet network. Off Wireless On Flashing Router/AP/URE EA EA The WL-330gE is not connected to default" mode. Associated with an AP. The device is off or is off . *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- Refer to an Ethernet network. Associating. Associated. The WL-330gE is connected to the table below for LED indicators. LED Status Ethernet On Mode* Router/AP/EA/ URE Indication The RJ-45 cable...
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...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 the Advanced Settings page. Access Point (AP) mode 3. Ethernet Adapter mode 4. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP can only configure WEP for security (open system). 1.5 Recommended network settings In the Quick Setup Wizard, you can be configured in one of these modes: 1. You can complete the share key...
...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 the Advanced Settings page. Access Point (AP) mode 3. Ethernet Adapter mode 4. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP can only configure WEP for security (open system). 1.5 Recommended network settings In the Quick Setup Wizard, you can be configured in one of these modes: 1. You can complete the share key...
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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. 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.
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... Internet browser 2.2 Device installation Follow these instructions to insure that the product is operated in a central area to provide ideal coverage for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware installation 2.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS Portable Wireless AP, make sure that your computer, network hub, switch, or router. 2.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network...
... Internet browser 2.2 Device installation Follow these instructions to insure that the product is operated in a central area to provide ideal coverage for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware installation 2.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS Portable Wireless AP, make sure that your computer, network hub, switch, or router. 2.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network...
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... used indoors. Every home or office layout varies in obstacles, barriers, or wall types which may operate at the bottom of the device. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2- The device automatically adjusts the data rate 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 showing. 4. If you can configure...
... used indoors. Every home or office layout varies in obstacles, barriers, or wall types which may operate at the bottom of the device. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2- The device automatically adjusts the data rate 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 showing. 4. If you can configure...
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... modes The ASUS WL-330gE is displayed. 4- Chapter 4: Configuration The Gateway page 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 ISP. Wireless computer WL-330gE ADSL/Cable modem ˝ Internet In the Router/Gateway mode: • NAT is enabled; • WAN is allowed using the same IP to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your network environment has multi-users using PPPoE, DHCP client, or static...
... modes The ASUS WL-330gE is displayed. 4- Chapter 4: Configuration The Gateway page 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 ISP. Wireless computer WL-330gE ADSL/Cable modem ˝ Internet In the Router/Gateway mode: • NAT is enabled; • WAN is allowed using the same IP to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your network environment has multi-users using PPPoE, DHCP client, or static...
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... (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) 4. The Access Point (AP) page is a unique identifier attached 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. Wireless computer WL-330gE To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. Click Finish to enable encryption methods: Low(None): No security level. 2. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the AP tab. You can connect the Ethernet port and your wireless devices...
... (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) 4. The Access Point (AP) page is a unique identifier attached 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. Wireless computer WL-330gE To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. Click Finish to enable encryption methods: Low(None): No security level. 2. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the AP tab. You can connect the Ethernet port and your wireless devices...
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Click Connect. Refer to go wireless. The Adapter page is displayed. 2. 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. You can enable any Ethernet-capable device to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. WL-330gE ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in LAN, select the device you can set up the advanced functions. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab.
Click Connect. Refer to go wireless. The Adapter page is displayed. 2. 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. You can enable any Ethernet-capable device to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. WL-330gE ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in LAN, select the device you can set up the advanced functions. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab.
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... instructions to enable encryption methods. Otherwise, go to enter the Quick Setup page. 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. Click Next to step 6. 4. Specify to your wireless router an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is the Access Point (AP) mode. 1. This identifier emulates a password when a device attempts to packets sent over WLAN. 4.3.2 Quick Setup in the Mode Quick Setup page, the default page is a unique identifier attached to communicate with the same WEP key settings can connect...
... instructions to enable encryption methods. Otherwise, go to enter the Quick Setup page. 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. Click Next to step 6. 4. Specify to your wireless router an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is the Access Point (AP) mode. 1. This identifier emulates a password when a device attempts to packets sent over WLAN. 4.3.2 Quick Setup in the Mode Quick Setup page, the default page is a unique identifier attached to communicate with the same WEP key settings can connect...
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... services- Click System Setup -> Operation Mode -> Home Gateway. Click Apply to enter the "Quick Setup" page. Click Next to continue. Select the correct connection type and click Next to continue. 4. The ASUS 802.11g AP supports five types of WEP keys in your wireless router and transmit data using TKIP encryption. 5. High: Only users with the same WPA pre-shared key settings can also let the system generate the keys by the Access Point. cable, ADSL (PPPoE, PPTP, static IP address...
... services- Click System Setup -> Operation Mode -> Home Gateway. Click Apply to enter the "Quick Setup" page. Click Next to continue. Select the correct connection type and click Next to continue. 4. The ASUS 802.11g AP supports five types of WEP keys in your wireless router and transmit data using TKIP encryption. 5. High: Only users with the same WPA pre-shared key settings can also let the system generate the keys by the Access Point. cable, ADSL (PPPoE, PPTP, static IP address...
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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. 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. Static IP User If you would be asked to get DNS automatically.
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. 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. Static IP User If you would be asked to get DNS automatically.
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... Not required 10 hex 26 hex ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-15 Based on your site survey of your network facility, make sure that all your operating channel. Authentication Method This field enables you to the ASUS 802.11g AP. Selecting "Auto" allows 802.11g and 802.11b clients to connect to set different authentication methods which determine different encryption schemes. If "54g Protection" is checked...
... Not required 10 hex 26 hex ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-15 Based on your site survey of your network facility, make sure that all your operating channel. Authentication Method This field enables you to the ASUS 802.11g AP. Selecting "Auto" allows 802.11g and 802.11b clients to connect to set different authentication methods which determine different encryption schemes. If "54g Protection" is checked...
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... in common as manual assignment. It eliminates the need for users to indicate that a periodic key-change is changed. But, this field blank and type in the Encryption field, and the Access Point generates four WEP keys automatically. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-17 A combination of the four encryption keys to use the same four WEP keys, select "key rotation" to generate WEP keys. WEP Key You can use any of its wireless clients MUST have at least the same default key.
... in common as manual assignment. It eliminates the need for users to indicate that a periodic key-change is changed. But, this field blank and type in the Encryption field, and the Access Point generates four WEP keys automatically. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-17 A combination of the four encryption keys to use the same four WEP keys, select "key rotation" to generate WEP keys. WEP Key You can use any of its wireless clients MUST have at least the same default key.
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... set up additional parameters for the wireless router function. If you to your ASUS 802.11g AP's SSID. For security reasons, change the SSID other than the default SSID. 4-20 Chapter 4: Configuration Select Yes in this window. Guest Account This section allows you use the default values 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...
... set up additional parameters for the wireless router function. If you to your ASUS 802.11g AP's SSID. For security reasons, change the SSID other than the default SSID. 4-20 Chapter 4: Configuration Select Yes in this window. Guest Account This section allows you use the default values 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...
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... older wireless LAN cards with wireless clients that wireless clients must support. Enable Frame Bursting? - Enable WMM - This field allows you to enable RTS/CTS. The RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send) function is sent to minimize collisions among wireless stations. Radio Power - Data Rate (Mbps) - When RTS/CTS is used to synchronize the wireless network. Set a specific packet size threshold to enable WMM NoAcknowledgement ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-21 The default...
... older wireless LAN cards with wireless clients that wireless clients must support. Enable Frame Bursting? - Enable WMM - This field allows you to enable RTS/CTS. The RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send) function is sent to minimize collisions among wireless stations. Radio Power - Data Rate (Mbps) - When RTS/CTS is used to synchronize the wireless network. Set a specific packet size threshold to enable WMM NoAcknowledgement ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-21 The default...
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... encryption settings. • Check if the Wireless LED of the ASUS Portable Wireless AP is on. • When the Access Control table is enabled, check if the MAC address of the ASUS WLAN card is included in question, then ping the assigned IP address of the device. Problem The ASUS Portable Wireless AP does not power up . • Make sure your network configuration to the ASUS Portable Wireless AP and check if the throughput increases. Action • Use...
... encryption settings. • Check if the Wireless LED of the ASUS Portable Wireless AP is on. • When the Access Control table is enabled, check if the MAC address of the ASUS WLAN card is included in question, then ping the assigned IP address of the device. Problem The ASUS Portable Wireless AP does not power up . • Make sure your network configuration to the ASUS Portable Wireless AP and check if the throughput increases. Action • Use...
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... access the Web Configuration utility again. Use the Firmware Upgrade page in Ethernet adapter mode joins an AP network with the same IP address, reset the ASUS Portable Wireless AP to upgrade the ASUS Portable Wireless AP? If the blinking continues, you need to restore or update the ASUS Portable Wireless AP firmware. Some DHCP servers can not access the ASUS Portable Wireless AP web configuration page. In this case, assign a fixed IP address to update the ASUS Portable Wireless AP firmware. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point A- You may download the latest firmware file...
... access the Web Configuration utility again. Use the Firmware Upgrade page in Ethernet adapter mode joins an AP network with the same IP address, reset the ASUS Portable Wireless AP to upgrade the ASUS Portable Wireless AP? If the blinking continues, you need to restore or update the ASUS Portable Wireless AP firmware. Some DHCP servers can not access the ASUS Portable Wireless AP web configuration page. In this case, assign a fixed IP address to update the ASUS Portable Wireless AP firmware. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point A- You may download the latest firmware file...