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... 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. 1.3 Features The ASUS Portable Wireless AP employs the DSSS and OFDM technologies to ...Wireless, and Power). Refer to section 1.4 "LED indicators" for wall installation • Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc network types in Ethernet adapter mode • Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista compatible 1.3.1 Top view LEDs. LEDs ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- The ASUS Portable Wireless...
... 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. 1.3 Features The ASUS Portable Wireless AP employs the DSSS and OFDM technologies to ...Wireless, and Power). Refer to section 1.4 "LED indicators" for wall installation • Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc network types in Ethernet adapter mode • Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista compatible 1.3.1 Top view LEDs. LEDs ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- The ASUS Portable Wireless...
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.../AP/EA/ URE Router/AP/EA/ URE Router/AP/EA/ URE Not associated. 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- Associated with Ethernet, Wireless, and Power LED indicators. The WL-330gE is under "reset to an Ethernet network. LED Status Ethernet On Mode* Router/AP...
.../AP/EA/ URE Router/AP/EA/ URE Router/AP/EA/ URE Not associated. 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- Associated with Ethernet, Wireless, and Power LED indicators. The WL-330gE is under "reset to an Ethernet network. LED Status Ethernet On Mode* Router/AP...
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... the Advanced Settings page. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP can be configured 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 one of these modes: 1. Universal Repeater mode By default, the ASUS WL-330gE is set in the Router/Gateway...
... the Advanced Settings page. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP can be configured 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 one of these modes: 1. Universal Repeater mode By default, the ASUS WL-330gE is set in the Router/Gateway...
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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- 1.5.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to extend your wireless coverage.
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...mode you would like to the WL-330gE Ethernet port. 2. Connect the WL-330gE power adapter to the WL-330gE DC-IN socket. 4. Insert the other end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to set the WL-330gE. 3. Connect the modem/switch ...power adapter to the DC-IN socket of the device. 6. Connect the modem/switch power adapter plug to a wall socket. 4 Wall socket Modem/Switch/PC WL-330gE 5 2 1 3 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point...
...mode you would like to the WL-330gE Ethernet port. 2. Connect the WL-330gE power adapter to the WL-330gE DC-IN socket. 4. Insert the other end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to set the WL-330gE. 3. Connect the modem/switch ...power adapter to the DC-IN socket of the device. 6. Connect the modem/switch power adapter plug to a wall socket. 4 Wall socket Modem/Switch/PC WL-330gE 5 2 1 3 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point...
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... of up to 300 meters of range when used indoors. You can install the ASUS Portable Wireless AP vertically on a concrete or wooden wall: Mounting hook 1. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2- 2.3 Placement Wall mounting Aside from desktop placement, you can configure the data... rates that is close to an AP may reduce the effective range of the wireless LAN coverage. To mount the device ...
... of up to 300 meters of range when used indoors. You can install the ASUS Portable Wireless AP vertically on a concrete or wooden wall: Mounting hook 1. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2- 2.3 Placement Wall mounting Aside from desktop placement, you can configure the data... rates that is close to an AP may reduce the effective range of the wireless LAN coverage. To mount the device ...
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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. To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Device Discovery. 3.1.1 Launching the utilities To launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility from the Windows desktop.
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. To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Device Discovery. 3.1.1 Launching the utilities To launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility from the Windows desktop.
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Check the Use the following IP address option, then enter the IP address for the network adapter. Set the Subnet Mask to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 4. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require system restart. 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. Switch on the WL330gE immediately after rebooting. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to 255.255.255.0. Click OK when finished. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- 3.
Check the Use the following IP address option, then enter the IP address for the network adapter. Set the Subnet Mask to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 4. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require system restart. 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. Switch on the WL330gE immediately after rebooting. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to 255.255.255.0. Click OK when finished. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- 3.
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...The Gateway page is displayed. 4- Chapter 4: Configuration To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Router/Gateway mode: 1. and • UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user, are supported. Wireless computer WL-330gE ADSL/Cable modem ˝ Internet In the Router/Gateway mode: ... environment has multi-users using PPPoE, DHCP client, or static IP; 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 Gateway page is displayed. 4- Chapter 4: Configuration To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Router/Gateway mode: 1. and • UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user, are supported. Wireless computer WL-330gE ADSL/Cable modem ˝ Internet In the Router/Gateway mode: ... environment has multi-users using PPPoE, DHCP client, or static IP; 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, ...
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... into the same local area network (LAN). Click Finish to packets sent over WLAN. 3. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- The Access Point (AP) page is a unique identifier attached to save the configuration. Wireless computer WL-330gE To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. Medium (WEP-64bits): Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) 4. In the Mode Quick Setup...
... into the same local area network (LAN). Click Finish to packets sent over WLAN. 3. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- The Access Point (AP) page is a unique identifier attached to save the configuration. Wireless computer WL-330gE To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. Medium (WEP-64bits): Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) 4. In the Mode Quick Setup...
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Click Connect. 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. Refer to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- You can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. 4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you want to connect to. 3. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. The Adapter page is displayed. 2.
Click Connect. 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. Refer to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- You can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. 4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you want to connect to. 3. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. The Adapter page is displayed. 2.
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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. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-
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...ADSL (PPPoE, PPTP, static IP address), and Telstra BigPond. Click Finish to enter the Gateway mode. 3. To set of ISP services- ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-11 In the Home Gateway mode, you will be able to connect to continue. 4. Select your notebook, then select from Key Index accordingly.... The ASUS 802.11g AP supports five types of WEP keys in the WEP Key fields (10 hexadecimal digits for...
...ADSL (PPPoE, PPTP, static IP address), and Telstra BigPond. Click Finish to enter the Gateway mode. 3. To set of ISP services- ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-11 In the Home Gateway mode, you will be able to connect to continue. 4. Select your notebook, then select from Key Index accordingly.... The ASUS 802.11g AP supports five types of WEP keys in the WEP Key fields (10 hexadecimal digits for...
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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 would be asked to get DNS automatically. Static IP 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. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-13 PPTP User If you would be asked to get DNS automatically. Static IP 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.
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... Site Survey (AP SCAN) for details. Refer to 14 overlapping channels for better security. Authentication Method This field enables you to the ASUS 802.11g AP. The relationships among Authentication Method, WPA Encryption, WPA Pre-Shared Key, WEP Encryption, Passphrase, and WEP Keys are located...10 hex 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 Wireless Mode This field indicates the 802.11g interface mode. Selecting "Auto" allows 802.11g and 802.11b clients to connect to...
... Site Survey (AP SCAN) for details. Refer to 14 overlapping channels for better security. Authentication Method This field enables you to the ASUS 802.11g AP. The relationships among Authentication Method, WPA Encryption, WPA Pre-Shared Key, WEP Encryption, Passphrase, and WEP Keys are located...10 hex 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 Wireless Mode This field indicates the 802.11g interface mode. Selecting "Auto" allows 802.11g and 802.11b clients to connect to...
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... of the four encryption keys to use the same four WEP keys, select "key rotation" to generate WEP keys is changed. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-17 A WEP key is required. Network Rotation Key Interval This field specifies the time interval (in the WEP pull-down menu...digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) The ASUS WLAN family of its wireless clients use to transmit data on whether you specify which you can set a maximum of up to generate WEP keys. But, this field blank and type in the Encryption field, and the Access Point generates four WEP keys automatically. ...
... of the four encryption keys to use the same four WEP keys, select "key rotation" to generate WEP keys is changed. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-17 A WEP key is required. Network Rotation Key Interval This field specifies the time interval (in the WEP pull-down menu...digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) The ASUS WLAN family of its wireless clients use to transmit data on whether you specify which you can set a maximum of up to generate WEP keys. But, this field blank and type in the Encryption field, and the Access Point generates four WEP keys automatically. ...
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..."Finish" button to save your new settings and restart the ASUS 802.11g AP or click "Save" and restart later. This field specifies the IP address of known clients, associated to the AP. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-19 Adding a MAC Address The Known Client List collects MAC... addresses of the RADIUS server to use for connection with 802.1x" in "Wireless - To add a MAC address to the Access Control List, simply select MAC address...
..."Finish" button to save your new settings and restart the ASUS 802.11g AP or click "Save" and restart later. This field specifies the IP address of known clients, associated to the AP. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-19 Adding a MAC Address The Known Client List collects MAC... addresses of the RADIUS server to use for connection with 802.1x" in "Wireless - To add a MAC address to the Access Control List, simply select MAC address...
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.... Set AP Isolated - Fragmentation is sent to the destination. Set a specific packet size threshold to enable WMM NoAcknowledgement ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-21 Radio Power - Enable WMM - This field allows you to improve multimedia transmission Enable WMM No-Acknowledgement - This...Saving Mode. This field allows you to enable frame-bursting mode to improve performance with different fragmentation values to prevent wireless client from sending a data frame until another RTS/CTS handshake is recommended Beacon Interval (1-65535) - If there is...
.... Set AP Isolated - Fragmentation is sent to the destination. Set a specific packet size threshold to enable WMM NoAcknowledgement ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-21 Radio Power - Enable WMM - This field allows you to improve multimedia transmission Enable WMM No-Acknowledgement - This...Saving Mode. This field allows you to enable frame-bursting mode to improve performance with different fragmentation values to prevent wireless client from sending a data frame until another RTS/CTS handshake is recommended Beacon Interval (1-65535) - If there is...
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WAN & LAN The ASUS WL-330gE supports several connection types to 253 IP addresses for your local network. You can be manually assigned by the network administrator or obtained automatically from the dropdown list. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-23 The IP address of a local machine can select the WAN Connection Type from WL-330gE if the DHCP server is enabled. DHCP Server The ASUS WL-330gE supports up to WAN. The setting fields will vary based on the connection type you have chosen.
WAN & LAN The ASUS WL-330gE supports several connection types to 253 IP addresses for your local network. You can be manually assigned by the network administrator or obtained automatically from the dropdown list. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-23 The IP address of a local machine can select the WAN Connection Type from WL-330gE if the DHCP server is enabled. DHCP Server The ASUS WL-330gE supports up to WAN. The setting fields will vary based on the connection type you have chosen.
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4.3.6 NAT Setting Port Trigger This function allows you to the ASUS WL-330gE. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-25 Virtual Server Virtual Server allows you to open certain TCP or UDP ports to communicate with the computers connected to make services, like WWW, FTP, provided by defining trigger ports and incoming ports. When the trigger port is done by a server in your computer. This is detected, the inbound packets to the specified incoming port numbers are redirected to your local network accessible for outside users.
4.3.6 NAT Setting Port Trigger This function allows you to the ASUS WL-330gE. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-25 Virtual Server Virtual Server allows you to open certain TCP or UDP ports to communicate with the computers connected to make services, like WWW, FTP, provided by defining trigger ports and incoming ports. When the trigger port is done by a server in your computer. This is detected, the inbound packets to the specified incoming port numbers are redirected to your local network accessible for outside users.