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... TCP/IP settings 4-2 4.2 Operation modes 4-4 4.2.1 Router/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...
... TCP/IP settings 4-2 4.2 Operation modes 4-4 4.2.1 Router/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...
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... you may encounter when using the Web Configuration Manager. • Chapter 5: Using the device This chapter provides instructions on how to use the ASUS Portable Wireless AP on various network setups. • Appendix: Troubleshooting The Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you MUST follow to complete a task. How this guide WARNING...
... you may encounter when using the Web Configuration Manager. • Chapter 5: Using the device This chapter provides instructions on how to use the ASUS Portable Wireless AP on various network setups. • Appendix: Troubleshooting The Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you MUST follow to complete a task. How this guide WARNING...
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... 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. Router/Gateway mode 2. Access Point (AP) mode 3. Ethernet Adapter mode 4. 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...
... 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. Router/Gateway mode 2. Access Point (AP) mode 3. Ethernet Adapter mode 4. 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...
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If Autorun is complete. 3- Chapter 3: Utilities name. (5) Click Finish when setup is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. (1) Click Install...Utilities. (2) Click Next. (3) Click Next to accept the default (4) Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to program folder or enter another specify another path. 3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive.
If Autorun is complete. 3- Chapter 3: Utilities name. (5) Click Finish when setup is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. (1) Click Install...Utilities. (2) Click Next. (3) Click Next to accept the default (4) Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to program folder or enter another specify another path. 3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive.
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... static IP; In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Gateway tab. and • UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user, are supported. To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Router/Gateway mode: 1. 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...
... static IP; In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Gateway tab. and • UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user, are supported. To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Router/Gateway mode: 1. 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...
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... ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- Select a security level to save the configuration. Refer to packets sent over WLAN. 3. 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. In the Mode Quick Setup...
... ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- Select a security level to save the configuration. Refer to packets sent over WLAN. 3. 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. In the Mode Quick Setup...
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You can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. The Adapter page is displayed. 2. Click Connect. Refer to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. 4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you want to connect to. 3. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- 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.
You can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. The Adapter page is displayed. 2. Click Connect. Refer to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. 4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you want to connect to. 3. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- 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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WL-330gE ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in LAN, select the device you can set up the advanced functions. The Repeater page is displayed. 2. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Repeater tab. From the available list of devices in Repeater mode: 1. Refer to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. 4- Chapter 4: Configuration You can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. Click Connect. 4.2.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you want to connect to. 3.
WL-330gE ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in LAN, select the device you can set up the advanced functions. The Repeater page is displayed. 2. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Repeater tab. From the available list of devices in Repeater mode: 1. Refer to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. 4- Chapter 4: Configuration You can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. Click Connect. 4.2.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you want to connect to. 3.
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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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...go to enable encryption methods. 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. Medium: Only users with your wireless router an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is the Access Point (AP) mode. 1. Specify to your wireless router via WLAN. Select a Security Level to ... can connect to your wireless interface. Follow the instructions to set up your wireless router and transmit data using 64bits or 128bits WEP key encryption. 4-10 Chapter 4: Configuration Click Next to enter the Quick Setup page. If you click...
...go to enable encryption methods. 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. Medium: Only users with your wireless router an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is the Access Point (AP) mode. 1. Specify to your wireless router via WLAN. Select a Security Level to ... can connect to your wireless interface. Follow the instructions to set up your wireless router and transmit data using 64bits or 128bits WEP key encryption. 4-10 Chapter 4: Configuration Click Next to enter the Quick Setup page. If you click...
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Click Save&Restart to restart the wireless router and activate the new settings. 4.3.3 Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode To start quick setup in Gateway mode, click Apply to the Internet through ADSL or cable modem. 2. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-11 Record the Passphrase and the WEP keys in... the same WPA pre-shared key settings can also let the system generate the keys by the Access Point. Input one set up the ASUS 802.11g AP: 1. Select your wireless router and transmit data using TKIP encryption. 5. Click Next to enable your notebook, then select...
Click Save&Restart to restart the wireless router and activate the new settings. 4.3.3 Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode To start quick setup in Gateway mode, click Apply to the Internet through ADSL or cable modem. 2. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-11 Record the Passphrase and the WEP keys in... the same WPA pre-shared key settings can also let the system generate the keys by the Access Point. Input one set up the ASUS 802.11g AP: 1. Select your wireless router and transmit data using TKIP encryption. 5. Click Next to enable your notebook, then select...
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... recommend that wireless mobile users can see your ASUS 802.11g AP's SSID and associate with your Access Point. If you select "Yes", your ASUS 802.11g AP will not show in this window. You may also setup operation modes (AP or WDS, Adapter, or Repeater) in site surveys by wireless mobile clients... and they will have to your ASUS 802.11g AP's SSID. ...
... recommend that wireless mobile users can see your ASUS 802.11g AP's SSID and associate with your Access Point. If you select "Yes", your ASUS 802.11g AP will not show in this window. You may also setup operation modes (AP or WDS, Adapter, or Repeater) in site surveys by wireless mobile clients... and they will have to your ASUS 802.11g AP's SSID. ...
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Mode - This field allows you set up different operation modes(AP or WDS, Adapter, or Repeater) either in Wireless -> Interface. 4.3.5 IP Config Click this item on the menu to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP. SSID - Other security parameters settings are given when you set up parameters for URE. Tips are...menu. This section allows you move your cursor over each item. 4-22 Chapter 4: Configuration This is the SSID of root AP. URE - The ASUS 802.11g AP can repeat the signal and boost the signal coverage while setting in URE mode. This section only works while in URE mode.
Mode - This field allows you set up different operation modes(AP or WDS, Adapter, or Repeater) either in Wireless -> Interface. 4.3.5 IP Config Click this item on the menu to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP. SSID - Other security parameters settings are given when you set up parameters for URE. Tips are...menu. This section allows you move your cursor over each item. 4-22 Chapter 4: Configuration This is the SSID of root AP. URE - The ASUS 802.11g AP can repeat the signal and boost the signal coverage while setting in URE mode. This section only works while in URE mode.
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4.3.8 System Setup Click this item on the menu to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP. Follow the instructions to reveal a sub menu. Global Settings This function allows you move your preferred language. 4-28 Chapter 4: Configuration Tips are given when you to change your password and to select your cursor over each item.
4.3.8 System Setup Click this item on the menu to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP. Follow the instructions to reveal a sub menu. Global Settings This function allows you move your preferred language. 4-28 Chapter 4: Configuration Tips are given when you to change your password and to select your cursor over each item.
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... The firmware upgrade takes approximately 60 to the home page. 4-30 Chapter 4: Configuration When the firmware upgrade is available for the ASUS 802.11g APs on ASUS's Web site. If you are experiencing a problem with your device's Flash Code (Firmware) version. Firmware Upgrade This page reports the... Flash Code (Firmware) version installed in the ASUS 802.11g AP. You can update the ASUS 802.11g AP's Flash Code using the Firmware Upgrade page under the Advanced Setup menu of the Web Manager.
... The firmware upgrade takes approximately 60 to the home page. 4-30 Chapter 4: Configuration When the firmware upgrade is available for the ASUS 802.11g APs on ASUS's Web site. If you are experiencing a problem with your device's Flash Code (Firmware) version. Firmware Upgrade This page reports the... Flash Code (Firmware) version installed in the ASUS 802.11g AP. You can update the ASUS 802.11g AP's Flash Code using the Firmware Upgrade page under the Advanced Setup menu of the Web Manager.
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... with a pen or a paper clip for about 30 seconds before trying to their factory defaults manually by pushing the "Reset" button of the ASUS 802.11g AP while it is ON. Note: You will be notified when factory default settings are restored while using the "Factory Default" page ...in "Advanced Setup". See page 21. Factory Default Restoring Factory Default Settings Web Manager You can reset all settings to access the ASUS 802.11g AP. Click the Restore button and wait about 5 seconds or until the ...
... with a pen or a paper clip for about 30 seconds before trying to their factory defaults manually by pushing the "Reset" button of the ASUS 802.11g AP while it is ON. Note: You will be notified when factory default settings are restored while using the "Factory Default" page ...in "Advanced Setup". See page 21. Factory Default Restoring Factory Default Settings Web Manager You can reset all settings to access the ASUS 802.11g AP. Click the Restore button and wait about 5 seconds or until the ...
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ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-33 4.3.9 Status & Log Click this item on the menu to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Status Wireless System Up Time It shows how long the ASUS 802.11g AP has been running since the last bootup. Follow the instructions to reveal a sub menu.
ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-33 4.3.9 Status & Log Click this item on the menu to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Status Wireless System Up Time It shows how long the ASUS 802.11g AP has been running since the last bootup. Follow the instructions to reveal a sub menu.
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Using the device Chapter 5 This chapter provides instructions on how to use the ASUS Portable Wireless AP on various network setups.
Using the device Chapter 5 This chapter provides instructions on how to use the ASUS Portable Wireless AP on various network setups.
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... cloning feature is enabled when using the mode switch. (Default SSID: ANY) 2. See page 3-24 for information on the device. 3. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 5- 5.3 Replacing the cable connections of other computers Refer to the typical network configuration below and a table on the next page for details on MAC ...cloning. 5.4 Sharing Internet connection with other devices You can also use the WL-330gE to replace your Xbox, PlayStation® 2, orset-top box network cable connection. To do this setup.
... cloning feature is enabled when using the mode switch. (Default SSID: ANY) 2. See page 3-24 for information on the device. 3. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 5- 5.3 Replacing the cable connections of other computers Refer to the typical network configuration below and a table on the next page for details on MAC ...cloning. 5.4 Sharing Internet connection with other devices You can also use the WL-330gE to replace your Xbox, PlayStation® 2, orset-top box network cable connection. To do this setup.