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..."), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. You may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this product. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY...
..."), under various Free Open Source Software licenses. You may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this product. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY...
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... part also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. • Chapter 2: Hardware installation This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Utilities This chapter provides information on how to configure the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router using the utilities available from the support CD. • Chapter 4: Configuration This chapter provides instructions on various network setups. • Appendix: Troubleshooting The Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems...
... part also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. • Chapter 2: Hardware installation This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Utilities This chapter provides information on how to configure the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router using the utilities available from the support CD. • Chapter 4: Configuration This chapter provides instructions on various network setups. • Appendix: Troubleshooting The Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems...
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.../3GS Flashing Off Indication The USB 3G adapter is connected successfully. Check if your wireless router supports your 3G dongle at http://event.asus. com/2009/networks/3gsupport. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-3 Refer to an Ethernet network. Lights up to an Ethernet network. 1.3 Features • Data transfer rate up to 150Mbps • Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and WiFi Protected Access (WPA) encryptions • Operating distance of up in Ethernet adapter mode • Windows...
.../3GS Flashing Off Indication The USB 3G adapter is connected successfully. Check if your wireless router supports your 3G dongle at http://event.asus. com/2009/networks/3gsupport. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-3 Refer to an Ethernet network. Lights up to an Ethernet network. 1.3 Features • Data transfer rate up to 150Mbps • Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and WiFi Protected Access (WPA) encryptions • Operating distance of up in Ethernet adapter mode • Windows...
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... device is under "reset to default" mode or under "rescue" mode. The mobile wireless router is off. The mobile wireless router is in process. WPS setting WPS setting is on and ready. Associating. LED Wireless Power Status On Flashing On Flashing Mode* Router/AP/URE/ HS/3GS EA Router/AP/URE/ HS/3GS/EA Router/AP/EA/URE/ HS/3GS Router/AP/EA/URE/ HS/3GS Indication Associated. HS/3GS *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode...
... device is under "reset to default" mode or under "rescue" mode. The mobile wireless router is off. The mobile wireless router is in process. WPS setting WPS setting is on and ready. Associating. LED Wireless Power Status On Flashing On Flashing Mode* Router/AP/URE/ HS/3GS EA Router/AP/URE/ HS/3GS/EA Router/AP/EA/URE/ HS/3GS Router/AP/EA/URE/ HS/3GS Indication Associated. HS/3GS *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode...
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... the share key and advanced security setup in one of these modes: 1. Ethernet Adapter mode 4. Repeater mode 5. Wireless computer WL-330N3G ADSL/Cable modem ˝ Internet 1.4.2 Access Point (AP) mode When in access point (AP) mode the WL-330N3G connects WLAN-enabled computers and devices to ISP. The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router can be configured in the Advanced Settings page. Access Point (AP) mode 3. Hotspot mode 6. 3G sharing mode 1.4.1 Router mode In the Router mode, the ASUS WL-330N3G connects to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your network environment has...
... the share key and advanced security setup in one of these modes: 1. Ethernet Adapter mode 4. Repeater mode 5. Wireless computer WL-330N3G ADSL/Cable modem ˝ Internet 1.4.2 Access Point (AP) mode When in access point (AP) mode the WL-330N3G connects WLAN-enabled computers and devices to ISP. The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router can be configured in the Advanced Settings page. Access Point (AP) mode 3. Hotspot mode 6. 3G sharing mode 1.4.1 Router mode In the Router mode, the ASUS WL-330N3G connects to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your network environment has...
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WL-330N3G ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-7 WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to extend your root router at home to go wireless. 1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330N3G to connect with wireless radio signal. It provides you with your wireless coverage. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.5 Hotspot mode In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G connects front-end base stations wirelessly and obtains WAN IP to an Internet connection.
WL-330N3G ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-7 WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to extend your root router at home to go wireless. 1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330N3G to connect with wireless radio signal. It provides you with your wireless coverage. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.5 Hotspot mode In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G connects front-end base stations wirelessly and obtains WAN IP to an Internet connection.
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... before installing the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. • The length of the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10-100Base-T) • At least one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with the RF Guidelines for all wireless mobile devices. • Install the device at least 20cms from the support CD. 2. Install the device utilities from a person to insure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall...
... before installing the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. • The length of the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10-100Base-T) • At least one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with the RF Guidelines for all wireless mobile devices. • Install the device at least 20cms from the support CD. 2. Install the device utilities from a person to insure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall...
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To access the configuration utility, assign a different IP address to configure the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router using a web browser on your computer. 4.1.1 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings By default, the IP address of the network adapter: 1. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 4-2 Chapter 4: Configuration 4.1 Overview The web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to the network adapter where the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is 255.255.255.0. Right-click the network adapter used by the the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router, then select Properties...
To access the configuration utility, assign a different IP address to configure the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router using a web browser on your computer. 4.1.1 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings By default, the IP address of the network adapter: 1. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 4-2 Chapter 4: Configuration 4.1 Overview The web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to the network adapter where the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is 255.255.255.0. Right-click the network adapter used by the the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router, then select Properties...
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... connection. To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Router mode: 1. Click the Router tab. 4.2 Operation modes The ASUS WL-330N3G is allowed using PPPoE, DHCP client, or static IP. • UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user, are under the same subnet. Ensure the WL330N3G and your network environment has multi-users using the same IP to ISP. ˝ Wireless computer WL-330N3G ADSL/Cable modem Internet In the Router mode: • NAT is enabled. • WAN is designed with six operation modes: Router, Access Point (AP), Ethernet Adapter, Repeater...
... connection. To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Router mode: 1. Click the Router tab. 4.2 Operation modes The ASUS WL-330N3G is allowed using PPPoE, DHCP client, or static IP. • UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user, are under the same subnet. Ensure the WL330N3G and your network environment has multi-users using the same IP to ISP. ˝ Wireless computer WL-330N3G ADSL/Cable modem Internet In the Router mode: • NAT is enabled. • WAN is designed with six operation modes: Router, Access Point (AP), Ethernet Adapter, Repeater...
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... the section 4.3 Advanced Setting. 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode In the Access Point (AP) mode, you need to connect the WL-330N3G's LAN port to an ADSL modem and connect your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the user name and password. 5. Select WAN Connection Type from the drop-down list. Click Apply to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Wireless computer WL-330N3G To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Router mode, you can connect the Ethernet port and your wireless devices into the same local area network (LAN). Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier), which...
... the section 4.3 Advanced Setting. 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode In the Access Point (AP) mode, you need to connect the WL-330N3G's LAN port to an ADSL modem and connect your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the user name and password. 5. Select WAN Connection Type from the drop-down list. Click Apply to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Wireless computer WL-330N3G To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Router mode, you can connect the Ethernet port and your wireless devices into the same local area network (LAN). Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier), which...
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4.2.4 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you want to connect to go wireless. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in LAN, select the device you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to . 3. From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. Advanced Setting. • The DUT's IP address is changed to section 4.3. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-9 Click Connect. The Ethernet Adapter page appears. 2. Notes: • For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to 192.168.220.1. Click the...
4.2.4 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you want to connect to go wireless. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in LAN, select the device you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to . 3. From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. Advanced Setting. • The DUT's IP address is changed to section 4.3. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-9 Click Connect. The Ethernet Adapter page appears. 2. Notes: • For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to 192.168.220.1. Click the...
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... ASUS WL-330N3G in Hotspot mode: 1. From the available list of devices, select the device you subcribe to or pay for a WiFi hotspot account with a WiFi service provider for your wireless router. The Hotspot page appears. ˝ Internet 2. Click Connect. 4-10 Chapter 4: Configuration Click the Hotspot tab. Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to enable encryption methods. 4. Select a security level to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Other WiFi devices...
... ASUS WL-330N3G in Hotspot mode: 1. From the available list of devices, select the device you subcribe to or pay for a WiFi hotspot account with a WiFi service provider for your wireless router. The Hotspot page appears. ˝ Internet 2. Click Connect. 4-10 Chapter 4: Configuration Click the Hotspot tab. Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to enable encryption methods. 4. Select a security level to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Other WiFi devices...
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Configure the following settings: Enable HSDPA: Select Enable HSPDA. 3G/3.5G USB Adapter: Select your ISP. ISP: Select your 3G USB adapter. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-11 WL-330N3G 3G USB Adapter To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in the list, click More Details... Location: Select your ISP or Location is not included in 3G Sharing mode: 1. If your ISP's location. Refer to share 3G Internet connection with other Wi-Fi available devices. Click the...
Configure the following settings: Enable HSDPA: Select Enable HSPDA. 3G/3.5G USB Adapter: Select your ISP. ISP: Select your 3G USB adapter. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-11 WL-330N3G 3G USB Adapter To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in the list, click More Details... Location: Select your ISP or Location is not included in 3G Sharing mode: 1. If your ISP's location. Refer to share 3G Internet connection with other Wi-Fi available devices. Click the...
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... the ASUS WL-330N3G. 4-12 Chapter 4: Configuration Visit http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport to check the list of 3G dongles that all ISP settings such as APN, Dial number, PIN, username, and password, are correct. 4.3 Advanced setting When you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes, the screen shown below is successfully established when the 3G LED turns solid blue. Ensure that your 3G mobile wireless router support...
... the ASUS WL-330N3G. 4-12 Chapter 4: Configuration Visit http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport to check the list of 3G dongles that all ISP settings such as APN, Dial number, PIN, username, and password, are correct. 4.3 Advanced setting When you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes, the screen shown below is successfully established when the 3G LED turns solid blue. Ensure that your 3G mobile wireless router support...
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... is set to "ASUS". ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-13 Selecting "b only" allows only 802.11b clients to connect to your device. General SSID The SSID is an identification string of up to 32 ASCII characters that case, you should use the default SSID and radio channel unless more than one WL-330N3G is also referred to as the "ESSID" or "Extended Service Set ID." You can use a different SSID and a radio channel for each WL-330N3G...
... is set to "ASUS". ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-13 Selecting "b only" allows only 802.11b clients to connect to your device. General SSID The SSID is an identification string of up to 32 ASCII characters that case, you should use the default SSID and radio channel unless more than one WL-330N3G is also referred to as the "ESSID" or "Extended Service Set ID." You can use a different SSID and a radio channel for each WL-330N3G...
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... overlapping channels for better security. Based on your site survey of your network facility, make sure that all your operating channel. select Auto from each ASUS WL-330N3G to set different authentication methods which determine different encryption schemes. Authentication Method This field enables you to be non-overlapping; Channel The 802.11n/802.11g/802.11b specifications supports up as possible. WEP Encryption When "Open System", or "Shared Key" authentication methods are listed...
... overlapping channels for better security. Based on your site survey of your network facility, make sure that all your operating channel. select Auto from each ASUS WL-330N3G to set different authentication methods which determine different encryption schemes. Authentication Method This field enables you to be non-overlapping; Channel The 802.11n/802.11g/802.11b specifications supports up as possible. WEP Encryption When "Open System", or "Shared Key" authentication methods are listed...
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... A~F) WEP-128bit key: 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) The ASUS WLAN family of a wireless network. Alternatively, leave this method to generate WEP keys is changed. For more details on 3G sharing mode. WPS supports Open system, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal authentication methods, but does not support Shared Key. A combination of the device. • Use the WPS button in the Encryption field, and the Access Point generates four WEP keys automatically. It eliminates the need for users to remember passwords...
... A~F) WEP-128bit key: 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) The ASUS WLAN family of a wireless network. Alternatively, leave this method to generate WEP keys is changed. For more details on 3G sharing mode. WPS supports Open system, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal authentication methods, but does not support Shared Key. A combination of the device. • Use the WPS button in the Encryption field, and the Access Point generates four WEP keys automatically. It eliminates the need for users to remember passwords...
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... - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 5-4 Chapter 5: Using the device Point-to the provided static IP The DHCP server automatically assigns the IP Number of other computer(s) ISP automatically assigns the IP (using PPPoE dial-up) to -Point over Ethernet 3DHCP - Table 4-1: Internet connection sharing matrix If your Internet connection is xDSL1 with dynamic IP (PPPoE2 account) xDSL with static IP xDSL/Cable with a router and enable DHCP3 server Then set the IP of allowed Internet connections Depends on the Internet Service...
... - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 5-4 Chapter 5: Using the device Point-to the provided static IP The DHCP server automatically assigns the IP Number of other computer(s) ISP automatically assigns the IP (using PPPoE dial-up) to -Point over Ethernet 3DHCP - Table 4-1: Internet connection sharing matrix If your Internet connection is xDSL1 with dynamic IP (PPPoE2 account) xDSL with static IP xDSL/Cable with a router and enable DHCP3 server Then set the IP of allowed Internet connections Depends on the Internet Service...
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... cables have the same encryption settings. • Check if the Wireless LED of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is on. • When the Access Control table is enabled, check if the MAC address of the power source through a wired network connection. Do this section. Minimize the distance between the devices. A-2 Appendix: Troubleshooting The ASUS WLAN card may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you may be out of range...
... cables have the same encryption settings. • Check if the Wireless LED of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is on. • When the Access Control table is enabled, check if the MAC address of the power source through a wired network connection. Do this section. Minimize the distance between the devices. A-2 Appendix: Troubleshooting The ASUS WLAN card may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you may be out of range...
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...the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router in the Web Configuration utility to upgrade the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router? The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router Power LED continuously blinks for more than a minute. Some DHCP servers can not access the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router web configuration page. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router A-3 Avoid placing the device behind a metal object. You may download the latest firmware file from the DHCP server. (The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router has an enabled DHCP.) Make sure the DHCP server is "192.168.1.1". In this case, assign a fixed IP address...
...the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router in the Web Configuration utility to upgrade the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router? The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router Power LED continuously blinks for more than a minute. Some DHCP servers can not access the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router web configuration page. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router A-3 Avoid placing the device behind a metal object. You may download the latest firmware file from the DHCP server. (The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router has an enabled DHCP.) Make sure the DHCP server is "192.168.1.1". In this case, assign a fixed IP address...
