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... of contents 4.2 Operation modes 4-5 4.2.1 Router mode 4-5 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode 4-6 4.2.3 Repeater mode 4-8 4.2.4 Ethernet Adapter mode 4-9 4.2.5 Hotspot mode 4-10 4.2.6 3G Sharing mode 4-11 4.3 Advanced setting 4-12 4.3.1 Wireless 4-12 4.3.2 LAN 4-25 4.3.3 WAN 4-27 4.3.4 Internet Firewall 4-30 4.3.5 Administration 4-32 4.3.6 System Log 4-35 Chapter 5: Using the device 5.1 Using the device in a local network 5-2 5.2 Replacing the...
... of contents 4.2 Operation modes 4-5 4.2.1 Router mode 4-5 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode 4-6 4.2.3 Repeater mode 4-8 4.2.4 Ethernet Adapter mode 4-9 4.2.5 Hotspot mode 4-10 4.2.6 3G Sharing mode 4-11 4.3 Advanced setting 4-12 4.3.1 Wireless 4-12 4.3.2 LAN 4-25 4.3.3 WAN 4-27 4.3.4 Internet Firewall 4-30 4.3.5 Administration 4-32 4.3.6 System Log 4-35 Chapter 5: Using the device 5.1 Using the device in a local network 5-2 5.2 Replacing the...
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... violate FCC regulations. Washington DC: Office of the connecting cables and equipment other antenna or transmitter. Safety statements Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use this Wireless LAN device must be installed and operated with supplied antenna. Manufacturer and its authorized dealers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or...
... violate FCC regulations. Washington DC: Office of the connecting cables and equipment other antenna or transmitter. Safety statements Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use this Wireless LAN device must be installed and operated with supplied antenna. Manufacturer and its authorized dealers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or...
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... website at http://scr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm vii When device is strictly prohibited. Nevertheless, this transmitter must not be kept to comply with any other antenna or transmitter. When using this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. In order to ensure ...use in a manner that the potential for this device shall be less than 20cm. Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to be co-located or operating in conjunction with the ...
... website at http://scr.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm vii When device is strictly prohibited. Nevertheless, this transmitter must not be kept to comply with any other antenna or transmitter. When using this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. In order to ensure ...use in a manner that the potential for this device shall be less than 20cm. Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to be co-located or operating in conjunction with the ...
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...additional information to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to install and configure your ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. viii This part also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. • Chapter 2: ...troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you need to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you may encounter when using the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter ...
...additional information to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to install and configure your ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. viii This part also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. • Chapter 2: ...troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you need to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you may encounter when using the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter ...
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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. This part presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. This part presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.
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ASUS Mobile Wireless Router (WL-330N3G) Universal power adapter and plug (100V ~ 240V) Micro USB power cord RJ45 cable Support CD (manual, utilities, GPL) Quick Start Guide Carry bag Car charger (for wireless technologies, the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is backward compatible with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA...
ASUS Mobile Wireless Router (WL-330N3G) Universal power adapter and plug (100V ~ 240V) Micro USB power cord RJ45 cable Support CD (manual, utilities, GPL) Quick Start Guide Carry bag Car charger (for wireless technologies, the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is backward compatible with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA...
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...Indication The USB 3G adapter is connected successfully. com/2009/networks/3gsupport. Transferring data The mobile wireless router is not connected to an Ethernet network. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-3 Establishing 3G connection No USB 3G adapter is connected. The RJ-45 cable is ...connected and the mobile wireless router is connected to an Ethernet network. 1.3 Features • Data transfer rate up ...
...Indication The USB 3G adapter is connected successfully. com/2009/networks/3gsupport. Transferring data The mobile wireless router is not connected to an Ethernet network. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-3 Establishing 3G connection No USB 3G adapter is connected. The RJ-45 cable is ...connected and the mobile wireless router is connected to an Ethernet network. 1.3 Features • Data transfer rate up ...
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.../3GS *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode HS: Hotspot mode 3GS: 3G Sharing mode 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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... WPS setting is under "reset to default" mode or under "rescue" mode. Off Router/AP/EA/URE/ The device is on and ready. The mobile wireless router is off. Associated with an AP. Associating.
.../3GS *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode HS: Hotspot mode 3GS: 3G Sharing mode 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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... WPS setting is under "reset to default" mode or under "rescue" mode. Off Router/AP/EA/URE/ The device is on and ready. The mobile wireless router is off. Associated with an AP. Associating.
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Micro USB port: This port connects the power adapter plug or the bundled micro-USB cable. USB port: This port connects USB devices. USB port Micro USB port Ethernet port ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-5 Air vents Restore button 1.3.3 Ports Ethernet port: This port connects the bundled RJ-45 cable. Air vents: These vents provide ventilation to the device. 1.3.2 Bottom view Restore button: Using a pen or paper clip, press this button for five second or until the power LED starts blinking.
Micro USB port: This port connects the power adapter plug or the bundled micro-USB cable. USB port: This port connects USB devices. USB port Micro USB port Ethernet port ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-5 Air vents Restore button 1.3.3 Ports Ethernet port: This port connects the bundled RJ-45 cable. Air vents: These vents provide ventilation to the device. 1.3.2 Bottom view Restore button: Using a pen or paper clip, press this button for five second or until the power LED starts blinking.
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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. You can complete the share key and advanced security setup in one of these...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 multi-users using the same IP to a wired or wireless LAN. ˝ Internet Hub WL-330N3G Network Printer MODE Client 1 Client 2 Client 3 Client 4 1-6 Chapter...
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. You can complete the share key and advanced security setup in one of these...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 multi-users using the same IP to a wired or wireless LAN. ˝ Internet Hub WL-330N3G Network Printer MODE Client 1 Client 2 Client 3 Client 4 1-6 Chapter...
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It provides you can use the ASUS WL-330N3G to an Internet connection. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-7 1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you with your root router at home to extend 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 connect with wireless radio signal. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless.
It provides you can use the ASUS WL-330N3G to an Internet connection. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-7 1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you with your root router at home to extend 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 connect with wireless radio signal. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless.
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Hardware installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router.
Hardware installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router.
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... loss. • Install the device in a central area to install the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. 1. Connect the device to your system/ network meets the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. • The length of the Ethernet cable that the product is ...operated in accordance with wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser 2.2 Device installation Follow...
... loss. • Install the device in a central area to install the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. 1. Connect the device to your system/ network meets the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. • The length of the Ethernet cable that the product is ...operated in accordance with wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser 2.2 Device installation Follow...
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Do either of the following: Connect the power adapter plug to the WL-330N3G DC-IN socket and connect the power adapter to your computer's USB ports (B). Insert the other end of the supplied RJ‑45 cable to the WL-330N3G DC-IN socket and connect the USB connectors into your computer. 3. B ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 2-3 A Connect the USB power cord plug to the WL-330N3G Ethernet port. 2. 2.2.2 Installing the device 1. Insert one end of the RJ‑45 cable to a wall socket (A).
Do either of the following: Connect the power adapter plug to the WL-330N3G DC-IN socket and connect the power adapter to your computer's USB ports (B). Insert the other end of the supplied RJ‑45 cable to the WL-330N3G DC-IN socket and connect the USB connectors into your computer. 3. B ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 2-3 A Connect the USB power cord plug to the WL-330N3G Ethernet port. 2. 2.2.2 Installing the device 1. Insert one end of the RJ‑45 cable to a wall socket (A).
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Utilities Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on how to configure the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router using the utilities available from the support CD.
Utilities Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on how to configure the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router using the utilities available from the support CD.
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3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse program folder or enter another path. name. 5. Click Finish when setup is disabled, ...
3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse program folder or enter another path. name. 5. Click Finish when setup is disabled, ...
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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 > WL-330N3G Wireless Router > Device Discovery. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 3-3 Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS 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 > WL-330N3G Wireless Router > Device Discovery. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 3-3 Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS device, and enables you to configure the device.
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...is an emergency rescue tool that you specify. A failed firmware upgrade will cause the ASUS Router to enter a failure mode, waiting for the Firmware Restoration utility to Chapter 4: Configuration for an ASUS Router that has failed during a firmware upload, and reupload a firmware that automatically searches... utility and cannot be done through the web manager. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Router. To launch the Firmware Restoration utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > WL-330N3G Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 3-4 Chapter 3: Utilities
...is an emergency rescue tool that you specify. A failed firmware upgrade will cause the ASUS Router to enter a failure mode, waiting for the Firmware Restoration utility to Chapter 4: Configuration for an ASUS Router that has failed during a firmware upload, and reupload a firmware that automatically searches... utility and cannot be done through the web manager. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Router. To launch the Firmware Restoration utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > WL-330N3G Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 3-4 Chapter 3: Utilities
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Configuration Chapter 4 This chapter provides instructions on how to configure the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router using the web graphics user interface (web GUI).
Configuration Chapter 4 This chapter provides instructions on how to configure the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router using the web graphics user interface (web GUI).
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... graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to the network adapter where the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is 255.255.255.0. 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. To adjust the TCP/IP settings of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is 192.168.1.1, and ...
... graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to the network adapter where the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is 255.255.255.0. 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. To adjust the TCP/IP settings of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is 192.168.1.1, and ...
