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...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: ...Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. NOTE: Tips and additional information to use the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router on how to aid in this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts...
...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: ...Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. NOTE: Tips and additional information to use the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router on how to aid in this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts...
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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. Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router.
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... damaged or missing. 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 choosing the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router! Thank you flexibility on your retailer if any item is backward compatible with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent...
... damaged or missing. 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 choosing the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router! Thank you flexibility on your retailer if any item is backward compatible with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent...
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...Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc network types in 5 minutes after the USB 3G adapter connection failed. com/2009/networks/3gsupport. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-3 1.3 Features • Data transfer rate up to 150Mbps • Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)...Me / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / Mac OS compatible 1.3.1 Top view The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router comes with 3G, Ethernet, Wireless, and Power LED indicators. Transferring data The mobile wireless router is not connected to the table below for LED indicators LED 3G Ethernet Status Mode* On ...
...Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc network types in 5 minutes after the USB 3G adapter connection failed. com/2009/networks/3gsupport. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-3 1.3 Features • Data transfer rate up to 150Mbps • Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)...Me / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / Mac OS compatible 1.3.1 Top view The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router comes with 3G, Ethernet, Wireless, and Power LED indicators. Transferring data The mobile wireless router is not connected to the table below for LED indicators LED 3G Ethernet Status Mode* On ...
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... 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 Router/AP/EA/URE/ HS/3GS Indication Associated. The mobile wireless router is on and ready. WPS setting WPS setting is... off. Associating. Off Router/AP/EA/URE/ The device ...
... 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 Router/AP/EA/URE/ HS/3GS Indication Associated. The mobile wireless router is on and ready. WPS setting WPS setting is... off. Associating. Off Router/AP/EA/URE/ The device ...
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Micro USB port: This port connects the power adapter plug or the bundled micro-USB cable. 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. USB port Micro USB port Ethernet port ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-5 USB port: This port connects USB devices. 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. 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. USB port Micro USB port Ethernet port ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-5 USB port: This port connects USB devices. 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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... 1: Product introduction 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. 1.4 Recommended network settings In the WPS Wizard, you can be configured in one of these modes: 1. The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router can confiure WPA2-Personal...
... 1: Product introduction 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. 1.4 Recommended network settings In the WPS Wizard, you can be configured in one of these modes: 1. The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router can confiure WPA2-Personal...
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WL-330N3G ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-7 1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to an Internet connection. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.5 Hotspot mode In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G connects front-end base stations wirelessly and obtains WAN IP to go wireless. It provides you with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330N3G to connect with wireless radio signal.
WL-330N3G ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-7 1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to an Internet connection. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.5 Hotspot mode In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G connects front-end base stations wirelessly and obtains WAN IP to go wireless. It provides you with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330N3G to connect with wireless radio signal.
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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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...ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. 1. 2.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router, make sure that the product is operated in a central area to provide ideal coverage for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware installation 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 connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch...
...ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. 1. 2.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router, make sure that the product is operated in a central area to provide ideal coverage for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware installation 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 connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch...
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Insert the other end 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). Do either of the RJ‑45 cable to a wall socket (A). A Connect the USB power cord plug to the WL-330N3G Ethernet port. 2. Insert one end of the supplied RJ‑45 cable to the WL-330N3G DC-IN socket and connect the USB connectors into your computer. 3. 2.2.2 Installing the device 1. B ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 2-3
Insert the other end 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). Do either of the RJ‑45 cable to a wall socket (A). A Connect the USB power cord plug to the WL-330N3G Ethernet port. 2. Insert one end of the supplied RJ‑45 cable to the WL-330N3G DC-IN socket and connect the USB connectors into your computer. 3. 2.2.2 Installing the device 1. B ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 2-3
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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. Utilities
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... Next to specify another path. Click Next. 3. If Autorun is complete. 3-2 Chapter 3: Utilities 3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive.
... Next to specify another path. Click Next. 3. If Autorun is complete. 3-2 Chapter 3: Utilities 3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive.
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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. 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
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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). Configuration
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... adapter: 1. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 4-2 Chapter 4: Configuration Right-click the network adapter used by the the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 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. From the Windows® 7 desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing ...
... adapter: 1. The Local Area Connection Properties window appears. 4-2 Chapter 4: Configuration Right-click the network adapter used by the the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 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. From the Windows® 7 desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing ...
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Turn on the WL-330N3G immediately after rebooting your computer to automatically obtain an IP address from the DHCP and DNS servers. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-3 Tick Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically for your computer. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require you to display the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window. 4. 3. Double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) item to reboot your computer.
Turn on the WL-330N3G immediately after rebooting your computer to automatically obtain an IP address from the DHCP and DNS servers. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-3 Tick Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically for your computer. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require you to display the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window. 4. 3. Double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) item to reboot your computer.
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... subnet. Check the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) settings of your PC are supported. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-5 4.2 Operation modes The ASUS WL-330N3G is designed with six operation modes: Router, Access Point (AP), Ethernet Adapter, Repeater, Hotspot, and 3G Sharing. 4.2.1 Router mode In the Router mode, the ASUS WL-330N3G connects to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your network...
... subnet. Check the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) settings of your PC are supported. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-5 4.2 Operation modes The ASUS WL-330N3G is designed with six operation modes: Router, Access Point (AP), Ethernet Adapter, Repeater, Hotspot, and 3G Sharing. 4.2.1 Router mode In the Router mode, the ASUS WL-330N3G connects to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your network...
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Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to enable encryption methods: Low (None) Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK) 4. Notes: • For more details, refer 3.1.1 Launching the utilities. For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to section 4.3. Select a security level to packets sent over WLAN. 3. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-7 2. Advanced Setting. • Use the ASUS Device Discovery to save the settings. Click Apply to search for your wireless router.
Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to enable encryption methods: Low (None) Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK) 4. Notes: • For more details, refer 3.1.1 Launching the utilities. For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to section 4.3. Select a security level to packets sent over WLAN. 3. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-7 2. Advanced Setting. • Use the ASUS Device Discovery to save the settings. Click Apply to search for your wireless router.
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... can enable any Ethernet-capable device to 192.168.220.1. Click the Ethernet Adapter tab. From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-9 4.2.4 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you want to connect to section 4.3. The Ethernet Adapter page appears. 2. Advanced Setting. • The DUT's IP...
... can enable any Ethernet-capable device to 192.168.220.1. Click the Ethernet Adapter tab. From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-9 4.2.4 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you want to connect to section 4.3. The Ethernet Adapter page appears. 2. Advanced Setting. • The DUT's IP...