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Check if your wireless router supports your 3G dongle at http://event.asus. com/2009/networks/3gsupport. Lights up to 130ft (40m) indoors and 1000 ft (310m) outdoors • Dual power mode (DC or Micro USB bus-powered) ...; 98SE / 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. Ensure that all ISP settings (such as APN, Dial number, PIN, username, and password) are correct. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-3 The RJ-45 cable is connected and the...
Check if your wireless router supports your 3G dongle at http://event.asus. com/2009/networks/3gsupport. Lights up to 130ft (40m) indoors and 1000 ft (310m) outdoors • Dual power mode (DC or Micro USB bus-powered) ...; 98SE / 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. Ensure that all ISP settings (such as APN, Dial number, PIN, username, and password) are correct. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-3 The RJ-45 cable is connected and the...
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USB port: This port connects USB devices. Micro USB port: This port connects the power adapter plug or the bundled micro-USB cable. USB port Micro USB port Ethernet port ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-5 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. 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: This port connects USB devices. Micro USB port: This port connects the power adapter plug or the bundled micro-USB cable. USB port Micro USB port Ethernet port ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-5 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. 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.
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...Point (AP) mode When in one of these modes: 1. 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 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 1: Product introduction You can be configured in access point (AP) mode the WL-330N3G connects WLAN-enabled computers and devices to ISP. Access Point (AP) mode 3....
...Point (AP) mode When in one of these modes: 1. 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 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 1: Product introduction You can be configured in access point (AP) mode the WL-330N3G connects WLAN-enabled computers and devices to ISP. Access Point (AP) mode 3....
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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. 1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330N3G to extend your wireless coverage. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you with your root router at home to connect with wireless radio signal. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-7 It provides 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. 1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330N3G to extend your wireless coverage. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you with your root router at home to connect with wireless radio signal. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-7 It provides you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to an Internet connection.
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B ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 2-3 A Connect the USB power cord plug to your computer's USB ports (B). Insert the other end of the RJ‑45 cable to the WL-330N3G DC-IN socket and connect the USB connectors into your computer. 3. Do either of the supplied RJ‑45 cable to a wall socket (A). Insert one end of the following: Connect the power adapter plug to the WL-330N3G DC-IN socket and connect the power adapter to the WL-330N3G Ethernet port. 2. 2.2.2 Installing the device 1.
B ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 2-3 A Connect the USB power cord plug to your computer's USB ports (B). Insert the other end of the RJ‑45 cable to the WL-330N3G DC-IN socket and connect the USB connectors into your computer. 3. Do either of the supplied RJ‑45 cable to a wall socket (A). Insert one end of the following: Connect the power adapter plug to the WL-330N3G DC-IN socket and connect the power adapter to the WL-330N3G Ethernet port. 2. 2.2.2 Installing the device 1.
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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 3.1.1 Launching the utilities To launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility from the Windows desktop. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS device, and enables you to configure the device.
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 3.1.1 Launching the utilities To launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility from the Windows desktop. 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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Tick Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically for 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 3. Double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) item to reboot your computer. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require you to display the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window. 4.
Tick Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically for 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 3. Double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) item to reboot your computer. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require you to display the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window. 4.
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...users using the same IP to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your PC are supported. 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 ISP. ˝ Wireless computer WL-330N3G ADSL/Cable modem Internet In the Router mode: • NAT is enabled. • WAN is allowed using PPPoE, DHCP client,...
...users using the same IP to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your PC are supported. 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 ISP. ˝ Wireless computer WL-330N3G ADSL/Cable modem Internet In the Router mode: • NAT is enabled. • WAN is allowed using PPPoE, DHCP client,...
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... Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to enable encryption methods: Low (None) Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK) 4. After setting the ASUS WL-330N3G in Access Point/AP mode: 1. The Access Point page appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: Configuration Select a security level to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Contact your computer to the...
... Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to enable encryption methods: Low (None) Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK) 4. After setting the ASUS WL-330N3G in Access Point/AP mode: 1. The Access Point page appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: Configuration Select a security level to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Contact your computer to the...
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Notes: • For more details, refer 3.1.1 Launching the utilities. Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to section 4.3. 2. Click Apply to enable encryption methods: Low (None) Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK) 4. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-7 For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Select a security level to save the settings. Advanced Setting. • Use the ASUS Device Discovery to search for your wireless router.
Notes: • For more details, refer 3.1.1 Launching the utilities. Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to section 4.3. 2. Click Apply to enable encryption methods: Low (None) Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK) 4. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-7 For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Select a security level to save the settings. Advanced Setting. • Use the ASUS Device Discovery to search for your wireless router.
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For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to search for your wireless network coverage. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in LAN, select the device you want to connect to. 3. From the available list of devices in Repeater mode: 1. ... Launching the utilities. 4-8 Chapter 4: Configuration The Universal Repeater page appears. 2. Click the Universal Repeater tab. Advanced Setting. • Use the ASUS Device Discovery to section 4.3. 4.2.3 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, the ASUS WL-330N3G extends your wireless router.
For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to search for your wireless network coverage. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in LAN, select the device you want to connect to. 3. From the available list of devices in Repeater mode: 1. ... Launching the utilities. 4-8 Chapter 4: Configuration The Universal Repeater page appears. 2. Click the Universal Repeater tab. Advanced Setting. • Use the ASUS Device Discovery to section 4.3. 4.2.3 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, the ASUS WL-330N3G extends your wireless router.
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... can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. Notes: • For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to 192.168.220.1. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-9 Click the Ethernet Adapter tab. From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. Advanced Setting. • The DUT's IP address...
... can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. Notes: • For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to 192.168.220.1. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-9 Click the Ethernet Adapter tab. From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. Advanced Setting. • The DUT's IP address...
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WL-330N3G To configure the 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. Click Connect. 4-10 Chapter 4: Configuration Click the Hotspot tab. 4.2.5 Hotspot mode In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G allows WiFi devices to . 5. Select...
WL-330N3G To configure the 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. Click Connect. 4-10 Chapter 4: Configuration Click the Hotspot tab. 4.2.5 Hotspot mode In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G allows WiFi devices to . 5. Select...
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...3G Sharing page appears. 2. 4.2.6 3G Sharing mode In 3G Sharing mode, you are allowed to your 3G USB adapter. WL-330N3G 3G USB Adapter To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in the list, click More Details... Location: Select your ISP. Click the 3G Sharing tab. ISP: Select your ISP...'s location. and manually configure the settings. Refer to share 3G Internet connection with other Wi-Fi available devices. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-11 Configure the following settings: Enable HSDPA: Select Enable HSPDA. 3G/3.5G USB Adapter: Select your ISP for ...
...3G Sharing page appears. 2. 4.2.6 3G Sharing mode In 3G Sharing mode, you are allowed to your 3G USB adapter. WL-330N3G 3G USB Adapter To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in the list, click More Details... Location: Select your ISP. Click the 3G Sharing tab. ISP: Select your ISP...'s location. and manually configure the settings. Refer to share 3G Internet connection with other Wi-Fi available devices. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-11 Configure the following settings: Enable HSDPA: Select Enable HSPDA. 3G/3.5G USB Adapter: Select your ISP for ...
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Ensure that your 3G mobile wireless router support. Visit http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport to set up the ASUS WL-330N3G. 4-12 Chapter 4: Configuration Otherwise, the connection has failed. The connection is displayed. 4.3.1 Wireless Click an item on the page and follow the instructions to check ...
Ensure that your 3G mobile wireless router support. Visit http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport to set up the ASUS WL-330N3G. 4-12 Chapter 4: Configuration Otherwise, the connection has failed. The connection is displayed. 4.3.1 Wireless Click an item on the page and follow the instructions to check ...
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...in the presence of up to 32 ASCII characters that case, you should use a different SSID and a radio channel for each WL-330N3G. In that differentiate the ASUS WL-330N3G from connecting to roam. Selecting "Auto" allows 802.11g, 802.11b, and 802.11n clients to connect to as the ..."ESSID" or "Extended Service Set ID." You can use the default SSID and radio channel unless more than one WL-330N3G is also referred to WL-330N3G. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-13 Wireless Mode This field indicates the 802.11n interface mode. If "b/g Protection" is checked, protection ...
...in the presence of up to 32 ASCII characters that case, you should use a different SSID and a radio channel for each WL-330N3G. In that differentiate the ASUS WL-330N3G from connecting to roam. Selecting "Auto" allows 802.11g, 802.11b, and 802.11n clients to connect to as the ..."ESSID" or "Extended Service Set ID." You can use the default SSID and radio channel unless more than one WL-330N3G is also referred to WL-330N3G. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-13 Wireless Mode This field indicates the 802.11n interface mode. If "b/g Protection" is checked, protection ...
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...-Auto-Personal" authentication method is applied. 4-14 Chapter 4: Configuration Channel The 802.11n/802.11g/802.11b specifications supports up as possible. If all the ASUS WL-330N3G sharing the same channel, or channels in the WPA Encryption, this field is recommended for radio communication. select Auto from each...
...-Auto-Personal" authentication method is applied. 4-14 Chapter 4: Configuration Channel The 802.11n/802.11g/802.11b specifications supports up as possible. If all the ASUS WL-330N3G sharing the same channel, or channels in the WPA Encryption, this field is recommended for radio communication. select Auto from each...
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.... WEP Key You can set by the user, and a 24-bit "Initialization Vector" scheme, which is not under user control. ASUS WLAN products use to maximize security. If the ASUS WL-330N3G and ALL of WEP encryption uses a 104-bit (26 Hex character) encryption scheme as 128-bit. Otherwise, choose one key in...128-bit WEP are the same encryption method and can interoperate on your wireless LAN. Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as the ASUS WL-330N3G or wireless mobile client with which of the four encryption keys to use the term 64-bit when referring to this lower level of WEP...
.... WEP Key You can set by the user, and a 24-bit "Initialization Vector" scheme, which is not under user control. ASUS WLAN products use to maximize security. If the ASUS WL-330N3G and ALL of WEP encryption uses a 104-bit (26 Hex character) encryption scheme as 128-bit. Otherwise, choose one key in...128-bit WEP are the same encryption method and can interoperate on your wireless LAN. Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as the ASUS WL-330N3G or wireless mobile client with which of the four encryption keys to use the term 64-bit when referring to this lower level of WEP...
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...the distance between the client and the router. XP S XP S Note: Use the WPS Wizard with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS WL-167g v2 driver v.1.2.2.0 or later ASUS WL-160N/WL-130N driver v.1.0.4.0 or later To use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function. • Windows®... WL-160W) ASUS WL-167g v2 driver v.3.0.6.0 or later ASUS WL-160N/WL-130N driver v.2.0.0.0 or later ASUS/Intel wireless LAN card (not support WL167g and WL-160W) ASUS WL-167g v2 driver v.1.2.2.0 or later ASUS WL-160N/WL-130N driver v.1.0.4.0 or later ASUS wireless LAN card with one wireless client at a time. ASUS WL-330N3G...
...the distance between the client and the router. XP S XP S Note: Use the WPS Wizard with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS WL-167g v2 driver v.1.2.2.0 or later ASUS WL-160N/WL-130N driver v.1.0.4.0 or later To use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function. • Windows®... WL-160W) ASUS WL-167g v2 driver v.3.0.6.0 or later ASUS WL-160N/WL-130N driver v.2.0.0.0 or later ASUS/Intel wireless LAN card (not support WL167g and WL-160W) ASUS WL-167g v2 driver v.1.2.2.0 or later ASUS WL-160N/WL-130N driver v.1.0.4.0 or later ASUS wireless LAN card with one wireless client at a time. ASUS WL-330N3G...
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A passphrase is a sentence, phrase, or sequence of 8-63 characters or use the automatically generated passphrase then click Next. 4. When done, click Next. 5. Key in a passphrase consisting of alpha-numeric characters used to generate a security key. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-19 Create and key in desired network name or SSID (service set identifier).
A passphrase is a sentence, phrase, or sequence of 8-63 characters or use the automatically generated passphrase then click Next. 4. When done, click Next. 5. Key in a passphrase consisting of alpha-numeric characters used to generate a security key. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-19 Create and key in desired network name or SSID (service set identifier).