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...8226; 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 ...trying to complete a task. How this guide This user guide contains information that you may encounter when using the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. Conventions used in completing a task. viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this guide WARNING: ...
...8226; 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 ...trying to complete a task. How this guide This user guide contains information that you may encounter when using the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. Conventions used in completing a task. viii NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in this guide WARNING: ...
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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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... several wireless network configuration including AP, Infrastructure, and Ad-hoc modes giving you for European market only) 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is capable of both wireless LAN standards. 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...
... several wireless network configuration including AP, Infrastructure, and Ad-hoc modes giving you for European market only) 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is capable of both wireless LAN standards. 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...
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...The RJ-45 cable is connected and the mobile wireless router is connected to an Ethernet network. Check if your wireless router supports your 3G dongle at http://event.asus. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-3 Transferring data The mobile wireless router is not connected to an Ethernet network. ...Ethernet adapter mode • Windows® 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. Refer to 130ft (40m) indoors and 1000 ft (310m) outdoors • Dual...
...The RJ-45 cable is connected and the mobile wireless router is connected to an Ethernet network. Check if your wireless router supports your 3G dongle at http://event.asus. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-3 Transferring data The mobile wireless router is not connected to an Ethernet network. ...Ethernet adapter mode • Windows® 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. Refer to 130ft (40m) indoors and 1000 ft (310m) outdoors • Dual...
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... 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. Associated with an AP. The mobile wireless router is off. Off Router/AP/EA/URE/ The device is under "reset to...
... 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. Associated with an AP. The mobile wireless router is off. Off Router/AP/EA/URE/ The device is under "reset to...
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USB port Micro USB port Ethernet port ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-5 Micro USB port: This port connects the power adapter plug or the bundled micro-USB cable. Air vents: These vents provide ventilation to the device. Air vents Restore button 1.3.3 Ports Ethernet port: This port connects the bundled RJ-45 cable. 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.
USB port Micro USB port Ethernet port ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-5 Micro USB port: This port connects the power adapter plug or the bundled micro-USB cable. Air vents: These vents provide ventilation to the device. Air vents Restore button 1.3.3 Ports Ethernet port: This port connects the bundled RJ-45 cable. 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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... When in the Advanced Settings page. The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router can confiure WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, or Open system. 1.4 Recommended network settings In the WPS Wizard, you can be configured 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...
... When in the Advanced Settings page. The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router can confiure WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, or Open system. 1.4 Recommended network settings In the WPS Wizard, you can be configured 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...
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WL-330N3G ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-7 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 1.4.5 Hotspot mode In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G connects front-end base stations wirelessly and obtains WAN IP to an Internet connection. 1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless.
WL-330N3G ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-7 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 1.4.5 Hotspot mode In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G connects front-end base stations wirelessly and obtains WAN IP to an Internet connection. 1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter 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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...area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. • Install the device at least 20cms from the support CD. 2. 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) must not exceed 100 meters. • Place the device ...
...area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. • Install the device at least 20cms from the support CD. 2. 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) must not exceed 100 meters. • Place the device ...
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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 the WL-330N3G Ethernet port. 2. B ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 2-3 Insert one end of the RJ‑45 cable to the WL-330N3G DC-IN socket and connect the USB connectors into your computer. 3. Insert the other end of the supplied RJ‑45 cable to a wall socket (A). 2.2.2 Installing the device 1. A Connect the USB power cord plug to your computer's USB ports (B).
Do either 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. B ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 2-3 Insert one end of the RJ‑45 cable to the WL-330N3G DC-IN socket and connect the USB connectors into your computer. 3. Insert the other end of the supplied RJ‑45 cable to a wall socket (A). 2.2.2 Installing the device 1. A Connect the USB power cord plug to your computer's USB ports (B).
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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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....exe from the root directory of the support CD. 1. name. 5. If Autorun is complete. 3-2 Chapter 3: Utilities Click Next to specify another path. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. 3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring...
....exe from the root directory of the support CD. 1. name. 5. If Autorun is complete. 3-2 Chapter 3: Utilities Click Next to specify another path. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. 3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring...
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To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > WL-330N3G Wireless Router > Device Discovery. 3.1.1 Launching the utilities To launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility from the Windows desktop. 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.
To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > WL-330N3G Wireless Router > Device Discovery. 3.1.1 Launching the utilities To launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility from the Windows desktop. 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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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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... > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 2. 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....connected. 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...
... > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 2. 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....connected. 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...
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Tick Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically for your computer to reboot your computer. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require you to automatically obtain an IP address from the DHCP and DNS servers. Turn on the WL-330N3G immediately after rebooting your computer. 3. Double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) item to display the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window. 4. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-3
Tick Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically for your computer to reboot your computer. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require you to automatically obtain an IP address from the DHCP and DNS servers. Turn on the WL-330N3G immediately after rebooting your computer. 3. Double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) item to display the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window. 4. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-3
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...ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-5 Click the Router tab. 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...user, are under the same subnet. The Router page appears. Check the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) settings of your PC are supported. To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Router mode: 1. Ensure the WL330N3G and your ...
...ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-5 Click the Router tab. 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...user, are under the same subnet. The Router page appears. Check the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) settings of your PC are supported. To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Router mode: 1. Ensure the WL330N3G and your ...
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Select a security level to section 4.3. For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer 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. Advanced Setting. • Use the ASUS Device Discovery to packets sent over WLAN. 3. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-7 Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to search for your wireless router. 2. Click Apply to save the settings.
Select a security level to section 4.3. For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer 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. Advanced Setting. • Use the ASUS Device Discovery to packets sent over WLAN. 3. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-7 Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to search for your wireless router. 2. Click Apply to save the settings.
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WL-330N3G ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in LAN, select the device you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. Click the Ethernet Adapter tab. The Ethernet Adapter page appears. 2. 4.2.4 ... Adapter mode, you want to connect to. 3. Click Connect. Notes: • For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to 192.168.220.1. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-9 From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. Advanced Setting. • The DUT's IP address is changed to section 4.3.
WL-330N3G ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in LAN, select the device you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. Click the Ethernet Adapter tab. The Ethernet Adapter page appears. 2. 4.2.4 ... Adapter mode, you want to connect to. 3. Click Connect. Notes: • For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to 192.168.220.1. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-9 From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. Advanced Setting. • The DUT's IP address is changed to section 4.3.