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... as APN, Dial number, PIN, username, and password) are correct. Check if your wireless router supports your 3G dongle at http://event.asus. 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) ...of up in 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...
... as APN, Dial number, PIN, username, and password) are correct. Check if your wireless router supports your 3G dongle at http://event.asus. 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) ...of up in 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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Air vents Restore button 1.3.3 Ports Ethernet port: This port connects the bundled RJ-45 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. Micro USB port: This port connects the power adapter plug or the bundled micro-USB cable. USB port: This port connects USB devices. 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 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. Micro USB port: This port connects the power adapter plug or the bundled micro-USB cable. USB port: This port connects USB devices. Air vents: These vents provide ventilation to the device.
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... ISP. 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 multi-users using the same IP...Client 4 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Repeater mode 5. Router mode 2. Wireless computer WL-330N3G ADSL/Cable modem ˝ Internet 1.4.2 Access Point (AP) mode When in the Advanced Settings page. Ethernet Adapter mode 4. The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router can confiure WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, or Open system. 1.4 ...
... ISP. 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 multi-users using the same IP...Client 4 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Repeater mode 5. Router mode 2. Wireless computer WL-330N3G ADSL/Cable modem ˝ Internet 1.4.2 Access Point (AP) mode When in the Advanced Settings page. Ethernet Adapter mode 4. The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router can confiure WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, or Open system. 1.4 ...
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WL-330N3G ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-7 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. 1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. It provides you can use the ASUS WL-330N3G to an Internet connection. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet 1.4.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless.
WL-330N3G ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 1-7 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. 1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. It provides you can use the ASUS WL-330N3G to an Internet connection. 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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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 DC-IN socket and connect the USB connectors into your computer. 3. A Connect the USB power cord plug to a wall socket (A). Insert one end of the RJ‑45 cable to the WL-330N3G Ethernet port. 2. Insert the other end of the supplied RJ‑45 cable to your computer's USB ports (B). B ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 2-3 2.2.2 Installing the device 1.
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 DC-IN socket and connect the USB connectors into your computer. 3. A Connect the USB power cord plug to a wall socket (A). Insert one end of the RJ‑45 cable to the WL-330N3G Ethernet port. 2. Insert the other end of the supplied RJ‑45 cable to your computer's USB ports (B). B ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 2-3 2.2.2 Installing the device 1.
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ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 3-3 To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > WL-330N3G Wireless Router > Device Discovery. 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.
ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 3-3 To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > WL-330N3G Wireless Router > Device Discovery. 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.
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Changing the TCP/IP settings may require you to reboot your computer 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. 3. Double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) item to automatically obtain an IP address from the DHCP and DNS servers. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-3
Changing the TCP/IP settings may require you to reboot your computer 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. 3. Double-click the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) item to automatically obtain an IP address from the DHCP and DNS servers. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-3
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... or static IP. • UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user, are under the same subnet. 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 environment has multi-users using the same IP to ISP. ˝ Wireless computer WL-330N3G ADSL/Cable modem Internet In the Router mode: • NAT...
... or static IP. • UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user, are under the same subnet. 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 environment has multi-users using the same IP to ISP. ˝ Wireless computer WL-330N3G ADSL/Cable modem Internet In the Router mode: • NAT...
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... devices into the same local area network (LAN). The Access Point page appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: Configuration Wireless computer WL-330N3G To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Router mode, you need to connect the WL-330N3G's LAN port to an ADSL modem and connect your computer to the section 4.3 Advanced Setting. 4.2.2 Access Point (AP... Provider (ISP) for the user name and password. 5. For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to WL-330N3G's SSID via wireless connection. After setting the ASUS WL-330N3G in Access Point/AP mode: 1. Click the Access Point tab.
... devices into the same local area network (LAN). The Access Point page appears. 4-6 Chapter 4: Configuration Wireless computer WL-330N3G To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Router mode, you need to connect the WL-330N3G's LAN port to an ADSL modem and connect your computer to the section 4.3 Advanced Setting. 4.2.2 Access Point (AP... Provider (ISP) for the user name and password. 5. For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to WL-330N3G's SSID via wireless connection. After setting the ASUS WL-330N3G in Access Point/AP mode: 1. Click the Access Point tab.
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Notes: • For more details, refer 3.1.1 Launching the utilities. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-7 Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to section 4.3. Click Apply to search for your wireless router. Advanced Setting. • Use the ASUS Device Discovery to save the settings. Select a security level to enable encryption methods: Low (None) Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK) 4. For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to packets sent over WLAN. 3. 2.
Notes: • For more details, refer 3.1.1 Launching the utilities. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-7 Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to section 4.3. Click Apply to search for your wireless router. Advanced Setting. • Use the ASUS Device Discovery to save the settings. Select a security level to enable encryption methods: Low (None) Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK) 4. For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to packets sent over WLAN. 3. 2.
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... Universal Repeater tab. The Universal Repeater page appears. 2. 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 . 3. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in LAN, select the device you want to connect to section 4.3. From the available list...
... Universal Repeater tab. The Universal Repeater page appears. 2. 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 . 3. WL-330N3G ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in LAN, select the device you want to connect to section 4.3. From the available list...
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... list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. Notes: • For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to 192.168.220.1. Click Connect. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-9 Advanced Setting. • The DUT's IP address is changed to section 4.3. The Ethernet Adapter page appears. 2. 4.2.4 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet...
... list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. Notes: • For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to 192.168.220.1. Click Connect. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-9 Advanced Setting. • The DUT's IP address is changed to section 4.3. The Ethernet Adapter page appears. 2. 4.2.4 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet...
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..., select the device you subcribe to or pay for a WiFi hotspot account with a WiFi service provider for your wireless router. WL-330N3G To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Hotspot mode: 1. 4.2.5 Hotspot mode In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G allows WiFi devices to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Select a security level to . 5. Click Connect. 4-10 Chapter 4: Configuration Click the...
..., select the device you subcribe to or pay for a WiFi hotspot account with a WiFi service provider for your wireless router. WL-330N3G To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Hotspot mode: 1. 4.2.5 Hotspot mode In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G allows WiFi devices to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Select a security level to . 5. Click Connect. 4-10 Chapter 4: Configuration Click the...
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Location: Select your ISP or Location is not included in 3G Sharing mode: 1. and manually configure the settings. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-11 Click the 3G Sharing tab. 4.2.6 3G Sharing mode In 3G Sharing mode, you are allowed to your 3G ...The 3G Sharing page appears. 2. If your ISP's location. Refer to share 3G Internet connection with other Wi-Fi available devices. WL-330N3G 3G USB Adapter To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in the list, click More Details... Configure the following settings: Enable HSDPA: Select Enable HSPDA. 3G/3.5G USB Adapter: Select your...
Location: Select your ISP or Location is not included in 3G Sharing mode: 1. and manually configure the settings. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-11 Click the 3G Sharing tab. 4.2.6 3G Sharing mode In 3G Sharing mode, you are allowed to your 3G ...The 3G Sharing page appears. 2. If your ISP's location. Refer to share 3G Internet connection with other Wi-Fi available devices. WL-330N3G 3G USB Adapter To configure the ASUS WL-330N3G in the list, click More Details... Configure the following settings: Enable HSDPA: Select Enable HSPDA. 3G/3.5G USB Adapter: Select your...
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3. Otherwise, the connection has failed. Ensure that your 3G mobile wireless router support. Click Apply. Visit http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport to set up the ASUS WL-330N3G. 4-12 Chapter 4: Configuration The connection is displayed. 4.3.1 Wireless Click an item on the page and follow the instructions to check the list of 3G dongles...
3. Otherwise, the connection has failed. Ensure that your 3G mobile wireless router support. Click Apply. Visit http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport to set up the ASUS WL-330N3G. 4-12 Chapter 4: Configuration The connection is displayed. 4.3.1 Wireless Click an item on the page and follow the instructions to check the list of 3G dongles...
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...Set ID." Selecting "b/g Mixed" allows 802.11b/g/n clients to connect to WL-330N3G, but prevents 802.11b/g clients from other manufacturers. Selecting "g only" allows only 802.11g clients to connect to your device. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-13 Selecting "n only" maximizes performance, but 802.11n ...clients only run at a speed of 54Mbps. All ASUS Wireless APs/Routers and ASUS 802.11n/802.11g/802.11b WLAN client adapters must...
...Set ID." Selecting "b/g Mixed" allows 802.11b/g/n clients to connect to WL-330N3G, but prevents 802.11b/g clients from other manufacturers. Selecting "g only" allows only 802.11g clients to connect to your device. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-13 Selecting "n only" maximizes performance, but 802.11n ...clients only run at a speed of 54Mbps. All ASUS Wireless APs/Routers and ASUS 802.11n/802.11g/802.11b WLAN client adapters must...
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To minimize interference, configure each other as possible. If all the ASUS WL-330N3G sharing the same channel, or channels in the following table. select Auto from each ASUS WL-330N3G to be non-overlapping; Based on your site survey of your network facility, make sure that all your operating channel. The relationships among Authentication Method, ...
To minimize interference, configure each other as possible. If all the ASUS WL-330N3G sharing the same channel, or channels in the following table. select Auto from each ASUS WL-330N3G to be non-overlapping; Based on your site survey of your network facility, make sure that all your operating channel. The relationships among Authentication Method, ...
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...of its wireless clients MUST have at least the same default key. If the ASUS WL-330N3G and ALL of the four encryption keys to use the same four WEP keys, select "key rotation" to maximize security. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-15 This level of its wireless clients use to transmit ...Key You can set a maximum of the keys as the default key. Together these two schemes make a 64-bit (40 + 24) encryption scheme. The ASUS WL-330N3G and ALL of WEP encryption uses a 104-bit (26 Hex character) encryption scheme as a secret key which is set by the user, and a 24-...
...of its wireless clients MUST have at least the same default key. If the ASUS WL-330N3G and ALL of the four encryption keys to use the same four WEP keys, select "key rotation" to maximize security. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-15 This level of its wireless clients use to transmit ...Key You can set a maximum of the keys as the default key. Together these two schemes make a 64-bit (40 + 24) encryption scheme. The ASUS WL-330N3G and ALL of WEP encryption uses a 104-bit (26 Hex character) encryption scheme as a secret key which is set by the user, and a 24-...
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Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware. 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 WPS Wizard: 1. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-17 Using WPS Wizard Note: • Ensure that you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS...
Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware. 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 WPS Wizard: 1. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-17 Using WPS Wizard Note: • Ensure that you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS...
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When done, click Next. 5. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-19 Key in a passphrase consisting of alpha-numeric characters used to generate a security key. 4. A passphrase is a sentence, phrase, or sequence of 8-63 characters or use the automatically generated passphrase then click Next. Create and key in desired network name or SSID (service set identifier).
When done, click Next. 5. ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless Router 4-19 Key in a passphrase consisting of alpha-numeric characters used to generate a security key. 4. A passphrase is a sentence, phrase, or sequence of 8-63 characters or use the automatically generated passphrase then click Next. Create and key in desired network name or SSID (service set identifier).