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® WL-500W SuperSpeed N Wireless Multi-Function Router User Manual E2654 /2007 Feb.
® WL-500W SuperSpeed N Wireless Multi-Function Router User Manual E2654 /2007 Feb.
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... your LAN 15 5) Setting up DDNS 15 6) Setting up using ASUS utility 32 1) Utility Installation for wired or wireless client 5 4) Configuring the wireless router 6 5) Quick setup 7 4. Application features 22 1) Sharing USB storage 22 2) Setting up FTP site 24 3) Download Master 25 4) Web camera 26 5) Sharing USB printer 29 6. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual Table of contents 1. Package contents 3 2.
... your LAN 15 5) Setting up DDNS 15 6) Setting up using ASUS utility 32 1) Utility Installation for wired or wireless client 5 4) Configuring the wireless router 6 5) Quick setup 7 4. Application features 22 1) Sharing USB storage 22 2) Setting up FTP site 24 3) Download Master 25 4) Web camera 26 5) Sharing USB printer 29 6. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual Table of contents 1. Package contents 3 2.
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1. Connecting ADSL modem and wireless router 1) Cable connection Wall power outlet Modem Power Phone Wall telephone outlet 2 Wall power outlet Power ASUS Wireless Router LAN 3 Wall power outlet Modem Power Phone Wall telephone outlet Power WAN ASUS Wireless Router LAN Package contents • WL-500W wireless router x 1 • Power adapter x 1 • Utility CD x 1 • RJ45 cable x 1 • Quick Start Guide x 1 WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 2.
1. Connecting ADSL modem and wireless router 1) Cable connection Wall power outlet Modem Power Phone Wall telephone outlet 2 Wall power outlet Power ASUS Wireless Router LAN 3 Wall power outlet Modem Power Phone Wall telephone outlet Power WAN ASUS Wireless Router LAN Package contents • WL-500W wireless router x 1 • Power adapter x 1 • Utility CD x 1 • RJ45 cable x 1 • Quick Start Guide x 1 WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 2.
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WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 2) Status indicators PWR AIR LAN WAN PWR (Power) Off On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick No power System ready Firmware upgrade failed EZsetup processing AIR (Wireless Network) Off On Flashing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless... data (through Ethernet cable) 3) Wall mount option The ASUS WL-500W Wireless Router is designed to a wall: 1. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. Follow these steps to mount the ASUS Wireless Router to sit on the underside for mounting to a wall or...
WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 2) Status indicators PWR AIR LAN WAN PWR (Power) Off On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick No power System ready Firmware upgrade failed EZsetup processing AIR (Wireless Network) Off On Flashing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless... data (through Ethernet cable) 3) Wall mount option The ASUS WL-500W Wireless Router is designed to a wall: 1. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. Follow these steps to mount the ASUS Wireless Router to sit on the underside for mounting to a wall or...
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... within the same subnet of the wireless router may need to your environment. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 3. Getting an IP address automatically The WL-500W Wireless Router integrates DHCP server functions, thus, your individual needs. Setting up the IP address manually To manually set the IP address, you need an IEEE 802.11b/g compatible WLAN card. ASUS provides a utility named EZSetup for...
... within the same subnet of the wireless router may need to your environment. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 3. Getting an IP address automatically The WL-500W Wireless Router integrates DHCP server functions, thus, your individual needs. Setting up the IP address manually To manually set the IP address, you need an IEEE 802.11b/g compatible WLAN card. ASUS provides a utility named EZSetup for...
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... see the ASUS Wireless Router home page. The homepage displays quick links to enter the Web configuration interface of WL-500W. 2 Enter the following address in your web browser: http://192.168.1.1 3 Defaults User name: admin Password: admin After logging in your PC and the wireless router must be any number between 2 and 254. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual To set...
... see the ASUS Wireless Router home page. The homepage displays quick links to enter the Web configuration interface of WL-500W. 2 Enter the following address in your web browser: http://192.168.1.1 3 Defaults User name: admin Password: admin After logging in your PC and the wireless router must be any number between 2 and 254. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual To set...
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...IP user If you are using services provided by your connection type and click Next to continue. You need to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. 1. Follow the instructions to input the username and password provided by cable ISP, select Cable Modem or other connection that requires ...on the setting page; ASUS wireless router supports five types of ISP services: cable, PPPoE, PPTP, static WAN IP, and Telstra BigPond. Select your ISP. If your time zone and click Next. 2. if not, click Next to enter the "Quick Setup" page. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 5) Quick setup To ...
...IP user If you are using services provided by your connection type and click Next to continue. You need to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. 1. Follow the instructions to input the username and password provided by cable ISP, select Cable Modem or other connection that requires ...on the setting page; ASUS wireless router supports five types of ISP services: cable, PPPoE, PPTP, static WAN IP, and Telstra BigPond. Select your ISP. If your time zone and click Next. 2. if not, click Next to enter the "Quick Setup" page. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 5) Quick setup To ...
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..., the subnet mask, and the default gateway provided by your ISP into the fields. Medium: Only users with your wireless router via WLAN. This identifier emulates a password when a device attempts to communicate with the same WEP key settings can connect to your...automatically. 3. Specify to your wireless router an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is complete, you are using ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP address, select ADSL or other connection type that requires username, password and IP address. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual PPTP user If you are ...
..., the subnet mask, and the default gateway provided by your ISP into the fields. Medium: Only users with your wireless router via WLAN. This identifier emulates a password when a device attempts to communicate with the same WEP key settings can connect to your...automatically. 3. Specify to your wireless router an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is complete, you are using ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP address, select ADSL or other connection type that requires username, password and IP address. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual PPTP user If you are ...
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... the Passphrase and the WEP keys in your PC, click Start -> All Programs -> ASUS Utility-> WLAN Card -> One Touch Wizard to restart the wireless router and activate the new settings. 4. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual Note: We recommend using WL-100W wireless adapters to connect WL-500W so as the Passphrase, the WEP Keys are generated automatically. 5. Input four sets of...
... the Passphrase and the WEP keys in your PC, click Start -> All Programs -> ASUS Utility-> WLAN Card -> One Touch Wizard to restart the wireless router and activate the new settings. 4. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual Note: We recommend using WL-100W wireless adapters to connect WL-500W so as the Passphrase, the WEP Keys are generated automatically. 5. Input four sets of...
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... the authentication and encryption of the WLAN Card according to continue. 2) One Touch Wizard searches and displays the available APs in the Available Networks list. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 1) Select Connect to an existing wireless LAN (Station) radio button and click Next to your WLAN card the same with...
... the authentication and encryption of the WLAN Card according to continue. 2) One Touch Wizard searches and displays the available APs in the Available Networks list. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 1) Select Connect to an existing wireless LAN (Station) radio button and click Next to your WLAN card the same with...
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... items on the task bar to setup the router. Configuring advanced features To view and adjust other settings of the wireless router, enter the Web configuration page of WL-500W. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual Configuring WLAN card with Windows® WZC service If you use non-ASUS wireless card, you move your wireless router and click Connect. 2) Input the 10-digit keys...
... items on the task bar to setup the router. Configuring advanced features To view and adjust other settings of the wireless router, enter the Web configuration page of WL-500W. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual Configuring WLAN card with Windows® WZC service If you use non-ASUS wireless card, you move your wireless router and click Connect. 2) Input the 10-digit keys...
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... for home or SOHO users who want to connect to your Web browser. 1) Choosing an appropriate operation mode ASUS WL-500W Wireless Router supports three operation modes: home gateway, router, and access point. Home gateway mode is disabled. Select a proper mode which complies to their ISPs for...mode works when you can set up these features via your network scenario and press Apply button, and then you setup WL-500W as LAN ports. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 4. Click System Setup -> Operation mode to set up routing policies in access point mode. In this operation mode,...
... for home or SOHO users who want to connect to your Web browser. 1) Choosing an appropriate operation mode ASUS WL-500W Wireless Router supports three operation modes: home gateway, router, and access point. Home gateway mode is disabled. Select a proper mode which complies to their ISPs for...mode works when you can set up these features via your network scenario and press Apply button, and then you setup WL-500W as LAN ports. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 4. Click System Setup -> Operation mode to set up routing policies in access point mode. In this operation mode,...
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... is used when both WPA and WPA2 clients co-exist in a wireless session. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 2) Setting up encryption and authentication for WL-500W, contact your network administrator for advice. TKIP stands for wireless transmission. You can also let the system generate the keys by WL-500W are: WEP (64bits), WEP (128bits), TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES. Channel...
... is used when both WPA and WPA2 clients co-exist in a wireless session. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 2) Setting up encryption and authentication for WL-500W, contact your network administrator for advice. TKIP stands for wireless transmission. You can also let the system generate the keys by WL-500W are: WEP (64bits), WEP (128bits), TKIP, AES, and TKIP+AES. Channel...
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... with destination port as HTTP, from Internet. 1. Select Yes to 64 characters. Click Finish. 4. WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: WPA stands for authentication. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual Authentication The authentication methods supported by allowing data packets of 8 to enable virtual server. Shared: This mode uses the WEP keys currently in your...
... with destination port as HTTP, from Internet. 1. Select Yes to 64 characters. Click Finish. 4. WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK: WPA stands for authentication. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual Authentication The authentication methods supported by allowing data packets of 8 to enable virtual server. Shared: This mode uses the WEP keys currently in your...
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... activate the settings. 5) Setting up virtual DMZ in your network becomes less secure. 1. If you are assigned to enable the DDNS service. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 4) Setting up DDNS DNS enables host who uses static IP address to register for dynamic IP users, they can always access your IP address information ...
... activate the settings. 5) Setting up virtual DMZ in your network becomes less secure. 1. If you are assigned to enable the DDNS service. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 4) Setting up DDNS DNS enables host who uses static IP address to register for dynamic IP users, they can always access your IP address information ...
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... created. A m e s s a g e p r o m p t s out informing that your mailbox and read ...". 4. You can register and apply for DDNS service. Read the policy and select "I have read the mail. 6. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 3. Click login. 8.
... created. A m e s s a g e p r o m p t s out informing that your mailbox and read ...". 4. You can register and apply for DDNS service. Read the policy and select "I have read the mail. 6. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 3. Click login. 8.
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9. After logging in, you can see this message when your hostname is successfully created. 17 Enter the host name then click Add Host. 13. You can see this welcome message. 10. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 11. Select Services tab. Click Add Dynamic DNS Host . 12.
9. After logging in, you can see this message when your hostname is successfully created. 17 Enter the host name then click Add Host. 13. You can see this welcome message. 10. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 11. Select Services tab. Click Add Dynamic DNS Host . 12.
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Fill the account information into the DDNS setting fields of your DDNS domain name). Type cmd and click OK to restart the wireless router and activate the settings. 17. dyndns.org (your wireless router. 15. Click Save & Restart to open the CLI console. 18. Click Start menu and select Run. Verify whether DDNS is working . T y p e p i n g a c c o u n t . If you can see the reply like what is shown in the right picture, DDNS is working correctly. 18 Click Finish. 16. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 14.
Fill the account information into the DDNS setting fields of your DDNS domain name). Type cmd and click OK to restart the wireless router and activate the settings. 17. dyndns.org (your wireless router. 15. Click Save & Restart to open the CLI console. 18. Click Start menu and select Run. Verify whether DDNS is working . T y p e p i n g a c c o u n t . If you can see the reply like what is shown in the right picture, DDNS is working correctly. 18 Click Finish. 16. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 14.
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... that controls the traffic of you can click each item, the letters on the button turns yellow (see four buttons including Gaming Blaster, Internet Application, 500W FTP Server, and VOIP/Video Streaming. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 6) Setting up bandwidth management: 1.
... that controls the traffic of you can click each item, the letters on the button turns yellow (see four buttons including Gaming Blaster, Internet Application, 500W FTP Server, and VOIP/Video Streaming. WL-500W Wireless Router User Manual 6) Setting up bandwidth management: 1.