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... 18 Wall Mounting Option 20 Vertical Standing Option 21 Connecting to the ASUS WLAN Web Manager 26 3. Connect to the ASUS Wireless Router 22 3. Software Configuration 23 Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router 23 Setting IP address for Wired or Wireless Connection 23 Installing the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities 25 Using the Wireless Router for the First Time 26 1. Use Quick Setup 28 Home Gateway...
... 18 Wall Mounting Option 20 Vertical Standing Option 21 Connecting to the ASUS WLAN Web Manager 26 3. Connect to the ASUS Wireless Router 22 3. Software Configuration 23 Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router 23 Setting IP address for Wired or Wireless Connection 23 Installing the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities 25 Using the Wireless Router for the First Time 26 1. Use Quick Setup 28 Home Gateway...
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... to multiple Ethernet-enabled computers. The WL-500b Wireless Router utilizes the IEEE 802.11b standard. • Secure wireless connectivity. Build-in DHCP server allows the Wireless Router to provide IP addresses to clients on the local wired network or a direct connection to your local network automatically. 10 ASUS Wireless Router 1. WL500g/WL500g Deluxe Wireless Router enables fastest 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g...
... to multiple Ethernet-enabled computers. The WL-500b Wireless Router utilizes the IEEE 802.11b standard. • Secure wireless connectivity. Build-in DHCP server allows the Wireless Router to provide IP addresses to clients on the local wired network or a direct connection to your local network automatically. 10 ASUS Wireless Router 1. WL500g/WL500g Deluxe Wireless Router enables fastest 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g...
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... Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router The ASUS Wireless Router can be wired or wireless. however, others may suit your usage; Prior to using the ASUS Wireless Router, you want to configure the ASUS Wireless Router or want to access the Internet through the ASUS Wireless Router, TCP/IP settings must check the basic settings to guarantee it will work in your computer, the ASUS Wireless Router should be switched...
... Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router The ASUS Wireless Router can be wired or wireless. however, others may suit your usage; Prior to using the ASUS Wireless Router, you want to configure the ASUS Wireless Router or want to access the Internet through the ASUS Wireless Router, TCP/IP settings must check the basic settings to guarantee it will work in your computer, the ASUS Wireless Router should be switched...
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...• IP address 192.168.1.1 • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0. Utilities 24 ASUS Wireless Router Software Configuration Setting IP Manually If you set your IP address manually, the following default settings of the ASUS Wireless Router should be on the same segment. Chapter 3 - For example: •... not used by another device) • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway 192.168.1.1 (this is the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router IP address or your computer 's IP manually, it needs to set your own). 3.
...• IP address 192.168.1.1 • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0. Utilities 24 ASUS Wireless Router Software Configuration Setting IP Manually If you set your IP address manually, the following default settings of the ASUS Wireless Router should be on the same segment. Chapter 3 - For example: •... not used by another device) • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway 192.168.1.1 (this is the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router IP address or your computer 's IP manually, it needs to set your own). 3.
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... Next to accept the default agreement. destination folder or enter another . program folder or enter another . (5) Click Next to install the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities in Microsoft Windows. Utilities (3) Click Yes after reading the welcome ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. ASUS Wireless Router 25 Software Configuration Installing the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities Follow these steps to accept the default (6) Click Finish when setup is complete. screen. 3. Chapter 3 -
... Next to accept the default agreement. destination folder or enter another . program folder or enter another . (5) Click Next to install the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities in Microsoft Windows. Utilities (3) Click Yes after reading the welcome ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. ASUS Wireless Router 25 Software Configuration Installing the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities Follow these steps to accept the default (6) Click Finish when setup is complete. screen. 3. Chapter 3 -
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ASUS Wireless Router Utilities Run Device Discovery from the Start menu and click Config when the device is not used by another device. Connect to 254 that you set an exception for the ASUS Wireless Router or else connection will be any number from 2 to the ASUS WLAN Web Manager Run the ASUS WLAN Device Discovery from "ASUS Utility..." in the Exceptions box if you will fail. 26 ASUS Wireless Router Microsoft® ...
ASUS Wireless Router Utilities Run Device Discovery from the Start menu and click Config when the device is not used by another device. Connect to 254 that you set an exception for the ASUS Wireless Router or else connection will be any number from 2 to the ASUS WLAN Web Manager Run the ASUS WLAN Device Discovery from "ASUS Utility..." in the Exceptions box if you will fail. 26 ASUS Wireless Router Microsoft® ...
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...Note: If you will ask for the User name and Password in . Utilities WL500g WL500g Deluxe ASUS Wireless Router 27 The factory default values are "admin" and "admin". Chapter 3 - Home Page After logging in, you cannot find any the ASUS Wireless Routers due to a problem in the IP settings, push and hold the "...open your PC's web browser and enter the name or the default IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router: WL500g http://my.router or http://my.WL500g or http://192.168.1.1 WL500g Deluxe http://my.router or http://my.WL500gx or http://192.168.1.1 User Name & Password Once connected, a ...
...Note: If you will ask for the User name and Password in . Utilities WL500g WL500g Deluxe ASUS Wireless Router 27 The factory default values are "admin" and "admin". Chapter 3 - Home Page After logging in, you cannot find any the ASUS Wireless Routers due to a problem in the IP settings, push and hold the "...open your PC's web browser and enter the name or the default IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router: WL500g http://my.router or http://my.WL500g or http://192.168.1.1 WL500g Deluxe http://my.router or http://my.WL500gx or http://192.168.1.1 User Name & Password Once connected, a ...
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Use Quick Setup 3. rected to another page and lose your own password 4. Software Configuration WL500b IMPORTANT: After entering information on any other link, you click any page, click the "Apply" button . Set your new settings. 3. If you will be di- Utilities 28 ASUS Wireless Router Chapter 3 -
Use Quick Setup 3. rected to another page and lose your own password 4. Software Configuration WL500b IMPORTANT: After entering information on any other link, you click any page, click the "Apply" button . Set your new settings. 3. If you will be di- Utilities 28 ASUS Wireless Router Chapter 3 -
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...in Home Gateway Mode Select your time zone or the closest region. Follow the instructions to continue. Click Next to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Utilities ASUS Wireless Router 29 The default operation mode of the ASUS Wireless Router is Home Gateway Mode. Select the connection type. Click Next to enter the information manually. "Yes" will disable the field. ... Setup" page. To start quick setup, click Next to "System Setup" - Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Home Gateway Mode There are three operation modes in the ASUS Wireless Router. Click Next to continue. 3.
...in Home Gateway Mode Select your time zone or the closest region. Follow the instructions to continue. Click Next to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Utilities ASUS Wireless Router 29 The default operation mode of the ASUS Wireless Router is Home Gateway Mode. Select the connection type. Click Next to enter the information manually. "Yes" will disable the field. ... Setup" page. To start quick setup, click Next to "System Setup" - Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Home Gateway Mode There are three operation modes in the ASUS Wireless Router. Click Next to continue. 3.
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Software Configuration Home Gateway Mode (Cont.) To set up your wireless interface, you want to the ASUS Wireless Router and enable the new settings. 3. Also, if you must use the same SSID. Utilities 30 ASUS Wireless Router This identifier emulates a password when a wireless device attempts communication on the WLAN. Click Save&Restart to save the settings. Because an SSID distinguishes...
Software Configuration Home Gateway Mode (Cont.) To set up your wireless interface, you want to the ASUS Wireless Router and enable the new settings. 3. Also, if you must use the same SSID. Utilities 30 ASUS Wireless Router This identifier emulates a password when a wireless device attempts communication on the WLAN. Click Save&Restart to save the settings. Because an SSID distinguishes...
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Utilities ASUS Wireless Router 31 Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Software Configuration To adjust other settings, click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu and follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. The following have submenu items: • Wireless • IP Config • NAT Setting • Internet Firewall • USB Application • System Setup • Status & Log 3. Chapter 3 -
Utilities ASUS Wireless Router 31 Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Software Configuration To adjust other settings, click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu and follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. The following have submenu items: • Wireless • IP Config • NAT Setting • Internet Firewall • USB Application • System Setup • Status & Log 3. Chapter 3 -
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...." In that differentiate one ASUS Wireless Router or Access Point is also referred to "default". 32 ASUS Wireless Router All ASUS Wireless Routers and ASUS 802.11g/802.11b WLAN client adapters must have the same SSID to allow a wireless mobile client to reveal a submenu. Software Configuration Wireless Click an item on the menu to roam between the ASUS Wireless Routers . Utilities SSID The SSID is...
...." In that differentiate one ASUS Wireless Router or Access Point is also referred to "default". 32 ASUS Wireless Router All ASUS Wireless Routers and ASUS 802.11g/802.11b WLAN client adapters must have the same SSID to allow a wireless mobile client to reveal a submenu. Software Configuration Wireless Click an item on the menu to roam between the ASUS Wireless Routers . Utilities SSID The SSID is...
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....) Channel The 802.11g and 802.11b specifications supports up as possible, based on the ASUS Wireless Router setup CD. select Auto from connecting to select a clear channel during boot up to the ASUS Wireless Router. Utilities ASUS Wireless Router 33 Chapter 3 - To minimize interference, configure each other as your site survey of your operating channel. Selecting "54g Only" maximizes...
....) Channel The 802.11g and 802.11b specifications supports up as possible, based on the ASUS Wireless Router setup CD. select Auto from connecting to select a clear channel during boot up to the ASUS Wireless Router. Utilities ASUS Wireless Router 33 Chapter 3 - To minimize interference, configure each other as your site survey of your operating channel. Selecting "54g Only" maximizes...
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3. WL500g/WL500g Deluxe: When "WPA" or "WPA-PSK" authentication methods are selected, you still can set WEP encryption for WPA-PSK. Utilities Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) Authentication Method Open or shared key Shared key WPA-PSK ^ WPA ^ Radius with 802.1x ^ Encryption None WEP-64 bits .../128-bit versus 40/104-bit The following section explains low-level (64-bit) and high-level (128-bit) WEP Encryption schemes: 34 ASUS Wireless Router Please note that Key Index for WEP key is applied when "Open or Shared Key", "Shared Key" or "Radius with 802.1x and ...
3. WL500g/WL500g Deluxe: When "WPA" or "WPA-PSK" authentication methods are selected, you still can set WEP encryption for WPA-PSK. Utilities Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) Authentication Method Open or shared key Shared key WPA-PSK ^ WPA ^ Radius with 802.1x ^ Encryption None WEP-64 bits .../128-bit versus 40/104-bit The following section explains low-level (64-bit) and high-level (128-bit) WEP Encryption schemes: 34 ASUS Wireless Router Please note that Key Index for WEP key is applied when "Open or Shared Key", "Shared Key" or "Radius with 802.1x and ...
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... is not under user control. However, using this as a secret key which is set by the user, and a 24-bit "Initialization Vector", which is required. ASUS Wireless Router 35 3. Together these two schemes make a 128-bit (104 + 24) encryption scheme. This level of encryption. 128-bit WEP Encryption 104-bit WEP and 128... is set by the user, and a 24-bit "Initialization Vector" scheme, which is not as secure as 64-bit. Alternatively, leave this as manual assignment. Utilities Chapter 3 - Together these two schemes make a 64-bit (40 + 24) encryption scheme.
... is not under user control. However, using this as a secret key which is set by the user, and a 24-bit "Initialization Vector", which is required. ASUS Wireless Router 35 3. Together these two schemes make a 128-bit (104 + 24) encryption scheme. This level of encryption. 128-bit WEP Encryption 104-bit WEP and 128... is set by the user, and a 24-bit "Initialization Vector" scheme, which is not as secure as 64-bit. Alternatively, leave this as manual assignment. Utilities Chapter 3 - Together these two schemes make a 64-bit (40 + 24) encryption scheme.
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A WEP key is either 10 or 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) based on your wireless LAN. Utilities 36 ASUS Wireless Router Key Index The Default Key field lets you specify which of the four encryption keys you use to transmit data on whether you can set a ... in the same position, you select 64bits or 128bits in common as the default key. The ASUS Wireless Router and ALL of its wireless clients MUST have at least the same default key. If the ASUS Wireless Router and ALL of its wireless clients use any of four WEP keys. Otherwise, choose one key in the WEP pull...
A WEP key is either 10 or 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) based on your wireless LAN. Utilities 36 ASUS Wireless Router Key Index The Default Key field lets you specify which of the four encryption keys you use to transmit data on whether you can set a ... in the same position, you select 64bits or 128bits in common as the default key. The ASUS Wireless Router and ALL of its wireless clients MUST have at least the same default key. If the ASUS Wireless Router and ALL of its wireless clients use any of four WEP keys. Otherwise, choose one key in the WEP pull...
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Software Configuration Wireless Click an item on the menu to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you to connect to one or many Access Points. Follow the instructions to reveal a submenu. ASUS Wireless Router 37 Chapter 3 - Bridge/Access Control List AP Only WDS Only (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) 3. Utilities Hybrid Wireless bridge (also known as Wireless Distribution System or WDS) allows you move your cursor over an item.
Software Configuration Wireless Click an item on the menu to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you to connect to one or many Access Points. Follow the instructions to reveal a submenu. ASUS Wireless Router 37 Chapter 3 - Bridge/Access Control List AP Only WDS Only (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) 3. Utilities Hybrid Wireless bridge (also known as Wireless Distribution System or WDS) allows you move your cursor over an item.
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...List (Yes/No) Select Yes to connect to connect. Note: If "Connect to APs in the remote bridge list. Utilities 38 ASUS Wireless Router Hybrid: Hybrid allows you to use the ASUS Wireless Router both set to "AP Only". 3. Allow anonymous? (Yes/No) (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) Select Yes to allow users ... Bridge List" and "Allow Anonymous" are available from the drop-down list: AP Only: the ASUS Wireless Router acts only as an Access Point which enables wireless mobile clients to connect wirelessly to "No", it means that this AP will not connect with other APs and therefore the AP...
...List (Yes/No) Select Yes to connect to connect. Note: If "Connect to APs in the remote bridge list. Utilities 38 ASUS Wireless Router Hybrid: Hybrid allows you to use the ASUS Wireless Router both set to "AP Only". 3. Allow anonymous? (Yes/No) (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) Select Yes to allow users ... Bridge List" and "Allow Anonymous" are available from the drop-down list: AP Only: the ASUS Wireless Router acts only as an Access Point which enables wireless mobile clients to connect wirelessly to "No", it means that this AP will not connect with other APs and therefore the AP...
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..., as "Yes" or "Allow anonymous" is the MAC address in the Remote Bridge List of the target ASUS Wireless Router in the "Remote Bridge List", so it can be the partner for this figure: 3. Meanwhile, "allow anonymous" ...wireless environment as shown in braces "( )" is set as wireless bridges. In this case, there are six ASUS Wireless Routers and they are linked as "Yes", so it can connect to designate which ASUS Wireless Router will be connected by WB1, WB2, and WB4. Chapter 3 - Utilities Note: The content in this ASUS Wireless Router. ASUS Wireless Router...
..., as "Yes" or "Allow anonymous" is the MAC address in the Remote Bridge List of the target ASUS Wireless Router in the "Remote Bridge List", so it can be the partner for this figure: 3. Meanwhile, "allow anonymous" ...wireless environment as shown in braces "( )" is set as wireless bridges. In this case, there are six ASUS Wireless Routers and they are linked as "Yes", so it can connect to designate which ASUS Wireless Router will be connected by WB1, WB2, and WB4. Chapter 3 - Utilities Note: The content in this ASUS Wireless Router. ASUS Wireless Router...
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...) Reject (need to input information) To add security, the ASUS Wireless Router has the ability to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. "Reject" will only allow any wireless mobile client to accept or those entered into this page from connecting. Utilities Note: Click the "Finish" button to "MAC Address:" and...which will be the lesser; "Accept" will prevent those you move your new settings and restart the ASUS Wireless Router or click "Save" and restart later. 40 ASUS Wireless Router The MAC address will be placed in the control list below. Software Configuration...
...) Reject (need to input information) To add security, the ASUS Wireless Router has the ability to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. "Reject" will only allow any wireless mobile client to accept or those entered into this page from connecting. Utilities Note: Click the "Finish" button to "MAC Address:" and...which will be the lesser; "Accept" will prevent those you move your new settings and restart the ASUS Wireless Router or click "Save" and restart later. 40 ASUS Wireless Router The MAC address will be placed in the control list below. Software Configuration...
