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WL-520GU Wireless Router WL-520GU 125M High Speed AIR WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 User Manual
WL-520GU Wireless Router WL-520GU 125M High Speed AIR WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 User Manual
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...; Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. WL-520GU Chapter 1: Knowing your ASUS Wireless Router package. WL-520GU Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your system/network...
...; Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. WL-520GU Chapter 1: Knowing your ASUS Wireless Router package. WL-520GU Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your system/network...
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... a person to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router WL-520GU Hardware features Front panel WL-520GU 125M High Speed AIR WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Status indicators LED (Power) AIR (Wireless Network) WAN (Wide Area Network) Status Off On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick Off On Flashing...
... a person to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router WL-520GU Hardware features Front panel WL-520GU 125M High Speed AIR WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Status indicators LED (Power) AIR (Wireless Network) WAN (Wide Area Network) Status Off On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick Off On Flashing...
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Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to launch the EZSetup utility. Rear panel Status indicators Item EZSetup Restore LAN1-LAN4 WAN USB DC In Description Press this button to establish LAN connection. Press this port. Insert the AC adapter into this button to restore the router's system to a power source. WL-520GU Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Insert USB2.0 devices such as USB flash drives into this port to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to its factory default settings.
Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to launch the EZSetup utility. Rear panel Status indicators Item EZSetup Restore LAN1-LAN4 WAN USB DC In Description Press this button to establish LAN connection. Press this port. Insert the AC adapter into this button to restore the router's system to a power source. WL-520GU Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Insert USB2.0 devices such as USB flash drives into this port to establish WAN connection. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to its factory default settings.
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Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware WL-520GU Note: For details on mounting your router on the next page of this user manual. Bottom panel 1 Item 1 2 2 Description Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on concrete or wooden surfaces using two roundhead screws.
Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware WL-520GU Note: For details on mounting your router on the next page of this user manual. Bottom panel 1 Item 1 2 2 Description Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on concrete or wooden surfaces using two roundhead screws.
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.... 2. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 WL-520GU Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on the underside for mounting to...
.... 2. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 WL-520GU Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. 4. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on the underside for mounting to...
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...-through or crossover cable for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. • For more details on your wireless environment. Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with proper configurations. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware WL-520GU 11 Turn on EZSetup, refer to easily set up the wired connection...
...-through or crossover cable for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. • For more details on your wireless environment. Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with proper configurations. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware WL-520GU 11 Turn on EZSetup, refer to easily set up the wired connection...
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... GUI is automatically launched. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which allows you have to the router's WAN port. 3. Using the web GUI If your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you to this default SSID. 12 WL-520GU Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. If your PC connects to connect. Wait...
... GUI is automatically launched. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) which allows you have to the router's WAN port. 3. Using the web GUI If your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you to this default SSID. 12 WL-520GU Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. If your PC connects to connect. Wait...
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Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware WL-520GU 13 After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. Notes: • You may also manually key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to launch the router's web interface. • For more details on configuring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. 3.
Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware WL-520GU 13 After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. Notes: • You may also manually key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to launch the router's web interface. • For more details on configuring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. 3.
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...: If you want to your network 14 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Ensure that correspond to the clients in your wireless router. Follow the instructions below that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of...
...: If you want to your network 14 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Ensure that correspond to the clients in your wireless router. Follow the instructions below that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of...
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Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients WL-520GU 15 Windows® 9x/ME 1. If you want your computer to display the Network setup window. 2. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK.
Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients WL-520GU 15 Windows® 9x/ME 1. If you want your computer to display the Network setup window. 2. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK.
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4. Select the DNS configuration tab and click Enable DNS. Key in New gateway then click Add. 5. Click OK. 16 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Select Gateway tab, and key in Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order, then click Add. 6.
4. Select the DNS configuration tab and click Enable DNS. Key in New gateway then click Add. 5. Click OK. 16 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Select Gateway tab, and key in Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order, then click Add. 6.
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From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties windows, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. 2. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients WL-520GU 17 Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Windows® NT4.0 1.
From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties windows, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. 2. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients WL-520GU 17 Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Windows® NT4.0 1.
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Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties. 18 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Select the DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Windows® 2000 1. 4.
Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties. 18 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Select the DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Windows® 2000 1. 4.
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... > Control Panel > Network Connection. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients WL-520GU 19 Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Windows® XP 1. Select Internet...
... > Control Panel > Network Connection. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients WL-520GU 19 Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Windows® XP 1. Select Internet...
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Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Click OK when done. 20 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. 2. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically.
Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Click OK when done. 20 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. 2. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically.
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... manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. On the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure these features: Network Map, EZQoS Bandwidth Management, and other ...Advanced Setting. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU 21 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to launch the router's web interface. 2. To configure via the web GUI: 1.
... manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. On the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure these features: Network Map, EZQoS Bandwidth Management, and other ...Advanced Setting. 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU 21 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to launch the router's web interface. 2. To configure via the web GUI: 1.
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...up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature, or to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. Launch the EZSetup function from the System status screen. 22 WL-520GU Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to... using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) on EZSetup, refer to display information on the SSID, authentication method, WEP encryption, LAN IP, PIN code, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. Using the...
...up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature, or to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. Launch the EZSetup function from the System status screen. 22 WL-520GU Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to... using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) on EZSetup, refer to display information on the SSID, authentication method, WEP encryption, LAN IP, PIN code, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. Using the...
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...QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function automatically detects the Internet connection type. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU 23 Under Internet status, click GO in setting up your WAN when encountering special Internet connection types. Select your connection ...3. Setting up WAN using QIS: 1. USB printer status Click this icon to display information about the USB printer connected to the wireless router. Icon Description Client status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in the network, and allows you in the...
...QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function automatically detects the Internet connection type. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU 23 Under Internet status, click GO in setting up your WAN when encountering special Internet connection types. Select your connection ...3. Setting up WAN using QIS: 1. USB printer status Click this icon to display information about the USB printer connected to the wireless router. Icon Description Client status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in the network, and allows you in the...
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... network traffic. Click EzQoS Bandwidth Management from the FTP server. Click each of your screen. 2. Voip/Video Streaming The router handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. Managing EzQoS bandwidth EzQoS B��a�n�d��w�i�d�...65533;�y�o�u��to save the configuration settings. 24 WL-520GU Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI To set the bandwidth priority: Icon Description Gaming Blaster The router handles gaming traffic at the left side of these four applications to...
... network traffic. Click EzQoS Bandwidth Management from the FTP server. Click each of your screen. 2. Voip/Video Streaming The router handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. Managing EzQoS bandwidth EzQoS B��a�n�d��w�i�d�...65533;�y�o�u��to save the configuration settings. 24 WL-520GU Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI To set the bandwidth priority: Icon Description Gaming Blaster The router handles gaming traffic at the left side of these four applications to...