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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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... 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 wireless router System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that your system/network meets the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • At...
... 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 wireless router System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that your system/network meets the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • At...
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... for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. 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 ... to insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for all wireless mobile devices. • Install the device at least 20cms from a person to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router WL-520GU
... for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. 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 ... to insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for all wireless mobile devices. • Install the device at least 20cms from a person to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router WL-520GU
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Insert USB2.0 devices such as USB flash drives into this port to connect your router to a power source. WL-520GU Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to launch the EZSetup utility. Insert the AC adapter into this port. Rear panel Status indicators Item EZSetup Restore LAN1-LAN4 WAN USB DC In Description Press this button to establish LAN connection. Press this port to its factory default settings. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this button to restore the router's system to establish WAN connection.
Insert USB2.0 devices such as USB flash drives into this port to connect your router to a power source. WL-520GU Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to launch the EZSetup utility. Insert the AC adapter into this port. Rear panel Status indicators Item EZSetup Restore LAN1-LAN4 WAN USB DC In Description Press this button to establish LAN connection. Press this port to its factory default settings. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this button to restore the router's system to establish WAN connection.
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.... 4. Look on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. The unit may also be converted for mounting to sit on the underside for the...
.... 4. Look on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. The unit may also be converted for mounting to sit on the underside for the...
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.... Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware WL-520GU 11 To set up a secure wireless network. You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to the modem. 3. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in the package. The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function...
.... Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware WL-520GU 11 To set up a secure wireless network. You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to the modem. 3. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in the package. The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function...
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... to the router wirelessly, you to this default SSID. 12 WL-520GU Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. 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. To select the network: 1. Connect to configure the wireless router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of ASUS Wireless Router is...
... to the router wirelessly, you to this default SSID. 12 WL-520GU Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. 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. To select the network: 1. Connect to configure the wireless router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of ASUS Wireless Router is...
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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. After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware WL-520GU 13 3.
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. After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware WL-520GU 13 3.
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... recommend that you want to the clients in your network 14 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Ensure that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server functions, which automatically assigns IP addresses to...
... recommend that you want to the clients in your network 14 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Ensure that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server functions, which automatically assigns IP addresses to...
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... on /off. System status Click this icon 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....WL-520GU Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to the section Setting up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature, or to view the status and configure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and clients in Chapter 5 of the ASUS Wireless Router...
... on /off. System status Click this icon 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....WL-520GU Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to the section Setting up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature, or to view the status and configure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and clients in Chapter 5 of the ASUS Wireless Router...
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USB printer status Click this icon to display information about the USB printer connected to the wireless router. Under Internet status, click GO in the network, and allows you in setting up your WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick... Internet Setup (QIS) function automatically detects the Internet connection type. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU 23 Setting up WAN using QIS: 1. Icon Description Client status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in the QIS...
USB printer status Click this icon to display information about the USB printer connected to the wireless router. Under Internet status, click GO in the network, and allows you in setting up your WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick... Internet Setup (QIS) function automatically detects the Internet connection type. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU 23 Setting up WAN using QIS: 1. Icon Description Client status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in the QIS...
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... Restoration utility. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and... the power LED indicator at the left side of this user manual. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at the front panel flashes slowly. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL...
... Restoration utility. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and... the power LED indicator at the left side of this user manual. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at the front panel flashes slowly. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL...
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5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-520GU 27 To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. Click Install...Utilities. 2. Click Next. To install the utilities: 1. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD.
5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-520GU 27 To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. Click Install...Utilities. 2. Click Next. To install the utilities: 1. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD.
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.... Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS Wireless Router device, and enables you to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI for an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process, then restores ...interface. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Firmware Restoration. Note: This is a utility that searches for more details. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities...
.... Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS Wireless Router device, and enables you to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI for an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process, then restores ...interface. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Firmware Restoration. Note: This is a utility that searches for more details. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities...
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On the EZSetup Wizard, click Next to continue. Note: Use the EZSetup utility with one wireless client at the back panel of the wireless router. Push the EZSetup button at a time. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-520GU 31 Notes: • When running EZSetup, the Internet connection pauses briefly then reestablishes the connection. • If the...
On the EZSetup Wizard, click Next to continue. Note: Use the EZSetup utility with one wireless client at the back panel of the wireless router. Push the EZSetup button at a time. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-520GU 31 Notes: • When running EZSetup, the Internet connection pauses briefly then reestablishes the connection. • If the...
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If you want to the network. Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to configure the Internet settings, click Setup. Click Next to connect to the section Adding network devices using a USB flash drive, refer to the Internet. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-520GU 33 Note: For more details on adding devices to the network using a USB flash drive on the next page. 7. 6. Installation is completed. You have connected to close the EZSetup Wizard. Click Finish to the wireless router.
If you want to the network. Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to configure the Internet settings, click Setup. Click Next to connect to the section Adding network devices using a USB flash drive, refer to the Internet. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-520GU 33 Note: For more details on adding devices to the network using a USB flash drive on the next page. 7. 6. Installation is completed. You have connected to close the EZSetup Wizard. Click Finish to the wireless router.
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Network Printer Setup Network Printer Setup is compatible with your ASUS wireless router, visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and click Products > Networks > Printer Server support. Follow the onscreen instructions to access the USB printer. To set up your hardware, then click Next. 36 WL-520GU Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Note: To check if your...
Network Printer Setup Network Printer Setup is compatible with your ASUS wireless router, visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and click Products > Networks > Printer Server support. Follow the onscreen instructions to access the USB printer. To set up your hardware, then click Next. 36 WL-520GU Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Note: To check if your...
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Follow the Windows® OS instructions to install the printer driver. 6. 5. After setting up the hardware and installing the printer driver, you can now see the printer name in the wireless router's web GUI. 38 WL-520GU Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
Follow the Windows® OS instructions to install the printer driver. 6. 5. After setting up the hardware and installing the printer driver, you can now see the printer name in the wireless router's web GUI. 38 WL-520GU Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
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... the router. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting WL-520GU 39 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you can perform by yourself. Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies... Launch a web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options... 2. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router...
... the router. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting WL-520GU 39 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you can perform by yourself. Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies... Launch a web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options... 2. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router...
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...settings. • Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is possible. • Check if the WAN LED on the ADSL modem and the wireless router. When ADSL Modem "Link" light is ON (not blinking), this means Internet Access is correct. If the LED is not ON, change ...router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router. • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to use the local LAN, and is not configured to the channels available in your web browser is configured to use a proxy server. 40 WL-...
...settings. • Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is possible. • Check if the WAN LED on the ADSL modem and the wireless router. When ADSL Modem "Link" light is ON (not blinking), this means Internet Access is correct. If the LED is not ON, change ...router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router. • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to use the local LAN, and is not configured to the channels available in your web browser is configured to use a proxy server. 40 WL-...