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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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... 10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router 11 Setting up a wired connection 11 Setting up a wireless connection 12 Configuring the wireless router 12 Using the web GUI 12 Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router 14 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client 14 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI...
... 10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router 11 Setting up a wired connection 11 Setting up a wireless connection 12 Configuring the wireless router 12 Using the web GUI 12 Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router 14 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client 14 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI...
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...6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 39 Appendices Notices 42 GNU General Public License 44 ASUS Contact information 50 About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to work with your ASUS Wireless Router. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following ...parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware...
...6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 39 Appendices Notices 42 GNU General Public License 44 ASUS Contact information 50 About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to work with your ASUS Wireless Router. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following ...parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware...
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... you may encounter when using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task...
... you may encounter when using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task...
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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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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 Off On Flashing LAN 1-4 (Local ...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 • Install the device in a central area ...
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 Off On Flashing LAN 1-4 (Local ...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 • Install the device in a central area ...
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Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to a power source. WL-520GU Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Insert the AC adapter into this button to restore the router's system to establish WAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to launch the EZSetup utility. Press this port. Insert USB2.0 devices such as USB flash drives into this port to its factory default settings. Rear panel Status indicators Item EZSetup Restore LAN1-LAN4 WAN USB DC In Description Press this button to establish LAN connection.
Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to a power source. WL-520GU Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Insert the AC adapter into this button to restore the router's system to establish WAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to launch the EZSetup utility. Press this port. Insert USB2.0 devices such as USB flash drives into this port to its factory default settings. Rear panel Status indicators Item EZSetup Restore LAN1-LAN4 WAN USB DC In Description Press this button to establish LAN connection.
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... surface. 3. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is designed to a wall or ceiling. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Look on the underside for mounting to sit on a raised flat...like a file cabinet or book shelf. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing. 4. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is too loose. 10 WL-520GU Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware The unit may also be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2.
... surface. 3. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is designed to a wall or ceiling. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Look on the underside for mounting to sit on a raised flat...like a file cabinet or book shelf. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing. 4. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is too loose. 10 WL-520GU Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware The unit may also be converted for the two mounting hooks. 2.
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... port to your PC's LAN port. Setting up the hardware WL-520GU 11 Turn on EZSetup, refer to the section EZSetup in Chapter 4 of this user manual. Chapter 2: Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with an Ethernet cable in your router and the modem. 2. Notes: • We recommend that enables you...
... port to your PC's LAN port. Setting up the hardware WL-520GU 11 Turn on EZSetup, refer to the section EZSetup in Chapter 4 of this user manual. Chapter 2: Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with an Ethernet cable in your router and the modem. 2. Notes: • We recommend that enables you...
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... default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "default" (in lower case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is default. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware 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. Using an Ethernet...
... default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "default" (in lower case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is default. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware 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. Using an Ethernet...
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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. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware WL-520GU 13 3.
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. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware WL-520GU 13 3.
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... clients in your network 14 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Ensure that the clients' IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your network. But in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS...
... clients in your network 14 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Ensure that the clients' IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your network. But in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS...
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... WL-520GU Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to display information on the SSID, authentication method, WEP encryption, LAN IP, PIN code, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on/off. System status Click this icon to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router...
... WL-520GU Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to display information on the SSID, authentication method, WEP encryption, LAN IP, PIN code, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on/off. System status Click this icon to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router...
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... automatically detects the Internet connection type. Select your WAN when encountering special Internet connection types. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU 23 Click Apply all settings 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...
... automatically detects the Internet connection type. Select your WAN when encountering special Internet connection types. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU 23 Click Apply all settings 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...
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... Restoration in Chapter 5 of your computer. 4. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and the power LED indicator at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. Upgrading the...of this user manual. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU 25 For more details on this utility, refer to locate the new firmware on your screen. 2. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the front panel flashes slowly. The uploading process takes...
... Restoration in Chapter 5 of your computer. 4. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the emergency or failure mode and the power LED indicator at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. Upgrading the...of this user manual. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU 25 For more details on this utility, refer to locate the new firmware on your screen. 2. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the front panel flashes slowly. The uploading process takes...
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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. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. Click Install...Utilities. 2. To install the utilities: 1. Click Next. 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. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. Click Install...Utilities. 2. To install the utilities: 1. Click Next. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router.
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... for more details. To launch the Firmware Restoration utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Device Discovery. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-520GU 29 Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs...
... for more details. To launch the Firmware Restoration utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Device Discovery. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-520GU 29 Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs...
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...EZSetup Wizard, click Next to continue. Note: Use the EZSetup utility with one wireless client at the back panel of the wireless router. Notes: • When running EZSetup, the Internet connection pauses briefly then ...reestablishes the connection. • If the EZSetup button is pushed without running the EZSetup Wizard, the PWR indicator flashes and Internet connection pauses briefly and then reestablishes the connection. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL...
...EZSetup Wizard, click Next to continue. Note: Use the EZSetup utility with one wireless client at the back panel of the wireless router. Notes: • When running EZSetup, the Internet connection pauses briefly then ...reestablishes the connection. • If the EZSetup button is pushed without running the EZSetup Wizard, the PWR indicator flashes and Internet connection pauses briefly and then reestablishes the connection. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL...
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Note: For more details on adding devices to the network using a USB flash drive, refer to the Internet. Click Next to connect to the section Adding network devices using a USB flash drive on the next page. 7. You have connected to configure the Internet settings, click Setup. Installation is completed. If you want to the wireless router. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-520GU 33 Click Finish to the network. Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to close the EZSetup Wizard. 6.
Note: For more details on adding devices to the network using a USB flash drive, refer to the Internet. Click Next to connect to the section Adding network devices using a USB flash drive on the next page. 7. You have connected to configure the Internet settings, click Setup. Installation is completed. If you want to the wireless router. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-520GU 33 Click Finish to the network. Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to close the EZSetup Wizard. 6.
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.... 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to access the USB printer. 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. Note: To check if your USB printer is a utility ...that allows you to set up a USB printer on your wireless router and allow clients in your network to set up your hardware, then click Next. 36 WL...
.... 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to access the USB printer. 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. Note: To check if your USB printer is a utility ...that allows you to set up a USB printer on your wireless router and allow clients in your network to set up your hardware, then click Next. 36 WL...