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Table of contents Notices ............................................................................................................v Safety statements...........................................................................................vi About this guide............................................................................................ viii ASUS contact information...............................................................................ix WL-330gE specifications summary..............
Table of contents Chapter 4 : Configuration 4.1 Overview......................................................................................... 4-2 4.1.1 4.2 4.3 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings.......................................... 4-2 Operation modes............................................................................. 4-4 4.2.1 Router/Gateway mode..................................................... 4-4 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode..................................................
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety statements Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Safety statements Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and configure your ASUS Portable Wireless AP. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. This part also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address Telephone Web site 15 Li-Te Road, Beitou, Taipei 11259 +886-2-2894-3447 www.asus.com.
WL-330gE specifications summary Ethernet Port LAN, 1 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT Support Ethernet and 802.3 with max bit rate 10/100Mbps and auto cross-over function (MDI-X) Wireless Port Transmit Power: 11b 19+-1.5dBm, 11g 17+-1.5 dBm at nominal temperature Receiver Sensitivity: -95+-1dBm@1Mbps, -85+-1dBm@11Mbps, -73+-1dBm@54Mbps Antenna Gain in 1.
WL-330gE specifications summary NAT Port Trigger - Open certain TCP or UDP ports to communicate with the computers connected to the ASUS WL-330gE. Virtual Server - Provides services like WWW, FTP by a server in the local network accessible for outside users Virtual DMZ - Expose one computer to the Internet, so that all the inbounds packets will be redirected to the exposed computer.
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This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. This part presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Portable Wireless AP! The ASUS Portable Wireless AP is a compact easy-to-install and use as access point (AP), router, universal repeater, and Ethernet adapter in one. Implementing the IEEE 802.
1.3 Features The ASUS Portable Wireless AP employs the DSSS and OFDM technologies to transmit and receive signals through radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band.
1.3.2 Bottom view Mounting hook: Use the mounting hook to install the device on concrete or wooden surfaces using a roundhead screw. Mounting hook Air vents: These vents provide ventilation to the device. Air vents 1.3.3 Rear view Ethernet port: This port connects the supplied RJ-45 plug and cable. DC IN socket: This socket connects the power adapter plug. Reset button: Press this button for more than five seconds (in AP or Ethernet mode) to load the default values.
1.4 LED indicators The ASUS Portable Wireless AP comes with Ethernet, Wireless, and Power LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indicators. LED Status Mode* Indication Ethernet On Router/AP/EA/ URE The RJ-45 cable is connected and the WL-330gE is connected to an Ethernet network. The WL-330gE is off or is not connected to an Ethernet network. Off Wireless On Router/AP/URE EA EA Associated. Associated with an AP. Associating. Off Router/AP/URE EA Not associated.
1.5 Recommended network settings In the Quick Setup Wizard, you can only configure WEP for security (open system). You can complete the share key and advanced security setup in the Advanced Settings page. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP can be configured in one of these modes: 1. Router/Gateway mode 2. Access Point (AP) mode 3. Ethernet Adapter mode 4. Universal Repeater mode By default, the ASUS WL-330gE is set in the Router/Gateway mode. 1.5.
1.5.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. ˝ WL-330gE 1.5.4 Internet Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage.
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This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Portable Wireless AP.
2.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS Portable Wireless AP, make sure that your system/ network meets the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • At least one IEEE 802.11b/g device with wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser 2.2 Device installation Follow these instructions to install the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. 1. Install the device utilities from the support CD. 2.
2.2.2 Using DC power 1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the WL-330gE Ethernet port. 2. Insert the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a modem/switch, or Ethernet port, depending in which mode you would like to set the WL-330gE. 3. Connect the power adapter plug to the WL-330gE DC-IN socket. 4. Connect the WL-330gE power adapter to a wall socket. 5. Connect the modem/switch power adapter plug to the DC-IN socket of the device. 6. Connect the modem/switch power adapter to a wall socket.
2.2.3 Using USB bus power 1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the WL-330gE Ethernet port. 2. Insert the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port on your computer, notebook, modem or switch. 3. Insert one end of the supplied USB cable to the DC-IN socket of the device. 4. Insert the other end of the USB cable to any available USB port on your computer, notebook, network hub, modem/switch, or router. 5.
2.3 Placement Wall mounting Aside from desktop placement, you can install the ASUS Portable Wireless AP vertically on a concrete or wooden wall using the mounting hook at the bottom side of the device. To mount the device on a concrete or wooden wall: Mounting hook 1. Locate the mounting hook at the bottom of the device. 2. Select an ideal location for the device. 3. Tighten a round head screw on the concrete or wooden wall until only 1/4 inch is showing. 4.
2.5 Roaming information If there are several ASUS Portable Wireless APs operating on a network, then a wireless client (such as Centrino notebooks or wireless PDAs) may seamlessly roam from one ASUS Portable Wireless AP to another. Each ASUS Portable Wireless AP creates its own wireless cell or coverage area known as a Basic Service Set (BSS). Any wireless client can communicate with a particular ASUS AP if it is within that AP’s coverage area.
This chapter provides information on how to configure the ASUS Portable Wireless AP using the utilities available from the support CD.
3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. 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. (1) Click Install...Utilities. (2) Click Next. (3) Click Next to accept the default (4) Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to program folder or enter another name.
3.1.1 Launching the utilities To launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility from the Windows desktop. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS 802.11g AP device, and enables you to configure the device. To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Device Discovery.
Firmware Restoration The Firmware Restoration utility is an emergency rescue tool that can automatically searches for an ASUS 802.11g AP that has failed during a firmware upload, and re-upload a firmware that you specify. A failed firmware upgrade will cause the ASUS 802.11g AP to enter a failure mode, waiting for the Firmware Restoration utility to find and upload a new firmware. The process takes about three to four minutes. This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS 802.
This chapter provides instructions how to configure the ASUS Portable Wireless AP using the Web Configuration Manager.
4.1 Overview The Web Configuration Manager is a web-based application which allows you to configure the ASUS Portable Wireless AP using a web browser on your computer. The following sections provide information on how to launch and use the Web Configuration Manager. 4.1.1 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings By default, the IP address of the ASUS Portable Wireless AP is 192.168.1.1, and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
3. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 4. Check the Use the following IP address option, then enter the IP address for the network adapter. The IP address must be 192.168.1.X. (X can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device.) 5. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. Click OK when finished. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require system restart. Switch on the WL330gE immediately after rebooting.
4.2 Operation modes The ASUS WL-330gE is designed with four (4) selective operation modes: Router/ Gateway, Access Point (AP), Ethernet Adapter, and Universal Repeater. 4.2.1 Router/Gateway mode In the Router/Gateway mode, the ASUS WL-330gE connects to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your network environment has multi-users using the same IP to ISP.
2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods: Low(None): No security level. Medium (WEP-64bits): Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) 4. Click Finish to save the configuration. You can set up the advanced functions. Refer to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. 4.2.
2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods: Low(None): No security level. Medium (WEP-64bits): Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) 4. Click Finish to save the configuration. You can set up the advanced functions. Refer to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details.
4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. ˝ WL-330gE Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. The Adapter page is displayed. 2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to connect to. 3. Click Connect. You can set up the advanced functions. Refer to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details.
4.2.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. ˝ WL-330gE Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Repeater mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Repeater tab. The Repeater page is displayed. 2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to connect to. 3. Click Connect. You can set up the advanced functions.
4.3 Advance settings When you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes in the Mode Quick Setup page, the screen shown below is displayed. 4.3.1 Navigation menu The navigation menu, located at the left of the screen, contains the main menu and sub-menu items. Use the navigation menu to configure the various features of the ASUS WL-330gE.
4.3.2 Quick Setup in AP mode When you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes in the Mode Quick Setup page, the default page is the Access Point (AP) mode. 1. Click Next to enter the Quick Setup page. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Access Point. 2 S e t mo d e t o A P o r WDS(Bridge), Station(Client) or URE(Repeater). 3. Setting up your wireless interface.
High: Only users with the same WPA pre-shared key settings can connect to your wireless router and transmit data using TKIP encryption. 5. Input one set of WEP keys in the WEP Key fields (10 hexadecimal digits for WEP 64bits, 26 hexadecimal digits for WEP 128bits), and then select from Key Index accordingly. You can also let the system generate the keys by inputting a Passphrase. Record the Passphrase and the WEP keys in your notebook, then select from Key Index accordingly.
Cable User If you are receiving services from cable or other ISP assigning IP addresses automatically, select Cable Modem or other connection that gets IP automatically. If you are using cable services and your ISP have provided you with the hostname, the MAC address, and the heartbeat server, fill these information into the boxes on the setting page. If not, click Next to skip this step. PPPoE User If you are a PPPoE service user, select the second line.
PPTP User If you are using PPTP services, you would be asked to input the username, password, as well as the IP address provided by your ISP. Static IP User If you are using ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP addresses, please select the fourth line, then input the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway provided by your ISP. You could choose to specify certain DNS servers, or select to get DNS automatically.
5. Setting up your wireless interface. To set up your wireless interface, follow the same instructions from 3 to 5 as above Configurating Wireless Interface in Access Point mode on page 26 and page27. You can change to AP or WDS (Bridge), Station (Client), or URE (Repeater) accordingly. Click Save&Restart to restart the wireless router and activate the new settings. 4.3.4 Wireless Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS 802.11g AP.
Channel The 802.11g and 802.11b specifications supports up to 14 overlapping channels for radio communication. To minimize interference, configure each ASUS 802.11g AP to be non-overlapping; select Auto from the Channel drop-down list to enable the system to select a clear channel during boot up as your operating channel. Based on your site survey of your network facility, make sure that all the ASUS 802.
WPA Encryption When “WPA-PSK” authentication method is used, the newly proposed TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or AES encryption schemes are applied. WPA Pre-Shared Key Select “TKIP” or “AES” in the WPA Encryption, this field is used as a password to begin the encryption process. 8 to 63 characters are required. WEP Encryption When “Open or Shared Key”, “Shared Key” or “Radius with 802.1x” authentication methods are selected, traditional WEP encrption is applied.
Passphrase Select “WEP-64bits” or “WEP-128bits” in the Encryption field, and the Access Point generates four WEP keys automatically. A combination of up to 64 letters, numbers, or symbols is required. Alternatively, leave this field blank and type in four WEP keys manually. WEP-64bit key: 10 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) WEP-128bit key: 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) The ASUS WLAN family of products uses the same algorithm to generate WEP keys.
Site Survey (AP SCAN) Site Survey helps the Access Point associate appropriate AP while either in Station (Client) or URE (Repeater) mode. Make sure that the Access Point in Client or URE mode. Click “AP SCAN” button in Wireless -> Interface and a new window opens. AP Scan will collect complete AP around information including MAC, SSID, Security, Channel and RSSI (AP wireless signal strength) value.
Adding a MAC Address The Known Client List collects MAC addresses of known clients, associated to the AP. To add a MAC address to the Access Control List, simply select MAC address from the list then click “Copy” button. Note: Click the “Finish” button to save your new settings and restart the ASUS 802.11g AP or click “Save” and restart later. RADIUS Setting This section allows you to set up additional parameters for connection with RADIUS Server.
Guest Account This section allows you to create a guest account for wireless access. Select Yes in the Enable Guest Account option. Advanced This section allows you to set up additional parameters for the wireless router function. We recommend that you use the default values for all items in this window. You may also setup operation modes (AP or WDS, Adapter, or Repeater) in this window aside from the Quick Setup screen.
Set AP Isolated - Selecting Yes to prevent wireless client from communicating with each other. Data Rate (Mbps) - This field allows you to specify the transmission rate. Leave on “Auto” to maximize performance versus distance. Basic Rate Set - This field indicates the basic rates that wireless clients must support. Use “1 & 2 Mbps” only when backward compatibility is needed for some older wireless LAN cards with a maximum bit rate of 2Mbps.
Mode – This field allows you set up different operation modes(AP or WDS, Adapter, or Repeater) either in AP mode or Gateway mode. URE – This section allows you set up parameters for URE. This section only works while in URE mode. SSID – This is the SSID of root AP. The ASUS 802.11g AP can repeat the signal and boost the signal coverage while setting in URE mode. Other security parameters settings are the same as those in Wireless -> Interface. 4.3.
WAN & LAN The ASUS WL-330gE supports several connection types to WAN. You can select the WAN Connection Type from the dropdown list. The setting fields will vary based on the connection type you have chosen. DHCP Server The ASUS WL-330gE supports up to 253 IP addresses for your local network. The IP address of a local machine can be manually assigned by the network administrator or obtained automatically from WL-330gE if the DHCP server is enabled.
Route This function allows you to add routing rules into the ASUS WL-330gE. It is useful if you connect several routers behind WL-330gE to share the same connection to the Internet. Miscellaneous This function allows you to configure other features such as enabling UPnP, and configure the DDNS setting.
4.3.6 NAT Setting Port Trigger This function allows you to open certain TCP or UDP ports to communicate with the computers connected to the ASUS WL-330gE. This is done by defining trigger ports and incoming ports. When the trigger port is detected, the inbound packets to the specified incoming port numbers are redirected to your computer. Virtual Server Virtual Server allows you to make services, like WWW, FTP, provided by a server in your local network accessible for outside users.
Virtual DMZ This function allows you to expose a computer to the Internet, so that all inbound traffics will be redirected to the computer you set. It is useful when you run some applications that use uncertain incoming ports. Use this function carefully. 4.3.7 Internet Firewall Basic Config This function allows you to configure the basic security for your WL-330gE and other devices connected to it. If you want to filter out specific packets, refer to the next section WAN & LAN Filter.
WAN & LAN Filter This function allows you to block specific packets between LAN and WAN. First, you should define the date and time that filtering will take place. Next, you should select the default action for filter in both directions and insert rules for any exceptions. URL Filter This function allows you to block specific URL access from your local network.
4.3.8 System Setup Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Global Settings This function allows you to change your password and to select your preferred language.
Operation Mode This function allows you to select the operation mode for the ASUS WL-330gE. You can select either Home Gateway or Access Point mode. Home Gateway In this mode, the ASUS WL-330gE is connected to the Internet via ADSL or a cable modem, and multi-users share the same IP to ISP in your network environment. In this mode, NAT is enabled; WAN connection is enabled using PPoE, DHCP client, or static IP; and UPnP and DDNS are supported.
Firmware Upgrade This page reports the Flash Code (Firmware) version installed in the ASUS 802.11g AP. Periodically, a new Flash Code is available for the ASUS 802.11g APs on ASUS’s Web site. You can update the ASUS 802.11g AP’s Flash Code using the Firmware Upgrade page under the Advanced Setup menu of the Web Manager. If you are experiencing a problem with your ASUS WLAN equipment, a Technical Support representative may ask you to give your device’s Flash Code (Firmware) version.
Setting Management This function allows you to save current settings to a file, or load settings from a file. Save As a File Right-click on HERE link and select Save As... to save current setting into a file. Note: When current settings are saved to file, it will be saved to flash as well. Load From a File Specify the path and name of the downloaded file in the New Setting File below. Then, click Upload. The upload process takes few minutes and then the system will reboot.
Factory Default Restoring Factory Default Settings Web Manager You can reset all settings to their factory default settings through the web manager using the “Factory Default” page in “Advanced Setup”. Click the Restore button and wait about 30 seconds before trying to access the ASUS 802.11g AP. Hardware You can reset all settings to their factory defaults manually by pushing the “Reset” button of the ASUS 802.11g AP while it is ON. See page 21.
4.3.9 Status & Log Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Status Wireless System Up Time It shows how long the ASUS 802.11g AP has been running since the last bootup.
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This chapter provides instructions on how to use the ASUS Portable Wireless AP on various network setups.
5.1 Using the device in a local network You can use the WL-330gE to connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network with or without a DHCP server. To connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network: 1. Switch the WL-330gE to AP mode. (Default SSID: AP_xxxxxx), then turn on the device. 2. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device and the other end to the Ethernet port of the local network. 3.
5.3 Replacing the cable connections of other devices You can also use the WL-330gE to replace your Xbox, PlayStation® 2, orset-top box network cable connection. To do this: 1. Switch the WL-330gE to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode switch. (Default SSID: ANY) 2. Place the WL-330gE nearest the AP you wish to connect, then turn on the device. 3. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device and the other end to the Xbox, PlayStation® 2, or set-top box Ethernet port. 4.
Table 4-1: Internet connection sharing matrix If your Internet connection is Then set the IP of other computer(s) Number of allowed Internet connections xDSL1 with dynamic IP (PPPoE2 account) ISP automatically assigns the IP (using PPPoE dial-up) Depends on the Internet Service Provider (ISP) xDSL with static IP to the provided static IP Depends on the Internet Service Provider (ISP) xDSL/Cable with a router and enable DHCP3 server The DHCP server automatically assigns the IP Depends on the DHCP
The Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Portable Wireless AP.
This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section. Problem The ASUS Portable Wireless AP does not power up. Action • Use a test meter to measure the voltage output of the power source through the power plug.
Problem I can not access the ASUS Portable Wireless AP web configuration page. Action To access the ASUS Portable Wireless AP web configuration page, your computer must have the same subnet as that of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. Adjust your network if your computer’s subnet does not match that of the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. The default IP address of the ASUS Portable Wireless AP is “192.168.1.1”.
A- Appendix: Troubleshooting
