AS WL-530gV2 User manual

User Manual
Pocket Wireless Router
E4265 / October 2008
WL-530gV2
(For 802.11g/b Wireless Clients)
®

Manufacturer Contact Information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacic)
Company address: 15 Li-Te Road, Beitou, Taipei 11259
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: http://www.asus.com.tw
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General (tel): [phone]
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Web site address: http://usa.asus.com
Technical support
General support: [phone]
Support (fax): [phone]
Online support: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx
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Company address: Harkortstr. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
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Web site address: http://www.asuscom.de
Online contact: http://www.asuscom.de/sales
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Fax: [phone]
Online support: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx?SLanguage=de-de
Global service center: http://support.asus.com/service/service.aspx?SLanguage=en-
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Table of contents
Specications summary ..........................................................................2
1. Package contents ................................................................................3
2. Connecting ADSL modem and wireless router.................................3
1) Cable connection ...............................................................................3
2) Status indicators ................................................................................4
3. Getting started .....................................................................................5
1) Wired connection ...............................................................................5
2) Wireless connection...........................................................................5
3) Setting IP addresses for wired or wireless clients .............................5
4) Conguring the Wireless Router........................................................6
5) Quick setup .......................................................................................7
4. Wireless router features.................................................................... 11
1) Setting up wireless encryption ........................................................ 11
2) Setting up virtual server in your LAN ...............................................12
3) Setting up virtual DMZ in your LAN .................................................13
4) Setting up DDNS .............................................................................13
5. Setting up using ASUS utility................................................................ 17
1) Utility Installation for WL-530gV2.....................................................17
2) Device Discovery .............................................................................18
3) Firmware Restoration ......................................................................19
6. Troubleshooting.................................................................................20
7. Appendix.............................................................................................22

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WAN 1 x RJ-45 10/100Mbps port for 10/100 BaseT
Supports both Ethernet and 802.3
Supports the auto-crossover function (MDI-X)
LAN 4 x RJ-45 10/100Mbps ports for 10/100 BaseT
Support both Ethernet and 802.3
Support the auto-crossover function (MDI-X)
Protocol Network: TCP/IP, DHCP Server and Client, PPPoE,
NAT, ICMP, UDP
Routing: Static Routes, NAT (one-to-many)
Management Remote management
Save/Restore conguration les and upgrade via web
browser
Device discovery: Discover all ASUS routers in a
network and help users enter web pages.
Firmware Restoration Utility: Restore your device after
a rmware upgrade fails.
Network protocol DHCP Server, WAN DHCP Client
Enable/Disable accessing router’s UI from WAN
Static WAN IP support
NTP support
Reset button Press this button for 5 seconds to restore the default
factory settings
Applications UPnP, Exposed Host (DMZ), Port Range Forwarding
Firewall NAT and SPI
Operating frequency 2.4-2.5GHz
Data rate 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
Range Indoor 130ft (40m), outdoor (LOS, Light-of-Sight) 330ft
(100m) at 11Mbps
Indoor 80ft (25m), outdoor (LOS, Light-of-Sight) 200ft
(60m) at 54Mbps
Output power 12-15 dBm
Wireless security 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Other security Logging: dropped packet, security event, syslog
Filtering: port, IP packet, URL key word
Access Control List
Power AC Input: 100V-240V (50-60Hz)
DC Output: 5V with max. 2A
Dimensions 129mm (L) x 44mm (W) x 29mm (H)
* All specications are subject to change without notice.
Specications summary

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2. Connecting ADSL modem and wireless router
1. Package contents
• WL-530gV2 Pocket Wireless Router x1
• Power adapter x1
• Support CD x1
• RJ45 cable x1
• Quick Start Guide x1
• Warranty card x1
1) Cable connection
1
Modem
Wall Telephone Outlet
Wall Power Outlet
Phone
Power
2
Wall Power Outlet
ASUS Wireless Router
ASUS Wireless Router
3
Modem
Wall Telephone Outlet
Wall Power Outlet
Phone
Power
Power
LAN
Power
WAN
LAN
Note:
• Use only the power adapter included in the package. Using other power adapters
may damage the device.
• Illustrations are for reference only. Refer to the package for the real device.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer immediately.

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2) Status indicators
POWER
AIR
ETHERNET
POWER
Off No power
On System ready
Flashing Reset to the default mode
AIR (Wireless Network)
Off No power
On Wireless system ready
Flashing Transmitting or receiving wireless data
ETHERNET
Off No power or no physical connection
On Has physical connection to an Ethernet network
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data through an Ethernet cable

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The ASUS WL-530gV2 Pocket Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper
conguration. The default settings of the wireless router may change to meet your individual
needs. Thus, before using the wireless router, check the basic settings to ensure that they all
work in your environment.
Note: We recommend wired connection for the initial conguration to avoid possible
setup problems due to wireless uncertainty.
1) Wired connection
An Ethernet cable is bundled with your WL-530gV2 package. The wireless router has an
integrated auto-crossover function. Use either a straight-through or a crossover cable for
wired connection. Plug one end of the cable to the LAN port at the rear panel of the router
and the other end to the Ethernet port on your PC.
2) Wireless connection
For establishing wireless connection, you need an IEEE 802.11g/b compatible WLAN card.
Refer to the user manual of your WLAN card for the wireless connection procedures. By
default, the SSID of the wireless router is “default” (in lower case), encryption is disabled, and
open system authentication is used.
3) Setting IP addresses for wired or wireless clients
To access the WL-530gV2 Pocket Wireless Router, you must have the correct TCP/IP
settings on your wired or wireless clients. Set the IP addresses of the clients within the same
subnet of WL-530gV2.
Getting an IP address automatically
The WL-530gV2 Pocket Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server functions, thus, your
PC gets an IP address automatically.
Note: Before rebooting your PC, switch ON the
wireless router and ensure that the router is ready.
Assigning an IP address manually
To manually assign an IP address, you need to know the
default settings of WL-530gV2:
• IP address: 192.168.1.1
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
3. Getting started

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To set up a connection with a manually assigned IP
address, the address of your PC and the wireless
router must be within the same subnet:
• IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any
number between 2 and 254. Ensure that the IP
address is not used by another device.)
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as WL-
530gV2)
• Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of WL-
530gV2)
• DNS: 192.168.1.1 (WL-530gV2), or assign a
known DNS server in your network.
Default settings
User name: admin Password: admin
Key in the following address in the
address bar of your web browser:
192.168.1.1
After logging in, the ASUS Wireless Router home page is displayed.
The homepage displays quick links to congure the main features of the wireless router.
1
2
4) Conguring the Wireless Router
Follow the steps below to enter the web conguration interface of WL-530gV2.
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1. Select your time zone and click Next.
5) Quick setup
To start the quick setup, click Next to enter the Quick Setup page.
Follow the instructions below to set up your WL-530gV2.
2. The ASUS wireless router supports three
types of ISP services: cable, PPPoE, and
static WAN IP. Select your connection type
and click Next to continue.
Cable or dynamic IP user
If you are using services provided by
cable ISP, select Cable Modem or other
connection that gets IP automatically. If
your ISP provides you with the host name,
the MAC address, and the heartbeat
server address, ll these information into
the boxes on the setting page; if not, click
Next to skip this step.
PPPoE user
If you are using PPPoE services, select
ADSL connection that requires
username and password. It is known as
PPPoE. You need to key in the username
and password provided by your ISP. Click
Next to continue.

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Static IP user
If you are using ADSL or other connection
type that uses static IP address, select
ADSL or other connection type that
uses static IP address. Key in the
IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway provided by your ISP. You
can specify DNS servers, or get DNS
information automatically.
3. After the connection type setting is
completed, set up your wireless interface.
Specify to your wireless router an
SSID (Service Set Identier), which is
a unique identier attached to packets
sent over WLAN. This identier emulates
a password when a device attempts to
communicate with your wireless router via
WLAN.
If you want to protect transmitted data, select either of the Security Level below to enable
the encryption methods:
Medium: Only users with the same WEP key settings can connect to your wireless router
and transmit data using the 64bits or 128bits WEP key encryption.
High: Only users with the same WPA pre-shared key settings can connect to your wireless
router and transmit data using the TKIP or AES encryption.
4. Key in four sets of WEP keys in the WEP
Key elds (10 hexadecimal digits for WEP
64bits, 26 hexadecimal digits for WEP
128bits). For system-generated keys,
key in a Passphrase. Take note of the
Passphrase and WEP keys, then click
Finish.
For example, if you select the WEP
64bits encryption mode and key in 11111
as the Passphrase, the WEP Keys are
generated automatically.
6. To connect the wireless router from a wireless client, you can use Windows®Wireless
Zero Conguration service to set up the connection. If you use an ASUS WLAN card on
your computer, you can use the One Touch Wizard utility supplied in the WLAN Card
Support CD for wireless connection.
5. Click Save&Restart to restart the wireless
router and activate the new settings.
Only ASUS WLAN cards support the
Passphrase function.

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3) Do the same authentication and
encryption settings on your WLAN card
as those on WL-530gV2. In the previous
steps, the key Length is 64 bits, and the
Passphrase is 11111. Click Next.
1) Select the Connect to an existing
wireless LAN (Station) radio button and
click Next to continue.
2) One Touch Wizard searches and
displays the available APs in the
Available Networks list. Select
WL-530gV2 and click Next to continue.
4) It takes several seconds for the WLAN
card to associate with WL-530gV2. Click
Next to set the TCP/IP for your WLAN
Card.
5) Set the IP address of the WLAN Card according to your network condition. After the setup
is completed, click Finish.
Conguring ASUS WLAN Card with One Touch Wizard
If you installed ASUS WLAN card together with its utilities and drives on your PC, click Start
> Programs > ASUS Utility > WLAN Card > One Touch Wizard to launch the One Touch
Wizard utility.
To congure your ASUS WLAN card with One Touch Wizard:

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Conguring advanced features
To view and adjust other settings of the wireless router,
enter the web conguration page of WL-530gV2. Click
the items on the menu to open a submenu and follow the
instructions to set up the router. Tips show up when you
move your cursor over each item.
Conguring WLAN card with Windows®WZC service
If you use a non-ASUS WLAN card, you can set up the wireless connection with Windows®
Wireless Zero Conguration (WZC) service.
To congure your WLAN card with Windows®WZC service:
2) Key in the network key you have set on
the wireless router and click Connect.
The connection is completed within
several seconds.
1) Double-click the wireless network icon
in the system tray to view the available
wireless networks. Select your wireless
router and click Connect.

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4. Wireless router features
This chapter provides setup examples of some frequently used router features. Set
up these features via the web conguration interface of WL-530gV2.
1) Setting up wireless encryption
WL-530gV2 provides a set of encryption and authentication
methods to meet the different demands of home and SOHO
users. Before setting up the encryption and authentication for
WL-530gV2, contact your network administrator for advice.
Click Wireless > Interface to open the conguration page.
Authentication
The authentication methods supported by WL-530gV2 include: Open System or
Share Key, Shared Key, and WPA/WPA2-PSK.
Open System or Shared Key: This method allows you to disable authentication
protection for your wireless network or use the WEP keys to protect your wireless
network.
Shared Key: This method uses the WEP keys to protect your wireless network.
WPA/WPA2-PSK: WPA stands for WiFi-Protected Access. WPA-PSK is for home
and SOHO users. It provides Pre-Shared Key (PSK) for user identication. The
Pre-Shared Key consists of 8 to 64 characters.
When authentication and encryption are set, click Finish to save the settings and
restart the wireless router.

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Encryption
The encryption modes supported by WL-530gV2 are: WEP-64bits, WEP-128bits,
TKIP, and AES.
WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It uses 64bits or 128bits static keys
to encrypt the data for wireless transmission. To set up WEP keys, set WEP
Encryption to WEP-64bits or WEP-128bits, then manually key in four sets of
WEP Keys (10 hexadecimal digits for 64-bits keys or 26 hexadecimal digits for
128-bits keys). You can also let the system generate the keys by keying in a
Passphrase.
TKIP stands for Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. TKIP dynamically generates
unique keys to encrypt every data packet in a wireless session.
AES stands for Advanced Encryption Standard. This solution offers stronger
protection and increases the complexity of wireless encryption.
2. Select Yes to enable virtual server. For
example, if host 192.168.1.100 is the FTP
server that the user will access, it means
all packets from Internet with destination
port as 21 are to be directed to the host.
Set Well-known Application to FTP. Port
range to 21, Local IP to the host IP, Local
Port to 21, Protocol to TCP.
3. Click Finish.
4. Click Save & Restart to restart the Wireless
Router and activate the new settings.
2) Setting up virtual server in your LAN
Virtual server is a Network Address Translation (NAT) function
which turns a computer within a LAN into a server by allowing
data packets of certain service, such as HTTP, from the
Internet.
To set up virtual server in your LAN:
1. Click NAT Setting > Virtual Server.

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1. Click NAT Setting >Virtual DMZ.
2. Enter the IP address of the host and click
Finish.
3. Click Save&Restart to restart the wireless
router and activate the new settings.
4) Setting up DDNS
DNS enables host who uses static IP address to associate with a domain name;
for dynamic IP users, they can also associate with a domain name via dynamic
DNS (DDNS). DDNS requires registering and account-creating at DDNS service
providers' website. The DDNS server updates your IP address information once
you are assigned to a new IP address. Thus, the Internet user can always access
your network.
To set up DDNS:
1. Click IP Cong > Miscellaneous.
2. Select Yes to enable the DDNS service.
If you do not have a DDNS account, click
Free Trial to register for a trial account.
3) Setting up virtual DMZ in your LAN
To expose an internal host to the Internet and make all services provided by this
host available to outside users, enable Virtual DMZ function to open all ports of
the host. This function is useful when the host plays multiple roles such as HTTP
server and FTP server. However, in doing this, your network becomes less secure.
To set up virtual DMZ in your LAN:

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3. After clicking Free Trial, you
are directed to the homepage
of www.DynDNS.org, where
you can register and apply for
DDNS service.
Select Free Dynamic DNS,
then click Get Started.
4. Click Create one now.
Enter your username, Email
address, and password.
Select the I agree to the AUP
and I will only create one
free account checkboxes.
Click Create Account.
5. A message prompts out
informing that your account
has been created. An
e-mail message is sent to
your mailbox. Open your
mailbox and read the mail.
6. You can nd the activation
letter in your E-mail box. Click
the hyperlink.
7. The link directs you to a login
page. Click login.
8. Enter the username and
password, then click Login.

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9. After logging in, you can
see this welcome message.
10. Select Services tab.
11. Click Add Dynamic DNS
Host .
12. Enter the hostname then
click Add Host.
13. You can see this message
when your hostname is
successfully created.

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14. Fill the account information
into the DDNS setting elds
of your wireless router.
15. Click Finish.
16. Click Save & Restart to
restart the wireless router
and activate the settings.
17. Verify whether DDNS is working. Click
Start menu and select Run. Type cmd
and click OK to open the CLI console.
18. Type ping account.
dyndns.org (your DDNS
domain name). If you can
see the reply like what is
shown in the right picture,
DDNS is working correctly.

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1) Utility Installation for WL-530gV2
5. Setting up using ASUS utility
1. Place the bundled Support CD into the optical drive. An autorun screen appears if the
Autorun function is enabled on your computer.
NOTE: If the Autorun function is not enabled on your computer, browse the contents
of the Support CD to locate the le Setup.exe. Double-click Setup.exe to run the
Support CD.
2. From the autorun screen, select your
language and click Install ASUS Wireless
Router Utilities.
3. An InstallShield Wizard screen appears.
Click Next to continue.
4. Click Browse to select a folder where
setup installs the utilities and driver. To
install to the default location, click Next.
5. Select the Program Folder location from
the Existing Folders list or use the
default location. Click Next to continue.
6. Setup is completed. Click Finish to exit
the installation wizard.

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2) Device Discovery
Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS Wireless Router
device, and enables you to congure the device.
To launch the Device Discovery utility, from your computer’s desktop, click Start >
All Programs > ASUS Utility > WL-530g Router > Device Discovery.