Asus WL-600g User manual

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ASUS Wireless ADSL Router Internet Configuration Guide
Introduction:
This document describes how to set up ASUS wireless ADSL router such as WL-600g,
WL-AM604g and DSL-N13 to getting connection to the Internet and provides troubleshooting
tips to help you fix some simple problems.
STEP1: Connecting the wireless router
The figure below illustrates a connection diagram example.
STEP2: Getting to know your Internet connection type
The router supports following connection types: PPPoA(PPP over ATM), PPPoE(PPP over
Ethernet), MER(MAC Encapsulation Routing), IPoA(IP overATM), Bridging.
Please inquire your ISP what the type you use and the VPI/VCI value.
9Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM) to establish
Internet connections. In this type, you must have User Name and Password from ISP
supply. In addition, if your ISP supply you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address to
your computer, please also fill in it to router.
9Most of DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to
establish Internet connections, select “PPPOE”. If you are connected to the Internet
through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. In this type, you
must have User Name and Password from ISP supply. In addition, if your ISP supply
you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address to your computer, please also fill in it to
router.
9MER (MAC Encapsulation Routing) has two ways to get IP address: static IP or

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obtain an IP address automatically. Enter information provided by your ISP to
configure the WAN IP settings.
9Some DSL-based ISPs use IPoA (IP over ATM) to establish Internet connections, in
this type, ISP will give you a permanent, fixed (static) IP address. Some ISP need
special requirement, such as gateway, please require from ISP and fill in the router.
9If you are using your Gateway as a bridge, which makes the Gateway act like a
stand-alone modem, select “Bridging”
The installation technician from your ISP should have left the setup information for the modem
with you after installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to request that
data.
STEP3: Configuring the router
1. Enter into router’s Web-based configuration page
a) Open browser and type router’s IP address: http://192.168.1.1 (the default address)
b) Input username and password, both of them: admin (the default value)
c) By default, the Quick Setup page pops up. The Quick Setup Wizard automatically
detects yourADSL connection type. Please wait a minute.
d) If ADSL connection is detected, the page shows your ISP connection type. Then click
information that need, the following is PPPOE example, for your reference. For the
other circumstances (PPPOA, MER, IPOA, Bridging), please refer to manual for
details.
e) Input your username and password then click Next.

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f) Setup wireless SSID and Security Level, and then click Next. For establishing
wireless connection, you need a 802.11b/g compatible WLAN card. Refer to your
wireless adaptor user’s manual for wireless connection procedures. By default, the
SSID is set to “Default”, security level is Low (no encryption)
Note: SSID is a unique identifier which emulates a password when a WLAN device
attempts to communicate with the ADSL router.

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g) The summary page then shows up. If the information displayed is correct, click
Save/Reboot to finish the setup.

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2. If your ADSL connection is not detected or your actual connection is not as detected one,
please click Manual Setting.
a) Select your Country and ISP and click Next. If your country and ISP are not on the
list, select Not List, key in your VPI and VCI values. Most of ISPs use encapsulation
mode “LLC”, click Next. In this case, you can refer to the table below or contact your
ISP for VPI/VCI values.
ISP VPI/VCI Connection Type Encapsulation Mode Username format example
Bigpond 8/35 PPPoE LLC
username@bigpond
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
Optus 8/35 PPPoE LLC [e-mail]
AAPT 8/35 PPPoE LLC [email protected]et.au
iiNet 8/35 PPPoE LLC
Enter username and your
password.
iPrimus 8/35 PPPoE LLC
Enter username and your
password.
PPPoE LLC
TPG 8/35
IPoA LLC
Enter IP address, Subnet Mask,
Gateway and DNS as instructed
by TPG.
PPPoE LLC
Enter username and your
password.
OzEmail 8/35
PPPoA VC/MUX
PPPoE LLC
Enter your username and your
password.
PPPoA VC/MUX
Internode 8/35
IPoA LLC
Enter IP address, Subnet Mask,
Gateway and DNS as instructed
by Internode.
Dodo 8/35 PPPoE LLC [email protected]u
iHug 8/35 PPPoE LLC
Enter username and your
password.
PPPoE LLC usernam[email protected] Pacific
Internet
8/35
PPPoA VC/MUX [email protected]cific.net.au
Xtra - New
Zealand
0/100 PPPoA VC/MUX

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And here, we use Optus for the example.
i. Fill in the VPI and VCI, click “Next”.
ii. Choose PPPoE for Connection Type and LLC for Encapsulation Mode, click
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iii. Fill in the username and password which ISP provided, click “Next”.
b) Refer to manual for following setup details.
Troubleshooting Tips:
Here are some tips for correcting simple problems you may have.
If your PC cannot connect Internet through the router, please check with this sequence:
1) Check if the phone line is securely connected.
2) Check if VCI/VPI value is correct. If ADSL connection is established, the ADSL light
should lit as green
3) Check if WAN configuration and each parameter are correct.