Asus WL-700GE - Wireless Router User manual

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Multifunctional Wireless Storage Router
WL-700gE
User Manual
(For 802.11g and 802.11b wireless network)

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Manufacturer contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacic)
Company address: 15 Li-Te Road, Beitou, Taipei 11259
General (tel): [phone] Web site address: www.asus.com.cn
General (fax): [phone] General email: [email protected]
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Company address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
General (fax): [phone] Web site address: usa.asus.com
Technical support
General support: [phone] Support (fax): [phone]
Online support: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria)
Company address: Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
General (tel): [phone] Web site address: de.asus.com
General (fax): [phone] Online contact: de.asus.com/sales
Technical support
Components: [phone] Online support: de.asus.com/support
Notebook: [phone] Support (fax): [phone]
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1. Product introduction ................................................................5
1) System requirement................................................................5
2) Package contents ..................................................................5
3) Rear panel ..............................................................................5
4) Front panel..............................................................................6
2. Connecting ADSL modem & installing the utilities ...............7
1) Installing the utilities................................................................7
2)
Setting up the wireless router using EZSetup
.............. 11
3. Conguring the wireless router .............................................17
1) Wired connection ..................................................................17
2) Wireless connection..............................................................17
3) Setting IP address for Wired or Wireless Connection...........17
 4)Conguringthewirelessrouter .............................................18
4. Wireless router features .........................................................24
1) Sett up wireless encryption...................................................24
2) Setting up a virtual server in your LAN .................................25
3) Setting up a virtual DMZ in your LAN ...................................26
4) Setting up DDNS ..................................................................26
5) Setting up bandwidth management ......................................30
5. Utilities feature.........................................................................33
1) USB auto copy function ........................................................33
2) Wireless data sharing ...........................................................34
3) Download machine ...............................................................37
4) Sharing photos on your website ...........................................40
5) Setting up the message board .............................................44
6) Webcam ...............................................................................47
7) Setting up shared printer......................................................50
5. Troubleshooting ......................................................................25
Contents

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About this guide
This user manual contains the information you need when using the
product, its chapters are as the following:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
Through its simple and easy descriptions and illustrations, this
chapter guides you to explore the excellent features of WL-700gE that
endowed by ASUS. You will soon be mastering in ASUS WL-700gE's
various functions and features, including the product's appearence,
functions, and basic operating skills.
• Chapter 2:
Connecting ADSL modem & installing the utilities
This chapter tells how to connect ADSL modem and to install the
software.
• Chapter 3:
Conguring the wireless router
Thischaptertellshowtocongurethewirelessrouter.
• Chapter 4:
Wireless router features
This chapter tells how to use the special features of WL-700gE.
• Chapter 5: Application features
This chapter tells how to use the software available along with the
WL-700gE.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
Caution: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
Note: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.

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2) Package contents
• WL-700gE wireless router x 1
• White 2dbi antenna x 1
• Power cable x 1
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through) x 1
• Utility CD (with User Manual) x 1
• Foot stand x 1
• User Manual x 1
1. Product introduction
1) System requirement
You will need the following items to set up a wireless network environment using
WL-700gE:
1. An ADSL/Cable modern and an account for broadband service
2. A computer with a 10-Base-T or 10/100Base-TX Ethernet adapter (with a RJ-45
LAN port) pre-installed for connecting the LAN
3. A wireless client (such as a PDA or laptop computer) that has build-in 802.11g/b
wireless connection, or has a 802.11g/b wireless LAN card
4. The computer and the wireless client must have installed TCP/IP protocol
component and a Web browser
RESET
Push the RESET button for 10 seconds to restore the factory default.
EZSetup
This button is for using EZSetup setting wizard.
3) Rear panel
LAN 1-4 EZSetupWAN
USB 2.0
RESET
AC IN
Cover lock
Cover lock
Antenna

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4) Front panel
LAN 1-4IDE AIR
USB 2.0
COPY
WANREADY
PWR
PWR (Hard disk power indicator/ power switch)
OFF Hard disk unmounted or no power
ON Hard disk mounted
*Push this button and wait for 10 seconds to shut down the hard disk.
COPY
This button is for copying the data in your USB storage to the hard disk
of WL-700gE.
READY
OFF No power
ON The system is powered on and in ready state
Flashing slowly USB storage inserted to the USB2.0 port
Flashing quickly Copying data from USB storage
LAN (Local Area Network) 1-4
OFF No power
ON An Ethernet device is connected to the port
Flashing Transmitting data via wired LAN
AIR (Wireless LAN)
OFF No power
ON Wireless LAN ready
Flashing Transmitting data via wireless LAN
WAN (Wide Area Network)
OFF No power
ON Connected to ADSL or Cable modem
Flashing Communicating with WAN
USB2.0
ForconnectingUSBstorage,suchasUSBharddiskandUSBash.

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2. Connecting ADSL modem and installing the utilities
1) Installing the utilities
1. Connect your WL-700gE wireless router to yourADSLor Cable modem. Refer
to the illustration below to wire your network devices.
ADSL Modem WL-700gE Wireless Router
WAN
2. Insert the support CD into the optical drive of your computer to run the
utility installation program. Select your language and click Install ASUS
Wireless Router Utilities to install. Follow the instructions to complete
the utility installation.

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3. On the Welcome window, click Next to start the installation.
4. Select the installation type, then click Next . (For non-advanced users,
we suggest using “Complete” installation.

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5. Click “Next” on the Choose Destination Location screen to continue
installation, or click “Brow se” to choose another destination location for
the software that will be installed in your computer.
6. Select a folder among the folder list in the text box on the screen,
or type a new folder name in the text bar, then click “Next ”.
Setup will add program icons to the folder your choosed or created.

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7. The program is being copied into your computer. This may takes several
minutes to complete.
8. Click Finish to complete the installation process.

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2) Setting up the wireless router using EZSetup
Before start, prepare an Ethernet and wireless enabled computer with
ASUS utility pre-installed.
1. Press the EZSetup button on the rear panel of the wireless router until the
READYLEDindicatorisashing.
EZSETUP
IfyouusewirelessconnectionforEZSetupandndtheconnectionis
not stable, use wired connection instead EZSetup.
2. Launch the EZSetup utility by clicking Start -> ASUS Utility -> WL-700gE
Wireless Router -> EZSetup Wizard.

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3. Click the EZSetup button in the utility to search for WL-700gE Wireless Router.
This action takes several seconds.
4. A window prompts out asking for the encryption mode you want to use. If you
want to use WPA, select Yes; to use WEP, select No.

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5. Ifitisthersttimeyousetupthewirelessrouter,thescreenbelowappears.
You can manually setup the SSID and network key for the wireless router or
accept the automatically generated values. Click Next to continue.
 Ifyouhaveconguredthewirelessrouterbefore,thescreenbelowappears.
You can choose to modify the SSID and network key or preserve the previous
settings. Click Next to continue.

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6. To connect your Internet Service Provider (ISP), select Cong ISP settings.
Click Next to set up ISP information.
7. Select the connection type of your ISP service and click NexttollintheISP
information.
According to the requirements of ISPs, you may need to input
information such as IP address, username, and password. Refer
to your ISP for detailed setup information.

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8. This page is for setting up network mass storage. Specify a drive letter for the
hard disk in WL-700gE and check Create shortcut on desktop, then click
Next.
9. Wait for several seconds to complete the setup. Click Print/Save wireless
LAN settings for future reference. Click Finish to quit EZSetup.
Save and print network information is highly recommended for
future wireless connection setup.
When conguration is complete, a 700gE share
folder icon appears on desktop.

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You can connect to WL-700gE
from a wireless-enabled computer.
Make sure the wireless card driver
is correctly installed and the card
functions normally.
1. Click Control panel -> Network
connection, right-click the wireless
icon -> Property -> Wireless
Network tab. Select WL-700gE and
click Connect button.
2. If you have setup WEP encryption for
yourwirelessrouter,youneedtoll
the WEP keys into the Network Key
eld forconnectingthe router.Click
OK to continue.
3. For authentication setup, select
Authentication tab. If you have
a RADIUS server in your network
for authentication, check Enable
IEEE80.211X authentication to this
network.

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3. Conguring the wireless router
Note: 1) Before you start, we recommend using a wired connection for initial
configuration, which will avoid possible setup problem due to wireless
uncertainty. 2) ASUS also provides an EZSetup button for fast wireless
conguration. If you prefer EZSetup to arrange for your wireless network
conguration, please refer to chapter 6 for more information.
TheASUSWirelessRoutercanbeconguredtomeetvarioususagescenarios.Some
of the factory default settings may suit your usage; however, others may need changing.
Prior to using the ASUS Wireless Router, you must check the basic settings to guarantee
itwillworkinyourenvironment.ConguringtheASUSWirelessRouterisdonethrougha
web browser. You need a Notebook PC or desktop PC connected to the ASUS Wireless
Router(eitherdirectlyorthroughahub)andrunningawebbrowserasaconguration
terminal. The connection can be wired or wireless. For the wireless connection, you need
an IEEE 802.11g/b compatible device, e.g. ASUS WLAN Card, installed in your Notebook
PC. You should also disable WEP and set the SSID to “default” for your wireless LAN
device.IfyouwanttoconguretheASUSWirelessRouterorwanttoaccesstheInternet
through the ASUS Wireless Router, TCP/IP settings must be correct. Normally, the TCP/
IP setting should be on the IP subnet of the ASUS Wireless Router.
Note: Before rebooting your computer, the ASUS Wireless Router
should be switched ON and in ready state.
1) Wired connection
One RJ-45 cable is supplied with the ASUS Wireless Router. Auto crossover function is
designed into the ASUS Wireless Router so you can use either straight-through or crossover
Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the cable into the WAN port on the rear of the ASUS
Wireless Router and the other end into the Ethernet port of your ADSL or Cable modem.
2) Wireless connection
Note: If conguration is done via wired connection, ignore this.
Refer to your wireless adapter user’s manual on
associating with the ASUS Wireless Router. The
default SSID of the ASUS Wireless Router is “
default” (lower case), encryption is disabled and
open system authentication is used.
3) Setting IP address for wired or
wireless connection
Getting IP address automatically
The ASUS Wireless Router incorporates a DHCP
server so the easiest method is to set your PC to
get its IP address automatically and reboot your
computer. So the correct IP address, gateway, DNS
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Note: Before rebooting your PC, the ASUS Wireless Router should be
switched ON and in ready state.
Setting IP address manually
If you want to set your IP address manually,
the following default settings of the ASUS
Wireless Router should be known:
• IP address 192.168.1.1
• Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0.
If you set your computer’s IP manually, it
needs to be on the same segment. For
example:
• IP address 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be
any number between 2 and 254 that is
not used by another device)
• Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router)
• Gateway 192.168.1.1 (this is the ASUS Wireless Router)
• DNS 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router IP address or your own).
4) Conguring the wireless router
Defaults
User name: admin Password: admin
Enter the following address in your
web browser: http://192.168.1.1
After logging in, you will see the ASUS Wireless Router home page.
Thehomepagedisplaysquicklinkstocongurethemainfeaturesoftherouter.
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Select [Configuration] from the main
manual to display the configuration
screen.
Select your time zone or the closest
region. Click Next to continue.
ASUSwirelessrouterWL700gEsupportsvetypesofISPservices—cable,ADSL
(PPPoE, PPTP, static IP address), and Telstra BigPond. Since each service has its
own protocols and standards, therefore, during the setup process, there are different
identity settings demanded by WL-700gE. Select the correct connection type. Click
Next to continue.
Cable user
If you are receiving services from cable or other ISP assigning IP addresses
automatically, please select Cable Modem or other connection that gets IP
automatically. If you are using cable services, your ISP may have provided you with
hostname,MACaddress,andheartbeatserver,iftrue,pleaselltheseinformation
into the boxes on the setting page; if not, click Next to skip this step.
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PPPoE user
If you are PPPoE service user, please select the second line. You would be required
to input the username and password provided by your ISP.
PPTP user
If you are using PPTP services, you would be asked to input the username,
password, as well as 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.
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