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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June 2006

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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.