Asus WL-HDD User manual

Wireless WL-HDD
( For 802.11g/b Wireless Clients)
User’s Manual
E2013 / Mar 2005
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Copyright Information................................................................................. 2
Limitation of Liability................................................................................... 3
1. Introduction.......................................................................................... 7
Overview................................................................................................ 7
The ASUS Wireless Family ................................................................... 8
Features .............................................................................................. 10
System Requirements ......................................................................... 10
Power Requirements ........................................................................... 10
Package List ........................................................................................ 11
Hardware Components ............................................................................ 12
Ports and Buttons ................................................................................ 12
Status Indicators.................................................................................. 12
Wireless Performance.............................................................................. 13
Site Topography................................................................................... 13
Range .................................................................................................. 13
Site Surveys ........................................................................................ 14
Roaming Between ASUS APs ............................................................. 14
Roaming Guidelines ............................................................................ 14
2. Getting Started................................................................................... 15
Location Tips ................................................................................... 15
Making Connections ....................................................................... 15
Connecting Power........................................................................... 17
Configuring the Wireless Client ........................................................... 17
TCP/IP Settings............................................................................... 17
SSID Settings.................................................................................. 19
Using the Hard Disk Drive............................................................... 20
Accessing the Hard Disk Drive ....................................................... 20
Using the ASUS Utility .................................................................... 21
Hard Drive Pre-scan Function......................................................... 22
Formatting the Hard Disk ................................................................ 22
Setting up Permissions ................................................................... 24
Editing the User List........................................................................ 24
Editing the Shared Nodes List ........................................................ 24
Applying permissions ...................................................................... 26
Sharing files on the ASUS Wireless WL-HDD ................................ 27
Transferring Data from External Flash Memory .............................. 27
Auto-copy Function ......................................................................... 27
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Locating the Copied Files on the Hard Disk Drive .......................... 28
Shutting down the ASUS Wireless WL-HDD .................................. 28
3. Software Configuration ..................................................................... 29
Configuring the ASUS Wireless WL-HDD ........................................... 29
Wireless .......................................................................................... 30
Interface .......................................................................................... 30
Bridge.............................................................................................. 34
Access Control ................................................................................ 34
Advanced ........................................................................................ 36
Client Mode..................................................................................... 38
IP Config ......................................................................................... 41
LAN ................................................................................................. 41
DHCP server ................................................................................... 42
Storage Setting ............................................................................... 43
Shared Nodes ................................................................................. 43
Disk Tool.......................................................................................... 45
System Setting................................................................................ 46
Change Password........................................................................... 46
Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................... 47
Factory Default................................................................................ 48
Status and Log................................................................................ 49
Status.............................................................................................. 49
Wireless .......................................................................................... 50
DHCP Leases ................................................................................. 51
4. Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 52
5. Appendix ............................................................................................ 53
Specifications ........................................................................................... 53
Safety Statements.................................................................................... 54
Federal Communications Commission................................................ 54
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement.......................... 56
Operation Channel for Different Domains ........................................... 56
Canadian Department of Communications.......................................... 56
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements ............................. 57
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Access Points) ................................... 57
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Cards) ................................. 57
France Restricted Frequency Band..................................................... 58

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1. Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD". This device is
a wireless local area network (WLAN) hard disk drive (HDD) with
additional Access Point (AP) functionality. It is designed to be fully
compliant with the IEEE 802.11g standard and provides data transfer at 54
Mbps using the OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing)
technology. It is also backward compliant with IEEE 802.11b standards
and can be adapted for wired environments for data storage.
Wireless LANs are complementary extensions to existing wired LANs,
offering mobility while maintaining continuous network connectivity to
both corporate and home Intranets. They add a new level of convenience
for LAN users. PC users stay connected to the network anywhere throughout
a building without being bound by LAN cables. This is accomplished
through theAccess Point functionality of the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD".
The device also has the additional advantage of providing network storage
with its hard disk drive. This allows you to share information and storage
capacity through the WLAN and use the hard disk like a public wireless
folder. The large storage capacity of the hard disk and a high speed data
transfer of 54 Mbps makes the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" a very useful
tool to share music and video files. The ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" also
supports automatic copying of files from a flash memory disk to the hard
disk.

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The ASUS Wireless Family
TheASUS Wireless family contains a several wireless network solutions for
802.11g & 802.11b wireless local area networks in the home or office.
The ASUS WLAN 802.11g
Access Point (WL-300g)
creates a wireless network
using the IEEE 802.11g and
802.11b wireless standards.
The ASUS 3 in 1
PocketAccessPoint
(WL-330g)createsa
wireless network
using the IEEE
802.11g/b wireless
standards.
Access Point/Client
The ASUS 802.11b Wireless
CFCard(WL-110) is a IEEE
802.11bwirelessLANadapter
that fits into a Compact Flash
Type II slot in a Portable
Digital Assistant (PDA).
The ASUS WLAN PC Card
(WL-107g) is a wireless LAN
adapterthat fitsintoa PCMCIA
Type II slot in a Notebook PC
and creates a wireless network
using the IEEE 802.11g/b
wireless standards.
PCMCIA Client Compact Flash (CF) Client
(The illustrations are not to scale.)
TheASUSWLAN Gateway(WL-500g)creates
a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b
wireless standards and allows sharing a single
Internet connection.
Access Point/Router
TheASUSWLAN802.11gPocketRouter(WL-
530g) creates a wireless network using the IEEE
802.11g and 802.11b wireless standards and
allows sharing a single Internet connection.

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The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter (WL-
167g) is thumb-sized and creates a wireless
network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless
standards and connects to any computer using
USB2.0 connectivity.
TheASUSUSBWireless
LAN Adapter (WL-
160g) creates a wireless
network using the IEEE
802.11g/b wireless
standards and connects to
any computer using
USB2.0 connectivity.
USB Access Point/Client USB Client
802.11g 54Mbps
PCI Client Access Point/File Server
The ASUS WLAN 802.11g Access Point (WL-
HDD) creates a wireless network using the IEEE
802.11g and 802.11b wireless standards. Also
serves as a file server (wireless network attached
storage).
The ASUS WLAN PCI Card (WL-138g) is a
wirelessLANadapter that fits into astandardPCI
slot in a desktop PC and creates a wireless
network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless
standards.
(The illustrations are not to scale.)

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Features
The ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" has the following useful features:
• 54 Mbps high speed WLAN access
• Up to 54 Mbps transfer speeds over the 2.4 GHz frequency band
• Compatible with existing 802.11b WLAN environments
• Auto fallback algorithm to select transmission rate
• Secure wireless connectivity
• AP mode: 64 / 128 bit WEP, WPA
• Client mode: 64 / 128 bit WEP
• Standard IDE device support
• Uses Ultra DMA 100 IDE controller
• Adapted for 2.5-inch slim hard disk drives
• Real time clock support to synchronize the network time.
• Auto copy function to copy data from an external memory disk through USB
• Hard disk pre-scan to scan hard disk functionality at startup
• Windows-based utility to set up WLAN and hard disk data access
• Wireless profile enabling connectivity for home or office environments
• HarddiskaccessusingNetworkNeighborhoodinWindowsorSambainLinux
• UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) feature for Windows XP and Windows ME
• Firmware upgrade function using Ethernet or WLAN
System Requirements
To begin using the ASUS Wireless WL-HDD, your system must have the
following minimum requirements:
• An Ethernet (10BaseT or 10/100BaseT) adapter for wired client
• At least one 802.11g (54Mbps) or one 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless adapter
for wireless mobile clients
• TCP/IP and an Internet browser installed
Power Requirements
The ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" requires power from an external power
supply. Your package ships with a 5V power adapter. Use only the power
adapter provided for safe operation.

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Package List
Your package contains the following items:
RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through)
Quick start guide Support CD (drivers, utilities, and manuals)
Power adapter (5 volts DC)
ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" with 2.4GHz dipole antenna
Screw on to install
2.4GHz dipole antenna

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Hardware Components
This section gives you a tour of the different ports and status indicators of
the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD". Refer to this section when installing and
operating your device.
Ports and Buttons
Power Connector: Connect the power adapter here.
USB Port: Insert a USB flash disk here.
LAN Port: Connect one end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable here and the other end to the RJ-45 port
of a network hub, switch, or router.
Reset Button: Press this button for 5 seconds to shut down the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD".
Press this button for 30 seconds to reset the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD".
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Status Indicators
LED Status Indication
Green Blinking Data is being transferred with a speed of 10Mbps
Yellow Blinking Data is being transferred with a speed of 100Mbps
POWER On Power adapter is plugged in and the device is powered on
Blinking (slow) File system on the hard disk drive is inconsistent
USB Off No USB device found
Blinking (fast) Copying from the USB device to the hard disk drive
Blinking (slow) Partition 1 of the hard disk drive is full
On USB device found
WLAN On Normal state
Blinking Wireless packets are being transmitted or received
HDD Off Normal state
Blinking Hard disk drive is being accessed
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Wireless Performance
This section provides a few ideas to help you improve the performance of
your WLAN.
Site Topography
For optimal performance, locate wireless mobile clients and the ASUS
Wireless "WL-HDD" away from transformers, heavy-duty motors,
fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial
equipment. Signal loss can occur when metal or concrete walls or floors
block transmission. Locate the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" in open areas
or add more devices (APs) as needed to improve coverage.
Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as theASUS Wireless
"WL-HDD". Therefore, if you use a microwave oven within range of your
device, you may notice network performance degradation. However, your
microwave oven andASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" will continue to function.
Range
Every environment is unique with different obstacles, barriers, materials,
and so on. Therefore, it is difficult to determine the exact range of your
WLAN without testing in the specific environment. However, you can
follow some of the guidelines described in this section to estimate the range
of your network.
Radio signals may be reflected by some obstacles or absorbed by others
depending on their construction. For example, with two 802.11b radios,
you may achieve clear reception over a distance of up to 1000 feet in open
spaces, with the two devices being in line of sight (meaning they have no
obstacles in a straight line between them). However, the same two units
may only achieve up to 300 feet of range when used indoors.
By default, the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" automatically adjusts the data
rate to maintain a usable signal connection. Therefore, a client that is close
to the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" may operate at higher speeds while a
client that is on the fringe of coverage may operate at lower speeds. You
can configure the data rates used by the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" to
improve the performance. However, if you limit the range of data rates
available to theASUS Wireless "WL-HDD", you may reduce the effective
wireless range of the WLAN coverage.

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Site Surveys
A site survey analyzes the installation environment and provides users with
recommendations for equipment and its placement. The optimum placement
differs depending on the ASUS AP design and specifications.
Roaming Between ASUS APs
If there are multiple ASUS APs on the network, then a wireless mobile client
may seamlessly roam from oneASUSAP to another.
EachASUSAPcreatesitsownwireless cellor coveragearea.Thisis alsoknown
as a Basic Service Set (BSS).Any wireless mobile client can communicate with
a particularASUSAP if it is within theASUSAP’s coverage area.
If the cells of multiple ASUS APs overlap, then the wireless mobile client may
switchfromoneASUSAPtoanotherasittravelsthroughoutthebuilding.During
the hand-off from oneASUSAPto another, the wireless mobile client maintains
an uninterrupted connection to the network. This is known as “roaming.”
MultipleASUSAPsconnectedtoacommonEthernetnetworkformanExtended
Service Set (ESS).All members of an Extended Service Set are configured with
anID, knownasthe SSIDor ESSID.Wireless mobileclientsmust beconfigured
with the same SSID as the ASUS APs on the network; a client can only roam
betweenASUS APs that share the same SSID.
Roaming Guidelines
• An ASUS WLAN card can only roam betweenAPs of the same type.
• All ASUSAPs must have the same SSID.
• AllASUS WLAN cards must have the same SSID as theAPs that they will
roam between.
• If WEPencryption is enabled, then allASUSAPs and client adapters must
use the same encryption level and WEP Key(s) to communicate.
• ASUSAPs’cells must overlap to ensure that there are no gaps in coverage
andtoensurethattheroamingclientwillalwayshaveaconnectionavailable.
• ASUSAPs that use the same Channel should be installed as far away from
each other as possible to reduce potential interference.
• It is strongly recommended that you perform a site survey using the utility
provided with the ASUS WLAN card to determine the best location for
eachASUS AP in the building.

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2. Getting Started
Location Tips
• Determine the best location for the device while keeping in mind the
following considerations:
• The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network
must not exceed 100 meters.
• For standard placement, try to place the device on a flat, sturdy surface as
far from the ground as possible, such as on top of a desk or bookcase,
keeping clear of metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
• For external antenna mounting, install the external antennas so that they
are clear of obstructions; refer to the documentation that came with the
antennas for mounting and installation instructions.
• Try to centrally locate the device and its antenna so that it will provide
coverage and access to its hard disk drive to all of the wireless mobile
devices in the area.
• Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Other power supplies
may fit but the voltage and power may not be compatible.
Note: It is the responsibility of the installer and users of the ASUS
Wireless "WL-HDD" to guarantee that the antenna is operated at
least 20 centimeters from any person. This is necessary to ensure
that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines
for Human Exposure which have been adopted by the Federal Com-
munications Commission.
Making Connections
You can use your ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" as an Access Point or as a
wireless network storage device in an existing WLAN. When the ASUS
Wireless "WL-HDD" is turned on, it searches for other existing Access
Points in its vicinity. If no other AP is found, it acts as an AP, while at the
same time allowing access to its hard disk drive. If an existing WLAN and
APis found in the vicinity, it acts as a wireless shared hard disk that can be
accessed by other wireless clients in the WLAN.

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INTERNET
INTERNET
AP Mode
In order to use the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" as an AP, it has to be
connected to a network hub for Internet access. Attach one end of the RJ-
45 Ethernet cable to the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" and attach the other
end to the RJ-45 port of a network hub, switch, router, or patch panel
(represented by the INTERNET connection in the illustration).
Network Storage Mode
To use the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" as a WLAN storage device in an
existing network, no network cable connections to the device are required.
The wireless network consisting of anAPand one or more wireless clients,
uses the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" as a shared network hard drive. The
clients can read or write data from the device as required.

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Connecting Power
Attach one end of the AC power
adapter, included in the product
package,tothe power jack on the device
and the other end to a power outlet.The
POWER LED lights up when the unit
is powered ON.
Warning: Use the product only with
the power adapter supplied in the
product package. Using another
power supply may damage the device.
Warning: To shut down the ASUS Wireless WL-HDD, click the Shut-
down button on the web manager. This prevents damage to the
hard disk. Unplug the power cord only after shutting down the de-
vice. See “Shutting down the ASUS Wireless WL-HDD” for details.
Configuring the Wireless Client
TCP/IP Settings
In order to access the shared hard disk drive of the ASUS Wireless "WL-
HDD" or to use the device as anAP, you may need to configure the TCP/IP
settings. The TCP/IP settings should be on the IP subnet of the ASUS
Wireless "WL-HDD".
Note: Change the TCP/IP settings only if the wireless network does
not support automatic IP addresses or if there is a problem operat-
ing the device. If you are not sure about the settings, use the de-
fault settings where the client obtains the IPaddress automatically.
Note: Changing TCP/IP settings may require rebooting your PC
(wireless client). When rebooting, the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD"
should be switched ON and in the ready state.
The following are the default IP settings of the ASUS Wireless WL-HDD:
• IP address 192.168.1.220
• Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0.

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If you set your computer’s (wireless client) IP manually, it needs to be on
the same segment as the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD". To set the TCP/IP
settings, use the Network and Dialup Connections wizard to create a new
LAN connection and configure its TCP/IP settings as follows:
1. Select “My Network Places” from
Windows start.
3. Right-click the Local Area
Connection. 4. Double-click Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)
2. Click View network connections.

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4. Select “Use the following...”
IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx
can be any number between 1 and
254 that is not used by another
deviceexcept192.168.1.220which
is used by the “WL-HDD”)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
SSID Settings
The SSID or the network name of the
WLAN adapter must be configured
correctly for proper operation. Click
the LAN icon under “Network and
Dialup Connections” and right-click
to view its Properties. Click
Configure under the General tab.
Then select the Wireless Network
tab.Make surethat theNetworkName
is set to “WL-HDD” and click OK.
Note: Disable WEP and set the
SSID to default for any existing
wireless LAN device connected
to your computer.
Note: The procedure described here may be slightly different for
various wireless adapter utilities. Refer to the documentation for
your wireless client (notebook or PDA) as well as that for the wire-
less adapter for specific instructions.
When the wireless client is
configured correctly, connection to
the “WL-HDD” should be
automatic.

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Using the Hard Disk Drive
Now that you have installed theASUSWireless "WL-HDD" and connected
it as required, you are ready to start using the hard drive as a network
storage device as described in the following sections.
Accessing the Hard Disk Drive
You can access the hard drive in any of the following ways:
Searching for the Device
The easiest method to locate the hard disk from the
network is to search for all computers on the network
and then locate the hard drive as follows:
1. Select “My Network Places” from Windows start.
2. Click the Search button on the toolbar.
3. Enter "WL-HDD" and click Search.
Windows may or may not have
already found the “WL-HDD”.
4. WhenASUSWireless"WL-HDD"
is found, double-click to view the
contents of the drive.
The hard disk shows the
configuration folder and the
partitions (part1, part2, etc.) on the
hard disk drive. You can set the
access permissions for the hard disk
drive using the configuration utility.