Asus 54Mbps User manual

®
54Mbps
Pocket Wireless Access Point
(WL-330g)
User Guide

ii
Checklist
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Features
Contents
Notices ............................................................................................v
Safety statements...........................................................................vi
About this guide............................................................................ viii
ASUS contact information ..............................................................ix
WL-330g specification summary .....................................................x
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-2
1.3 Features ............................................................................. 1-3
1.3.1 Top view ................................................................. 1-3
1.3.2 Bottom view ........................................................... 1-4
1.3.3 Rear view ............................................................... 1-4
1.4 LED indicators .................................................................... 1-5
1.5 Recommended network settings ........................................ 1-6
1.5.1 Access Point mode ................................................ 1-6
1.5.2 Ethernet adapter mode .......................................... 1-7
Chapter 2: Hardware installation
2.1 System requirements ......................................................... 2-2
2.2 Device installation .............................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Before you proceed ............................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Using DC power..................................................... 2-3
2.2.3 Using USB bus power............................................ 2-4
2.3 Placement .......................................................................... 2-5
Wall mounting..................................................................... 2-5
2.4 Operating range ................................................................. 2-5
2.4.1 Range .................................................................... 2-5
2.4.2 Site survey ............................................................. 2-6
2.5 Roaming information .......................................................... 2-6

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Safeguards
Contents
Chapter 3: Configuration
3.1 Installing the utilities ........................................................... 3-2
3.2 Wireless Setting Utility........................................................ 3-3
3.2.1 Launching the Wireless Setting Utility ................... 3-3
3.2.2 Using the Wireless Setting Utility ........................... 3-4
3.3 Web Configuration utility .................................................. 3-10
3.3.1 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings .............................. 3-10
3.3.2 Launching the Web Configuration utility .............. 3-12
3.3.3. Changing the access point (AP) configuration..... 3-13
3.3.4 Changing the Ethernet adapter configuration ...... 3-23
3.4 Firmware Restoration ....................................................... 3-36
Chapter 4: Using the device
4.1 Using the device in a local network .................................... 4-2
4.2 Replacing the computer Ethernet cables ........................... 4-2
4.3 Replacing the cable connections of other devices ............. 4-3
4.4 Sharing Internet connection with other computers ............. 4-3
Appendix: Troubleshooting

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION! You are cautioned that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
your authority to operate the equipment.
Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993.
Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and
Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.

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Safety statements
Regulatory Information/Disclaimers
Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance
with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the
product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this
device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized
modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and
equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the
user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification,
substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or
distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of government
regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.
CAUTION! To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure
guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance [20cm] between the radiator and your body. Use on
the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or
attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC
regulations.
Safety Information
In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance [20cm]
between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna.
Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the
transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authorization to use this device.
MPE Statement
Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it
sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal.

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Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency
Exposure
This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin
OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47
Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from
radio frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wireless LAN
device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless,
this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human
contact during normal operation – as a mobile or portable device but use in
a body-worn way is strictly prohibit. When using this device, a certain
separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to
ensure RF exposure compliance. In order to comply with the RF exposure
limits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between the
antennas and the user should not be less than [20cm].
RF Exposure
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Safety statements

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need to install and configure
your ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP. This part also presents the package contents, LED
indicators, and recommended network settings.
• Chapter 2: Hardware installation
This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP.
•Chapter 3: Configuration
This chapter provides information on how to configure the ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP using the utilities available from the support CD.
• Chapter 4: Using the device
This chapter provides instructions on how to use the ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP on various network setups.
• Appendix: Troubleshooting
The Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common
problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this guide.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
Telephone [phone]
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone
MB/Component [phone] (English)
Notebook [phone] (English)
Server/PC [phone] (English)
Networking [phone] (English)
Support fax [phone]
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Web site usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Telephone
General [phone]
Notebook [phone]
Support fax [phone]
Support e-mail [email protected]
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Online support www.asuscom.de/support
Web site www.asuscom.de/news
ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)
Address P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site www.ASUSarabia.com

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WL-330g specifications summary
Standard IEEE 802.11g
Technology Octogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Data transfer rate 802.11g: 54Mbps with auto-fallback to 48, 36,
24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps
802.11b: 11Mbps with auto-fallback to 5.5, 2,
and 1Mbps
Operation modes Access Point (AP)
Ethernet adapter
Frequency band 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz
Security 64-bit/128-bit configurable WEP encryption
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
Operating distance Indoors @ 11Mbps : 130 ft (40 m)
Indoors @ 54Mbps : 80 ft (25 m)
Outdoors @ 11Mbps LOS** : 1000 ft (310 m)
Outdoors @ 54Mbps LOS** : 200 ft (60 m)
Compatibility Compatible with IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g devices
Power requirement DC power using the supplied power cable and
plug or USB bus-powered
Dimensions 86mm x 62mm x 17mm
Supported OS Windows
®
98SE/Me/2000 (SP4)/XP (SP1)
Antenna Two internal 3D Inverted-F antennas
Mounting options Desktop or wall-mount installation
Software support Wireless Setting Utility
Firmware Restoration
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
** Line-of-Sight
• The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP operating distance may be shorter
if there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home layout or
operating environment.
• Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1
This chapter describes the physical
features of the ASUS Pocket Wireless
AP. This part presents the package
contents, LED indicators, and
recommended network settings.
Product introduction

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS ASUS Pocket Wireless AP!
The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is a compact easy-to-install and use
access point (AP) and Ethernet adapter in one. Implementing the IEEE
802.11g standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the ASUS ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP is capable of up to 54Mbps data transmission rate using the
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and the Octogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies. This AP is backward
compatible with the earlier IEEE 802.11b standard allowing seamless
interfacing of both wireless LAN standards.
The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP also supports several wireless network
configuration including AP, Infrastructure, and Ad-hoc modes giving you
flexibility on your existing or future wireless network configurations.
To provide efficient security to your wireless communication, ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP comes with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
encryption and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) features.
With these and many more, ASUS ASUS Pocket WirelessAP is sure to
keep you ahead in the world of wireless computing.
Unless otherwise specified, the term “device” in this User Guide refers
to the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.
1.2 Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS Pocket Wireless AP package.
Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.
ASUS Pocket Wireless AP (WL-330g)
Universal power adapter and plug (100V ~ 240V)
USB adapter and plug
RJ-45 connector and cable
Support CD
Quick Start Guide
Soft case

ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330g) 1-3
1.3.1 Top view
LEDs. TheASUS Pocket Wireless
AP comes with three LED
indicators (Ethernet, Wireless,
and Power). Refer to section 1.4
“LED indicators” for details.
1.3 Features
The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP employs the DSSS and OFDM
technologies to transmit and receive signals through radio waves on the
2.4 GHz band.
Here are other ASUS Pocket Wireless AP features:
• Reliable data transfer rates of up to 54Mbps
• Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and
WiFi Protected Access (WPA) encryptions
• Operating distance of up to 130ft (40m) indoors and 1000 ft (310m)
outdoors
• Dual power mode (DC or USB bus-powered)
• Equipped with a mounting hook for wall installation
• Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc network types in Ethernet adapter
mode
• Windows
®
98SE/Me/2000/XP compatible
LEDs

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1.3.3 Rear view
Ethernet port. This port connects the
supplied RJ-45 plug and cable.
DC IN socket. This socket connects
the power adapter plug.
Reset button. Press this button for
more than five seconds (in AP or
Ethernet mode) to load the default
values. In Ethernet adapter mode,
press this button for less than five
seconds to connect to the first
saved wireless connection in the
profile table. See page 3-15 for
the reset button function in
Ethernet mode.
1.3.2 Bottom view
Mounting hook. Use the mounting
hook to install the device on
concrete or wooden surfaces
using a roundhead screw.
Air vents. These vents provide
ventilation to the device.
Mode switch. Allows you to switch
the device from AP mode to
Ethernet adapter mode, or vice
versa.
Mounting
hole
Mode
switch
Air vents
Ethernet port
DC IN socket
Reset button
AP mode
Ethernet adapter mode

ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330g) 1-5
1.4 LED indicators
The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP
comes with a Ethernet, Wireless, and
Power LED indicators. Refer to the
table below for LED indications.
LED Status Mode* Indication
Ethernet On AP/EA The device is connected to an Ethernet network.
Off AP/EA The device is off or not connected to an Ethernet
network.
Wireless On AP The device is on and ready.
On EA The device is associated with an AP or other
wireless device.
Off AP The device is off.
Off EA The device is not associated with an AP or other
wireless device.
Blinking AP/EA The device is transmitting or receiving data.
Power On AP/EA The device in on and ready.
Off AP/EA The device is off or performing boot sequence.
Blinking AP/EA Firmware upgrade failed.
*Modes: AP – Access Point mode EA – Ethernet adapter mode

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1.5 Recommended network settings
The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP can be configured as an Access Point (AP)
or wireless Ethernet adapter. In AP mode, the device acts as the central
link between computers in a wireless network. In Ethernet adapter mode,
the device connects to:
1. A wireless device(s) (Ad-hoc mode), or
2. An access point (Infrastructure network type)
Determine your network settings before installing the ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP to avail all its features. The following network settings are
recommended.
1.5.1 Access Point mode
When in access point (AP) mode the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP connects
WLAN-enabled computers and/or devices to a wired or wireless LAN.
Internet Hub

Network Printer
Client 1
Client 2
Client 3
Client 4
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MODE

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Infrastructure mode
When in Infrastructure mode, the
wireless network is centered on an
access point (AP) that provides a
central link for wireless clients to
communicate with each other or
with a wired network.
In this setup, the ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP connects to an AP
using a single or multiple IP to
establish connection to a wired or
wireless LAN.
MODE
Station 1
Station 2
1.5.2 Ethernet adapter mode
Ad-hoc network
When in Ad-hoc network, the ASUS
Pocket Wireless AP connects to
another wireless device. No access
point (AP) is present in this wireless
environment.
WL-330g
Internet ADSL Modem Access Point
Station 1

WL-330g
Station 2

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Multiple IP bridge environment
In a multiple IP bridge environment, theASUS Pocket Wireless AP
connects two or more wired devices to a wireless network from a hub or a
switch.
Single IP bridge environment
In a single IP bridge environment,
the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP
connects to an access point using a
single IP address.
In this setup, the MAC cloning
feature may be enabled to support
certain applications and devices,
such as Xbox and PlayStation®
game consoles, that use the MAC
address to communicate with other devices. MAC cloning allows the ASUS
Pocket Wireless AP to to communicate with other devices in a wireless
network using the MAC address of the host computer instead of its
own.Multiple IP bridge environment
Internet ADSL Modem Access Point

WL-330g
Hub
MODE
Access point
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You must disable the MAC cloning feature when you set the device in
Ethernet adapter mode under this environment. Enabling MAC cloning
under this environment results to undefined and incorrect bridge
behavior.

Chapter 2
This chapter provides information on
how to install the ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP.
Hardware installation

2-2 Chapter 2: Installation
2.1 System requirements
Before installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP, make sure that your
system/network meets the following requirements:
• An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
• At least one IEEE 802.11b/g device with wireless capability
• An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser
2.2 Device installation
Follow these instructions to install the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.
1. Install the device utilities from the support CD.
2. Connect the device to your computer, network hub, switch, or router.
2.2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP.
• The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the
network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed
100 meters.
• Place the device on a flat, stable surface as far from the ground as
possible
• Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct
sunlight.
• Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors,
fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial
equipment to prevent signal loss.
• Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all
wireless mobile devices.
• Install the device at least 20cms from a person to insure that the
product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human
Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission.