Asus (WL-330) User manual

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

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E1499
Revised Edition V2
December 2003
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Contents
Notices ..........................................................................................................iv
Safety statements .......................................................................................... v
About this guide............................................................................................ vii
WL-330 specification summary .................................................................... viii
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 Network setup .................................................................. 1-6
1.5.1 Access Point mode ............................................. 1-6
1.5.2 Ethernet adapter mode ....................................... 1-7
Chapter 2: Installation
2.1 System requirements........................................................ 2-2
2.2 Installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP ........................... 2-2
2.2.1 Before you proceed ............................................. 2-2
2.2.2 Installation procedures ........................................ 2-3
2.3 Placement ........................................................................ 2-5
2.4 Operating range ............................................................... 2-6
2.4.1 Range.................................................................. 2-6
2.4.2 Site Surveys ........................................................ 2-6
2.5 Roaming information ........................................................ 2-6

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Contents
Chapter 3: Configuration
3.1 Installing the utilities ......................................................... 3-2
3.2 Using the Setup Wizard utility ........................................... 3-3
3.2.1 Launching the Setup Wizard utility ...................... 3-3
3.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode ..................................... 3-4
3.2.3 Ethernet adapter mode ....................................... 3-6
3.2 Device Discovery.............................................................3-12
3.3 Web Configuration utility..................................................3-13
3.4 Launching the Web Configuration utility...........................3-15
3.5 Access Point mode..........................................................3-16
3.5.1 Simple Setup ..................................................... 3-16
3.5.2 Access Control .................................................. 3-19
3.5.3 Firmware Upgrade ............................................ 3-23
3.5.4 Restoring the default values.............................. 3-25
3.6 Ethernet adapter mode ....................................................3-26
3.6.1 Simple Setup ..................................................... 3-26
3.6.2 Site Survey ........................................................ 3-30
3.6.3 Firmware Upgrade ............................................ 3-36
3.6.4 Restoring the default values.............................. 3-36
3.7 Firmware Restoration ......................................................3-37
Chapter 4: Simple setup
4.1 Using the device in a local network................................... 4-2
4.2 Replacing the desktop PCs or notebooks Ethernet cables .... 4-2
4.3 Replacing the Ethernet cables of other devices ................ 4-3
4.4 Connecting to anotherAP as an adapter or wireless bridge ... 4-4
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 5-1

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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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Safety statements
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.

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This user guide contains the information you need to install and configure
your ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (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. It 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 describes the utilities for configuring the ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP.
•Chapter 4: Simple Setup
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup your ASUS
Pocket Wireless AP.
• Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
The Appendix contains a troubleshooting guide for solving common
problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.
About this guide
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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WL-330 specification summary*
Standard IEEE 802.11b
Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS)
Data Transfer Rate 11Mbps (with automatic fallback to 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps)
Network Types Supports Infrastructure andAd-hoc networks
Frequency Band 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz
Security 64-bit/128-bit configurable WEP encryption
Operating Distance Indoors: 100 ft (30 m) @ 11Mbps
Outdoors: 1000 ft (300 m) @ 11Mbps
Supported OS Windows
®
98SE/ME/2000/XP
Antenna Internal antenna
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

1-2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)
Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point!
The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is an easy-to-install wireless access point and
Ethernet adapter in one. Conforming to IEEE 802.11b standard for wireless
local area network (WLAN), the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is capable of up to
11Mbps data transmission rate on the 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz band.
The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP also features the latest wireless technology
developed by ASUS to keep you ahead in the world of wireless computing.
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-330)
Universal power adapter and plug (100V ~ 240V)
USB adapter and plug
RJ-45 connector and cable
Support CD
Quick Start Guide
Soft case
Unless otherwise specified, the term “device” in this User Guide refers to
the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.

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1.3 Features
The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP employs the Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS) technology 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 11Mbps with automatic fallback to
5.5, 2, and 1Mbps
• Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption
• Operating distance of up to 100 ft (30 m) indoors and 1000 ft (300m) outdoors*
• Dual power mode (DC or USB bus-powered)
• Equipped with a mounting hook and magnetic ring for desktop or wall installation
• Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc network types
• Windows
®
98SE/ME/2000/XP compatible
1.3.1 Top view
LEDs
LEDs. The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP comes with three LED indicators. Refer to
section 1.4 “LED indicators” for details.
The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP operating distance may be shorter if
there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home layout or operating
environment.

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Product introduction
1.3.2 Bottom view
1.3.3 Rear view
DC-IN socket
Ethernet port Reset button
Mounting hook
Mode switch
Air vents
Mountinghook.Usethemountinghooktoinstallthedeviceonconcreteorwooden
surfaces using a roundhead screw.
Air vents. These vents provide ideal ventilation to the device.
Mode switch.Allows you to switch fromAP mode
to Ethernet adapter mode, or vice versa.
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.
AP mode
Ethernet adapter mode

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Product introduction
1.4 LED indicators
The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP comes with a Power,
Wireless, and Ethernet LED indicators. Refer to the
table below for LED indications.
LED Status Mode* Indication
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.
Wireless On AP The device is on and ready.
EA The device is associated with an AP or other
wireless device.
Off AP The device is off.
EA The device is not associated with an AP or other
wireless device.
Blinking AP/EA The device is transmitting or receiving data.
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.
*Modes:
AP - Access point
EA - Ethernet adapter

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1.5 Network setup
The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP may 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. Other wireless device/s (Ad-hoc network type), or
2. 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
In Access Point mode the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP allows wireless clients to
connect to a wired or wireless LAN.
Wireless clients
INTERNET
ADSL Modem

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1.5.2 Ethernet adapter mode
Ad-hoc network type
In an Ad-hoc network type, the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP connects to another
ASUS Pocket Wireless AP or other wireless devices. No access point (AP) is
present.
Infrastructure network type
In an Infrastructure network type, each computer with an ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP connects to an access point that provides a central link for
communication among the computers.
INTERNET
ADSL Modem Access Point

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Product introduction
Access Point
Single IP bridge environment
In a single IP bridge environment, the device 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
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.
Hub Access Point
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.

Installation
Chapter 2
This chapter provides information on
how to install the ASUS Pocket AP.

2-2 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330)
Installation
2.1 System requirements
Before installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP, make sure that your system
meets the following requirements:
• An Ethernet (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) adapter for wired client
• At least one 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless adapter for wireless mobile client
• TCP/IP and an Internet browser installed
2.2 Installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP
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 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.
• Keepthedeviceawayfromtransformers,heavy-dutymotors,fluorescentlights,
microwaveovens,refrigerators,andotherindustrialequipmenttopreventsignal
loss.
• Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless
mobile devices.
Install this device at least 20 centimeters from any person to insure that
the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human
Exposure which have been adopted by the Federal Communications
Commission.