Asus WL-330GE - Wireless Access Point User manual

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Enhanced 802.11g
Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router
(WL-330gE)
QE3507/ October 2007
Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

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Contents
Conventions
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.
Conventions .......................................................................................... 2
Package contents.................................................................................. 3
System requirements ............................................................................ 3
Device installation ................................................................................. 4
Conguration......................................................................................... 5
Operation modes ............................................................................ 5
LED indicators..................................................................................... 10

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Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless AP
package. Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.
ASUS Portable Wireless AP (WL-330gE)
Universal power adapter and plug (5V/1A, 100V ~ 240V)
USB power cord
RJ-45 cable
Support CD (manual, utilities, GPL)
Quick Start Guide
Use only the power adapter and plug that came with the package. Using
other power adapter and plug may damage the device!
System requirements
Before installing the ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless AP, make sure that
your computer meets the following requirements:
• Operating System: Windows®2000, XP, or Vista
• An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
• At least one IEEE 802.11b/g device with wireless capability
• An Internet browser

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Device installation
1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the WL-330gE Ethernet port.
2. Insert the other end of the RJ-45 cable to your computer.
3. Do either of the following:
A
Connect the power
adapter plug to the
WL-330gE DC-IN socket
and connect the power
adapter to a wall socket
(A).
Connect the USB power
cord plug to the WL-
330gE DC-IN socket
and connect the USB
connector into your
computer’s USB port (B).
B

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Conguration
Wireless computer Internet
˝
ADSL/Cable modem
WL-330gE
Operation modes
The ASUS WL-330gE is designed with four (4) selective operation modes:
Gateway, Access Point, Ethernet Adapter, and Universal Repeater.
By default, the ASUS WL-330gE is set in the Gateway mode.
Gateway mode
In the Gateway mode, the ASUS WL-330gE connects to the Internet via an
ADSL or a cable modem, and your network environment has multi-users using
the same IP to ISP.
In the Quick Setup Wizard, you can only congure WEP for security (open
system). You can complete the share key and advanced security setup in
the Advanced Settings page.
In the Gateway mode:
• NAT is enabled;
• WAN is allowed using PPPoE, DHCP client, or static IP; and
• UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user, are supported.
To congure the ASUS WL-330gE in Gateway mode:
1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Gateway tab. The Gateway page
is displayed.
To enter the web conguration page:
1. Type 192.168.1.220 into the address box of your web browser to enter the
web conguration page.
2. Use admin as the username and password. The Setup Wizard is then
displayed.

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2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identier), which is a unique identier
attached to packets sent over WLAN.
3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods:
Low(None): No security level.
Medium (WEP-64bits)
Medium (WEP-128 bits)
High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK)
4. (Optional) Choose Enable Hotspot Mode to connect to the hotspot
wirelessly.
5. Click Finish to save the conguration.
You can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advanced Setting link
to go to the Advanced Setting screen.
Disable your PC’s proxy settings when using web conguration. Make
sure the WL-330gE and your PC are under the same subnet. Check
the contents of the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) settings of your local area
connection.
After setting the ASUS WL-330gE in Gateway mode, you need to connect
the WL-330gE’s LAN port to an ADSL modem through an RJ45 cable. You
can only set up your local network wirelessly such as through Windows®
Zero Conguration or your wireless card utility on your PC.

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Access Point (AP) mode
In the Access Point (AP) mode, you can connect the Ethernet port and your
wireless devices into the same local area network (LAN).
Wireless computer WL-330gE
To congure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode:
1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the AP tab. The Access Point (AP)
page is displayed.
2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identier), which is a unique identier
attached to packets sent over WLAN.
3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods:
Low(None): No security level.
Medium (WEP-64bits)
Medium (WEP-128 bits)
High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK)
4. Click Finish to save the conguration.

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Ethernet Adapter mode
In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device
to go wireless.
WL-330gE Internet
˝
To congure the ASUS WL-330gE in Ethernet Adapter mode:
1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. The Adapter page is
displayed.
2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to
connect to.
3. Click Connect.
You can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advance Settings link
to go to the Advance Settings screen.

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Repeater mode
In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with
your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage.
To congure the ASUS WL-330gE in Repeater mode:
1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Repeater tab. The Repeater
page is displayed.
2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to
connect to.
3. Click Connect.
WL-330gE Internet
˝
You can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advance Settings link
to go to the Advance Settings screen.

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LED indicators
The ASUS WL-330gE comes with a Power,
Wireless, and Ethernet LED indicators. Refer to the
table below for LED indications.
*Modes: AP: Access Point mode
EA: Ethernet adapter mode
URE: Universal repeater mode
LED Status Mode* Indication
Ethernet On
Off
Router/AP/EA/
URE
The RJ-45 cable is connected and the
WL-330gE is connected to an Ethernet
network.
The WL-330gE is off or is not connected
to an Ethernet network.
Wireless On
Flashing
Off
Router/AP/URE
EA
EA
Router/AP/URE
EA
Associated.
Associated with an AP.
Associating.
Not associated.
No association with an AP.
Power On
Flashing
Off
Router/AP/EA/
URE
Router/AP/EA/
URE
Router/AP/EA/
URE
The WL-330gE is on and ready.
The WL-330gE is under “reset to default”
mode.
The device is off.