Asus WL-500b User manual

WL500g / WL500g Deluxe Wireless Router
(For 802.11g/b Wireless Clients)
WL500b Wireless Router
(For 802.11b Wireless Clients)
User’s Manual

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Contact Information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
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Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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
digitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFederalCommunicationsCommission (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
thisequipmentdoescauseharmful 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.
WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in
order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to
the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only
the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to con-
nect I/O devices to this equipment. 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, NationalArchives and RecordsAdministration,
U.S. Government Printing Office.
Canadian Department of Communications
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
Notices

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FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement
In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines,
this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20
cm 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.Any changes of modifications
not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the users
authority to operate the equipment.
Installation and use of thisWireless 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 or attachment of 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
itsauthorizedresellers or distributors will assumeno liability for any damage
or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with
these guidelines.
Notices

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction.......................................................................................... 9
Overview................................................................................................ 9
System Requirements ........................................................................... 9
Features .............................................................................................. 10
The Product Package ..................................................................... 10
The ASUS Wireless Family ............................................................. 12
Network Topology ................................................................................ 14
Network Backbone.......................................................................... 14
Agent to an ISP............................................................................... 15
Agent to Another Network ............................................................... 16
LED Indicators ..................................................................................... 17
2. Installation Procedure ....................................................................... 18
Wall Mounting Option .......................................................................... 20
Vertical Standing Option ...................................................................... 21
Connecting to the ASUS Wireless Router ........................................... 22
3. Software Configuration..................................................................... 23
Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router ............................................... 23
Setting IP address for Wired or Wireless Connection..................... 23
Installing the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities....................................... 25
Using the Wireless Router for the First Time....................................... 26
1. ASUS Wireless Router Utilities .................................................. 26
2. Connect to the ASUS WLAN Web Manager .............................. 26
3. Set your own password.............................................................. 28
4. Use Quick Setup ........................................................................ 28
Home Gateway Mode.......................................................................... 29
Wireless............................................................................................... 32
Interface .......................................................................................... 32
Bridge/Access Control List.............................................................. 37
Access Control................................................................................ 40
Radius Setting (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) ..................................... 41
Advanced ........................................................................................ 42
IP Config.............................................................................................. 44
WAN & LAN .................................................................................... 44
DHCP Server .................................................................................. 47
DHCP Server (Cont.) ...................................................................... 48

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Static Route .................................................................................... 49
Miscellaneous ................................................................................. 50
NAT Setting ......................................................................................... 52
Port Trigger ..................................................................................... 52
Virtual Server .................................................................................. 53
Virtual DMZ ..................................................................................... 54
Internet Firewall ................................................................................... 55
Basic Config.................................................................................... 57
URL Filter ........................................................................................ 58
USB Application................................................................................... 59
FTP Server...................................................................................... 59
User Account List ............................................................................ 61
Banned IP List................................................................................. 63
Client Setting................................................................................... 63
Web Camera ................................................................................... 64
Web Camera - Client Setting .......................................................... 66
Web Camera vs. DDNS .................................................................. 68
Security Mode Setting..................................................................... 68
Remote Monitor Setting .................................................................. 69
System Setup ...................................................................................... 70
Operation Mode .............................................................................. 70
Router Mode (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe)........................................ 71
Quick Setup in Router Mode........................................................... 71
AP Mode ......................................................................................... 72
Quick Setup in Access Point Mode ................................................. 72
Configure Wireless Interface........................................................... 72
IP Config (Access Point Mode) ....................................................... 73
LAN ................................................................................................. 73
Get IPAutomatically........................................................................ 73
Change Password........................................................................... 74
Firmware Upgrade............................................................................... 75
Setting Management....................................................................... 76
Factory Default................................................................................ 77
Restoring Factory Default Settings ................................................. 77
Status & Log ........................................................................................ 78
Firmware Restoration .......................................................................... 80
Using a Hub .................................................................................... 80

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Setup Printer Wizard ........................................................................... 81
Installing the Printer Driver.............................................................. 81
Setup for LPR client under Windows XP ............................................. 84
Printer Setup Wizard....................................................................... 86
Verifying Your Printer ...................................................................... 87
4. Wireless Performance ...................................................................... 89
Site Topography................................................................................... 89
Site Surveys ........................................................................................ 89
Range .................................................................................................. 90
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 91
Common Problems and Solutions ....................................................... 91
Reset to Defaults ................................................................................. 92
Glossary .............................................................................................. 95
Licensing Information .......................................................................... 98
Availability of source code .............................................................. 98
The GNU General Public License ....................................................... 99
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1. Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing theASUS Wireless Router. TheASUS Wireless
Router, WL500g/WL500g Deluxe, complies with IEEE 802.11g and
802.11b standards.TheASUS 802.11b Wireless Router,WL500b, complies
with IEEE 802.11b standards.The 802.11g is as extension to 802.11b (used
in majority of wireless LANs today) that broadens 802.11b’s data rates to
54 Mbps within the 2.4 GHz band using OFDM (orthogonal frequency
division multiplexing) technology. The 802.11g allows backward
compatibility with 802.11b devices but only at 11 Mbps or lower, depending
on the range and presence of obstructions. Wireless LANs are
complementary extensions to existing wired LANs, offering complete
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 a LAN wires.This is accomplished through
the use of Access Point functionality of ASUS Wireless Routers. ASUS
WirelessRouter withbuilt-inInternet gateway capability, allows your family
to share a broadband Modem and one ISP account simultaneously from
different rooms without wires! ASUS Wireless products can keep you
connected anywhere, any time.
System Requirements
To begin using theASUS 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Router, you must have
the following minimum requirements:
• ADSL/Cable Modem and Broadband InternetAccount.
• An Ethernet (10Base-T or 10/100Base-TX) 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

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The Product Package
The WL500g/WL500g Deluxe Wireless Router comes with:
• One ASUS 802.11g Wireless Router
• One ASUS Wireless Router Quick Start Guide
• One power adapter (5 Volts DC)
• One support CD (utilities and user’s manual)
• One RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through)
The WL500b Wireless Router comes with:
• One ASUS 802.11b Wireless Router
• One ASUS Wireless Router Quick Start Guide
• One power adapter (5 Volts DC)
• One support CD (utilities and user’s manual)
• One RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through)
Features
The WL500g/WL500g Deluxe and WL500b Wireless Router features
include:
•Wireless Connectivity And Protect Compatibility. WL500g/WL500g
Deluxe Wireless Router enables fastest 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g wireless
transmission but keeps compatibility with existing IEEE 802.11b devices.
WL500g Deluxe increases performance compared with standard 802.11g
when Afterburner mode is enabled. The WL-500b Wireless Router utilizes
the IEEE 802.11b standard.
•Secure wireless connectivity. The integrated Wireless Access Point with
WPA authenticationand encryptionfunctionalityallows thewirelessrouter
to link a broadband Internet connection to your local network of 802.11g
or/and802.11bwireless mobileclientssecurely.TheASUSWirelessRouter
is firmware upgradable to support WPA.
•Multiplelocalnetworkports.Four10/100Base-TEthernet ports,offering
eitheraconnection to a hub orswitchon the local wired networkora direct
connectiontomultipleEthernet-enabledcomputers. Build-inDHCPserver
allows the Wireless Router to provide IPaddresses to clients on your local
network automatically.

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•Broadband port. The Broadband port connects the Wireless Router to
your cable/DSL modem. Static IP, dynamically IP and PPPoE (PPP over
Ethernet) connection to Internet are supported.
•Shared Internet access. All computers on the local network can access
the Internet through the Wireless Router, using only a single external IP
address.
•Firewall protection. The wireless router use of NAT (Network Address
Translation) provides firewall protection for your local network.
•Children Protection. The wireless router allows you to block the Internet
access within a predefined time interval and to block the WWW access
with specific keywords in URL within a predefined time interval.
•USB devices support. Connecting a USB storage device to the wireless
routerenablesyou tosetupanFTPserverand sharetheUSB storagedevice
with Internet or WLAN users.With a USB web camera, the wireless router
allows you to monitor locations such as your home or office from any
location through a wireless LAN or over the Internet.
•Printer sharing. With an additional Printer, the ASUS Wireless Router
allowsyou to sharethe printer toyour local areanetwork. Standard parallel
printers are supported.
•Easy setup and management. Use your web browser from any computer
on the local network to configure theASUS Wireless Router.

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The ASUS WLAN 802.11g
AccessPoint(WL-300g)creates
a wireless network using the
IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b
wireless standards.
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 802.11b Wireless
CFCard (WL-110) is a IEEE
802.11bwirelessLAN adapter
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
adapter that fits into a PCMCIA
Type II slot in a Notebook PC and
creates a wireless network using
the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless
standards.
The ASUS WLAN Gateway (WL-500g) creates a
wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless
standards and allows sharing a single Internet
connection.
The ASUS 3 in 1
Pocket Access Point
(WL-330g) creates a
wireless network
using the IEEE
802.11g/b wireless
standards.
(The illustrations are not to scale.)
Access Point or Client
Access Point & Router
PCMCIA Client Compact Flash (CF) Client
The ASUS WLAN 802.11g Pocket Router (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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TheASUSUSBWirelessLANAdapter(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.
The ASUS USB Wireless
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.
The ASUS WLAN
PCI Card (WL-
138g) is a wireless
LAN adapter that fits
into a standard PCI
slot in a desktop PC
and creates a wireless
network using the
IEEE 802.11g/b
wireless standards.
(The illustrations are not to scale.)
USB Access Point or Client USB Client
PCI Client
802.11g 54Mbps
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).

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Wireless Client
Wireless Client
ASUS Wireless Router
LAN
Wireless
Wired Client
Network Topology
The settings that you need to perform will vary depending on the role that
your ASUS Wireless Router will play.
Network Backbone
No software setting is necessary in the ASUS Wireless Router.
Inthistopology, thewirelessrouter connects your wiredandwireless devices
together to form a local area network (LAN), as shown. To connect a
computer(orother device) to theASUSWirelessRouter,you need anetwork
cable (UTP-Cat5) with one end connected to one of the LAN ports on the
back of theASUS Wireless Router and the other in the 10/100 LAN port on
that device. For wireless connections, wireless mobile clients must comply
with the IEEE 802.11b standard.

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ASUS Wireless Router
Wireles
s
I
nternet Service Provider
Wired Client
Wireless Client
Wireless Client
WAN
LAN
ADSL or Cable Modem
Internet
Agent to an ISP
In this topology, the wireless router is not only a backbone of your LAN
but also an agent to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You may use an
ADSL or Cable modem to communicate with your ISP. Connect the LAN
port on the modem with the WAN port at the back of the ASUS Wireless
Router using a network cable as shown above.
Note: You also need to make sure that other connections on the
ADSL or Cable modem are correct.

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Wired Client
Wireless Client
Wireless Client
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WAN
LAN
Wireless
Network Backbone
Agent to Another Network
In this topology, the wireless router is an agent between your LAN and
another network. Use a network cable with one end connected to the WAN
port on the wireless router and the other to the other network as shown
above.

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LED Indicators
The LEDs on the front of the ASUS Wireless Router display the status of
the ASUS Wireless Router.
PWR (Power)
Off No power
On System ready
Flashing Firmware upgrade failed
AIR (Wireless Network)
Off No power
On Wireless system ready
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (wireless)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Off No power
On Has physical connection to an Ethernet network
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet wire)
LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network)
Off No power
On Has physical connection to an Ethernet network
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet wire)
PWR AIR WAN LAN

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2. Installation Procedure
Follow these steps to install the ASUS Wireless Router.
1. Determine the best location for the ASUS Wireless Router. Keep in mind
the following considerations:
• The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the ASUS Wireless
Router to the network must not exceed 100 meters.
• Try to place the ASUS Wireless Router on a flat, sturdy surface as
far from the ground as possible, such as on top of a desk or book-
case, keeping clear of obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
• Try to centrally locate the ASUS Wireless Router so that it will pro-
vide coverage to all of the wireless mobile devices in the area. Orien-
tating the antenna vertically should provide the best reception.
• Use only the power supply that came with this unit. Other power
supplies may fit but the voltage and power may not be compatible.
2. Wall mounting or vertical standing is also possible.
It is the responsibility of the installer and users of the ASUS Wire-
less Router to guarantee that the antenna is operated at least 20
centimeters from any person. This is necessary to insure that the
product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Hu-
man Exposure which have been adopted by the Federal Communi-
cations Commission.
4. LANConnection:Attach one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to theASUS
Wireless Router’s LAN port (any one of the four) and attach the other end
to the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to your desktop computer.
5. Power Connection: The ASUS Wireless Router requires power from an
external power supply. TheASUS Wireless Router ships with a UL listed,
Class 2 power supply (5V).Attach one end of the DC power adapter to the
back of the ASUS Wireless Router and the other end to a power outlet.
The Power LED on the front of the ASUS Wireless Router will light up
when the unit is powered ON. In addition, the green LAN or WAN LEDs
will turn ON to indicate that the ASUS Wireless Router has a physical
Ethernet network connection.

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Warning: Use theASUS Wireless Router only with the power adapter
supplied in the product package. Using another power supply may
damage the ASUS Wireless Router.
6. Printer Connection: Connect a printer to the Wireless Router printer
port (WL500g/WL500b only) or USB port to use the router as a printing
server for your local network.
7. USB Connection: Connect a supported USB web camera or USB
storage device to the Wireless Router USB port.
Note: Before using an embedded USB application or device, refer
to the USB storage and USB camera support list on the ASUSTeK
Web site at the following Internet address: http://www.asus.com.

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Wall Mounting Option
Out of the box, theASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on a raised flat
surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for
mounting to a wall or ceiling.
Follow these steps to mount the ASUS Wireless Router to a wall:
1. Look on the underside for the four mounting hooks.
2. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface using the provided hole template.
3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4” is showing.
4. Latch the upper two hooks of theASUS Wireless Router onto the screws.
Note: Readjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless
Router onto the screws or if it is too loose.