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LEDs ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- Refer to transmit and receive signals through radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP comes with a mounting hook for details. Here are other ASUS Portable Wireless AP features: • Reliable data transfer rates of up to 135% of 54Mbps • Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP...
LEDs ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- Refer to transmit and receive signals through radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP comes with a mounting hook for details. Here are other ASUS Portable Wireless AP features: • Reliable data transfer rates of up to 135% of 54Mbps • Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP...
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... to the table below for LED indicators. Associated with Ethernet, Wireless, and Power LED indicators. Off Wireless On Flashing Router/AP/URE EA EA The WL-330gE is off . *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- The WL-330gE is connected to default" mode. LED Status Ethernet On...
... to the table below for LED indicators. Associated with Ethernet, Wireless, and Power LED indicators. Off Wireless On Flashing Router/AP/URE EA EA The WL-330gE is off . *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- The WL-330gE is connected to default" mode. LED Status Ethernet On...
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WL-330gE ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- WL-330gE ˝ Internet 1.5.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to go wireless. 1.5.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to extend your wireless coverage.
WL-330gE ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1- WL-330gE ˝ Internet 1.5.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to go wireless. 1.5.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to extend your wireless coverage.
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Connect the power adapter plug to a wall socket. 4 Wall socket Modem/Switch/PC WL-330gE 5 2 1 3 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2- Connect the modem/switch power adapter to the WL-330gE DC-IN socket. 4. Connect the WL-330gE power adapter to set the WL-330gE. 3. Connect the modem/switch power adapter plug to the DC-IN socket of the...
Connect the power adapter plug to a wall socket. 4 Wall socket Modem/Switch/PC WL-330gE 5 2 1 3 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2- Connect the modem/switch power adapter to the WL-330gE DC-IN socket. 4. Connect the WL-330gE power adapter to set the WL-330gE. 3. Connect the modem/switch power adapter plug to the DC-IN socket of the...
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...showing. 4. Adjust the screw if you cannot latch the device or if the screw is too loose. 2.4 Operating range The ASUS Portable Wireless AP range is in place. Select an ideal location for the device. 3. Latch the device into the screw until only 1/4...environment. A wireless device that a device uses. If you limit the range of data rates available to maintain an operational wireless connection. Locate the mounting hook at higher speeds than a device far from desktop placement, you may reflect or absorb radio signals. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2- 2.3...
...showing. 4. Adjust the screw if you cannot latch the device or if the screw is too loose. 2.4 Operating range The ASUS Portable Wireless AP range is in place. Select an ideal location for the device. 3. Latch the device into the screw until only 1/4...environment. A wireless device that a device uses. If you limit the range of data rates available to maintain an operational wireless connection. Locate the mounting hook at higher speeds than a device far from desktop placement, you may reflect or absorb radio signals. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2- 2.3...
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To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Device Discovery. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS 802.11g AP device, and enables you to configure the device. 3.1.1 Launching the utilities To launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility from the Windows desktop. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 3-
To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Device Discovery. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS 802.11g AP device, and enables you to configure the device. 3.1.1 Launching the utilities To launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility from the Windows desktop. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 3-
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Changing the TCP/IP settings may require system restart. Set the Subnet Mask to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 4. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- The IP address must be 192.168.1.X. (X can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device.) 5. 3. Click OK when finished. Switch on the WL330gE immediately after rebooting. Check the Use the following IP address option, then enter the IP address for the network adapter. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to 255.255.255.0.
Changing the TCP/IP settings may require system restart. Set the Subnet Mask to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 4. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- The IP address must be 192.168.1.X. (X can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device.) 5. 3. Click OK when finished. Switch on the WL330gE immediately after rebooting. Check the Use the following IP address option, then enter the IP address for the network adapter. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to 255.255.255.0.
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... Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode In the Access Point (AP) mode, you can set up the advanced functions. Wireless computer WL-330gE To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. The Access Point (AP) page is a unique identifier attached to save...an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is displayed. You can connect the Ethernet port and your wireless devices into the same local area network (LAN). ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- Medium (WEP-64bits): Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) 4. Click...
... Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode In the Access Point (AP) mode, you can set up the advanced functions. Wireless computer WL-330gE To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. The Access Point (AP) page is a unique identifier attached to save...an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is displayed. You can connect the Ethernet port and your wireless devices into the same local area network (LAN). ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- Medium (WEP-64bits): Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) 4. Click...
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The Adapter page is displayed. 2. Refer to go wireless. Click Connect. From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. 4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you want to connect to. 3. WL-330gE ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in LAN, select the device you can set up the advanced functions. You can enable any Ethernet-capable device to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details.
The Adapter page is displayed. 2. Refer to go wireless. Click Connect. From the available list of devices in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4- In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. 4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you want to connect to. 3. WL-330gE ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in LAN, select the device you can set up the advanced functions. You can enable any Ethernet-capable device to Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details.
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4.3 Advance settings When you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes in the Mode Quick Setup page, the screen shown below is displayed. 4.3.1 Navigation menu The navigation menu, located at the left of the screen, contains the main menu and sub-menu items. Use the navigation menu to configure the various features of the ASUS WL-330gE. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-
4.3 Advance settings When you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes in the Mode Quick Setup page, the screen shown below is displayed. 4.3.1 Navigation menu The navigation menu, located at the left of the screen, contains the main menu and sub-menu items. Use the navigation menu to configure the various features of the ASUS WL-330gE. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-
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... (10 hexadecimal digits for WEP 64bits, 26 hexadecimal digits for WEP 128bits), and then select from Key Index accordingly. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-11 Input one set up the ASUS 802.11g AP: 1. In the Home Gateway mode, you will be able to connect to continue. Select the correct... same WPA pre-shared key settings can also let the system generate the keys by the Access Point. Record the Passphrase and the WEP keys in Gateway mode, click Apply to restart the wireless router and activate the new settings. 4.3.3 Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode To start quick...
... (10 hexadecimal digits for WEP 64bits, 26 hexadecimal digits for WEP 128bits), and then select from Key Index accordingly. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-11 Input one set up the ASUS 802.11g AP: 1. In the Home Gateway mode, you will be able to connect to continue. Select the correct... same WPA pre-shared key settings can also let the system generate the keys by the Access Point. Record the Passphrase and the WEP keys in Gateway mode, click Apply to restart the wireless router and activate the new settings. 4.3.3 Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode To start quick...
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PPTP User If you are using PPTP services, you are using ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP addresses, please select the fourth line, then input the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway provided by your ISP. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-13 Static IP User If you would be asked to get DNS automatically. You could choose to specify certain DNS servers, or select to input the username, password, as well as the IP address provided by your ISP.
PPTP User If you are using PPTP services, you are using ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP addresses, please select the fourth line, then input the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway provided by your ISP. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-13 Static IP User If you would be asked to get DNS automatically. You could choose to specify certain DNS servers, or select to input the username, password, as well as the IP address provided by your ISP.
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...in close number frequency, are listed in the presence of your network facility, make sure that all your operating channel. Refer to the ASUS 802.11g AP. Selecting "Auto" allows 802.11g and 802.11b clients to connect to set different authentication methods which determine different ... required 10 hex 26 hex 10 hex 26 hex Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required 10 hex 26 hex ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-15 The relationships among Authentication Method, WPA Encryption, WPA Pre-Shared Key, WEP Encryption, Passphrase, and WEP Keys are located ...
...in close number frequency, are listed in the presence of your network facility, make sure that all your operating channel. Refer to the ASUS 802.11g AP. Selecting "Auto" allows 802.11g and 802.11b clients to connect to set different authentication methods which determine different ... required 10 hex 26 hex 10 hex 26 hex Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required 10 hex 26 hex ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-15 The relationships among Authentication Method, WPA Encryption, WPA Pre-Shared Key, WEP Encryption, Passphrase, and WEP Keys are located ...
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... Key Interval This field specifies the time interval (in the same position, you are communicating has the same key in seconds) after which of its wireless clients use to generate WEP keys. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-17 WEP-64bit key: 10 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) WEP-128bit key: 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) The...
... Key Interval This field specifies the time interval (in the same position, you are communicating has the same key in seconds) after which of its wireless clients use to generate WEP keys. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-17 WEP-64bit key: 10 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) WEP-128bit key: 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) The...
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... and dynamic WEP key derivation. Connection Secret - To add a MAC address to use for connection with 802.1x" in "Wireless - ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-19 Interface". This field specifies the password used by the RADIUS server. It is required while you to the AP. Server IP Address - Adding a MAC ...
... and dynamic WEP key derivation. Connection Secret - To add a MAC address to use for connection with 802.1x" in "Wireless - ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-19 Interface". This field specifies the password used by the RADIUS server. It is required while you to the AP. Server IP Address - Adding a MAC ...
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... from sending a data frame until another RTS/CTS handshake is sent to enable WMM NoAcknowledgement ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-21 Set a specific packet size threshold to enable fragmentation. The default value (100 milliseconds) is recommended. ...) - DTIM Interval (1-255) - Enable Frame Bursting? - Fragmentation Threshold (256-2346) - The default value (3) is recommended for some older wireless LAN cards with each other. Basic Rate Set - This field indicates the basic rates that a system broadcast packet, or beacon, is completed. Radio...
... from sending a data frame until another RTS/CTS handshake is sent to enable WMM NoAcknowledgement ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-21 Set a specific packet size threshold to enable fragmentation. The default value (100 milliseconds) is recommended. ...) - DTIM Interval (1-255) - Enable Frame Bursting? - Fragmentation Threshold (256-2346) - The default value (3) is recommended for some older wireless LAN cards with each other. Basic Rate Set - This field indicates the basic rates that a system broadcast packet, or beacon, is completed. Radio...
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DHCP Server The ASUS WL-330gE supports up to WAN. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-23 The IP address of a local machine can select the WAN Connection Type from WL-330gE if the DHCP server is enabled. WAN & LAN The ASUS WL-330gE supports several connection types to 253 IP addresses for your local network. You can be manually assigned by the network administrator or obtained automatically from the dropdown list. The setting fields will vary based on the connection type you have chosen.
DHCP Server The ASUS WL-330gE supports up to WAN. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-23 The IP address of a local machine can select the WAN Connection Type from WL-330gE if the DHCP server is enabled. WAN & LAN The ASUS WL-330gE supports several connection types to 253 IP addresses for your local network. You can be manually assigned by the network administrator or obtained automatically from the dropdown list. The setting fields will vary based on the connection type you have chosen.
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ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-25 This is detected, the inbound packets to the specified incoming port numbers are redirected to your local network accessible for outside users. Virtual Server Virtual Server allows you to open certain TCP or UDP ports to communicate with the computers connected to the ASUS WL-330gE. 4.3.6 NAT Setting Port Trigger This function allows you to make services, like WWW, FTP, provided by defining trigger ports and incoming ports. When the trigger port is done by a server in your computer.
ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-25 This is detected, the inbound packets to the specified incoming port numbers are redirected to your local network accessible for outside users. Virtual Server Virtual Server allows you to open certain TCP or UDP ports to communicate with the computers connected to the ASUS WL-330gE. 4.3.6 NAT Setting Port Trigger This function allows you to make services, like WWW, FTP, provided by defining trigger ports and incoming ports. When the trigger port is done by a server in your computer.
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URL Filter This function allows you to block specific URL access from your local network. First, you should define the date and time that filtering will take place. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-27 WAN & LAN Filter This function allows you to block specific packets between LAN and WAN. Next, you should select the default action for filter in both directions and insert rules for any exceptions.
URL Filter This function allows you to block specific URL access from your local network. First, you should define the date and time that filtering will take place. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-27 WAN & LAN Filter This function allows you to block specific packets between LAN and WAN. Next, you should select the default action for filter in both directions and insert rules for any exceptions.
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... is enabled using PPoE, DHCP client, or static IP; You can select either Home Gateway or Access Point mode. and UPnP and DDNS are bridged together. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-29 and wireless devices and the LAN port of WL-330gE are supported. WAN connection is connected to the Internet via ADSL or a cable modem, and...
... is enabled using PPoE, DHCP client, or static IP; You can select either Home Gateway or Access Point mode. and UPnP and DDNS are bridged together. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-29 and wireless devices and the LAN port of WL-330gE are supported. WAN connection is connected to the Internet via ADSL or a cable modem, and...