Asus WL-330G manual Welcome, Package contents

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1.1Welcome!

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 Wireless AP is sure to keep you ahead in the world of wireless computing.

1.2Package 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

Unless otherwise specified, the term “device” in this User Guide refers to the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.

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Contents 54Mbps Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330g User Guide E1539 First Edition May Contents Appendix Troubleshooting Federal Communications Commission Statement Safety statements Safety InformationRegulatory Information/Disclaimers MPE StatementRF Exposure About this guide How this guide is organizedConventions used in this guide This guide contains the following partsAsus contact information ASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia-PacificAsus Computer International America Asus Computer GmbH Germany and AustriaWL-330g specifications summary Chapter Package contents WelcomeFeatures Top viewBottom view Rear viewMounting hook. Use the mounting LED indicators Modes AP Access Point mode EA Ethernet adapter modeRecommended network settings Access Point modeEthernet adapter mode Ad-hoc networkAsus Pocket Wireless AP A single IP bridge environmentSingle IP address Hardware installation Device installation System requirementsBefore you proceed Using DC power Using USB bus power Placement Operating rangeWall mounting RangeRoaming information Site surveyConfiguration Installing the utilities Other support CD optionsDevice utilities are copied to your computer Wireless Setting Utility Launching the Wireless Setting UtilityFrom the support CD From the Windows desktopUsing the Wireless Setting Utility To set the device as an access point APAsus Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330g Specified settings are applied to the device To set the device as an Ethernet adapter Wireless network icon indications Icon Indicates that Asus Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330g Web Configuration utility Adjusting the TCP/IP settingsTo adjust the TCP/IP settings of the network adapter Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. Click OK when finished Launching the Web Configuration utility Using the Wireless Setting UtilityUsing an Internet browser Changing the access point AP configuration Simple SetupConfiguration WPA-PSK Securing your wireless communication using WEP encryption Changing the network settings Access Control Firmware Upgrade Browser refreshes with the new password Regulation DomainCH ID Restoring the default values Parameter Default valueChanging the Ethernet adapter configuration Encryption. See Pass Phrase. See Default Key. See Preamble. SeeAsus Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330g Site Survey Station StatusTo scan available wireless networks in your location Configuration Asus Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330g Configuration Asus Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330g Profile Table Asus Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330g Configuration Parameter Default value Refer to page 3-19 for detailsFirmware Restoration Firmware Restoration window appearsUsing the device Using the device in a local network Replacing the computer Ethernet cablesDevices Computers2PPPoE Point-to-Point over Ethernet Appendix ProblemAction Asus Pocket Wireless AP does not power upCheck if the Asus Pocket Wireless AP is in Access Point mode Throughput seems slow ProblemAction Appendix