Asus WL-330G manual Recommended network settings, Access Point mode

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1.5Recommended network settings

The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP can 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.A wireless device(s) (Ad-hoc mode), or

2.An 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

When in access point (AP) mode the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP connects WLAN-enabled computers and/or devices to a wired or wireless LAN.

Internet Hub

Client 1

Client 2

Network Printer

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Client 4

Client 3

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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 viewRear view Bottom 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 networkA single IP bridge environment Asus Pocket Wireless APSingle IP address Hardware installation System requirements Device installationBefore you proceed Using DC power Using USB bus power Placement Operating rangeWall mounting RangeRoaming information Site surveyConfiguration Other support CD options Installing the utilitiesDevice 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 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings Web Configuration utilityTo adjust the TCP/IP settings of the network adapter Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. Click OK when finished Using the Wireless Setting Utility Launching the Web Configuration 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