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1.5.2 Ethernet adapter mode

Ad-hoc network

When in Ad-hoc network, the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP connects to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is present in this wireless environment.

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Infrastructure mode

When in Infrastructure mode, the wireless network is centered on an access point (AP) that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network.

In this setup, the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP connects to an AP using a single or multiple IP to establish connection to a wired or wireless LAN.

Internet ADSL Modem Access Point

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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 Information Safety statementsRegulatory Information/Disclaimers MPE StatementRF Exposure How this guide is organized About this guideConventions used in this guide This guide contains the following partsASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia-Pacific Asus contact informationAsus Computer International America Asus Computer GmbH Germany and AustriaWL-330g specifications summary Chapter Welcome Package contentsTop view FeaturesMounting hook. Use the mounting Bottom viewRear view Modes AP Access Point mode EA Ethernet adapter mode LED indicatorsAccess Point mode Recommended network settingsAd-hoc network Ethernet adapter modeSingle IP address Asus Pocket Wireless APA single IP bridge environment Hardware installation Before you proceed Device installationSystem requirements Using DC power Using USB bus power Operating range PlacementWall mounting RangeSite survey Roaming informationConfiguration Device utilities are copied to your computer Installing the utilitiesOther support CD options Launching the Wireless Setting Utility Wireless Setting UtilityFrom the support CD From the Windows desktopTo set the device as an access point AP Using the Wireless Setting UtilityAsus 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 To adjust the TCP/IP settings of the network adapter Web Configuration utilityAdjusting the TCP/IP settings Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. Click OK when finished Using an Internet browser Launching the Web Configuration utilityUsing the Wireless Setting Utility Simple Setup Changing the access point AP configurationConfiguration WPA-PSK Securing your wireless communication using WEP encryption Changing the network settings Access Control Firmware Upgrade Regulation Domain Browser refreshes with the new passwordCH ID Parameter Default value Restoring the default valuesChanging the Ethernet adapter configuration Preamble. See Encryption. See Pass Phrase. See Default Key. SeeAsus Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330g Station Status Site SurveyTo 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 Refer to page 3-19 for details Parameter Default valueFirmware Restoration window appears Firmware RestorationUsing the device Replacing the computer Ethernet cables Using the device in a local networkComputers Devices2PPPoE Point-to-Point over Ethernet Appendix Asus Pocket Wireless AP does not power up ProblemActionCheck if the Asus Pocket Wireless AP is in Access Point mode Throughput seems slow ProblemAction Appendix