Asus WL-330G manual System requirements, Device installation, Before you proceed

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2.1System requirements

Before installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP, make sure that your system/network meets the following requirements:

•An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)

•At least one IEEE 802.11b/g device with wireless capability

•An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser

2.2Device installation

Follow these instructions to install the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.

1.Install the device utilities from the support CD.

2.Connect the device to your computer, network hub, switch, or router.

2.2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.

•The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters.

•Place the device on a flat, stable surface as far from the ground as possible

•Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.

•Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss.

•Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices.

•Install the device at least 20cms from a person to insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission.

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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 viewMounting hook. Use the mounting Bottom viewRear view LED indicators Modes AP Access Point mode EA Ethernet adapter modeRecommended network settings Access Point modeEthernet adapter mode Ad-hoc networkSingle 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 Placement Operating rangeWall mounting RangeRoaming information Site surveyConfiguration Device utilities are copied to your computer Installing the utilitiesOther support CD options 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 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 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