Asus WL-330G manual Placement, Operating range, Wall mounting, Range

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2.3Placement

Wall mounting

Aside from desktop placement, you can install the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP vertically on a concrete or wooden wall using the mounting hook at the bottom side of the device.

Mounting hook

To mount the device on a concrete or wooden wall:

1.Locate the mounting hook at the bottom of the device.

2.Select an ideal location for the device.

3.Tighten a round head screw on the concrete or wooden wall until only 1/4 inch is showing.

4.Latch the device into the screw until the device is in place.

Adjust the screw if you cannot latch the device or if the screw is too loose.

2.4Operating range

2.4.1 Range

The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP range is dependent on the operating environment. Every home or office layout varies in obstacles, barriers, or wall types which may reflect or absorb radio signals. For example, two 802.11b devices in an open space may achieve an operating distance of up to 1000 meters, while the same devices may only achieve up to 300 meters of range when used indoors.

The device automatically adjusts the data rate to maintain an operational wireless connection. A wireless device that is close to an AP may operate at higher speeds than a device far from the AP. You can configure the data rates that a device uses. If you limit the range of data rates available to the ASUS Pocket AP, you may reduce the effective range of the wireless LAN coverage.

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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 MPE Statement Safety statementsSafety Information Regulatory Information/DisclaimersRF Exposure This guide contains the following parts About this guideHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guideAsus Computer GmbH Germany and Austria Asus contact informationASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia-Pacific Asus Computer International AmericaWL-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 Range PlacementOperating range Wall mountingSite survey Roaming informationConfiguration Device utilities are copied to your computer Installing the utilitiesOther support CD options From the Windows desktop Wireless Setting UtilityLaunching the Wireless Setting Utility From the support CDTo 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