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3.3.3. Changing the access point (AP) configuration

Simple Setup page

The Simple Setup page displays the default AP settings of the WL-330g. Use this page to set the AP channel, operation mode, and security.

Clicking the button displays available options for that field. If you wish to load the default settings, press the device reset button for more than five seconds, then refresh your browser to display the default values.

SSID (Service Set Identifier). This field displays the SSID of the device. Enabling the Response to Broadcast SSID requests option allows the device to broadcast its SSID in a wireless network. This allows other wireless devices to scan and establish communication with the device. Unchecking this option hides the SSID to prevent other wireless devices from recognizing and connecting to the device.

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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 FeaturesRear view Bottom viewMounting hook. Use the mounting Modes AP Access Point mode EA Ethernet adapter mode LED indicatorsAccess Point mode Recommended network settingsAd-hoc network Ethernet adapter modeA 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 Operating range PlacementWall mounting RangeSite survey Roaming informationConfiguration Other support CD options Installing the utilitiesDevice utilities are copied to your computer 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 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 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