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Click the Associated Stations link (beside the SSID) to displays the list of wireless device(s) associated with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. The list includes the wireless device(s) MAC address and connection status.

Channel. Allows you to specify the channel the device uses to communicate with other wireless device(s) in the network.

The 802.11g specification supports up to 13 overlapping channels for radio communication. If several ASUS Pocket Wireless APs are operating in the same area, assign a non-overlapping channel to each device to avoid interference. Refer to page 3-21 for channel information.

Operation Mode. You can adjust the WL-330g operating mode to support wireless devices using IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g standards. Setting the operating mode to mixed allows the WL-330g to support both wireless standards.

Table 3-2: WL-330g operating modes

Operation mode	Supported wireless client(s)

B only	IEEE 802.11b client(s) only

G only	IEEE 802.11g client(s) only

Mixed	IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g clients

Transmit Rate. This option allows you to specify the data transmission rate for both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g devices. Select from 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 11, 9, 6, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps data transfer rate.

Preamble. Allows you to set the preamble mode for a 2.4GHz/11Mb network to Long, Short, or Auto. The default preamble mode is Long.

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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 Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Safety statementsSafety Information MPE StatementRF Exposure Conventions used in this guide About this guideHow this guide is organized This guide contains the following partsAsus Computer International America Asus contact informationASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia-Pacific 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 Wall mounting PlacementOperating range RangeRoaming information Site surveyConfiguration Device utilities are copied to your computer Installing the utilitiesOther support CD options From the support CD Wireless Setting UtilityLaunching the Wireless Setting Utility 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