Asus WL-330G manual Changing the Ethernet adapter configuration, Simple Setup

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3.3.4 Changing the Ethernet adapter configuration

You must switch the device to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode switch before changing any Ethernet adapter settings.

Simple Setup page

The Simple Setup page allows you to change the basic Ethernet adapter settings. You can use this page when setting the WL-330g SSID, station mode, transmission rate, security, and when enabling the MAC cloning and button scan mode features.

SSID (Service Set Identifier). This field allows you to specify the SSID of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP in Ethernet adapter mode.

Operating Mode. This field allows you to select the operating mode for the Ethernet adapter. In an Infrastructure mode, the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP connects to an available AP. In Ad-hocmode, the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP connects to other wireless devices in the wireless network. Select Ad-hoc mode when there is no available AP in your location.

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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