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4.3Replacing the cable connections of other

devices

You can also use the WL-330g to replace your Xbox, PlayStation® 2, or set-top box network cable connection.

To do this:

1.Switch the WL-330g to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode switch. (Default SSID: ANY)

2.Place the WL-330g nearest the AP you wish to connect, then turn on the device.

3.Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device and the other end to the Xbox, PlayStation® 2, or set-top box Ethernet port.

4.Set the IP address of the Xbox, PlayStation® 2, or set-top box to establish connection to the local network. Verify your connection.

Make sure the WL-330g MAC cloning feature is enabled when using the device in this setup. Use the Wireless Setting Utility to enable MAC cloning. See page 3-24 for details on MAC cloning.

4.4Sharing Internet connection with other

computers

Refer to the typical network configuration below and a table on the next page for information on Internet connection sharing with other computers in your office or home network.

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Internet

ADSL/Cable modem WL-330g

Wireless computer

Use the mode switch to set the WL-330g to AP mode before sharing an Internet connection with other computers in your network.

ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330g)

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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 FeaturesBottom view Rear 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 modeAsus Pocket Wireless AP A single IP bridge environmentSingle IP address Hardware installation Device installation System requirementsBefore you proceed Using DC power Using USB bus power Range PlacementOperating range Wall mountingSite survey Roaming informationConfiguration Installing the utilities Other support CD optionsDevice utilities are copied to your computer 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 Web Configuration utility Adjusting the TCP/IP settingsTo adjust the TCP/IP settings of the network adapter Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. Click OK when finished Launching the Web Configuration utility Using the Wireless Setting 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