Asus WL-330G manual About this guide, How this guide is organized, Conventions used in this guide

Page 8

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need to install and configure your ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. This part also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.

•Chapter 2: Hardware installation

This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.

•Chapter 3: Configuration

This chapter provides information on how to configure the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP using the utilities available from the support CD.

•Chapter 4: Using the device

This chapter provides instructions on how to use the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP on various network setups.

•Appendix: Troubleshooting

The Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

viii

Image 8

Contents 54Mbps Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330g User Guide E1539 First Edition May Contents Appendix Troubleshooting Federal Communications Commission Statement Safety statements Safety InformationRegulatory Information/Disclaimers MPE StatementRF Exposure About this guide How this guide is organizedConventions used in this guide This guide contains the following partsAsus contact information ASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia-PacificAsus Computer International America 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 Placement Operating rangeWall mounting RangeRoaming information Site surveyConfiguration Device utilities are copied to your computer Installing the utilitiesOther support CD options Wireless Setting Utility Launching the Wireless Setting UtilityFrom the support CD 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