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Asus (WL-330) Long, Channel, Preamble, Encryption, Default Key, SSID (Service Set Identifier), ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)

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Configuration

SSID (Service Set Identifier). This field allows you to enter the SSID of the AP you wish to connect to. Enter “ANY” to connect to any availabe AP.

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

Channel. Select the channel used by the AP (Infrastructure) or the wireless device (Ad-hoc) to establish connection.

Transmission Rate. This field allows you to adjust the data transmission rate between the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP and the AP or other wireless device.

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.

Authentication Method. The Authentication Method field allows you to enable or disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. WEP encryption secures wireless data transmission between the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP and other devices in the wireless network. See page 3-5 for details.

Encryption. This option allows you to specify a 64-bit or a 128-bit WEP key. A 64-bit encryption contains 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. A 128-bit encryption contains 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters. See page 3-5 for details.

Pass Phrase. Type a combination of up to 64 letters, numbers, or symbols in the Pass Phrase field. The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP utility uses an algorithm to generate four WEP keys based on the typed combination.

Default Key. This option allows you to select the default WEP key.

MAC cloning. MAC cloning allows the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to use the MAC address of the host computer in communicating with other wireless devices. MAC cloning supports certain applications and devices such as Xbox and PlayStation® game consoles. MAC cloning is enabled by default.

ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)

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Contents

(WL-330) E1499 Revised Edition December Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 3: Configuration Chapter 4: Simple setup Chapter 5: Troubleshooting Federal Communications Commission Statement Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Safety Information MPE Statement Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure RF Exposure How this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) WL-330specification summary Standard Technology Data Transfer Rate Network Types Product introduction 1.1Welcome 1.2Package contents 1.3Features 1.3.2Bottom view Mounting hook Air vents 1.3.3Rear view Ethernet port 1.4LED indicators 1.5Network setup 1.5.2Ethernet adapter mode Single IP bridge environment Multiple IP bridge environment Installation 2.1System requirements 2.2Installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP 2.2.2Installation procedures Page 2.3Mounting 2.4Operating range 2.5Roaming information Important notes on roaming Notes Configuration 3.1Installing the utilities 3.2Using the Setup Wizard utility 3.2.2Access Point (AP) mode Configure Encryption Key Format Two ways to assign WEP keys Configure Table of Icon Indications Infrastructure mode Icon Indications Ad-hocmode Network Name MAC cloning WEP Data encryption Key 1 Preferred networks Basic Add Remove 3.2Device Discovery 3.3Web Configuration utility Internet 4. Check the Use the following IP Protocol (TCP/IP) item to address display the Internet Protocol 3.4Launching the Web Configuration utility 3.5Access Point mode Back Channel Basic Rate Set Preamble Authentication Method Pass Phrase Launch Restore Ethernet Interface Enable DHCP 3.5.2Access Control Page Access Point Only Hybrid-Active wireless bridge Hybrid-Passive WDS setup Typical WDS network 3.5.3Firmware Upgrade Browse Upgrade Table 1: DSSS PHY frequency channel plan Table 2: Regulating bodies and allowed channels Country Allowed channels 3.5.4Restoring the default values 3.6Ethernet adapter mode SSID (Service Set Identifier) Long Encryption Button Scan Mode Site Survey Page 3.6.2Site Survey Save Profile Table Page Deleting a saved wireless connection Delete Join BSSID SSID RSSI Type Joining a wireless connection with a hidden SSID Joining a wireless connection with WEP encryption Joining a wireless connection with a hidden SSID and enabled WEP encryption 3.6.3Firmware Upgrade 3.6.4Restoring the default values 3.7Firmware Restoration Page Simple Setup 4.1Using the device in a local network 4.2Replacing the desktop PCs or notebooks Ethernet cables 4.3Replacing the Ethernet cables of other devices 4.4Connecting to another AP as an adapter or wireless bridge Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ProblemAction The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP does not power up My ASUS WLAN card can not associate with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP The throughput seems slow I can not access the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP web configuration page Where can I get a firmware file to upgrade the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP