4.1Using the device in a local network

You can use the WL-330g to connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network with or without a DHCP server.

To connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network:

1.Switch the WL-330g to AP mode. (Default SSID: AP_xxxxxx), then turn on the device.

2.Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device and the other end to the Ethernet port of the local network.

3.Use the wireless LAN adapter software in the wireless LAN-enabled computer to perform a Site Survey. Make sure the computer’s wireless LAN adapter is set to Infrastructure mode.

4.Establish connection with the WL-330g.

5.Set the IP configuration of the computer to establish connection to the local network. Verify your connection.

Use the Wireless Setting Utility to change the WL-330g SSID or encryption settings.

4.2Replacing the computer Ethernet cables

You can use the WL-330g to replace your wireless LAN-enabled computer cable connection to an ADSL or cable modem.

To do this:

1.Switch the WL-330g to AP mode. (Default SSID: AP_xxxxxx), then turn on the device.

2.Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device and the other end to the Ethernet port of the ADSL or cable modem.

3.Use the wireless LAN adapter software in the wireless LAN-enabled computer to perform a Site Survey. Make sure the computer’s wireless LAN adapter is set to Infrastructure mode.

4.Establish connection with the WL-330g.

5.Set the IP configuration of the computer to establish connection to the local network. Verify your connection.

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Asus WL-330G manual Using the device in a local network, Replacing the computer Ethernet cables