ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.5 vii
Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction 1

Overview..................................................................................... 1
Features................................................................................ 2
System Requirements.......................................................... 3
Power Requirements............................................................ 3
Package List......................................................................... 3
Hardware Components............................................................... 4
Ports and Buttons................................................................. 4
Status Indicators .................................................................. 5
Wireless Performance................................................................. 6
Site Topography .................................................................. 6
Range................................................................................... 6
Site Surveys......................................................................... 7
Roaming Between ASUS APs............................................. 7
Roaming Guidelines............................................................ 8

Chapter 2 Getting Started 9

Setting up the ASUS WL-HDD2.5............................................. 9
Hardware Installation .......................................................... 9
Location Tips..................................................................... 12
Making Connections.......................................................... 13
AP Mode....................................................................... 13
Network Storage Mode................................................. 14
Connecting Power......................................................... 15
Configuring the Wireless Client............................................... 16
TCP/IP Settings ................................................................. 16
SSID Settings..................................................................... 19
Using the Hard Disk Drive....................................................... 20
Accessing the Hard Disk Drive......................................... 20
Searching for the Device............................................... 20
Locating the Device Manually...................................... 24