Asus WL-330GE User Manual
English Enhanced 802.1 1g Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router (WL-330gE) QE3507/ October 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
2 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Contents Conventions T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide. W ARNING : 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. IMPORT ANT : Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Conventions .......................................................................................... 2 Package contents .................................................................................. 3 System requirements ............................................................................ 3 Device installation ................................................................................. 4 Conîguration ......................................................................................... 5 Operation modes ............................................................................ 5 LED indicators ..................................................................................... 10
3 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless AP package. Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing. ASUS Portable Wireless AP (WL-330gE) Universal power adapter and plug (5V/1A, 100V ~ 240V) USB power cord RJ-45 cable Support CD (manual, utilities, GPL) Quick Start Guide Use only the power adapter and plug that came with the package. Using other power adapter and plug may damage the device! System requirements Before installing the ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless AP , make sure that your computer meets the following requirements: ⢠Operating System: Windows ® 2000, XP , or V ista ⢠An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) ⢠At least one IEEE 802.1 1b/g device with wireless capability ⢠An Internet browser
4 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Device installation 1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the WL-330gE Ethernet port. 2. Insert the other end of the RJ-45 cable to your computer . 3. Do either of the following: A Connect the power adapter plug to the WL-330gE DC-IN socket and connect the power adapter to a wall socket (A). Connect the USB power cord plug to the WL- 330gE DC-IN socket and connect the USB connector into your computerâs USB port (B). B
5 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Conîguration Wireless computer Internet Ë ADSL/Cable modem WL-330gE Operation modes The ASUS WL-330gE is designed with four (4) selective operation modes: Gateway , Access Point , Ethernet Adapter , and Universal Repeater . By default, the ASUS WL-330gE is set in the Gateway mode. Gateway mode In the Gateway mode, the ASUS WL-330gE connects to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your network environment has multi-users using the same IP to ISP . In the Quick Setup Wizard, you can only conîgure WEP for security (open system). Y ou can complete the share key and advanced security setup in the Advanced Settings page. In the Gateway mode: ⢠NA T is enabled; ⢠W AN is allowed using PPPoE, DHCP client, or static IP; and ⢠UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user , are supported. T o conîgure the ASUS WL-330gE in Gateway mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Gateway tab. The Gateway page is displayed. T o enter the web conîguration page: 1. T ype 192.168.1.220 into the address box of your web browser to enter the web conîguration page. 2. Use admin as the username and password. The Setup Wizard is then displayed.
6 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English 2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identiîer), which is a unique identiîer attached to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods: Low(None): No security level. Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WP A-PSK/WP A-PSK) 4. (Optional) Choose Enable Hotspot Mode to connect to the hotspot wirelessly . 5. Click Finish to save the conîguration. Y ou can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advanced Setting link to go to the Advanced Setting screen. Disable your PCâs proxy settings when using web conîguration. Make sure the WL-330gE and your PC are under the same subnet. Check the contents of the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) settings of your local area connection. After setting the ASUS WL-330gE in Gateway mode, you need to connect the WL-330gEâs LAN port to an ADSL modem through an RJ45 cable. Y ou can only set up your local network wirelessly such as through Windows ® Zero Conîguration or your wireless card utility on your PC.
7 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Access Point (AP) mode In the Access Point (AP) mode, you can connect the Ethernet port and your wireless devices into the same local area network (LAN). Wireless computer WL-330gE T o conîgure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the AP tab. The Access Point (AP) page is displayed. 2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identiîer), which is a unique identiîer attached to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods: Low(None): No security level. Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WP A-PSK/WP A-PSK) 4. Click Finish to save the conîguration.
8 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode , you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. WL-330gE Internet Ë T o conîgure the ASUS WL-330gE in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. The Adapter page is displayed. 2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to connect to. 3. Click Connect . Y ou can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advance Settings link to go to the Advance Settings screen.
9 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. T o conîgure the ASUS WL-330gE in Repeater mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Repeater tab. The Repeater page is displayed. 2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to connect to. 3. Click Connect . WL-330gE Internet Ë Y ou can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advance Settings link to go to the Advance Settings screen.
10 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English LED indicators The ASUS WL-330gE comes with a Power , Wireless, and Ethernet LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indications. *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode LED Status Mode* Indication Ethernet On Off Router/AP/EA/ URE The RJ-45 cable is connected and the WL-330gE is connected to an Ethernet network. The WL-330gE is off or is not connected to an Ethernet network. Wireless On Flashing Off Router/AP/URE EA EA Router/AP/URE EA Associated. Associated with an AP . Associating. Not associated. No association with an AP . Power On Flashing Off Router/AP/EA/ URE Router/AP/EA/ URE Router/AP/EA/ URE The WL-330gE is on and ready . The WL-330gE is under âreset to defaultâ mode. The device is off.
2 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Contents Conventions T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide. W ARNING : 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. IMPORT ANT : Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: T ips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Conventions .......................................................................................... 2 Package contents .................................................................................. 3 System requirements ............................................................................ 3 Device installation ................................................................................. 4 Conîguration ......................................................................................... 5 Operation modes ............................................................................ 5 LED indicators ..................................................................................... 10
3 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless AP package. Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing. ASUS Portable Wireless AP (WL-330gE) Universal power adapter and plug (5V/1A, 100V ~ 240V) USB power cord RJ-45 cable Support CD (manual, utilities, GPL) Quick Start Guide Use only the power adapter and plug that came with the package. Using other power adapter and plug may damage the device! System requirements Before installing the ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless AP , make sure that your computer meets the following requirements: ⢠Operating System: Windows ® 2000, XP , or V ista ⢠An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) ⢠At least one IEEE 802.1 1b/g device with wireless capability ⢠An Internet browser
4 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Device installation 1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the WL-330gE Ethernet port. 2. Insert the other end of the RJ-45 cable to your computer . 3. Do either of the following: A Connect the power adapter plug to the WL-330gE DC-IN socket and connect the power adapter to a wall socket (A). Connect the USB power cord plug to the WL- 330gE DC-IN socket and connect the USB connector into your computerâs USB port (B). B
5 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Conîguration Wireless computer Internet Ë ADSL/Cable modem WL-330gE Operation modes The ASUS WL-330gE is designed with four (4) selective operation modes: Gateway , Access Point , Ethernet Adapter , and Universal Repeater . By default, the ASUS WL-330gE is set in the Gateway mode. Gateway mode In the Gateway mode, the ASUS WL-330gE connects to the Internet via an ADSL or a cable modem, and your network environment has multi-users using the same IP to ISP . In the Quick Setup Wizard, you can only conîgure WEP for security (open system). Y ou can complete the share key and advanced security setup in the Advanced Settings page. In the Gateway mode: ⢠NA T is enabled; ⢠W AN is allowed using PPPoE, DHCP client, or static IP; and ⢠UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user , are supported. T o conîgure the ASUS WL-330gE in Gateway mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Gateway tab. The Gateway page is displayed. T o enter the web conîguration page: 1. T ype 192.168.1.220 into the address box of your web browser to enter the web conîguration page. 2. Use admin as the username and password. The Setup Wizard is then displayed.
6 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English 2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identiîer), which is a unique identiîer attached to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods: Low(None): No security level. Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WP A-PSK/WP A-PSK) 4. (Optional) Choose Enable Hotspot Mode to connect to the hotspot wirelessly . 5. Click Finish to save the conîguration. Y ou can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advanced Setting link to go to the Advanced Setting screen. Disable your PCâs proxy settings when using web conîguration. Make sure the WL-330gE and your PC are under the same subnet. Check the contents of the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) settings of your local area connection. After setting the ASUS WL-330gE in Gateway mode, you need to connect the WL-330gEâs LAN port to an ADSL modem through an RJ45 cable. Y ou can only set up your local network wirelessly such as through Windows ® Zero Conîguration or your wireless card utility on your PC.
7 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Access Point (AP) mode In the Access Point (AP) mode, you can connect the Ethernet port and your wireless devices into the same local area network (LAN). Wireless computer WL-330gE T o conîgure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the AP tab. The Access Point (AP) page is displayed. 2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identiîer), which is a unique identiîer attached to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods: Low(None): No security level. Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WP A-PSK/WP A-PSK) 4. Click Finish to save the conîguration.
8 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode , you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. WL-330gE Internet Ë T o conîgure the ASUS WL-330gE in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. The Adapter page is displayed. 2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to connect to. 3. Click Connect . Y ou can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advance Settings link to go to the Advance Settings screen.
9 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. T o conîgure the ASUS WL-330gE in Repeater mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Repeater tab. The Repeater page is displayed. 2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to connect to. 3. Click Connect . WL-330gE Internet Ë Y ou can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advance Settings link to go to the Advance Settings screen.
10 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router English LED indicators The ASUS WL-330gE comes with a Power , Wireless, and Ethernet LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indications. *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode LED Status Mode* Indication Ethernet On Off Router/AP/EA/ URE The RJ-45 cable is connected and the WL-330gE is connected to an Ethernet network. The WL-330gE is off or is not connected to an Ethernet network. Wireless On Flashing Off Router/AP/URE EA EA Router/AP/URE EA Associated. Associated with an AP . Associating. Not associated. No association with an AP . Power On Flashing Off Router/AP/EA/ URE Router/AP/EA/ URE Router/AP/EA/ URE The WL-330gE is on and ready . The WL-330gE is under âreset to defaultâ mode. The device is off.