QE3158/ April 2007 Portable Wireless Access Point
(WL-330gE) h s i l g n E Copyright 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Contents Conventions .......................................................................................... 2 Package contents .................................................................................. 3 System requirements ............................................................................ 3 Device installation ................................................................................. 4 Configuration ......................................................................................... 5 Operation modes ............................................................................ 5 LED indicators ....................................................................................... 8 User scenarios ...................................................................................... 9 Using the device in a local network................................................. 9 Replacing the computer Ethernet cables ........................................ 9 Replacing the cable connections of other devices ........................ 10 Sharing Internet access with other computers .............................. 10 E n g l i s h Conventions 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. 2 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 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 Vista An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) At least one IEEE 802.11b/g device with wireless capability An Internet browser h s i l g n E ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 3 Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the WL-330gE Ethernet port. Insert the other end of the RJ-45 cable to your computer. Device installation 1. 2. 3. Do either of the following:
Connect the power adapter plug to the WL-330gE DC-IN socket and connect the power adapter to a wall socket
(A). E n g l i s h Connect the USB power cord plug to the WL-
330gE DC-IN socket and connect the USB connector into your computers USB port (B). A B
ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point Configuration In the Quick Setup Wizard, you can only configure WEP for security (open system). You can complete the share key and advanced security setup in the Advanced Settings page. Operation modes The ASUS WL-330gE is designed with four (4) selective operation modes:
Router, Access Point, Ethernet Adapter, and Universal Repeater. By default, the ASUS WL-330gE is set in the Router/Gateway mode. To enter the web configuration page:
1. Type 192.168.1.220 into the address box of your web browser to enter the web configuration page. h s i l g n E 2. Use admin as the username and password. The Setup Wizard is then displayed. Router/Gateway mode In the Router/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. Wireless computer WL-330gE ADSL/Cable modem Internet In the Router/Gateway mode:
NAT is enabled;
WAN is allowed using PPPoE, DHCP client, or static IP; and UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user, are supported. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point
To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Router/Gateway mode:
1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Gateway tab. The Gateway page is displayed. E n g l i s h Disable your PCs proxy settings when using web configuration. 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 2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to packets sent over WLAN. Low(None): No security level. 3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods:
Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) 4. Click Finish to save the configuration. You can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advance Settings link to go to the Advance Settings screen. 6 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 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 To configure 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. h s i l g n E 2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to packets sent over WLAN. Low(None): No security level. 3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods:
Medium (WEP-64bits) Medium (WEP-128 bits) 4. Click Finish to save the configuration. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK)
Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. WL-330gE Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Ethernet Adapter mode:
1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. The Adapter page is displayed. E n g l i s h 2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to connect to. 3. Click Connect. You can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advance Settings link to go to the Advance Settings screen. 8 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 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. WL-330gE Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Repeater mode:
1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Repeater tab. The Repeater page is displayed. h s i l g n E 2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to connect to. 3. Click Connect. You can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advance Settings link to go to the Advance Settings screen. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 9 LED indicators The ASUS WL-330gE comes with a Power, Wireless, and Ethernet LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indications. E n g l i s h LED Ethernet Status On Mode*
Router/AP/EA/
URE Off Wireless On Power Flashing Off On Flashing Off Router/AP/URE EA EA Router/AP/URE EA Router/AP/EA/
URE Router/AP/EA/
URE Router/AP/EA/
URE Indication 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. Associated. Associated with an AP. Associating. Not associated. Associated with an AP. The WL-330gE is on and ready. The WL-330gE is under reset to default mode. The device is off.
*Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode 10 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point FCC Warning Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Prohibition of Co-location This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCCs RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Use on the supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. 11 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety Article 3.1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950-1 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility Article 3.1b Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Effective use of the radio spectrum Article 3.2 Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 12 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point