® 54Mbps Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330g) User Guide
E1539 Checklist First Edition V1 May 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Features Notices ............................................................................................ v Safety statements ........................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................ viii ASUS contact information .............................................................. ix WL-330g specification summary .....................................................
Contents Safeguards Chapter 3: Configuration 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 Installing the utilities ........................................................... 3-2 Wireless Setting Utility ........................................................ 3-3 3.2.1 Launching the Wireless Setting Utility ................... 3-3 3.2.2 Using the Wireless Setting Utility ........................... 3-4 Web Configuration utility .................................................. 3-10 3.3.1 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings ............
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • 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 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
Safety statements Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Safety statements Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need to install and configure your ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. This part also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address Telephone Web site 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 +886-2-2894-3447 www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone MB/Component Notebook Server/PC Networking Support fax +886-2-2890-7121 (English) +886-2-2890-7122 (English) +886-2-2890-7123 (English) +886-2-2890-7902 (English) +886-2-2890-7698 ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address Fax E-mail Web site 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA +1-510-608-4555 tmd1@asus.
WL-330g specifications summary Standard IEEE 802.11g Technology Octogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data transfer rate 802.11g: 802.11b: 54Mbps with auto-fallback to 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, and 6Mbps 11Mbps with auto-fallback to 5.5, 2, and 1Mbps Operation modes Access Point (AP) Ethernet adapter Frequency band 2.4 GHz ~ 2.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. This part presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS ASUS Pocket Wireless AP! The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is a compact easy-to-install and use access point (AP) and Ethernet adapter in one. Implementing the IEEE 802.11g standard for wireless LAN (WLAN), the ASUS ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is capable of up to 54Mbps data transmission rate using the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) and the Octogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technologies. This AP is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802.
1.3 Features The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP employs the DSSS and OFDM technologies to transmit and receive signals through radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band.
1.3.2 Bottom view Mounting hook. Use the mounting hook to install the device on concrete or wooden surfaces using a roundhead screw. Air vents. These vents provide ventilation to the device. Mode switch. Allows you to switch the device from AP mode to Ethernet adapter mode, or vice versa. Mounting hole Mode switch Air vents AP mode Ethernet adapter mode 1.3.3 Rear view Ethernet port. This port connects the supplied RJ-45 plug and cable. DC IN socket. This socket connects the power adapter plug.
1.4 LED indicators The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP comes with a Ethernet, Wireless, and Power LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indications. LED Status Mode* Indication Ethernet On Off AP/EA AP/EA The device is connected to an Ethernet network. The device is off or not connected to an Ethernet network. Wireless On On AP EA Off Off AP EA Blinking AP/EA The device is on and ready. The device is associated with an AP or other wireless device. The device is off.
1.5 Recommended network settings The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP can be configured as an Access Point (AP) or wireless Ethernet adapter. In AP mode, the device acts as the central link between computers in a wireless network. In Ethernet adapter mode, the device connects to: 1. A wireless device(s) (Ad-hoc mode), or 2. An access point (Infrastructure network type) Determine your network settings before installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to avail all its features.
1.5.2 Ethernet adapter mode Ad-hoc network When in Ad-hoc network, the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP connects to another wireless device. No access point (AP) is present in this wireless environment. Station 1 WL-330g MODE Station 2 Infrastructure mode When in Infrastructure mode, the wireless network is centered on an access point (AP) that provides a central link for wireless clients to communicate with each other or with a wired network.
Single IP bridge environment In a single IP bridge environment, the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP connects to an access point using a single IP address. Internet ADSL Modem Access Point In this setup, the MAC cloning feature may be enabled to support WL-330g certain applications and devices, such as Xbox and PlayStation® game consoles, that use the MAC address to communicate with other devices.
Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.
2.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP, make sure that your system/network meets the following requirements: • • • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) At least one IEEE 802.11b/g device with wireless capability An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser 2.2 Device installation Follow these instructions to install the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. 1. Install the device utilities from the support CD. 2. Connect the device to your computer, network hub, switch, or router.
2.2.2 Using DC power 1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the WL-330g Ethernet port. 2. Insert the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a network hub, switch, router, or wall patch Ethernet port. 3. Connect the power adapter plug to the WL-330g DC-IN socket. 4. Connect the WL-330g power adapter to a wall socket. 5. Connect the network hub, switch, or router power adapter plug to the DC-IN socket of the device. 6. Connect the network hub, switch, or router power adapter to a wall socket.
2.2.3 Using USB bus power 1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the WL-330g Ethernet port. 2. Insert the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port on your computer, notebook, network hub, switch, router, or wall patch panel. 3. Insert one end of the supplied USB cable to the DC-IN socket of the device. 4. Insert the other end of the USB cable to any available USB port on your computer, notebook, network hub, switch, or router. 5.
2.3 Placement Wall mounting Aside from desktop placement, you can install the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP vertically on a concrete or wooden wall using the mounting hook at the bottom side of the device. Mounting hook To mount the device on a concrete or wooden wall: 1. Locate the mounting hook at the bottom of the device. 2. Select an ideal location for the device. 3. Tighten a round head screw on the concrete or wooden wall until only 1/4 inch is showing. 4.
2.4.2 Site survey A site survey (utility provided with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP) analyzes the installation environment and provides users with recommendations for equipment and its placement. The optimum placement differ depending on the device design and specifications. 2.5 Roaming information If there are several ASUS Pocket Wireless APs operating on a network, then a wireless client (such as Centrino notebooks or wireless PDAs) may seamlessly roam from one ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to another.
Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on how to configure the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP using the utilities available from the support CD.
3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. To install the device utilities in your computer: 1. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 2. Click Install ASUS WLAN AP Utilities when the ASUS Wireless Access Point WL-330g installation window appears. 3. The device utilities are copied to your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD and double click the Setup.exe file to run the CD.
3.2 Wireless Setting Utility The Wireless Setting Utility allows easy configuration of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP in both access point and Ethernet adapter modes. You can launch the Wireless Setting Utility directly from the support CD or from the Windows® desktop. 3.2.1 Launching the Wireless Setting Utility From the support CD To launch the Wireless Setting Utility from the support CD: 1. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 2.
3.2.2 Using the Wireless Setting Utility To set the device as an access point (AP) Make sure that you switched the WL-330g to AP mode before launching the Wireless Setting Utility. Use the mode switch to change the device operating mode. 1. The utility auto-detects and displays the WL-330g SSID, channel, encryption, MAC, and IP address. Click Configure to change these settings. 2. Log on to the configuration window using the password (admin), check the Remember my password option, then click OK.
3. Enter the Network Name (SSID) and channel you wish. Click the Encryption link or tab to set the encryption settings. Otherwise, click OK to finish setting up the AP. To establish connection, a wireless client must have the same SSID, channel, and encryption settings as that of the WL-330g. 4. Set the WL-330g encryption settings. Click the Advanced tab to adjust the WL-330g network settings. Otherwise, click OK to finish setting up the AP. 5.
6. The specified settings are applied to the device. 7. After applying the settings, the utility displays the WL-330g access point information. Click Finish to close the utility.
To set the device as an Ethernet adapter Make sure that you switched the WL-330g to Ethernet adapter mode before launching the Wireless Setting Utility. Use the mode switch to change the device operating mode. 1. The utility auto-detects and displays the WL-330g Ethernet adapter settings. Click Configure to continue. 2. Log on to the configuration window using the password (admin), check the Remember my password option, then click OK. 3.
Table 3-1: Wireless network icon indications Icon Indicates that the wireless network is an access point with no encryption the wireless network is an access point with enabled encryption the WL-330g is connected to this access point with no encryption the WL-330g is connected to this access point with enabled encryption the wireless network is a wireless device with no encryption the wireless network is a wireless device with enabled encryption the WL-330g is connected to this wireless device with no encr
If the selected network has enabled encryption, use the Encryption tab to set the WL-330g encryption settings the same with the selected network. The encryption settings of the network and the WL-330g must be the same to establish connection. 6. The WL-330g connects to the selected wireless network. 7. The utility displays the WL-330g status when connection is established. Click Finish to close the utility.
3.3 Web Configuration utility The Web Configuration utility allows you to configure the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP using a web browser on your computer. The following sections provide information on how to launch and use this utility. 3.3.1 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings By default, the IP address of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is 192.168.1.1, and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
3. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 4. Check the Use the following IP address option, then enter the IP address for the network adapter. The IP address must be 192.168.1.X. (X can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device.) 5. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. Click OK when finished. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require system restart. Switch on the WL-330g immediately after rebooting.
3.3.2 Launching the Web Configuration utility Using the Wireless Setting Utility You can only launch the Web Configuration utility from the Wireless Setting Utility when the device is in AP mode. Switch the device to AP mode using the mode switch before launching the Wireless Setting Utility. To launch the Web Configuration utility using the Wireless Setting Utility: 1. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Wireless AP > Wireless Setting. 2.
3.3.3. Changing the access point (AP) configuration Simple Setup page The Simple Setup page displays the default AP settings of the WL-330g. Use this page to set the AP channel, operation mode, and security. Clicking the button displays available options for that field. If you wish to load the default settings, press the device reset button for more than five seconds, then refresh your browser to display the default values. SSID (Service Set Identifier). This field displays the SSID of the device.
Click the Associated Stations link (beside the SSID) to displays the list of wireless device(s) associated with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. The list includes the wireless device(s) MAC address and connection status. Channel. Allows you to specify the channel the device uses to communicate with other wireless device(s) in the network. The 802.11g specification supports up to 13 overlapping channels for radio communication.
The following fields allow you to configure the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP security settings. Authentication Method. This option allows you to select the encryption method for securing your wireless communication. Refer to the table below for details. Table 3-3: Authentication methods Method Open system or shared key Shared Key WPA-PSK Description This method allows the device to accept connection requests from any wireless device within its operating range.
Securing your wireless communication using WEP encryption To secure your wireless communication using the WEP encryption: 1. Assign the WEP encryption keys by manual or automatic generation. Manual Assignment. For a 64-bit encryption, enter 10 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, A~F) or 5 ASCII characters in each of the four WEP keys. For 128-bit encryption enter 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, A~F) or 13 ASCII characters in each of the four WEP keys. Automatic Generation.
3. Set the WPA Re-key Timer (1 ~ 2147483647 seconds). The re-key timer allows you to set the time interval before the WPA group key is changed. A shorter re-key interval provides a more secure wireless network. Changing the network settings The Ethernet Interface fields allow you to configure the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. Inquire the correct network settings with your network administrator before changing any Ethernet interface settings. Enable DHCP.
Access Control page The MAC Access Control page allows you to control the wireless network traffic by specifying the MAC addresses of wireless clients allowed to establish connection to the WL-330g. To specify the wireless clients allowed to establish connection to the WL-330g: 1. Click , then select the Only allow Stations with MAC listed below to access this device option. The MAC address fields are activated 2.
Firmware Upgrade page The Firmware Upgrade page displays the product ID, firmware version, and regulation domain. This page allows you to: 1. upgrade the firmware when it becomes outdated or corrupted, and 2. change the log on password. To upgrade the firmware: The Power LED blinks continuously when the firmware is corrupted or when the firmware upgrade fails. 1. Download and save the latest firmware from the ASUS website. 2. Launch the Web Configuration Utility, then go to the Firmware Upgrade page. 3.
To change the log on password: 1. Type the new password in the New Password and Retype New Password fields, then click Apply. 2. A message appears indicating that you have successfully changed the log on password. The browser refreshes with the new password. Use your new password when launching both the Wireless Setting configuration window and Web Configuration utilities. Regulation Domain IEEE 802.11b/g networks are regulated worldwide since these networks use the 2.4GHz ~ 2.
Table 3-5: DSSS PHY frequency channel plan Regulatory Domain CH ID Frequency X’10' FCC X’30' ETSI X’40' MKK 1 2412 MHz Yes Yes Yes 2 2417 MHz Yes Yes Yes 3 2422 MHz Yes Yes Yes 4 2427 MHz Yes Yes Yes 5 2432 MHz Yes Yes Yes 6 2437 MHz Yes Yes Yes 7 2442 MHz Yes Yes Yes 8 2447 MHz Yes Yes Yes 9 2452 MHz Yes Yes Yes 10 2457 MHz Yes Yes Yes 11 2462 MHz Yes Yes Yes 12 2467 MHz – Yes Yes 13 2472 MHz – Yes Yes 14 2484 MHz – – Yes In a multi
Restoring the default values The following are the default values of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP (in AP mode). You can restore the default values by pressing the reset button for more than five seconds. Parameter Default value Wireless Interface SSID .................................................................. AP_XXXXXX Response to broadcast SSID requests .............. Enabled Channel ............................................................. Channel 1 Operation mode ............................
3.3.4 Changing the Ethernet adapter configuration You must switch the device to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode switch before changing any Ethernet adapter settings. Simple Setup page The Simple Setup page allows you to change the basic Ethernet adapter settings. You can use this page when setting the WL-330g SSID, station mode, transmission rate, security, and when enabling the MAC cloning and button scan mode features. SSID (Service Set Identifier).
Channel. Select the channel used by the AP (Infrastructure) or the wireless device (Ad-hoc) to establish connection. Station Mode. This field allows you to select the device wireless standard while in Ethernet adapter mode. Selecting 802.11b/g allows the device to connect to both wireless standards. Transmission Rate. This field allows you to adjust the data transmission rate between the WL-330g and the AP/wireless device. Preamble. See page 3-14. Authentication Method. See page 3-15. Encryption.
Scan Mode. This field allows you to select the scan mode for button scanning. Click to display available options. Find the connection with the strongest link quality- When the reset button is pressed for less than 5 seconds, the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP connects to an AP or wireless device with the strongest link quality.
Site Survey page The Site Survey page displays the Station Status, and allows you to scan and connect to available wireless networks within the WL-330g range. This page also allows you to save a wireless connection in the Profile Table for the Button Scan Mode feature. Station Status The Station Status fields displays the device wireless network connection SSID, operating mode, and encryption settings.
To scan available wireless network(s) in your location: 1. Click the Survey button on the bottom of the page. A Site Scanning window appears. 2. The utility displays the available wireless network(s) in the Site Survey table. To connect to an available wireless network with known SSID and disabled encryption: 1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network you intend to join. Take note of the icon preceding the wireless network for easy identification.
To connect to an available wireless network with a hidden SSID and disabled encryption: 1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network (with a hidden SSID and disabled encryption) you intend to join. 2. Click to select the number of the wireless network you intend to join, then click the Join button. 3. Click OK when this window appears. Inquire the wireless network SSID with the network administrator. 4. Enter the SSID of the wireless network in the SSID field, then click Apply.
To connect to an available wireless network with a hidden SSID and enabled encryption: 1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network (with a hidden SSID and enabled encryption) you intend to join. 2. Click to select the number of the wireless network you intend to join, then click the Join button. 3. Click OK when this window appears. Inquire the wireless network SSID and encryption settings with the network administrator. 4.
A message appears in the browser indicating that you have successfully joined the wireless network. To connect to an available wireless network with a known SSID and enabled encryption: 1. From the Site Survey table, select the wireless network (with a known SSID and enabled encryption) you intend to join. 2. Click to select the number of the wireless network you intend to join, then click the Join button. 3. Click OK when this window appears.
4. Select the Authentication Method and Encryption of the wireless network you intend to join, then enter the encryption keys in the key fields. Click Apply when finished. A message appears in the browser indicating that you have successfully joined the wireless network.
Profile Table The Profile Table allows you to view or delete saved wireless networks. The table displays the saved wireless network SSID, channel, security settings, and network type. Click the Profile Table link to view the Profile Table. Saved wireless networks are preceded by an icon for easy identification. Refer to page 3-8 for wireless network icon indications.
To save a wireless network in the Profile Table: 1. From the Site Survey page, select the wireless network you intend to join. 2. Click to select the number of the selected wireless network, then click the Join button. 3. When the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is associated with the wireless network, click the Save button. 4. The Profile Table appears with the saved wireless network. Click Back to return to the previous page.
The saved wireless networks in the Profile Table corresponds to the number of profiles available for the Button Scan Mode feature. For example, if you saved three wireless networks in the Profile Table, then three profiles are available for button scanning • The profile number represents the sequence of the saved wireless networks in the profile table. • Refer to page 3-24 to 3-25 for details on the Button Scan Mode feature. To delete a wireless network from the Profile Table: 1.
Firmware Upgrade page Refer to page 3-19 for details. Restoring the default values The following are the default values of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP (Ethernet adapter mode). You may restore these values by pressing the reset button for more than five seconds. Parameter Default value Wireless Interface SSID .................................................................. ANY Operating Mode ................................................. Infrastructure Mode Channel ...................................
3.4 Firmware Restoration The Firmware Restoration utility is a rescue tool for an ASUS Pocket Wireless AP that failed during a previous firmware upload. This utility is available in the support CD that came with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP package. A failed firmware upgrade causes the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to enter a failure mode. Use the Firmware Restoration utility to find and upload a new firmware for the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. To restore the firmware: 1.
Chapter 4 This chapter provides instructions on how to use the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP on various network setups.
4.1 Using 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.
4.3 Replacing the cable connections of other devices You can also use the WL-330g to replace your Xbox, PlayStation® 2, or set-top box network cable connection. To do this: 1. Switch the WL-330g to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode switch. (Default SSID: ANY) 2. Place the WL-330g nearest the AP you wish to connect, then turn on the device. 3. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device and the other end to the Xbox, PlayStation® 2, or set-top box Ethernet port. 4.
Table 4-1: Internet connection sharing matrix 1 If your Internet connection is Then set the IP of other computer(s) xDSL1 with dynamic IP (PPPoE2 account) ISP automatically assigns the IP (using PPPoE dial-up) Depends on the Internet Service Provider (ISP) xDSL with static IP to the provided static IP Depends on the Internet Service Provider (ISP) xDSL/Cable with a router and enable DHCP3 server The DHCP server automatically assigns the IP Depends on the DHCP server, usually about 253 xDSL – PP
Appendix The Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.
This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing and/or using ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section. A-2 Problem Action The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP does not power up. • Use a test meter to measure the voltage output of the power source through the power plug.
Problem Action Observe the hub LED if you are not sure what speed the hub supports. My ASUS WLAN card can not associate with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. • Make sure your WLAN card has the same specifications as the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP (IEEE 802.11b/g). • Minimize the distance between the devices. The ASUS WLAN card may be out of range of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. • Check if the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP and the ASUS WLAN card have the same SSID.
Problem Action The throughput seems slow. Avoid placing the device behind a metal object. Clear obstacles between the AP and the device. Try moving the client closer to the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP and check if the throughput increases. Consider adding a second ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to implement roaming. I can not access the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP web configuration page.
Problem The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP Power LED continuously blinks for more than a minute. Action Turn off the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. Turn the device again and observe if the Power LED stops blinking. If the blinking continues, you need to restore the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP firmware. Use the Firmware Restoration utility to restore or update the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP firmware. A wireless client wants to connect to the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP but can not get the correct IP from the DHCP server.
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