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Preface About this Manual This manual helps you install, set up and configure the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. Please preserve this manual for ready reference and use it to familiarize yourself with the product.
Regulatory Information Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.
CE Conformity Statement The CE symbol indicates compliance of this equipment to the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. These markings indicate that this system meets the following technical standards: EN 55022 — “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.” EN 55024 — “Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement.
MPE Statement Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is connected and transmitting, it sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signals. FCC Radio Frequency (Rf) Exposure Caution Statement • This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found to be 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.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1 Overview..................................................................................... 1 Features................................................................................ 2 System Requirements .......................................................... 3 Power Requirements............................................................ 3 Package List......................................................................... 3 Hardware Components .........
Using the ASUS Utility ................................................ 26 Using Internet Explorer................................................. 28 Hard Drive Pre-scan Function ........................................... 31 Formatting the Hard Disk ............................................. 31 Setting up Permissions....................................................... 33 Editing the User List ..................................................... 34 Editing the Shared Nodes List .....................
Status and Log ................................................................... 69 Status............................................................................. 70 Wireless......................................................................... 71 DHCP Leases ................................................................ 71 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 72 Chapter 5 Appendix 73 Specifications............................................................................
1. Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. This device is a wireless local area network (WLAN) hard disk drive (HDD) with additional Access Point (AP) functionality. It is designed to be fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11g standard and provides data transfer at 54 Mbps using the OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) technology. It is also backward compliant with IEEE 802.11b standards and can be adapted for wired environments for data storage.
Features The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 has the following useful features: • 54 Mbps high speed WLAN access – Maximum available speed of 54 Mbps over the 2.4 GHz frequency band – Compatible with existing 802.11b WLAN environments – Auto fallback algorithm to select transmission rate • Secure wireless connectivity – AP mode: 64/128 bit WEP, WPA – Client mode: 64/128 bit WEP • Standard IDE device support – Uses Ultra DMA 100 IDE controller – Adapted for 2.
System Requirements To begin using the ASUS WL-HDD2.5, your system must have the following minimum requirements: • An Ethernet (10BaseT or 10/100BaseT) adapter for wired client • At least one 802.11g (54Mbps) or one 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless adapter for wireless mobile clients • TCP/IP and an Internet browser installed Power Requirements The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 requires power from an external power supply. Your package ships with a 5V, 2A power adapter. Use only the power adapter provided for safe operation.
Hardware Components This section gives you a tour of the different ports and status indicators of the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. Refer to this section when installing and operating your device. Ports and Buttons Connect the power adapter here. Insert a USB flash disk here. Connect one end of the RJ-45 Ethernet cable here and the other end to the RJ45 port of a network hub, switch, or router. Press down this button for 5 seconds to shut down the device. Press it for 30 seconds to reset the device. 4 ASUS 802.
Status Indicators USB LED POWER LED WLAN LED HDD LED 10Mbps Ethernet LED 100Mbps Ethernet LED LED Status Indication USB LED Off No USB device found Blinking (fast) Copying from the USB device to the hard disk drive Blinking (slow) Partition 1 of the hard disk drive is full On USB device found Off Normal state Blinking Hard disk drive is being accessed On Normal state Blinking Wireless packets are being transmitted or received On Power adapter is plugged in and the device is powered on
Wireless Performance This section provides a few ideas to help you improve the performance of your WLAN. Site Topography For optimal performance, locate wireless mobile clients and the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment. Signal loss can occur when metal or concrete walls or floors block transmission. Locate the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 in open areas or add more devices (APs) as needed to improve coverage.
You can configure the data rates used by the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 to improve the performance. However, if you limit the range of data rates available to the ASUS WL-HDD2.5, you may reduce the effective wireless range of the WLAN coverage. Site Surveys A site survey (utility provided with ASUS WLAN cards) analyzes the installation environment and provides users with recommendations for equipment and its placement. The optimum placement differs depending on the ASUS AP design and specifications.
Roaming Guidelines • An ASUS WLAN card can only roam between APs of the same type. • All ASUS APs must have the same SSID. • All ASUS WLAN cards must have the same SSID as the APs that they will roam between. • If WEP encryption is enabled, then all ASUS APs and client adapters must use the same encryption level and WEP Key(s) to communicate. • ASUS APs’ cells must overlap to ensure that there are no gaps in coverage and to ensure that the roaming client will always have a connection available.
2. Getting Started This chapter provides important information about installing and connecting your ASUS WL-HDD2.5. Read these instructions carefully to set up your device correctly. Setting up the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 Refer to this section to learn about installing and configuring the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. Hardware Installation Follow these steps to insert the hard disk and assemble the device before using it. Warning: The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 is not hot-swappable.
2. Remove the front cover and slide out the internal circuit board. 3. Insert the hard drive into the slot. Make sure that the hard drive connecting pins and the connector are properly aligned for a stable connection. 4. Insert the circuit board back inside the outer shell and replace the front cover. 10 ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
5. Replace the screws. 6. Attach the external antenna for improved performance. ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
Location Tips Determine the best location for the device while keeping in mind the following considerations: • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network must not exceed 100 meters. • For standard placement, try to place the device on a flat, sturdy surface as far from the ground as possible, such as on top of a desk or bookcase, keeping clear of metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
Making Connections You can use your ASUS WL-HDD2.5 as an Access Point or as a wireless network storage device in an existing WLAN. When the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 is turned on, it searches for other existing Access Points in its vicinity. If no other AP is found, it acts as an AP, while at the same time allowing access to its hard disk drive. If an existing WLAN and AP is found in the vicinity, it acts as a wireless shared hard disk that can be accessed by other wireless clients in the WLAN.
Network Storage Mode INTERNET To use the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 as a WLAN storage device in an existing network, no network cable connections to the device are required. The wireless network consisting of an AP and one or more wireless clients, uses the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 as a shared network hard drive. The clients can read or write data from the device as required. 14 ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
Connecting Power Attach one end of the AC power adapter, included in the product package, to the power jack on the device and the other end to a power outlet. The POWER LED lights up when the unit is powered ON. Warnings: • Use the product only with the power adapter supplied in the product package. Using another power supply may damage the device. • To shut down the ASUS WL-HDD2.5, click the Shutdown button on the web manager. This prevents damage to the hard disk.
Configuring the Wireless Client TCP/IP Settings In order to access the shared hard disk drive of the ASUS WLHDD2.5 or to use the device as an AP, you may need to configure the TCP/IP settings. The TCP/IP settings should be on the IP subnet of the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. Notes: • Change the TCP/IP settings only if the wireless network does not support automatic IP addresses or if there is a problem operating the device.
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on the Desktop of your PC and select Properties. 2. In the Network and Dialup Connections window displayed, right-click the Local Area Connection that you created and select Properties. ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
3. On the General tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click Properties. 4. To set the TCP/IP address manually, click Use the following IP address:, then type the IP address and Subnet mask as follows: • IP address 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 1 and 254 that is not used by another device except 192.168.1.220) • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS WL-HDD2.5) Note: The screens shown here are from a PC running Windows 2000. They may be slightly different for Windows XP.
SSID Settings The SSID or the network name of the WLAN adapter must be configured correctly for proper operation. Click the LAN icon under Network and Dialup Connections and right-click to view its Properties. Click Configure under the General tab. Then select the Wireless Network tab. Make sure that the Network Name is set to WL-HDD and click OK. Notes: • Disable WEP and set the SSID to default for any existing wireless LAN device connected to your computer.
Using the Hard Disk Drive Now that you have installed the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 and connected it as required, you are ready to start using the hard drive as a network storage device as described in the following sections. Accessing the Hard Disk Drive You can access the hard drive in any of the following ways: Searching for the Device The easiest method to locate the hard disk from the network is to search for all computers on the network and then locate the hard drive as follows: 1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Double-click Entire Network. 3. Click Search for computers to start searching for the ASUS WLHDD2.5. ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
4. The search window opens. Type the device name or SSID (WLHDD) in the search field. Then click Search Now. 5. The search results pane shows the Wl-hdd icon. Double-click the icon to view the contents of the hard disk. 22 ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
The hard disk shows the configuration folder and the partitions (part1, part2, etc.) on the hard disk drive. You can set the access permissions for the hard disk drive using the configuration utility described in Chapter 3 (see “Shared Nodes” on page 64). Accessing the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 behind a DHCP server If you have a DHCP server in your network, the DHCP server assigns IP addresses automatically to the device as well as to all the wireless clients. The default IP address of the ASUS WLHDD2.
Locating the Device Manually Follow this procedure to search for the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 manually by browsing the contents of the entire network: 1. Open Windows Explorer. Then click the My Network Places icon. 2. Double-click Entire Network. 24 ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
3. Click entire contents to view the components of the network. 4. Double-click the Microsoft Windows Network icon. 5. Search through the various network components displayed in the list until you locate the Wl-hdd device. Double-click the Wl-hdd icon to view the contents of the hard disk. The hard disk shows the configuration folder and the partitions (part1, part2, etc.) on the hard disk drive.
Using the ASUS Utility We recommend that you install the ASUS utility provided on the software CD included in your package. The utility enables you to search for the device and connect to the device to access the hard drive and configure the settings. Follow these steps to use the ASUS utility: 1. Using Windows, click Start | Programs | ASUS Utility | Wireless HD | Device Discovery. 2. The Device Discovery window opens.
3. The utility displays the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 and other available wireless devices in the device list. Select the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 and click Configure to access the device. 4. The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 web manager opens. Click Disk share to view the contents of the hard disk. ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
The hard disk shows the configuration folder and the partitions (part1, part2, etc.) on the hard disk drive. The access permissions for the hard disk drive can be set using the configuration utility described in Chapter 3 (see “Shared Nodes” on page 64). Note: If the WL-HDD folder contents displays only the configuration folder and not the hard disk partitions, this may be because the hard disk drive is not formatted. See “Formatting the Hard Disk” on page 31 to learn how to format the disk.
3. Start Internet Explorer. Type in http://192.168.1.220 in the Address box, then click Go. Note: The default IP address of the device is not applicable if there is a DHCP server in the network. The DHCP server assigns IP addresses to the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 as well as to all the wireless clients in the network. To find the IP address of the ASUS WL-HDD2.5, click the Configuration.hml file and the login window appears. The login window displays the current IP address of the device at the top.
4. The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 web manager opens. Click Disk share to view the contents of the hard disk. The hard disk shows the configuration folder and the partitions (part1, part2, etc.) on the hard disk drive. The access permissions for the hard disk drive can be set using the configuration utility described in Chapter 3 (see “Shared Nodes” on page 64).
Hard Drive Pre-scan Function When the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 is first turned on, it performs a prescan of the hard disk drive to ensure that it is functioning correctly and does not have any corrupt data. If the hard drive is not working, has not been formatted, or has been corrupted, a message is displayed on the screen asking you to format the hard disk. Note: We recommend that you format the hard disk at least once before using it. Formatting the Hard Disk To format the hard disk, do the following: 1.
3. A message is displayed on the screen to warn you that formatting will erase all data on the disk. Click OK to continue. 4. Formatting of the hard disk begins and the browser window displays the formatting status. 5. After formatting is completed, you are asked to restart the system. Click Save&Restart to restart the system. 6. The browser window displays the status while the ASUS WLHDD2.5 restarts. Wait till the screen is refreshed before using the system. 32 ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
Note: If you view the disk status using the software configuration tool and if the disk is corrupted (see “Status” on page 70), the following information is displayed. ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
Setting up Permissions You can set up the hard drive permissions so that only the specified users can access it and write data to hard drive. This is a useful feature so as to limit the data that is put on the network storage. 1. Open the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 web manager as described in “Using Internet Explorer” on page 28. Then click Settings to configure the settings. 2. Type the default User name (admin) and Password (admin) in the dialog box. 3. The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 configuration web interface is displayed.
Editing the User List The user list is a list of people who are allowed to access to the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. You can add users and their passwords to the list and you can also specify how many users are allowed simultaneous access to the hard drive for optimum performance. To add users to the user list, do the following: 1. Under the User List on the Storage Setting - Shared Nodes page, type the desired User Name and Password. Click Add to add the user to the list. 2.
Editing the Shared Nodes List The shared nodes list is a list of all the folders and partitions on the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 showing the sharing and writing permissions for each node. You can specify which folder or partition is shared and which can be written to. To modify the shared nodes list, do the following: 1. Under the Shared Nodes List on the Storage Setting - Shared Nodes page, scroll to select the desired folder or partition from the Folders and Partitions drop-down box. 2.
7. Select a folder or partition from the list and click Edit to modify permissions for the user in user list. The Access Right screen is displayed. Type in the Shared Name and any Comments if required. Set the user permissions for the Guest account and up to six user accounts. Select the appropriate user account names from the drop-down box and check the Share and Write check boxes to enable sharing and writing to the folder. Click Apply to apply the changes to the access rights to the folder. 8.
Applying the permissions After adding users who can access the hard drive and setting up access rights for the hard drive’s partitions and folders, use the Network Neighborhood Mode option to apply the permissions. Scroll to select Apply rules in shared node list from the field and click Finish to save the changes and restart the system. 38 ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
Sharing Files The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 is primarily designed to help you share data, music, video, or other files over the wireless LAN. You can set up this device in your house, office, or dormitory, such that anyone can access media files from it using a wireless connection. To share files from the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 that has been set up as your network storage drive, do the following: 1. Connect to the wireless network through your wireless client and access the ASUS WL-HDD2.
To download files from the ASUS WL-HDD2.5: Locate the files that you wish to download and then copy them to your local drive as needed. Note that you can only access folders that have been shared by the administrator; see “Editing the Shared Nodes List” on page 36. You can also search for the desired folders using the Shared Name as the search criteria. For instance, to search for music files stored on the music folder on the first partition (part1) on the ASUS WL-HDD2.5, do the following: 1.
3. Right-click the file(s) that you want to download to your local drive, to view the context menu. Select Copy from the context menu. 4. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to the location on your local drive where you want to download the selected file. Right-click to view the context menu and select Paste to download the music file. ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
To directly play media files from the ASUS WL-HDD2.5: You can also play back a music, video or other media file directly from the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 without downloading it to your local drive. The client treats the media file as a shared network file and opens it using the appropriate application. For instance, to play back a music file from the music folder on the first partition (part1), do the following: 1. Locate the music folder on the hard disk drive. 2. Double-click the folder icon to view its contents.
3. Select the music file that you want to play and double-click it to start playing it with the default application (in this case, Windows Media Player). Alternatively, for Windows media files, click the Play button in the left pane to start playback. ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
Transferring Data from External Flash Memory The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 supports USB flash disks or external flash memory cards through a USB connection to enable you to transfer data. The device copies data automatically from the flash memory to the hard disk when inserted into the USB slot. Auto-copy Function To transfer data automatically from the flash memory, connect the USB flash memory disk to the USB port of the ASUS WL-HDD2.5.
Notes: • When copying data automatically from a flash disk, the first partition – part1 – is used first. All the data is copied as long as there is free space in the first partition. • If you remove the flash disk from the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 and insert it again, the data is copied again to the hard disk in a new folder with the folder name incremented by 1.
Shutting down the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 Use the web manager tool to shut down the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 after using it to prevent damage to the hard disk and loss of data. To shut down the system, do the following: 1. Click Shutdown in the web manager window. 2. The device shuts down and the following message is displayed. 3. Disconnect the power cord and shut down the system safely. 46 ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
3. Software Configuration The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 can be configured to meet various usage scenarios. Some of the factory default settings may suit your usage; however, others may need to be changed. Configuring the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 is done through a web browser. You need a PC connected to the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 (either directly or through a hub, with a wired or wireless connection) The web browser acts as a configuration terminal. For the wireless connection, you need an IEEE 802.11g/b compatible device, e.g.
Configuring the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 After logging in, the Wireless Hard Drive home page opens. Links to the various parameters that can be adjusted are shown in the left panel. Click a link to configure the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 as desired. Click Restore to clear the changes you have made and restore the previous settings. Click Finish to confirm all your settings and restart the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. Click Apply to confirm your settings and continue without restarting the device.
Interface The Interface submenu has the following options: Region: Scroll through this drop-down box to select the appropriate region where you are located. SSID: The SSID is an identification string of up to 32 ASCII characters unique to every AP. The SSID is also referred to as the “ESSID” or “Extended Service Set ID.” By default, the SSID is set to ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
“WL-HDD”. All the wireless clients in the vicinity must have the same SSID in order to use the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. This field is also used as the device name when you are looking for the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 through the Windows Network Neighborhood function. Channel: The 802.11g and 802.11b specification supports up to 14 overlapping channels for radio communication. Choose an appropriate channel for the operating radio frequencies or choose Auto to select a channel automatically.
Encryption: If the Open System or Shared Key or Shared Key authentication method is used, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryption is applied. If the WPA-PSK method is used, a newly proposed TKIP or AES encryption in WPA is applied. Enabling WEP can protect your data from eavesdroppers. If you do not need this feature, select None to skip the following setting. The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 supports both 64-bit and 128-bit encryption using the WEP algorithm.
or 128 bit in the WEP pull-down menu. Type a combination of up to 64 letters, numbers, or symbols in this field, which will be used to generate the four WEP keys. If you want to type in the keys manually, leave this field blank. The Asus WLAN family of products uses the same algorithm to generate the keys so that all the products can use the same WEP key. Note: This function saves users from having to remember their passwords and is compatible for all ASUS WLAN products.
WPA Re-key Timer: This field specifies the time interval after which the WPA group key is changed in seconds. 0 means no periodic key-change is required. Bridge ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
The bridge or WDS (Wireless Distribution System) enables you to connect to one or many APs through a wireless connection. Choose an AP mode and configure the WDS settings as follows: AP Mode: AP Mode configures the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 for a specific purpose. By default, the device is set to serve as an Access Point (AP only) where a wireless mobile client can connect wirelessly to a wired Ethernet network. Choose WDS only for communicating with other APs.
Access Control For additional security, the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 has the ability to only associate with or not associate with wireless mobile clients that have their MAC address specified in this menu. The Access Control menu enables you to block the access from certain wireless stations or to bypass access from certain wireless stations. The menu has the following options: MAC Access Mode: The default setting of Disable allows any wireless mobile client to connect to this device.
Access Control List: To add a MAC address to the Access Control List, enter the 12 hexadecimal digits into the white box under MAC Address and click the Add button. The MAC address will be placed in the control list below. A total of 31 MAC addresses can be entered into this page. For optimum use, determine which will be the lesser value; addresses you wish to accept connections from, or addresses you wish to reject connections from. Then, choose the appropriate MAC Access Mode.
RTS Threshold (0~2347): The RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send) function is used to minimize collisions among wireless stations. If you enable RTS/CTS, it will refrain from sending a data frame until another RTS/CTS handshake in the air is completed. This field allows you to enable RTS/CTS by setting a specific packet size threshold. Default value 2347 is recommended.
Client Mode This menu page enables you to connect to the AP using a wireless connection and has the following options: Become an AP if no AP can be connected? Click Yes to enable the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 to be an Access Point in a wireless network, if no other AP is detected. Client Mode: Select Disabled if you do not want to connect to other APs in the network. Select Connect to AP in profiles to enable the device to connect to the APs specified in the Profile List.
Profile List: Use this option to add the SSIDs of other APs in the WLAN, to which the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 connects. Type the SSID of the AP under the SSID field, then click Add to add it to the Profile List. Select an existing AP SSID, then click Del to remove it from the list and disable connection to it. Select an existing AP SSID and click Edit to modify its connection parameters as follows: ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
SSID: Type the SSID of the AP in this field. Channel: Scroll through this drop-down box to specify the channel for this AP. Auto is the default option. Network Type: Specify if the network consists of other APs by selecting the Infrastructure option or choose Ad Hoc if the network consists of direct connections between computers. Authentication Method: This option enables you to set the authentication method for various encryption schemes for the selected AP.
IP Config Click the IP Config option on the left panel to display its submenus. The IP Config submenus provide options for your LAN and DHCP settings as described in the following sections. LAN The LAN menu page has the following settings: Get IP Automatically: Select Yes (default) or No to get an IP address automatically from a DHCP server. If you select Yes, this means that the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 will send out a DHCP request during bootup.
DHCP server The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 is set up to be a DHCP server by default. This enables it to support up to 254 IP addresses on the WLAN. The IP address for a wireless client can be designated by the network administrator or can be assigned by the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 automatically. The following options are available on this page: Enable the DHCP Server Automatically: Select Yes to enable the DHCP server and No to disable it automatically. Domain Name: Type a domain name that will be used by the DHCP clients.
Lease Time: Type in the period of time over which a DHCP client can lease an IP address. Storage Setting Click the Storage Setting option on the left panel to display its submenus. The Storage Setting menus enable you to configure the various parameters of the hard disk drive that is shared on the WLAN. Refer to the following sections for more details. ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
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The Shared Nodes menu page enables you to set the sharing rights and privileges for the shared partitions on the hard disk drive of the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. The following options are available: Network Neighborhood Mode: Select the default setting of Share all partitions on disk to enable sharing of all partitions on the disk. Work Group: Specify the name of the work group to which the device belongs. The default is Mygroup.
Disk Tool The Disk Tool enables you to specify the sizes of the partitions on the hard disk drive. You can create up to 4 partitions on the hard disk drive. The total disk space is specified in the Disk Space field. Enter the size in MB for each of the desired partitions in the Disk Space of Partition x (where x goes from 1 through 4) fields. Warnings: • Any data on the hard disk will be lost after creating new partitions. Make sure that the data is backed up before using this tool.
System Setting Click the System Setting option on the left panel to display its submenus. This set of menus enables you to make changes to the system parameters of the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. You can change the password, upgrade the firmware from a file provided by Asus, or restore the device to its default factory settings using this set of menus. Change Password The Change Password menu allows you to change the system password of the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. (The default password is admin.
Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade menu enables you to upload new firmware upgrades to the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. Follow the instructions on the screen to upgrade the firmware. The menu page displays the device name under Product ID and the current Flash Code (Firmware) version installed in the device under Firmware Version. Periodically, a new flash code is available for the ASUS 802.11g APs on ASUS’s Web site. Click Browse to specify the location of the new firmware file provided by the manufacturer.
Factory Default Use this menu to restore the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 to its default factory settings. Click the Restore button to clear all settings and restore the factory defaults. The device reboots after this function. Note: You can also clear all settings and restore factory default values by pressing and holding down the Reset button for 5 seconds. Status and Log Click the Status and Log option on the left panel to display its submenus.
Status The Status submenu displays the following settings: System Time: This field displays the current system time of the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. Click Sync to synchronize the system with that of your wireless client. Disk: The disk properties of the hard disk drive are displayed in this part of the menu page. The Model Name, Size of Partitions in megabytes along with the number of free partitions, and File System Status are shown. Click File System Check under Action to check the status of the file system.
LAN Interface: The LAN Interface displays the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway (if any) for the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. Wireless The Wireless submenu (11g Interface) displays a log of activities performed on the device. Any settings changed are displayed in this log file. DHCP Leases The DHCP Leases log file shows a list of devices (clients) that access the ASUS WL-HDD2.5 when DHCP is enabled. The MAC address of each device, along with its IP address and lease time are displayed in this log file.
4. Troubleshooting Refer to the following tips to resolve any problems that you may encounter when using the ASUS WL-HDD2.5. 1. The ASUS WL-HDD2.5 cannot be found using the Search for computer technique. – Use the Device Discovery tool of the wireless utility on your wireless client to search for the WL-HDD. If the WL-HDD is found with a different subnet mask from your client, set the IP of your client to the same subnet. – If the ASUS WL-HDD2.
5. Appendix Specifications LAN Ethernet port Antenna Support Ethernet and 802.3 with maximum bit rate 10/ 100 Mbps and auto cross-over function (MDI/MDI-X) Connector 1 x RJ-45 for 10/100BaseT Support 2 (One internal inverted-F PCB antenna and one external dipole antenna) Connector Reverse-SMA antenna connector LED • • • • • Power x 1 HDD access x 1 Wireless activity x 1 USB copy x 1 LAN port x 2 (Ethernet Link/Activity with 10/100 Mbps) USB USB 1.
Operation channels 11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for Europe, 3 for non-overlapping Range • • Indoor 130 ft. (40m), outdoor (Line-of-Sight) 300 ft. (100m) at 11 Mbps. Indoor 80 ft. (25m), outdoor (Line-of-Sight) 200 ft. (60m) at 54 Mbps.
HDD functionality and limitations Supported file systems FAT, FAT32, NTFS (read-only), EXT2, EXT3 Supported disk size Less than 40GB Supported file size Less than 2GB System tool • • Supported USB flash USB flash identified as USB mass storage. External power is required for USB hard disk. File system check for EXT2 only Format and partition for EXT2 only ASUS 802.11g WL-HDD2.
Index Numerics 11g Interface page 71 54g field 50 A Access Control List 56 Access Control page 55–56 access point 1, 2 Access Right page 37 accessing data 2 accessing hard disk drive 20–30 behind DHCP server 23 locating manually 24 searching 20 using ASUS utility 26 using Internet Explorer 28 Ad Hoc option 60 Advanced page 56–57 AES 51 passphrase 51 Allow anonymous field 54 antenna 3, 11 AP mode 2, 13 AP Mode field 54 AP, see access point applying permissions 38 ASUS utility, using 26 ASUS WL-HDD2.
D data rate 6 Data Rate field 50 Default Key field 52 device discovery 26 device ID, see SSID DHCP Leases page 71 DHCP server 61 enabling automatically 62 using 23, 29 DHCP server page 62–63 Disk field 70 Disk share 27, 30 Disk Space field 66 Disk Tool page 31, 66 Domain Name field 62 downloading files 40 DTIM Interval field 57 F Factory Default page 69 file system inconsistence 5, 33 files downloading 40 locating 45 playing back 42 sharing 39–43 firmware upgrading 2 Firmware Upgrade page 68 Firmware Versi
partitioning 31 pre-scanning 2, 31 shutting down 46 status of 33 hardware components 4–5 hardware installation 9–11 HDD, see hard disk drive Hide SSID field 52 hot-swappable 9 Hybrid 54 I IEEE 802.11b 1, 2, 50 IEEE 802.
field 38, 65 network storage 1, 39–43 network storage mode 14 Network Type field 60 Ad Hoc option 60 Infrastructure option 60 resetting ASUS WL-HDD2.5 4 RJ-45 Ethernet cable 3, 4, 13 roaming 7 guidelines 8 RTS Threshold field 57 O OFDM 1 Open System or Shared Key 50 operating range 6 S searching for ASUS WL-HDD2.5 20 setting up ASUS WL-HDD2.
Disk field 70 LAN Interface field 71 Status page 33, 70 System Time field 70 Wireless page 71 Storage Setting menu 34, 63–66 Access Right page 37 Disk Space field 66 Disk Tool page 31, 66 FTP Mode field 65 Maximum Login User field 65 Network Neighborhood Mode field 38, 65 Shared Nodes List 65 Shared Nodes page 35, 64– 65 User List 65 Work Group field 65 system requirements 3 System Setting menu 67–69 Change Password page 67 Factory Default page 69 Firmware Upgrade page 68 System Time field 70 T TCP/IP setti
Basic Rate Set field 52 Beacon Interval field 57 Become an AP field 58 Bridge page 53–54 Channel field 50, 54, 60 Client Mode field 58 Client Mode page 58–60 Connect to APs field 54 Data Rate field 50 Default Key field 52 DTIM Interval field 57 Enable Frame Bursting field 57 Encryption field 51 Fragmentation Threshold field 56 Hide SSID field 52 Hybrid 54 Interface page 49–53 MAC Access Mode field 55 Network Type field 60 Passphrase field 51 Preferred AP field 58 Profile List 59 Region field 49 Remote Bridg
