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Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330gUser Guide
iiE1499Revised Edition V2December 2003Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may bereproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into anylanguage in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser forbackup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTERINC. (“ASUS”).Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modifiedor altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS;or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIEDWARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS,EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS,LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS ANDTHE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCHDAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL ORPRODUCT.SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL AREFURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGEAT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS ACOMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITYFOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL,INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registeredtrademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only foridentification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:• This device may not cause harmful interference, and• This device must accept any interference received, includinginterference that may cause undesired operation.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for aclass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, ifnot installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followingmeasures:• 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 towhich the receiver is connected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.CAUTION! You are cautioned that changes or modifications notexpressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could voidyour authority to operate the equipment.Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993.Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives andRecords Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.
viSafety statementsRegulatory Information/DisclaimersInstallation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordancewith the instructions included in the user documentation provided with theproduct. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to thisdevice that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void theuser’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is notresponsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorizedmodification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables andequipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of theuser to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification,substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers ordistributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation ofgovernment regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.CAUTION! To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines,this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance[20cm] between the radiator and your body. Use on the suppliedantenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments coulddamage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.Safety InformationIn order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, thisequipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance [20cm]between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna.Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage thetransmitter and may violate FCC regulations.CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in thismanual could void your authorization to use this device.MPE StatementYour device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted itsends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal.
viiSafety statementsCaution Statement of the FCC Radio FrequencyExposureThis Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC BulletinOET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure fromradio frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wireless LANdevice is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless,this device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for humancontact during normal operation – as a mobile or portable device but use ina body-worn way is strictly prohibit. When using this device, a certainseparation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept toensure RF exposure compliance. In order to comply with the RF exposurelimits established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between theantennas and the user should not be less than [20cm].RF ExposureThe antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operatingin conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
viiiThis user guide contains the information you need to install and configureyour ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (AP).How this guide is organizedThis guide contains the following parts:• Chapter 1: Product introductionThis chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS PocketWireless AP. It also presents the package contents, LED indicators, andrecommended network settings.• Chapter 2: Hardware installationThis chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS PocketWireless AP.•Chapter 3: ConfigurationThis chapter describes the utilities for configuring the ASUS PocketWireless AP.•Chapter 4: Simple SetupThis chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup your ASUSPocket Wireless AP.• Chapter 5: TroubleshootingThe Appendix contains a troubleshooting guide for solving commonproblems you may encounter when using the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.About this guideConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this guide.WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying tocomplete a task.CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the componentswhen trying to complete a task.IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete atask.NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
ixASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Web site www.asus.com.twTechnical SupportTelephone(MB/Component) +886-2-2890-7121 (English)(Notebook) +886-2-2890-7122 (English)(Server/PC) +886-2-2890-7123 (English)(Networking) +886-2-2890-7902 (English)Support fax +886-2-2890-7698ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USAFax +1-510-608-4555E-mail tmd1@asus.comWeb site usa.asus.comTechnical SupportTelephone(General) +1-502-995-0883(Notebook) +1-510-739-3777Support fax +1-502-933-8713Support e-mail tsd@asus.comASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)Address Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, GermanyTelephone +49-2102-95990Fax +49-2102-959911Online contact www.asuscom.de/salesTechnical SupportTelephone +49-2102-95990Fax +49-2102-959911Online support www.asuscom.de/supportWeb site www.asuscom.de/newsASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa)Address P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.Telephone +9714-283-1774Fax +9714-283-1775Web site www.ASUSarabia.comASUS contact information
xWL-330 specification summary*Standard IEEE 802.11bTechnology OFDM,DSSSData Transfer Rate 802.11g:6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps802.11b:1, 2, 5.5, 11MbpsFrequency Band 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHzSecurity 64-bit/128-bit configurable WEP encryptionOperating Distance Indoors: 100 ft (30 m) @ 11MbpsOutdoors: 1000 ft (300 m) @ 11MbpsSupported OS Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XPAntenna Internal antenna*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point. It also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.
1-2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330g)Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point!The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is an easy-to-install wireless access point andwireless bridge in one. Conforming to IEEE 802.11b standard for wirelesslocal area network (WLAN), the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is capable of up to11Mbps data transmission rate on the 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz band.The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP also features the latest wireless technologydeveloped by ASUS to keep you ahead in the world of wireless computing.1.2 Package contentsCheck the following items in your ASUS Pocket Wireless AP package. Contactyour retailer if any item is damaged or missing.ASUS Pocket Wireless AP (WL-330g)Universal power adapter and plug (100V ~ 240V)Soft caseRJ-45 connector and cableSupport CDQuick Start GuideSoftware case guideUnless otherwise specified, the term “device” in this User Guide refers tothe ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.
ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330g) 1-3Product introduction1.5 Network setupThe ASUS Pocket Wireless AP may be configured as an Access Point (AP) orwireless bridge. . In AP mode, the device acts as the central link betweencomputers in a wireless network. Determine your network settings before installing the ASUS PocketWireless AP to avail all its features. The following network settings arerecommended.1.5.1 Access Point modeIn Access Point mode the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP allows wireless clients toconnect to a wired or wireless LAN.Wireless clientsINTERNETADSL Modem
Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Pocket AP.
2-2 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330g)Installation2.1 System requirementsBefore installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP, make sure that your systemmeets the following requirements:• An Ethernet (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) adapter for wired client• At least one 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless adapter for wireless mobile client• TCP/IP and an Internet browser installed2.2 Installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP2.2.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS PocketWireless AP.• The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network mustnot exceed 100 meters.• Place the device on a flat, stable surface as far from the ground as possible• Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.• Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights,microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signalloss.• Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wirelessmobile devices.Install this device at least 20 centimeters from any person to insure thatthe product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for HumanExposure which have been adopted by the Federal CommunicationsCommission.
2-3ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330g)Installation1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device.2. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the 10Base-T port of anetwork hub, switch, router, or wall patch panel.3. Insert the universal power adapter plug to the DC-IN socket of the device.4. Connect the universal power adapter to a wall socket.5. Insert the power plug to the DC-IN socket of the network hub, switch, orrouter.6. Plug the power adapter of the network hub, switch, or router to a wallsocket.2 1 34562.2.2 Installation proceduresFollow these instructions to install the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.Access point mode (DC power)InstallationUse only the power adapter and plug that came with the ASUS PocketWireless APpackage. Using other power adapter and plug may damagethe device.
2-4 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330g)Installation2.3 MountingAside from desktop placement, you may install the ASUS Pocket WirelessAP vertically on a concrete or wooden wall using the mounting hooks at thebottom of the and a mounting screw.To mount the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP 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 following the guidelines in section 2.2.1.3. Tighten a round head screw on the concrete or wooden wall until only 1/4” isshowing.4. Latch the device into the screw.Adjust the screw if you cannot latch the device or if the screw is tooloose.
ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330) 2-5Installation2.4 Operating range2.4.1 RangeThe ASUS Pocket Wireless AP range is dependent on the operatingenvironment. Every home or office layout varies in obstacles, barriers, orwall types which may reflect or absorb radio signals. For example, two802.11b radios in an open space may achieve an operating distance of up to1000 meters, while the same two units may only achieve up to 300 meters ofrange when used indoors.By default, the device automatically adjusts the data rate to maintain ausable radio connection. Therefore, a client that is close to the device mayoperate at higher speeds while a client that is on the fringe of coverage mayoperate at lower speeds. You can configure the data rates that the deviceuses. If you limit the range of data rates available to the ASUS Pocket AP,you may reduce the effective wireless range of the WLAN coverage.2.4.2 Site surveyA site survey (utility provided with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP) analyzesthe installation environment and provides users with recommendations forequipment and its placement. The optimum placement differ depending onthe device design and specifications.2.5 Roaming informationIf there are several ASUS Pocket Wireless APs operating on a network, thena wireless mobile client may seamlessly roam from one ASUS PocketWireless AP to another.Each ASUS Pocket Wireless AP creates its own wireless cell or coveragearea known as a Basic Service Set (BSS). Any wireless mobile client cancommunicate with a particular ASUS AP if it is within that AP’s coveragearea.
ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330)2-6InstallationIf the cells of multiple ASUS Pocket APs overlap, then the wireless mobileclient may switch from one ASUS Pocket Wireless APto another. During thetransfer from one ASUS AP to another, the wireless mobile client maintainsan uninterrupted connection to the network. This is called “roaming.”Multiple ASUS Pocket APs connected to a common Ethernet network forman Extended Service Set (ESS). All members of an Extended Service Setare configured with an ID, known as the SSID or ESSID. Wireless mobileclients must be configured with the same SSID as the ASUS Pocket APs onthe network since it can only roam between ASUS Pocket APs sharing thesame SSID.Important notes on roaming• An ASUS WLAN card can only roam between APs of the same type.• All ASUS Pocket Wireless APs must have the same SSID.• All computers with ASUS WLAN cards must have the same SSID as the AccessPoints to enable roaming.• If WEP encryption is enabled, all ASUS APs and client adapters must use thesame encryption level and WEP key(s) to establish connection.• ASUS Pocket Wireless AP’s cells must overlap to provide an uninterruptedconnection for a roaming client.• ASUS Pocket Wireless APs that use the same channel should be installedaway from each other to reduce potential interference.• We strongly recommended that you perform a site survey using the ASUSPocket Wireless AP utility to determine the best location for each device.
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP configuration using the utilities available from the support CD.
3-2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.1 Installing the utilitiesThe 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 AccessPoint WL-330 installation window appears.3. The device utilities are copied into your computer.If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of thesupport CD and double click the Setup.exe file to run the CD.Other support CD optionsUninstall ASUS WLAN Card Utilities/Driver. Click this option to uninstall theASUS Pocket Wireless AP utilities from your system.Run Setup Wizard Utility. Click this option to run the Setup Wizard utility.Read/Install User Documentation. Click to view the installation and quicksetup guides in PDF format.Explore this CD. Click this option to explore the support CD contents.Browse our Web Site. Click this option to visit the ASUS website.Click EXIT to close the installation window.
3-3ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.2 Using the Setup Wizard utilityThe Setup Wizard utility allows easy configuration of the ASUS Pocket WirelessAP settings in both access point and wireless bridge modes. You may launchthe Setup Wizard utility directly from the support CD or from the Windows®desktop.3.2.1 Launching the Setup Wizard utilityTo launch the Setup Wizard utilityfrom the support CD:1. Insert the support CD to theoptical drive.2. Click the Run Setup WizardUtility option from theinstallation window.3. The Setup Wizard utilitywindow appears.To launch the Setup Wizard fromthe Windows® desktop:1. Install the device utilitiesfollowing the steps in section 3.1.2. From the Windows® desktop,click Start >All Programs >ASUS Utility >Wireless APWL-330 > Setup Wizard.3. The Setup Wizard utilitywindow appears.
3-4 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.2.2 Access Point (AP) modeBy default, the ASUS Pocket WirelessAP is set to access point (AP) mode.The Setup Wizard auto-detects anddisplays the device SSID, channel,encryption, MAC, and IP addresses.Click Configure to change thesesettings.Basic tabNetwork Name (SSID). This fieldallows you to set the ASUS PocketWireless AP SSID. The SSID is anidentification string of up to 32 ASCIIcharacters that differentiate the devicefrom other manufacturers.A wireless client must have thesame SSID with the ASUSPocket Wireless AP to establishconnection.Channel. Select a radio channel theASUS Pocket Wireless AP uses incommunicating with other wireless device(s). IEEE 802.11b devices are directsequence spread spectrum devices that spread a radio signal over a range offrequencies. A channel is a range of frequencies used by a direct sequencedevice.Click the Encryption tab to configure the device WEP encryption settings.
3-5ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationEncryption tabThe Encryption tab allows you toenable or disable the WiredEquivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption.WEP encryption secures datatransmission between devices in awireless network.Authentication Method. This optionallows you to select the Authenticationmethod for WEP encryption.Open System or Shared Key - Whenselected, the AP accepts connectionrequests from any wireless devicewithin its operating range.Shared Key - In Shared Key method, wireless device(s) must have the sameWEP encryption as that of the AP to establish connection.Key Format allows you to set a hexadecimal digit or ASCII character WEP key.Key Length allows you to choose a 64-bit or a 128-bit WEP key. A 64-bitencryption contains 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. A 128-bitencryption contains 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.• 64-bit and 40-bit WEP keys use the same encryption method and caninteroperate on wireless networks. This lower level of WEP encryptionuses a 40-bit (10 hexadecimal digits assigned by the user) secret keyand a 24-bit Initialization Vector assigned by the wireless LAN adapter.104-bit and 128-bit WEP keys use the same encryption method.• All wireless clients in a network must have identical WEP keys with theaccess point to establish connection.• Keep a record of the WEP encryption keys.
3-6ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.2 Device DiscoveryThe Device Discovery utility searches and identifies the ASUS WLAN productsconnected to your computer.To launch the Device Discovery from the Windows® desktop:1. Click Start >All Programs >ASUS Utility >Wireless AP WL-330 >Device Discovery.2. The Device Discoverywindow appears.3. Click Search to scan forwireless LAN devicesconnected to yourcomputer. The DeviceDiscovery auto-detects thedevice(s) and displays theSSID, IP Address, Subnetmask, and Printer.4. Click Config to open the Web Configuration utility. See the next section fordetails.5. Click Exit to close the utility.The Device Discovery window also appears when you launch the SetupWizard utility.Do any of the following to configure the device.• Click the Config button to launch the Web Configuration utility, or• Click Exit, then re-launch the Setup Wizard utility.
3-7ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.3 Web Configuration utilityThe Web Configuration utility allows you to configure the ASUS Pocket WirelessAP using a web browser on your computer. The following sections provideinformation on how to launch and use this utility.Adjusting the TCP/IP settingsBy default, the IP address of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is 192.168.1.1, andthe Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. To access the configuration utility, assign adifferent IP address to the network adapter where the ASUS Pocket WirelessAP is connected.To adjust the TCP/IP settings of the network adapter:1. Right-click the My NetworkPlaces icon in the Windows®desktop, then select Propertiesfrom the pop-up menu. TheNetwork and Dial-upConnections window appears.2. Right-click the network adapterused by the the ASUS PocketWireless AP, then selectProperties from the pop-upmenu. The Local AreaConnection Propertieswindow appears.
3-8ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3. Double-click the InternetProtocol (TCP/IP) item todisplay the Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) Properties window.4. Check the Use the following IPaddress option, then enter the IPaddress for the network adapter.The IP address must be192.168.1.X. (Xcan be any numberbetween 2 and 254 that is not used byanother device.)5. Set the Subnet Mask to255.255.255.0. Click OK whenfinished.Changing the TCP/IP settingsmay require system reboot.Switch on the device immediatelyafter rebooting.
3-9ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.4 Launching the Web Configuration utilityTo launch the Web Configuration utility:1. Open a web browser.2. Disable your web proxy, if you are using one.3. Type http://192.168.1.1 on the address bar, then press <Enter>.4. The configuration utility home page appears.The window displays the default values of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. If youwish to load the default values after changing these settings, press the resetbutton for more than five seconds. Refresh your browser to display the defaultvalues.
3-10ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.5 Access Point mode3.5.1 Simple SetupThe Simple Setup page allows you to configure the ASUS Pocket Wireless APconfiguration in access point mode.Wireless InterfaceSSID (Service Set Identifier). This field displays the SSID of the device.Enabling the Response to Broadcast SSID requests option allows thedevice to broadcast its SSID in a wireless network. This allows otherwireless devices to scan and establish communication with the device.Unchecking this option hides the SSID to prevent other wireless devicesfrom recognizing and connecting to the device.
3-11ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationClick the Associated Stations link (beside the SSID) to displays the list ofwireless device(s) associated with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. The listincludes the wireless device(s) MAC address and connection status.Click Back to return to the Simple Setup page.Channel. Allows you to specify the channel the device uses to communicatewith other wireless device(s) in the network.The 802.11b specification supports up to 14 overlapping channels for radiocommunication. If several ASUS Pocket Wireless APs are operating in thesame area, assign a non-overlapping channel to each device to avoidinterference. Refer to page 3-24 for channel information.Basic Rate Set. This option allows you to specify the data transmission rate.Select from 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps data transfer rate.Preamble. Allows you to set the preamble mode for a 2.4GHz/11Mb network toLong, Short, or Auto. The default preamble mode is Long.Authentication Method. The Authentication Method field allows you to enableor disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Refer to page3-5 for details.Encryption. This option allows you to specify a 64-bit or a 128-bit WEP key. A64-bit encryption contains 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters. A128-bit encryption contains 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.• 64-bit and 40-bit WEP keys use the same encryption method and caninteroperate on wireless networks. This lower level of WEP encryptionuses a 40-bit (10 hexadecimal digits assigned by the user) secret keyand a 24-bit Initialization Vector assigned by the device. 104-bit and128-bit WEP keys use the same encryption method.• All wireless clients in a network must have identical WEP keys with theaccess point to establish connection. Keep a record of the WEPencryption keys.
3-12ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationEthernet InterfaceThe Ethernet Interface allows you to configure the network settings of theASUS Pocket Wireless AP.Enable DHCP. When selected, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol(DHCP) server automatically assigns the IP address, Subnet Mask, andDefault Gateway for the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.Use the following IP setting. Allows you to manually enter the IP address,Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway of the device.Click Launch after configuring the network settings of the ASUS PocketWireless AP to save your settings. Click Restore to load the default values.Pass Phrase. Type a combination of up to 64 letters, numbers, or symbols inthe Pass Phrase field. The Wireless Settings utility uses an algorithm togenerate four WEP keys based on the typed combination.Default Key. This option allows you to select the default WEP key.Click Launch after configuration to save your settings. Click Restore to load thedefault values.This option allows you to use WEP keys without having to remember or writethem down. The WEP keys generated using the Pass Phrase is compatiblewith other ASUS WLAN products. The Pass Phrase option is not as secure asmanual assignment.
3-13ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.5.2 Access ControlThe Access Control page allows you to control connection requests from otherdevices or enable the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) feature of the ASUSPocket Wireless AP.MAC Access ControlCheck Accept association requests from any station to accept allconnection requests from other wireless devices. Disabling this option enablesthe MAC Address table.The Media Access Control (MAC) is the hardware address a device in anetwork. Enter the MAC address(es) of wireless device(s) allowed to associatewith the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP in the table.Click Launch when done.
3-14 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationWireless Distribution SystemThe Wireless Distribution System allows your ASUS Pocket Wireless AP tocommunicate simultaneously with wireless clients (AP mode) and with otherAPs (wireless bridge mode) in your location. The WDS is a cost-effective andeasy way of integrating multiple wireless networks.AP Mode. The AP mode allows you toselect the device mode in a WDSenvironment. Select an AP modefrom the drop-down menu. Referto the next section for details on the AP modes.Channel. Select the channel you wish to use in communicating with other APsin your location. All APs in a wireless bridge mode must specify the samechannel to establish connection.WDS APs allowed to be connected. This table allows you to specify the MACaddress(s) of a device(s) allowed to connect to the ASUS Pocket WirelessAP. The table is activated only when the AP Mode is set to Hybrid-Active.Click Launch after configuration to save your settings. Click Restore to load thedefault values.
3-15ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationAP ModesAccess Point OnlyThe ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is set to Access Point Only mode by default. Inthis mode, the device only performs as an AP that connects wireless clients to awired Ethernet network. The picture below illustrates the device in Access PointOnly mode.Hybrid-ActiveWhen set to Hybrid-Active mode, the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP activelyconnects to all APs specified in the MAC address list upon startup to form awireless bridge while maintaining connection with the wireless clients in itsown network. The MAC address list is enabled when the AP mode is set toHybrid-Active.HubInternetWireless clientWireless clientHybrid-PassiveThe ASUS Pocket Wireless AP performs the same function in Hybrid-Passivemode. However, in this mode, the device waits for anonymous connectionrequests from other APs to form a wireless bridge. The MAC address list isdisabled when you select this mode.HubAccess pointHubAccess pointHubWireless clientWireless client
3-16 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationWDS setupTo setup a Wireless Distribution System network:1. Set the AP mode to Hybrid-Active.2. Enter the MAC address(es) of the target AP(s) you wish to bridge with theASUS Pocket Wireless AP in the MAC address list.3. Specify the channel to be used. All target AP(s) must specify the samechannel to establish connection to the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.4. Click Launch.Typical WDS networkWB2WB4WB1WB3WB5In a typical WDS network, theASUS Pocket Wireless AP servesas a central link to all connectedAPs (functioning as wirelessbridge). The APs communicate witheach other using the central AP,while maintaining networkconnections to their respectivewireless clients.In this setup, WB4 and WB5 maycommunicate using point-to-pointconnection but WB5 may notcommunicate with the ASUS PocketWireless AP, WB1, WB2, and WB3since multipoint-to-point connectionis not supported.
3-17ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)Configuration3.5.3 Firmware UpgradeThe Firmware Upgrade page displays the product ID, firmware version, andregulation domain. This page also allows you to restore or update the ASUSPocket Wireless AP firmware when it becomes outdated or corrupted.To restore or update the device firmware:1. Download the latest firmware file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com).2. Open the Firmware Upgrade window, then click Browse.3. Select the updated firmware filewhen the Choose file windowappears, then click Open.4. Click the Upgrade button.5. The browser displays thismessage after the firmware issuccesfully updated.The Power LED blinks continuously when the firmware is corrupted or whenthe firmware upgrade fails.
3-18 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationRegulation DomainIEEE 802.11b networks are regulated worldwide since these networks usethe 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz ISM (Instrumentation, Scientific, and Medical) Band.The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is shipped with a default regulation domainallowed in your country/location.The FCC (US) and ETSI (Europe) specify operation from 2.4 GHz to 2.4835GHz. For Japan, operation is specified as 2.4 GHz to 2.497 GHz. For eachsupported regulatory domain, all channels marked with “Yes” are supported.The channel center frequencies and CH ID numbers are shown below.Table 1: DSSS PHY frequency channel planRegulatory DomainsCH ID Frequency X’10' X’30' X’40'FCC ETSI MKK1 2412 MHz Yes Yes Yes2 2417 MHz Yes Yes Yes3 2422 MHz Yes Yes Yes4 2427 MHz Yes Yes Yes5 2432 MHz Yes Yes Yes6 2437 MHz Yes Yes Yes7 2442 MHz Yes Yes Yes8 2447 MHz Yes Yes Yes9 2452 MHz Yes Yes Yes10 2457 MHz Yes Yes Yes11 2462 MHz Yes Yes Yes12 2467 MHz – Yes Yes13 2472 MHz – Yes Yes14 2484 MHz – – Yes6. The browser displays thismessage when firmware updatingfails.Try updating the firmware againusing the instructions in thissection.
3-19ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330)ConfigurationIn a multiple cell network topology, overlapping and/or adjacent cells usingdifferent channels can operate simultaneously without interference if thedistance between the center frequencies is at least 30 MHz. Channel 14 isspecifically designated for operation in Japan.3.5.4 Restoring the default valuesThe following are the default values of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP(AP mode). You may restore these values by pressing the reset button for morethan five seconds.Parameter Default valueWireless InterfaceSSID ............................................................................ AP_123456Response to broadcast SSID requests ........................ EnabledChannel ....................................................................... 1Basic Rate Set............................................................. 1, 2, 5.5, 11 MbpsPreamble ..................................................................... LongAuthentication Method ................................................. Open System or Shared KeyEncryption ................................................................... NoneEthernet InterfaceGet IP Address from DHCP Server .............................. NoIP Address ................................................................... 192.168.1.1Subnet Mask ............................................................... 255.255.255.0Default Gateway .......................................................... BlankAccess ControlAccept association requests from any station .............. EnabledTable 2: Regulating bodies and allowed channelsCountry Regulating body Allowed channelsUnites States FCC 1-11Europe ETSI 1-13Japan MKK 1-14Use only the allowed channels when you set the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP inaccess point mode.

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