ASUS SpaceLink Access Point WL-300 Quick Start Guide
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Chapter 1 Thank you for choosing the ASUS SpaceLink Access Point, a member of ASUS’ SpaceLink wireless infrastructure family. The ASUS SpaceLink Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard to provide wireless mobile clients with network connectivity at data rates of up to 11 Mbps. The stand-alone ASUS SpaceLink Access Point connects to a small Ethernet network to provide wireless access for wireless mobile clients.
Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 1 Access Point LED Indicators There are three LEDs on the front of the ASUS SpaceLink Access Point, as shown here. Power (Amber) Air (Green) Link (Green) Power LED The Power LED is the top LED and turns amber when the power adapter is connected and the power switch is turned ON. Air LED The Air LED is the middle LED and turns green when the wireless function is working.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2. Installation This chapter describes the installation procedure for the ASUS SpaceLink Access Point and includes a description of the LEDs found on the unit. Installation Procedure Follow these steps to install the ASUS SpaceLink Access Point. Chapter 2 1. Determine the best location for the ASUS SpaceLink Access Point. Keep in mind the following considerations: • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the Access Point to the network must not exceed 100 meters.
Chapter 2 - Installation Chapter 2 4. Attach one end of the AC power adapter, included in the product package, to the back of the Access Point and the other end to a power outlet. Note: Use the Access Point only with the power adapter supplied by ASUS in the product package. Using another power supply may damage the Access Point. The Power LED on the front of the Access Point will light up when the unit is powered ON.
Chapter 2 - Installation Step 1 Before: After: Chapter 2 1 2 Step 2 Before: After: Note: Mounting brackets are provided for you to hang the Access Point on an office partition or office ceiling.
Chapter 3 - Access Point Manager 3. Access Point Manager This chapter describes how to access the ASUS Access Point Manager, which is used to configure ASUS SpaceLink Access Points. Installing the Access Point Manager Follow these steps to install the ASUS Access Point Manager in Windows: Chapter 3 1. Insert the support CD and click on 2. Click Next after reading the WelInstall ASUS WLAN AP Utilities. come message. 3. Click Next to accept the default di- 4.
Chapter 3 - Access Point Manager Installing the Access Point Manager (Cont.) 5. Click Next after reading the set- 6. When setup is complete, click Fintings. ish to exit the setup wizard. Chapter 3 7. Launch ASUS AP Manager through “Start | Programs”.
Chapter 3 - Access Point Manager Connecting to SpaceLink Access Points Wired Ethernet Cable Besides using a network hub, you can also connect a LAN cable from your computer’s network card to the Access Point using either a straight or crossover cable because the ASUS SpaceLink Access Point RJ-45 port has auto-crossover capability.
Chapter 3 - Access Point Manager Searching for SpaceLink Access Points (Cont.) 2. Click the IP Config tab and change the IP address and subnet mask. By default, the ASUS Access Point Manager shows correct settings of ASUS SpaceLink Access Points on the same subnet. For example, if your ASUS Access Point Manager software is running on IP address 192.168.8.8 subnet mask 255.255.255.0, you can enter IP address 192.168.8.9 (assuming that it is not already assigned to another network device), subnet mask 255.
