WL500g / WL500g Deluxe Wireless Router (For 802.11g/b Wireless Clients) WL500b Wireless Router (For 802.
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.
Notices FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................................... 9 Overview ................................................................................................ 9 System Requirements ........................................................................... 9 Features .............................................................................................. 10 The Product Package ....................................................
Table of Contents Static Route .................................................................................... 49 Miscellaneous ................................................................................. 50 NAT Setting ......................................................................................... 52 Port Trigger ..................................................................................... 52 Virtual Server ........................................................................
Table of Contents Setup Printer Wizard ........................................................................... 81 Installing the Printer Driver .............................................................. 81 Setup for LPR client under Windows XP ............................................. 84 Printer Setup Wizard ....................................................................... 86 Verifying Your Printer ...................................................................... 87 4.
1. Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Wireless Router. The ASUS Wireless Router, WL500g/WL500g Deluxe, complies with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards. The ASUS 802.11b Wireless Router, WL500b, complies with IEEE 802.11b standards. The 802.11g is as extension to 802.11b (used in majority of wireless LANs today) that broadens 802.11b’s data rates to 54 Mbps within the 2.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction The Product Package The WL500g/WL500g Deluxe Wireless Router comes with: • • • • • One ASUS 802.11g Wireless Router One ASUS Wireless Router Quick Start Guide One power adapter (5 Volts DC) One support CD (utilities and user’s manual) One RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through) The WL500b Wireless Router comes with: • • • • • One ASUS 802.
Chapter 1 - Introduction • • • • • • Broadband port. The Broadband port connects the Wireless Router to your cable/DSL modem. Static IP, dynamically IP and PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) connection to Internet are supported. Shared Internet access. All computers on the local network can access the Internet through the Wireless Router, using only a single external IP address. Firewall protection.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction The ASUS Wireless Family The ASUS Wireless family contains a several wireless network solutions for 802.11g & 802.11b wireless local area networks in the home or office. Access Point or Client The ASUS WLAN 802.11g Access Point (WL-300g) creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b wireless standards. The ASUS 3 in 1 Pocket Access Point (WL-330g) creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards.
1. Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction PCI Client The ASUS WLAN PCI Card (WL138g) is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into a standard PCI slot in a desktop PC and creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards. USB Access Point or Client USB Client The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter (WL-160g) creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards and connects to any computer using USB2.0 connectivity. 802 .
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Network Topology The settings that you need to perform will vary depending on the role that your ASUS Wireless Router will play. Network Backbone No software setting is necessary in the ASUS Wireless Router. Wireless ASUS Wireless Router LAN Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client In this topology, the wireless router connects your wired and wireless devices together to form a local area network (LAN), as shown.
Chapter 1 - Introduction Internet Service Provider 1. Introduction Agent to an ISP Internet Wireless ADSL or Cable Modem ASUS Wireless Router WAN LAN Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client In this topology, the wireless router is not only a backbone of your LAN but also an agent to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You may use an ADSL or Cable modem to communicate with your ISP.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Agent to Another Network Wireless Network Backbone WAN ASUS Wireless Router LAN Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client In this topology, the wireless router is an agent between your LAN and another network. Use a network cable with one end connected to the WAN port on the wireless router and the other to the other network as shown above.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction LED Indicators The LEDs on the front of the ASUS Wireless Router display the status of the ASUS Wireless Router.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2. Installation Procedure Follow these steps to install the ASUS Wireless Router. 2. Installation 1. Determine the best location for the ASUS Wireless Router. Keep in mind the following considerations: • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the ASUS Wireless Router to the network must not exceed 100 meters.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2. Installation Warning: Use the ASUS Wireless Router only with the power adapter supplied in the product package. Using another power supply may damage the ASUS Wireless Router. 6. 7. Printer Connection: Connect a printer to the Wireless Router printer port (WL500g/WL500b only) or USB port to use the router as a printing server for your local network. USB Connection: Connect a supported USB web camera or USB storage device to the Wireless Router USB port.
Chapter 2 - Installation Wall Mounting Option Out of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling. Follow these steps to mount the ASUS Wireless Router to a wall: 2. Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. Look on the underside for the four mounting hooks. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface using the provided hole template. Tighten two screws until only 1/4” is showing.
Chapter 2 - Installation Vertical Standing Option 2. Installation The ASUS Wireless Router can also stand on its side to save space. Two hinges can be opened on the right side to support vertical standing. Orientate the antenna so that it points upwards.
Chapter 2 - Installation Connecting to the ASUS Wireless Router 2. Installation Wired Connection One RJ-45 cable is supplied with the ASUS Wireless Router. Auto crossover function is designed into the ASUS Wireless Router so you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the cable into the WAN port on the rear of the ASUS Wireless Router and the other end into the Ethernet port of your ADSL or Cable modem.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration 3. Software Configuration Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router 3. Utilities The ASUS Wireless Router can be configured to meet various usage scenarios. Some of the factory default settings may suit your usage; however, others may need changing. Prior to using the ASUS Wireless Router, you must check the basic settings to guarantee it will work in your environment. Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router is done through a web browser.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Setting IP Manually If you want to set your IP address manually, the following default settings of the ASUS Wireless Router should be known: • IP address 192.168.1.1 • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0. If you set your computer ’s IP manually, it needs to be on the same segment. For example: • 3. Utilities • • • 24 IP address 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device) Subnet Mask 255.255.255.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Installing the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities (1) Select a language and click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. (2) Click Next after reading the welcome screen. (3) Click Yes after reading the license agreement. (4) Click Next to accept the default destination folder or enter another. (5) Click Next to accept the default program folder or enter another. (6) Click Finish when setup is complete. ASUS Wireless Router 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Using the Wireless Router for the First Time 1. ASUS Wireless Router Utilities Run Device Discovery from “ASUS Utility” in Windows Start Programs. 3. Utilities 2. Connect to the ASUS WLAN Web Manager Run the ASUS WLAN Device Discovery from the Start menu and click Config when the device is found. Microsoft® Internet Explorer Add 192.168.1.1 in the Exceptions box if you are using a proxy server (Microsoft® Internet Explorer).
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Enter Address or Name Manually You can also open your PC’s web browser and enter the name or the default IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router: WL500g http://my.router or http://my.WL500g or http://192.168.1.1 WL500g Deluxe http://my.router or http://my.WL500gx or http://192.168.1.1 User Name & Password 3. Utilities Once connected, a window will ask for the User name and Password in order to log in. The factory default values are “admin” and “admin”.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration WL500b IMPORTANT: After entering information on any page, click the . If you click any other link, you will be di“Apply” button rected to another page and lose your new settings. 3. Utilities 3. Set your own password 4.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Home Gateway Mode There are three operation modes in the ASUS Wireless Router. The default operation mode of the ASUS Wireless Router is Home Gateway Mode. Please refer to “System Setup” – “Operation Mode” in detail. To start quick setup, click Next to enter the “Quick Setup” page. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. 3. Utilities Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode Select your time zone or the closest region. Click Next to continue.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Home Gateway Mode (Cont.) To set up your wireless interface, you must first give it an SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID is a unique identifier attached to packets sent over WLANs. This identifier emulates a password when a wireless device attempts communication on the WLAN. Because an SSID distinguishes WLANs from each other, access points and wireless devices trying to connect to a WLAN must use the same SSID. 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration To adjust other settings, click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu and follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. The following have submenu items: Wireless IP Config NAT Setting Internet Firewall USB Application System Setup Status & Log ASUS Wireless Router 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Interface WL500b WL500g/WL500g Deluxe 3. Utilities SSID The SSID is an identification string of up to 32 ASCII characters that differentiate one ASUS Wireless Router AP or Access Point from other manufacturers. The SSID is also referred to as the “ESSID” or “Extended Service Set ID.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) Channel The 802.11g and 802.11b specifications supports up to 14 overlapping channels for radio communication. To minimize interference, configure each ASUS 802.11g AP to be non-overlapping; select Auto from the Channel drop-down list to enable the system to select a clear channel during boot up as your operating channel.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) Authentication Method 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) 64-bit WEP Encryption 64-bit WEP and 40-bit WEP are the same encryption method and can interoperate in a wireless network. This level of WEP encryption uses a 40-bit (10 Hex character) encryption scheme as a secret key, which is set by the user, and a 24-bit “Initialization Vector” scheme, which is not under user control. Together these two schemes make a 64-bit (40 + 24) encryption scheme.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) WEP Key You can set a maximum of four WEP keys. A WEP key is either 10 or 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) based on whether you select 64bits or 128bits in the WEP pull-down menu. The ASUS Wireless Router and ALL of its wireless clients MUST have at least the same default key. 3. Utilities Key Index The Default Key field lets you specify which of the four encryption keys you use to transmit data on your wireless LAN.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Bridge/Access Control List WDS Only (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) 3. Utilities AP Only Hybrid Wireless bridge (also known as Wireless Distribution System or WDS) allows you to connect to one or many Access Points.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) AP Mode AP (Access Point) Mode configures the ASUS Wireless Router for a specific application. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router is configured as an Access Point which enables wireless mobile clients to connect wirelessly to a wired Ethernet network. The following options are available from the drop-down list: AP Only: the ASUS Wireless Router acts only as an Access Point.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the target ASUS Wireless Router in order to designate which ASUS Wireless Router will be the partner for this ASUS Wireless Router. 3. Utilities You can setup your wireless environment as shown in this figure: Note: The content in braces “( )” is the MAC address in the Remote Bridge List of the AP. For example, WB1 have the MAC address of WB in its Remote Bridge List.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Access Control Pull down menu items: Disable (no info required) Accept (need to input information) Reject (need to input information) 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Radius Setting (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) 3. Utilities This section enables you to set up additional parameters for connection with a RADIUS Server. Values are required for this page when the Authentication Method field in the Wireless - Interface screen are set as “WPA” or “Radius with 802.1x”.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Advanced This section allows you to set up additional parameters for the wireless router function. We recommend that you use the default values for all items in this window. 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) Basic Rate Set (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) - This field indicates the basic rates that wireless clients must support. Use “1 & 2 Mbps” only when backward compatibility is needed for some older wireless LAN cards with a maximum bit rate of 2Mbps. Fragmentation Threshold (256-2346) – Fragmentation is used to divide 802.11 frames into smaller pieces (fragments) that are sent separately to the destination.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config WAN & LAN Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. WL500g WL500g Deluxe 3. Utilities WAN Connection Type The ASUS Wireless Router supports four connection types to WAN, including Static IP, PPPoE, PPTP and Automatic IP. WL500g Deluxe includes “Big Pond” (Telstra) in “WAN Connection Type” and “WAN Connection Speed”.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config (Cont.) WL500g WL500g Deluxe WAN DNS Settings You can set the DNS setting using any WAN Connection Type (Static IP, PPPoE, or Automatic IP). WL500g Deluxe includes “Big Pond” and “WAN Connection Speed” (not shown here). 3. Utilities Get DNS Server automatically? - Normally this is automatic and you would answer “No” to the question about manually assigning DNS.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration PPPoE MTU - This field is shows the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) of PPPoE packets. PPPoE MRU - This field is shows the Maximum Receive Unit (MTU) of PPPoE packets. Enable PPPoE Relay - Enable PPPoE relay allows stations in LAN to setup individual PPPoE connections that are passthrough NAT. It is also known as PPPoE multi-session. WL500g WL500g Deluxe 3. Utilities Special Requirement from ISP The following two items may be specified by some ISPs.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. DHCP Server 3. Utilities DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol defined for dynamically assigning IP addresses to computers in a network.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config (Cont.) DHCP Server (Cont.) DNS and WINS Server Setting DNS Server 1/DNS Server 2 - This field indicates the IP address of DNS to provide to clients that request IP Address from DHCP Server. You can leave it blank, then the Wireless Router will process the DNS request. 3. Utilities WINS Server - The Windows Internet Naming Service manages interaction of each PC with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter IP Address of server here.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Static Route 3. Utilities A route is a possible path from a given host to another host or destination.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Miscellaneous 3. Utilities Enable UPnP – Selecting “Yes” to enable UPnP, it will allow your Wireless Router to be found automatically by systems, such as Windows XP.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config (Cont.) Server – Currently, clients connect to DynDNS or TZO are embedded in the Wireless Router. You can click Free Trial link behind this field to start with a free trial account. User Name or E-Mail Address – This field is used as an identity to log in Dynamic-DNS service. Password or DDNS Key –This field is used as a password to log in Dynamic-DNS service.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration NAT Setting Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS wireless router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Port Trigger 3. Utilities This function allows you to open certain TCP or UDP ports to communicate with the computers connected to the WL500g. This is done by defining trigger ports and incoming ports.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration NAT Setting (Cont.) Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS wireless router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Virtual Server 3. Utilities To make services, like WWW, FTP, provided by a server in your local network accessible for outside users, you should specify a local IP address to the server.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration NAT Setting (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Virtual DMZ Virtual DMZ allows you to expose one computer to Internet, so that all inbound packets will be redirected to the computer you set. It is useful while you run some applications that use uncertain incoming ports. 3. Utilities Please use it carefully.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Internet Firewall Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. 3. Utilities LAN & WAN Filter WAN to LAN Filter LAN & WAN filter allows you to block specified packets between LAN and WAN. At first, you can define the date and time that filter will be enabled.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Internet Firewall (Cont.) WAN to LAN Filter Table Source/Destination IP Address - For source or destination IP address, you can input a specific IP address, such as "192.168.122.1", or IP addresses within one subnet, such as "192.168.123.*", or "192.168.*.*", or all IP addresses as "*". Source/Destination Port or Port Range - For source or destination port range, you can input a specific port, such as "95", or ports within a range, such as "103:315", ">100", or "<65535".
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Internet Firewall (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Basic Config Enable Firewall? – Selecting “Yes” enables firewall to apply general SPI rules. 3. Utilities Logged Packet Type – This field indicates what kind of packets between WAN and LAN will be logged.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Internet Firewall (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. URL Filter URL Filter allows you to block specific URL access from your local network. 3. Utilities Enable URL Filter? – Selecting “Yes” enables URL Filter and applies rules in URL Keyword List into the Wireless Router.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. FTP Server • • • 3. Utilities FTP Server Mode – The ASUS Wireless Router features an embedded FTP server for USB storage. Before using the FTP server, ensure that your USB device fulfils the following requirements. The FTP server only works with supported USB devices.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) Enable FTP Server? – Select Yes to enable the ftp server daemon when you have connected USB storage to the router. Allow Anonymous User to Login? – Select Yes to enable an anonymous user account with all access rights. The User name is anonymous or ftp. No password is required.) Login as Anonymous: click Login to log in to this FTP Server with an Anonymous User account to access a Net Disk. 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) User Account List The User Account List enables you to create a user profile, set the user password, the maximum number of times the user can log in, and user access rights .User Name – Type the user name for the FTP account. Password – type the password of the FTP account. Leave the field blank or type an asterisk (*) for anonymous access. 3. Utilities Note: The FTP Server only supports “No encrypted password “protection.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) User Account and Privileges If you have a USB disk with 3 partitions*, partition 1 is FAT32, partition 2 is FAT, and partition 3 is NTFS, the FTP directories will be constructed as follows: \ : Files and directories in partition 1. “Super user” or “anonymous” are allowed to access. \partition1 : Files and directories in partition 2. “Super user” or “anonymous” are allowed to access. \partition2 : Files and directories in partition 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Banned IP List This screen enables you to enter IP addresses that you do not want users connected to the router to access. 3. Utilities IP Address – This field indicates the IP address you want to ban. Enter a specific IP address, such as 192.168.1.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Note: Before using the Web Camera, refer to USB Web Camera support listed on the ASUSTeK Web site at the following address: http://www.asus.com. Web Camera 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) Refresh Time in Seconds – This field indicates the time interval in seconds in which the system reloads images. The range of values is 1~65535. Caption String – This field indicates the text string that is displayed on your Webcam page. HTTP Port – This field indicates the port that http server listens on to communicate. For example, by default, you can connect to your web camera by using http://192.168.1.1:7776 without password checking.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) Web Camera - Client Setting For clients that use Netscape or other browser that don’t support ActiveX, you don’t need additional setting to view an image in browser. For client that use IE 5.0 or above, you need to set IE to get a better support on ActiveX as following: 1. Open Internet Explorer 5.0 or above. 2. Select Internet Options | Security | Local Intranet | ActiveX Controls. 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) Enabled the three ActiveX controls and plug-ins. 3. Utilities By default, these items are disabled and will prevent the ASUS Wireless Router’s web camera function from working. By default, these three items should already be enabled. Enable them if they have been changed. Click Yes to change the security settings.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) Web Camera vs. DDNS Cooperating with DDNS, your can monitor your home environment through Internet, even through dynamic WAN IP address is applied. Security Mode Setting This function allows you to monitor your environment through Web Camera. If there is any motion detected, WL500g will try to alert you by means of email. Enable Security Mode? – Selecting “Yes” enables the Security Function on the date and time you set below. 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) Remote Monitor Setting This function allows you to monitor up to 6 Web Cameras in your LAN. You can enter the IP addresses of WL500g, WL500b or WL600, which connect with Web Camera. Remote Control Mode – Selecting LAN Only you can only monitor within LAN environment. To allow WAN users viewing Web Camera in your LAN, please set up Virtual Server rules in the router acting as the gateway for each router in your LAN plugging with Web Camera. 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration System Setup Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Operation Mode The ASUS Wireless Router supports three operation modes to meet different requirements. Please select the mode that matches your networking requirements. 3. Utilities Home Gateway In Home Gateway mode, the WAN port is assumed to attach to the Internet via a Cable or DSL modem.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration System Setup (Cont.) Router Mode (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) After selecting “Router” mode and clicking “Apply”, you will enter the “Quick Setup” page of the Router mode. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Note: The Wireless, IP Config, Internet Firewall, Wireless Firewall and Web Camera settings in Router Mode are the same as the settings in Home Gateway Mode.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration System Setup (Cont.) AP Mode After selecting “Access Point” mode and clicking “Apply”, you will enter the “Quick Setup” page of the Access Point mode. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Note: The Wireless settings are the same as the settings in Home Gateway Mode. To learn more about these settings, please refer to the Home Gateway Mode in this user’s manual. Quick Setup in Access Point Mode 3. Utilities Click Next to enter the Quick Setup page.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config (Access Point Mode) Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. LAN Selection items: 3. Utilities • Yes (no info required) • No (need to input information) Click Apply or Finish if you make any changes. Get IP Automatically Select Yes (default) or No to get IP address automatically from a DHCP server.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration System Setup (Cont.) Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Change Password 3. Utilities This page will allow you to change the default password “admin” (lower case) to any password of you choice. You can enter any usable characters between 1-16 characters long (cannot be left blank). Click Save button to save your new password.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration System Setup (Cont.) Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Firmware Upgrade WL500g Deluxe 3. Utilities WL500g This page reports the Flash Code (Firmware) version installed in the ASUS Wireless Router. Periodically, a new Flash Code is available for the ASUS Wireless Routers on ASUS’s Web site.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration System Setup - Setting Management Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Setting Management 3. Utilities This function allows you to save current settings to a file, or load settings from a file. Save As a File Move your cursor over the HERE link on the web page. Then click the right button of mouse and select Save As...
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration System Setup Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Factory Default 3. Utilities Restoring Factory Default Settings Web Manager You can reset all settings to their factory defaults through the web manager using the “Factory Default” page in “Advanced Setup”.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Status & Log The Status & Log pages give you all the necessary information for monitoring the Wireless Router’s condition. Status System information for WAN, LAN, and Printer are displayed on this page. The buttons for WAN interface allow you to release or renew the IP address if your WAN Connection Type is set as Automatic IP. The button for Printer Server is used to remove printing jobs manually. 3.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Status & Log (Cont.) Port Forwarding Information of port forwarding rules, which are added by Port Mapping, Virtual Server, Virtual DMZ or UPnP, are displayed in this page. 3. Utilities Routing Table Static routing rules or dynamic routing rules updated by RIP are displayed in this page. System Log The last 1024 system log entries are recorded in this page.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Firmware Restoration This utility will automatically search out failed ASUS Wireless Routers and upload a firmware that you specify. The process takes about 3 to 4 minutes and during this process the PWR, AIR, and WAN LEDs will remain lit while the LAN LED will flash slowly. The Firmware Restoration utility is an emergency rescue tool to restore a ASUS Wireless Router which has failed during a previous firmware upload.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Setup Printer Wizard Follow the procedures below to set up your computers to utilize the printer server function of the ASUS Wireless Router. Installing the Printer Driver Adding a printer to your computer simplifies the ASUS Wireless Router Printer Setup Wizard. You are recommended to install a printer driver by the setup program that comes with your printer (see following Note), and then continue to the “Printer Setup Wizard” in the next section.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration (3) Choose “Local printer attached to this computer”. (4) Choose “Remote Port (Printer Sharing Port)”. If this is not available, select LPT1*. You can select a USB port later in the “Printer Setup Wizard” if you are using a USB printer. 3. Utilities * WL500b/g also supports standard based network printing protocol, called, LPR, which is also supported by Windows XP, Windows 2000, MAC or Unix based system.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration (8) Click Finish to close the wizard. 3. Utilities (7) You can print a test page. Your printer will show in the “Printers and Faxes” window and the check mark shows that it is set as your default printer.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Setup for LPR client under Windows XP 2. Choose “Local printer attached to this computer” then press Next. 3. Click on “Create a new port” and select “Standard TCP/IP Port” in the pull down menu. Then press Next. 4. Click Next on the “Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard”. 5. Input the IP address of the WL500g in the “Printer Name or IP Address” field and the press Next. 6. Select “Custom” and then click Settings… 3. Utilities 1.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration 8. After completing settings, press Next. 9. Press Finish to complete the “Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard” and go back to “Add Printer Wizard”. 10. Find the manufacturer and model of your printer. Click Have Disk if you cannot find it in the list and use the driver provided with your printer. 11. Click Next to set this as your default printer. 12. Select Yes and Next to print a test page, otherwise select No. 3. Utilities 7.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Printer Setup Wizard Make sure your printer is connected to the Wireless Router printer port or USB port and its power is turned on. Launch the “Printer Setup Wizard” through the Start menu. The wizard will explore all available ASUS Wireless Routers and model information of the printers attached to them in your local network. 3. Utilities (1) Having a printer installed on the printer (2) If the printer is found, the name of the printer will be shown on this screen.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration After setting up the printer, a printer icon will appear in Windows’ “Printers and Faxes”. Right click the printer icon and choose Properties to configure the printer. 3. Utilities Verifying Your Printer If your printer was previously setup, the ASUS Wireless setup wizard changes the printing port from the computer’s local LPT1 (parallel) port or USB port to “Standard TCP/IP port”*.
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Verifying Your Printer (Cont’) Note: If you use LPR client in Windows XP or Windows 2000, Standard TCP/IP port will be used. Please refer to Setup for LPR client under Windows XP in details. 3. Utilities When properly setup, the ASUS Wireless Router will show the printer name in the “Device Discovery” utility and show “online” under the “Printer Server” on the “Status” page of the web manager.
Chapter 4 - Wireless Performance 4. Wireless Performance This section provides the user with ideas for how to improve the performance of a ASUS Wireless network. Site Topography For optimal performance, locate wireless mobile clients and the ASUS Wireless Routers away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment. Signal loss can occur when metal, concrete, walls or floors block transmission.
Chapter 4 - Wireless Performance Range Every environment is unique with different obstacles, barriers, materials, etc. and, therefore, it is difficult to determine the exact range that will be achieved without testing. However, has developed some guidelines to estimate the range that users will see when the product is installed in their facility, but there are no hard and fast specifications. Radio signals may reflect off of some obstacles or be absorbed by others depending on their construction.
Appendix -Troubleshooting Troubleshooting The ASUS Wireless Router is designed to be very easy to install and operate. However, if you experience difficulties, use the information in this chapter to help diagnose and solve problems. If you cannot resolve a problem, contact Technical Support, as listed on the front of this manual.
Appendix -Troubleshooting Problem The ASUS Wireless Router Web Manager still cannot find or connect to the ASUS Wireless Router after verifying the IP address and LAN cable, changes cannot be made, or password is lost. Solution In case the ASUS Wireless Router is inaccessible, you can restore the ASUS Wireless Router’s factory default settings. Use a straightened paper clip to press the button located in the hole labeled “Reset” on the back of the ASUS Wireless Router and keep it depressed over 5 seconds.
Appendix -Troubleshooting Problem My 802.11b PC Card will not associate with the ASUS Wireless Router. Solution Follow these steps: 1. Try to bring the devices closer together; the PC Card may be out of range of the ASUS Wireless Router. 2. Confirm that the ASUS Wireless Router and PC Card have the same SSID. 3. Confirm that the ASUS Wireless Router and PC Card have the same Encryption settings, if enabled. 4. Confirm that the ASUS Wireless Router’s Air and Link LEDs are solid green. 5.
Appendix -Troubleshooting Problem I cannot find the ASUS Wireless Routers using the ASUS Wireless Router Discovery. Solution To configure the ASUS Wireless Router through a wireless LAN card, your computer must be in the same subnet of the ASUS Wireless Router. You cannot find the ASUS Wireless Routers with subnet different from your computer within the same gateway. You must change your computer to the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router. The factory default subnet of the ASUS Wireless Router is "192.
Appendix - Glossary Glossary Access Point - An access point is a device that allows wireless clients to connect to other wireless clients and it acts as a bridge between wireless clients and a wired Ethernet network. Broadband - A type of data transmission in which a single medium (such as cable) carries several channels of data at once. Channel - Wireless access points allows you to choose different radio channels in the wireless spectrum. A wireless LAN device operates within the 2.
Appendix - Glossary Frame-bursting - Refers to burst mode. Burst mode optionally allows a station to transmit a series of frames without relinquishing control of the transmission medium. Firewall - A firewall determines which information passes in and out of a network. NAT can create a natural firewall by hiding a local network’s IP addresses from the Internet. A Firewall prevents anyone outside of your network from accessing your computer and possibly damaging or viewing your files.
Appendix - Glossary NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT masks a local network’s group of IP addresses from the external network, allowing a local network of computers to share a single ISP account. This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. This will enable access to the Internet from any computer on your home network without having to purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.
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