Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330g User Guide
E1499 Revised Edition V2 December 2003 Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
Safety statements Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Safety statements Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need to install and configure your ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (AP). How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. It also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.
ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address Telephone Web site 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112 +886-2-2894-3447 www.asus.com.
WL-330 specification summary* Standard IEEE 802.11b Technology OFDM,DSSS Data Transfer Rate 802.11g:6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11b:1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps Frequency Band 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz Security 64-bit/128-bit configurable WEP encryption Operating Distance Indoors: 100 ft (30 m) @ 11Mbps Outdoors: 1000 ft (300 m) @ 11Mbps Supported OS Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP Antenna 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.
Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point! The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is an easy-to-install wireless access point and wireless bridge in one. Conforming to IEEE 802.11b standard for wireless local area network (WLAN), the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is capable of up to 11Mbps data transmission rate on the 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz band.
Product introduction 1.5 Network setup The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP may be configured as an Access Point (AP) or wireless bridge. . In AP mode, the device acts as the central link between computers in a wireless network. Determine your network settings before installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to avail all its features. The following network settings are recommended. 1.5.
Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Pocket AP.
Installation 2.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP, make sure that your system meets 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 installed 2.2 Installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP 2.2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.
Installation 2.2.2 Installation procedures Follow these instructions to install the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. Access point mode (DC power) 6 4 5 2 1 3 1. 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 a network 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.
Installation 2.3 Mounting Aside from desktop placement, you may install the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP vertically on a concrete or wooden wall using the mounting hooks at the bottom 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” is showing. 4.
Installation 2.4 Operating range 2.4.1 Range The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP range is dependent on the operating environment. Every home or office layout varies in obstacles, barriers, or wall types which may reflect or absorb radio signals. For example, two 802.11b radios in an open space may achieve an operating distance of up to 1000 meters, while the same two units may only achieve up to 300 meters of range when used indoors.
Installation If the cells of multiple ASUS Pocket APs overlap, then the wireless mobile client may switch from one ASUS Pocket Wireless APto another. During the transfer from one ASUS AP to another, the wireless mobile client maintains an uninterrupted connection to the network. This is called “roaming.” Multiple ASUS Pocket APs connected to a common Ethernet network form an Extended Service Set (ESS). All members of an Extended Service Set are configured with an ID, known as the SSID or ESSID.
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP configuration using the utilities available from the support CD.
Configuration 3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. To install the device utilities in your computer: 1. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 2. Click “Install ASUS WLAN AP Utilities” when the ASUS Wireless Access Point WL-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 the support CD and double click the Setup.
Configuration 3.2 Using the Setup Wizard utility The Setup Wizard utility allows easy configuration of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP settings in both access point and wireless bridge modes. You may launch the Setup Wizard utility directly from the support CD or from the Windows® desktop. 3.2.1 Launching the Setup Wizard utility To launch the Setup Wizard utility from the support CD: 1. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 2. Click the Run Setup Wizard Utility option from the installation window.
Configuration 3.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode By default, the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is set to access point (AP) mode. The Setup Wizard auto-detects and displays the device SSID, channel, encryption, MAC, and IP addresses. Click Configure to change these settings. Basic tab Network Name (SSID). This field allows you to set the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP SSID. The SSID is an identification string of up to 32 ASCII characters that differentiate the device from other manufacturers.
Configuration Encryption tab The Encryption tab allows you to enable or disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. WEP encryption secures data transmission between devices in a wireless network. Authentication Method. This option allows you to select the Authentication method for WEP encryption. Open System or Shared Key - When selected, the AP accepts connection requests from any wireless device within its operating range.
Configuration 3.2 Device Discovery The Device Discovery utility searches and identifies the ASUS WLAN products connected 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 Discovery window appears. 3. Click Search to scan for wireless LAN devices connected to your computer. The Device Discovery auto-detects the device(s) and displays the SSID, IP Address, Subnet mask, and Printer.
Configuration 3.3 Web Configuration utility The Web Configuration utility allows you to configure the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP using a web browser on your computer. The following sections provide information on how to launch and use this utility. Adjusting the TCP/IP settings By default, the IP address of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is 192.168.1.1, and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0.
Configuration 3. Double-click the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) item to display the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window. 4. Check the Use the following IP address option, then enter the IP address for the network adapter. The IP address must be 192.168.1.X. (X can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device.) Changing the TCP/IP settings may require system reboot. Switch on the device immediately after rebooting. 5. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0.
Configuration 3.4 Launching the Web Configuration utility To 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 . 4. The configuration utility home page appears. The window displays the default values of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. If you wish to load the default values after changing these settings, press the reset button for more than five seconds.
Configuration 3.5 Access Point mode 3.5.1 Simple Setup The Simple Setup page allows you to configure the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP configuration in access point mode. Wireless Interface SSID (Service Set Identifier). This field displays the SSID of the device. Enabling the Response to Broadcast SSID requests option allows the device to broadcast its SSID in a wireless network. This allows other wireless devices to scan and establish communication with the device.
Configuration Click the Associated Stations link (beside the SSID) to displays the list of wireless device(s) associated with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. The list includes the wireless device(s) MAC address and connection status. Click Back to return to the Simple Setup page. Channel. Allows you to specify the channel the device uses to communicate with other wireless device(s) in the network. The 802.11b specification supports up to 14 overlapping channels for radio communication.
Configuration Pass Phrase. Type a combination of up to 64 letters, numbers, or symbols in the Pass Phrase field. The Wireless Settings utility uses an algorithm to generate four WEP keys based on the typed combination. This option allows you to use WEP keys without having to remember or write them down. The WEP keys generated using the Pass Phrase is compatible with other ASUS WLAN products. The Pass Phrase option is not as secure as manual assignment. Default Key.
Configuration 3.5.2 Access Control The Access Control page allows you to control connection requests from other devices or enable the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) feature of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. MAC Access Control Check Accept association requests from any station to accept all connection requests from other wireless devices. Disabling this option enables the MAC Address table. The Media Access Control (MAC) is the hardware address a device in a network.
Configuration Wireless Distribution System The Wireless Distribution System allows your ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to communicate simultaneously with wireless clients (AP mode) and with other APs (wireless bridge mode) in your location. The WDS is a cost-effective and easy way of integrating multiple wireless networks. AP Mode. The AP mode allows you to select the device mode in a WDS environment. Select an AP mode from the drop-down menu. Refer to the next section for details on the AP modes. Channel.
Configuration AP Modes Access Point Only The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is set to Access Point Only mode by default. In this mode, the device only performs as an AP that connects wireless clients to a wired Ethernet network. The picture below illustrates the device in Access Point Only mode.
Configuration WDS setup To 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 the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP in the MAC address list. 3. Specify the channel to be used. All target AP(s) must specify the same channel to establish connection to the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP. 4. Click Launch.
Configuration 3.5.3 Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade page displays the product ID, firmware version, and regulation domain. This page also allows you to restore or update the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP firmware when it becomes outdated or corrupted. The Power LED blinks continuously when the firmware is corrupted or when the firmware upgrade fails. To restore or update the device firmware: 1. Download the latest firmware file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com). 2.
Configuration 6. The browser displays this message when firmware updating fails. Try updating the firmware again using the instructions in this section. Regulation Domain IEEE 802.11b networks are regulated worldwide since these networks use the 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz ISM (Instrumentation, Scientific, and Medical) Band. The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is shipped with a default regulation domain allowed in your country/location. The FCC (US) and ETSI (Europe) specify operation from 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz.
Configuration In a multiple cell network topology, overlapping and/or adjacent cells using different channels can operate simultaneously without interference if the distance between the center frequencies is at least 30 MHz. Channel 14 is specifically designated for operation in Japan.
