QE3158/ April 2007 English Portable Wireless Access Point (WL-330gE) Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
Contents Conventions........................................................................................... 2 Package contents................................................................................... 3 System requirements............................................................................. 3 Device installation.................................................................................. 4 Configuration................................................................................
Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless AP package. Contact your retailer if any item is damaged or missing. ASUS Portable Wireless AP (WL-330gE) Universal power adapter and plug (5V/1A, 100V ~ 240V) USB power cord RJ-45 cable Support CD (manual, utilities, GPL) Quick Start Guide English Use only the power adapter and plug that came with the package.
Device installation 1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ‑45 cable to the WL-330gE Ethernet port. 2. Insert the other end of the RJ‑45 cable to your computer. 3. Do either of the following: Connect the power adapter plug to the WL-330gE DC-IN socket and connect the power adapter to a wall socket (A). English A Connect the USB power cord plug to the WL330gE DC-IN socket and connect the USB connector into your computer’s USB port (B).
Configuration In the Quick Setup Wizard, you can only configure WEP for security (open system). You can complete the share key and advanced security setup in the Advanced Settings page. Operation modes The ASUS WL-330gE is designed with four (4) selective operation modes: Router, Access Point, Ethernet Adapter, and Universal Repeater. To enter the web configuration page: 1. Type 192.168.1.220 into the address box of your web browser to enter the web configuration page. 2.
To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Router/Gateway mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Gateway tab. The Gateway page is displayed. English Disable your PC’s proxy settings when using web configuration. Make sure the WL-330gE and your PC are under the same subnet. Check the contents of the Internet protocol (TCP/IP) settings of your local area connection 2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to packets sent over WLAN. 3.
Access Point (AP) mode In the Access Point (AP) mode, you can connect the Ethernet port and your wireless devices into the same local area network (LAN). Wireless computer WL-330gE English To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the AP tab. The Access Point (AP) page is displayed. 2. Specify an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to packets sent over WLAN. 3.
Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. ˝ WL-330gE Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. The Adapter page is displayed. English 2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to connect to. 3. Click Connect. You can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advance Settings link to go to the Advance Settings screen.
Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. ˝ WL-330gE Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Repeater mode: English 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Repeater tab. The Repeater page is displayed. 2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to connect to. 3. Click Connect. You can set up the advanced functions.
LED indicators The ASUS WL-330gE comes with a Power, Wireless, and Ethernet LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indications. LED Status Mode* Indication Ethernet On Router/AP/EA/ URE The RJ-45 cable is connected and the WL-330gE is connected to an Ethernet network. The WL-330gE is off or is not connected to an Ethernet network. Off English Wireless On Router/AP/URE EA EA Associated. Associated with an AP. Associating. Off Router/AP/URE EA Not associated. Associated with an AP.
FCC Warning Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) 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 FCC Rules.
Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements – Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950-1 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1b Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1 and EN 301 489-17 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.