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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