ASUS WL-500GPREMIUM User Manual

Name: ASUS WL-500GPREMIUM
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 46158
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WL-500gP Wireless Router

Quick Start Guide

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Manufacturer Contact Information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Company address: 15 Li-Te Road, Beitou, Taipei 11259
General (tel):	+886-2-2894-3447	Web site address:	www.asus.com.tw
General (fax):	+886-2-2894-7798	General email:	info@asus.com.tw

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Company address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA

General (fax): +1-510-608-4555	Web site address:	usa.asus.com
Technical support
General support: +1-502-995-0883	Support (fax):	+1-502-933-8713

Online support: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria)

Company address: Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany

General (tel):	+49-2102-95990	Web site address:	www.asuscom.de
General (fax):	+49-2102-959911	Online contact:	www.asuscom.de/sales
Technical support
Components:	+49-2102-95990	Online support:	www.asuscom.de/support
Notebook:	+49-2102-959910	Support (fax):	+49-2102-959911

	WL-500gP Wireless Router Quick Start Guide
Table of contents
1. Package contents..................................................................................		2
2. Connecting ADSL modem and wireless router..................................		2
1)	Cable connection................................................................................	2
2)	Status indicators.................................................................................	3
3)	Wall mount option...............................................................................	3
3. Getting started.......................................................................................		4
1) Wired connection................................................................................		4
2)	Wireless Connection...........................................................................	4
3)	Setting IP address for wired or wireless client....................................	4
4)	Configuring the wireless router...........................................................	5
5)	Quick setup ........................................................................................	6
4. Application features............................................................................		11
1)	Sharing USB storage........................................................................	11
2)	Setting up FTP site...........................................................................	13
3)	Download Master..............................................................................	14
4)	Sharing USB printer..........................................................................	16

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1. Package contents

	English	• WL-500gP wireless router x 1
	English	• Power adapter x 1
		• Power adapter x 1
		• Utility CD x 1
		• RJ45 cable x 1
		• Quick Start Guide x 1

2. Connecting ADSL modem and wireless router

1) Cable connection

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2) Status indicators

PWR AIR

LAN WAN

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PWR (Power)

Off	No power
On	System ready
Flashing-slow	Firmware upgrade failed
Flashing-quick	EZsetup processing
AIR (Wireless Network)
Off	No power
On	Wireless system ready
Flashing	Transmitting or receiving data (wireless)
WAN (Wide Area Network)
Off	No power or no physical connection
On	Has physical connection to an Ethernet network
Flashing	Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable)
LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network)
Off	No power or no physical connection
On	Has physical connection to an Ethernet network
Flashing	Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable)

3) Wall mount option

Out of the box, ASUS WL-500gP 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:

1.Look on the underside for the two mounting hooks.

2.Mark two upper holes in a flat surface.

3.Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing.

4.Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws.

Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is too loose.

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3. Getting started

The ASUS WL-500gP Wireless Router can meet various working scenarios with proper configuration. The default settings of the wireless router may need change so as to meet your individual needs. Therefore, before using the ASUS Wireless Router, check the basic settings to make sure they all work in your environment.

ASUS provides a utility named EZSetup for fast wireless configuration. If you would like to use EZSetup for your router configuration, refer to chapter 6 of user manual in support CD.

Note: Wired connection for initial configuration is recommended to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty.

1)Wired connection

The ASUS WL-500gP Wireless Router is supplied with an Ethernet cable in the package. Since the ASUS Wireless Router has integrated auto-crossover function, therefore, you can use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. Plug one end of the cable to the LAN port on the rear panel of the router and the other end to the Ethernet port on your PC.

2) Wireless Connection

For establishing wireless connection, you need an IEEE 802.11b/g compatible WLAN card. Refer

to your wireless adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures. By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is “default” (in lower case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used.

3) Setting IP address for wired or wireless client

To access WL-500gP Wireless Router, you must have correct TCP/IP settings on your wired or wireless clients. Set the IP addresses of the clients within the same subnet of WL-500gP.

Getting IP address Automatically

The ASUS Wireless Router integrates DHCP server functions, therefore, you can make your PC get IP address automatically from the ASUS Wirelesss Router.

Note: Before rebooting your PC, switch ON the wireless router and make sure the router is ready.

Setting up IP address Manually

To set IP address manually, you need to know the default settings of the ASUS Wireless Router:

•IP address 192.168.1.1

•Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0

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To set up the connection with a manually assigned IP address, the address of your PC and the wireless router must be within the same subnet:

•IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254. Make sure the IP address is not used by other device)

•Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as WL500gP)

•Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of WL-500gP)

•DNS: 192.168.1.1 (WL-500gP), or assign a known DNS server in your network.

4) Configuring the wireless router

Follow the steps below to enter the Web configuration interface of WL-500gP.

Enter the following address in your web browser: http://192.168.1.1

Defaults

User name: admin Password: admin

After logging in, you can see the ASUS Wireless Router home page.

The homepage displays quick links to configure the main features of the wireless router.

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5) Quick setup

To start quick setup, click Next to enter the “Quick Setup” page. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router.

1.Select your time zone and click

Next.

2.ASUS wireless router supports five types of ISP services: cable, PPPoE, PPTP, static WAN IP, and Telstra BigPond. Select your connection type and click Next to continue.

Cable or dynamic IP user

If you are using services provided by cable ISP, select Cable Modem or other connection that gets IP automatically. If your ISP provides you hostname, MAC address, and heartbeat server address, fill these information into the boxes on the setting page; if not, click Next to skip this step.

PPPoE user

If you use PPPoE service, select ADSL connection that requires username and password. It is known as PPPoE. You need to input the username and password provided by your ISP. Click Next to continue.

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PPTP user

If you are using PPTP services, select ADSL connection that requires username, password and IP address. Fill in the username, password and IP address provided by your ISP into the fields. Click Next to continue.

Static IP user

If you are using ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP address, select ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP address. Input the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway provided by your ISP. You can specify DNS servers, or get DNS information automatically.

3.Setting up your wireless interface.Specify to your wireless router an SSID (Service

Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to packets sent over WLAN. This identifier emulates a password when a device attempts to communicate with your wireless router via WLAN.

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If you want to protect transmitted data, select a Security Level to enable encryption methods.

Medium: Only users with the same WEP key settings can connect to your wireless router and transmit data using 64bits or 128bits WEP key encryption.

High: Only users with the same WPA pre-shared key settings can connect to your wireless router and transmit data using TKIP encryption.

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	4. Input four sets of WEP keys in the WEP
	Key fields (10 hexadecimal digits for
English	WEP 64bits, 26 hexadecimal digits
	for WEP 128bits). You can also let the
	and the WEP keys in your notebook,
	system generate the keys by inputting
	a Passphrase. Record the Passphrase
	then click Finish.
	For example, if we select WEP 64bits
	encryption mode and input 11111 as
	the Passphrase, the WEP Keys are
	generated automatically.
	5. Click Save&Restart to restart the
	wireless router and activate the new
	settings.
	6. Connect to the wireless router via wireless
	To connect the wireless router from a wireless client, you can use Windows® Wireless
	Zero Configuration service to set up the connection. If you use ASUS Wireless Card on
	your computer, you can use the One Touch Wizard utility supplied in WLAN Card support
	CD for wireless connection.

Configuring ASUS WLAN Card with One Touch Wizard

If you have installed ASUS wireless card together with its utilities and drives on your PC, click Start

-> Programes -> ASUS Utility-> WLAN Card -> One Touch Wizard to launch the One Touch Wizard utility.

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1) Select Connect to an existing wireless	2) One Touch Wizard searches and displays
LAN (Station) radio button and click	the available APs in the Available
Next to continue.	Networks list. Select WL-500gP and
	press Next to continue.

3) Set the authentication and encryption of	4) It takes several seconds for the wireless
your WLAN card the same with those at	card to associate with WL-500gP. Press
WL-500gP. In the previous steps the Key	Next to setup TCP/IP for your WLAN Card.
Length is 64 bits, Passphrase is 11111
Click Next to continue.

5)Setup the IP address of the WLAN Card according to your network condition. After the setup is complete, click Finish to exit the One Touch Wizard.

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Configuring WLAN card with Windows® WZC service

If you use non-ASUS wireless card, you can set up the wireless connection with Windows®
Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service.
1) Double-click the wireless network icon on	2) Input the 10-digit keys you have set on
the task bar to view available networks.	the wireless router and click Connect.
Select your wireless router and click	The connection is complete within
Connect.	several seconds.

7. Configuring advanced features

To view and adjust other settings of the wireless router, enter the Web configuration page of WL-500gP. Click on items on the menu to open a submenu and follow the instructions to setup the router. Tips show up when you move your cursor over each item. Refer to user manual in support CD for detailed information.

WL-500gP Wireless Router Quick Start Guide

4. Application features

ASUS WL-500gP Wireless Router provides multiple application features such as USB storage share, Download Master (a download utility), and USB printer share. In this Quick Start Guide, the most popular features and their setting up procedures are introduced. For more application features, please refer to the full version user manual included in the support CD.

Warning: Before unplugging the USB storage disk from WL-500gP, you must eject the disk in Status & Log -> External USB Disk page to prevent data corruption.

Note: Before applying change and rebooting WL-500gP, make sure all USB applications are disabled, it would take more than 20 seconds for WL-500gP to reboot.

1) Sharing USB storage

To use this feature, you need to plug a USB storage disk to the USB2.0 port on the rear panel of WL-500gP. Make sure the hard disk is formated and partitioned properly.

Note: FAT32 has a 2GB file size limitation and do not support files above that size. If you want to use files of over 2GB, you must format the disk to EXT2 file system.

Creating user account

To share the data in the USB storage, you need to create user accounts first.

1.Click USB Application -> User List in the left side menu to open the configuration page.

2.Input User Name and Password for the accounts. Click Add to add the account to the list.

3.To delete an account, select the account from the list and click Del.

4.Click Apply to apply the changes and restart the wireless router.

Creating share folder and access right

You can create a new share folder or share an existing folder in your hard disk.

1.Click USB Application -> Share Nodes in the left side menu to open the configuration page.

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2.Click Add to add a share folder.

3.Select the folder you want to share from Folder Manager and click Ok. To create a share folder, input the folder name in Add Folder field and press Add.

4.Define the access right for the share folder by appoint

User Name and Access Right. Click Add to add the access right rule. When finished, click Apply to save the configuration.

5.Set Network Neighbourhood Mode to Apply rules in shared node list, Work Group to WORKGROUP to enable all computers within WORKGROUP to access WL-500gP USB storage.

6. Click Finish.

7.Click Save & Restart to restart the wireless router and activate the settings.

8.Open My Network Place from a computer connected to WL-500gP. Click view work group computers, you can see WL-500gP in the Workgroup category.

All files on the USB storage are ready for sharing.

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2) Setting up FTP site

WL-500gP can also serve as an FTP site. You can make your FTP site accessible by all users, or set up access policy to restrict anonymous login. To use this feature, you need to plug a USB storage disk to the USB2.0 port on the rear panel of WL-500gP. Make sure the hard disk is formated and partitioned properly.

1.To allow anonymous login: Set Network Neighbourhood Mode to Share all paritions in disk, FTP Mode to Login to first partition. The anonymous login directory is the root directory of first partition.

To allow accout login only: Set Network Neighbourhood Mode to Apply rules in shared node list, FTP Mode to Login to first matched shared node. Click Add in the Share Node List to specify the access directory and access right of FTP account.

2.The Maximum Login User field specifies the maximum logged in users at a same time. The default value is 6.

3.Click Finish to activate the settings and reboot. This process may take several minutes.

4.Type ftp://192.168.1.1 into the address box of your Web browser and press Enter to login the FTP site.

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3) Download Master

Download Master function helps to manage the download tasks without turning your computer on. To use this function, you need to mount a USB storage to WL-500gP. Wireless Router. To use this function, you need to install ASUS Utilities from the support CD.

1. Click Basic Config page in USB Application folder.

2. Set Enable Download Master to Yes. If you want to share the downloaded file with your LAN users, set Enable Download Share to Yes. Click Finish and save and restart the wireless router.

3. Open Download Master from Start -> All Programs -> ASUS Utility ->WL-500gP Wireless Router -> Download Master. Click File -> Connect to associate with WL500gP.

4.HTTP download (1)

Right click the download link on the Web page and click

Download using ASUS Download. A window in step 5 appears to indicate download progress.

HTTP download (2)

Right click the download link on the Web page and click Properties. Copy the download Address (URL).

WL-500gP Wireless Router Quick Start Guide

If you select Download using ASUS Download, you can see the download task is added to the Transfer list. The blue bars indicate the progress of download tasks.

If you copy the download address, click Assign button in the utility. Paste the address into Getting File From box, select HTTP from

Options field, and click Download button to start.

5.FTP download

Click Transfer button of the Download Master and select FTP in the Options field. Input the FTP site address, Port number, User Name, Password. Click Download to start.

6.BT download

S a v e t h e B T s e e d o n y o u r computer. Click Transfer button of the Download Master and select BT in the Options field. Click Browse to locate the seed file. Click Download to start.

7.Click Folder button to view the download file. Open the Complete folder to view or copy the finished files to your local hard disk. The unfinished tasks are kept in

InComplete folder.

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4) Sharing USB printer

You can connect a comptible USB printer to the USB2.0 port of WL-500gP to share the printer with your LAN users. Follow the procedures below to setup your computers to utilize the printer server function of WL-500gP.

Installing USB printer

Plug your USB printer to the USB2.0 port on WL-500gP rear panel. To verify whether your printer is properly installed to the WL-500gP Wireless router, click Status & Log -> Status. If

Printer Model is correct and Printer Status is On-Line, you can share this printer within your LAN.

Setting up printer client under Windows XP

Follow the steps below to install network printer on your clients.

1.Run Add Printer Wizard from Start -> Printers and Faxes -> Add a printer.

2.Select Local printer attached to this computer and click Next.

3.Select Create a new port and set Type of port to Standard TCP/IP Port, then click Next.

4.Click Next to setup TCP/IP port for accessing the network printer.

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5.Input the IP address of WL-500gP in the Printer Name of IP Address field and click Next.

6. Select Custom and click Settings...

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7. Set Protocol	to	LPR and type	8. Press Next to finish standard TCP/IP
LPRServer in Queue Name field. Click			port setting.
Next to continue.

9.Press Finish to complete the settings and return to Add Printer Wizard.

10.Install printer driver from the vendormodel list. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to manually locate the printer driver.

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11. Click Next to accpt the default name	12. Select Yes to print a test page. Click
for the printer.	Next to print.

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13.The installation is complete. Click Finish to quit the Add Printer Wizard.

Note: If you have already installed the printer locally on your computer, right click the printer icon and select Property -> Port tab to add a standard TCP/IP port. Click Add Port then select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port button. Refer to step 5-8 for setting procedures.

Note: If you use Windows® 98 or ME which does not support Standard TCP/IP port, you need to use Romote Port which is supported by WL-500gP.

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ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ( - )

: 15 Li-Te Road, Beitou, Taipei 11259

: +886-2-2894-3447	: www.asus.com.tw
FAX: +886-2-2894-7798	E-Mail: info@asus.com.tw

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL ( )

: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA FAX: +1-510-608-4555 : usa.asus.com

: +1-502-995-0883 FAX: +1-502-933-8713: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH ( & )

: Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany

: +49-2102-95990	: www.asuscom.de
FAX: +49-2102-959911	: www.asuscom.de/sales

: +49-2102-95990	: www.asuscom.de/support
: +49-2102-959910	FAX: +49-2102-959911

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