ASUS WL-330GE User Manual

QE3507/ October 2007

Enhanced 802.11g

Portable Wireless 4-in-1 Router

(WL-330gE)

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Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

Contents

Conventions .......................................................................................... 2

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Package contents .................................................................................. 3

System requirements ............................................................................ 3

Device installation ................................................................................. 4

Conguration ......................................................................................... 5

Operation modes ............................................................................5

LED indicators ..................................................................................... 10

Conventions

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this guide.

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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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

Use only the power adapter and plug that came with the package. Using
other power adapter and plug may damage the device!

System requirements

Before installing the ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless AP, make sure that
your computer meets the following requirements:

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• Operating System: Windows

• An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)

• At least one IEEE 802.11b/g device with wireless capability

• An Internet browser

2000, XP, or Vista

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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.

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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).

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).

B

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Conguration

In the Quick Setup Wizard, you can only congure 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:
Gateway, Access Point, Ethernet Adapter, and Universal Repeater.

By default, the ASUS WL-330gE is set in the Gateway mode.

To enter the web conguration page:

1. Type

2. Use

Gateway mode

In the Gateway mode, the ASUS WL-330gE connects to the Internet via an
ADSL or a cable modem, and your network environment has multi-users using
the same IP to ISP.

192.168.1.220 into the address box of your web browser to enter the

web conguration page.

admin as the username and password. The Setup Wizard is then

displayed.

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Wireless computer

In the Gateway mode:

• NAT is enabled;

• WAN is allowed using PPPoE, DHCP client, or static IP; and

• UPnP and DDNS features, which are useful for home user, are supported.

To congure the ASUS WL-330gE in Gateway mode:

1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the
is displayed.

WL-330gE

ADSL/Cable modem

Gateway tab. The Gateway page

Internet

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Disable your PC’s proxy settings when using web conguration. 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 Identier), which is a unique identier

attached to packets sent over WLAN.

3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods:

Low(None): No security level.

Medium (WEP-64bits)

Medium (WEP-128 bits)

High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK)

4. (Optional) Choose

Enable Hotspot Mode to connect to the hotspot

wirelessly.

5. Click

Finish to save the conguration.

After setting the ASUS WL-330gE in Gateway mode, you need to connect
the WL-330gE’s LAN port to an ADSL modem through an RJ45 cable. You
can only set up your local network wirelessly such as through Windows

Zero Conguration or your wireless card utility on your PC.

You can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advanced Setting link
to go to the Advanced Setting screen.

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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).

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Wireless computer

WL-330gE

To congure 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 Identier), which is a unique identier

attached to packets sent over WLAN.

3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods:

Low(None): No security level.

Medium (WEP-64bits)

Medium (WEP-128 bits)

High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK)

4. Click

Finish to save the conguration.

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Ethernet Adapter mode

In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device
to go wireless.

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WL-330gE

To congure the ASUS WL-330gE in Ethernet Adapter mode:

1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the
displayed.

Adapter tab. The Adapter page is

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Internet

2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to
connect to.

3. Click

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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.

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WL-330gE

To congure the ASUS WL-330gE in Repeater mode:

1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the
page is displayed.

2. From the available list of devices in LAN, select the device you want to
connect to.

3. Click

Connect.

Repeater tab. The Repeater

Internet

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You can set up the advanced functions. Click the Advance Settings link
to go to the Advance Settings screen.

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LED indicators

The ASUS WL-330gE comes with a Power,
Wireless, and Ethernet LED indicators. Refer to the

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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.

Off

Wireless On

Flashing

Off

Power On

Flashing

Off

Router/AP/URE
EA
EA

Router/AP/URE
EA

Router/AP/EA/
URE

Router/AP/EA/
URE

Router/AP/EA/
URE

The WL-330gE is off or is not connected
to an Ethernet network.

Associated.
Associated with an AP.
Associating.

Not associated.
No association with an AP.

The WL-330gE is on and ready.

The WL-330gE is under “reset to default”
mode.

The device is off.

*Modes: AP: Access Point mode

EA: Ethernet adapter mode

URE: Universal repeater mode

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