Asus WL-330N User Manual

WL-330N

Portable Wireless N Router

User Manual

E6757
First Edition

July 2011

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Table of contents

Notices .................................................................................................... v

About this guide .................................................................................. vii

Conventions used in this guide ........................................................ viii

ASUS contact information ................................................................... ix

Chapter 1

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-2

1.3 Features ........................................................................................ 1-2

1.3.1 Top view .......................................................................... 1-3

1.3.2 Bottom view .................................................................... 1-4

1.3.3 Ports ................................................................................ 1-4

1.4 Recommended network settings ................................................ 1-5

1.4.1 Router mode ................................................................... 1-5

1.4.2 Access Point (AP) mode ................................................. 1-5

1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode ................................................... 1-6

1.4.4 Repeater mode ............................................................... 1-6

1.4.5 Hotspot (WiFi Account Sharing) mode ............................ 1-6

Chapter 2

2.1 System requirements ................................................................... 2-2

2.2 Device installation ........................................................................ 2-2

2.2.1 Before you proceed ......................................................... 2-2

2.2.2 Installing the device ........................................................ 2-3

Chapter 3

3.1 Installing the utilities ................................................................... 3-2

3.1.1 Launching the utilities ..................................................... 3-3

Firmware Restoration ......................................................................... 3-4

Product introduction

Hardware installation

Utilities

Chapter 4

4.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 4-2

4.1.1 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings ......................................... 4-2

4.1.2 Launching the web GUI .................................................. 4-4

4.2 Operation modes .......................................................................... 4-5

4.2.1 Router mode ................................................................... 4-5

4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode ................................................. 4-6

Conguration

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4.2.3 Repeater mode ............................................................... 4-8

4.2.4 Ethernet Adapter mode ................................................... 4-9

4.2.5 Hotspot (WiFi Account Sharing) mode .......................... 4-10

4.3 Advanced setting ....................................................................... 4-11

4.3.1 Wireless .........................................................................4-11

4.3.2 LAN ............................................................................... 4-24

4.3.3 WAN .............................................................................. 4-26

4.3.4 Internet Firewall ............................................................ 4-29

4.3.5 Administration ............................................................... 4-31

4.3.6 System Log ................................................................... 4-34

Chapter 5

5.1 Using the device in a local network ........................................... 5-2

5.2 Replacing the computer Ethernet cables .................................. 5-2

5.3 Replacing the cable connections of other devices ................... 5-3

5.4 Sharing Internet connection with other computers .................. 5-3

Appendix

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................A-2

Using the device

Troubleshooting

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Notices

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest
standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you
to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well
as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm
for the detailed recycling information in different regions.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at
http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) Rules. 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 FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION! Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

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RF Exposure warning

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided
instructions and the antenna(s) used for transmitter must be installed to provide
a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must be co-located
or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and
installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter
operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993.

Washington DC: Ofce of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records
Administration, U.S. Government Printing Ofce.

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 modications (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. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or

television interference caused by unauthorized modication of this device, or the

substitution of the connecting cables and equipment other than the manufacturer

specied. It is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused
by such unauthorized modication, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer
and its authorized dealers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage

or violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these
guidelines.

Safety Information

In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this
equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance [20cm]
between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna.

Unauthorized antenna, modication, or attachments could damage the transmitter

and may violate FCC regulations.

CAUTION! Any changes or modications not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authorization to use this device.

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MPE Statement

Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it sends
out Radio Frequency (RF) signal.

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, 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. Nevertheless, this device shall be used in a manner that
the potential for human contact during normal operation - as a mobile or portable
device but use in a body-worn way is strictly prohibited. When using this device, a
certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept
to ensure RF exposure compliance. In order to comply with the RF exposure limits
established in the ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between the antennas and
the user should not be less than 20cm.

RF Exposure

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

About this guide

This user guide contains information that you need to install and congure your

ASUS WL-330N.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS WL-330N. This

part also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended
network settings.

• Chapter 2: Hardware installation

This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS WL-330N.

• Chapter 3: Utilities

This chapter provides information on how to congure the ASUS WL-330N

using the utilities available from the support CD.

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• Chapter4:Conguration

This chapter provides instructions on how to congure the ASUS WL-330N

using the web graphics user interface (web GUI).

• Chapter 5: Using the device

This chapter provides instructions on how to use the ASUS WL-330N on

various network setups.

• Appendix: Troubleshooting

The Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems

you may encounter when using the ASUS WL-330N.

Conventions used in 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: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

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

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ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.

Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Online support support.asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
Support fax [phone]
Online support support.asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone [phone]*
Fax [phone]
Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales

Technical Support

Telephone (Component, Networking) [phone]*
Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) [phone]*
Support Fax [phone]
Online support support.asus.com

* EUR 0.14/minute from a German xed landline; EUR 0.42/minute from a mobile

phone.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the physical
features of the ASUS WL-330N. This
part presents the package contents,
LED indicators, and recommended
network settings.

Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS WL-330N!
The ASUS WL-330N is a compact, portable, and easy-to-install device that

combines access point (AP), router, universal repeater, Ethernet adapter and
hotspot (WiFi account sharing) functions into one.
Implementing the IEEE 802.11n standard for wireless technologies, the ASUS WL­330N is capable of up to 150Mbps data transmission rate. This router is backward
compatible with the earlier IEEE 802.11g standard allowing seamless interfacing of
both wireless LAN standards.

The ASUS WL-330N also supports several wireless network conguration including
AP, Infrastructure, and Ad-hoc modes giving you exibility on your existing or future
wireless network congurations.

To provide efcient security to your wireless communication, ASUS WL-330N

comes with a 64-bit/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA) features.

1.2 Package contents

Check the following items in your ASUS WL-330N package. Contact your retailer if
any item is damaged or missing.

ASUS WL-330N
Universal power adapter (110V ~ 240V)
DC in (Micro USB) power cord
RJ45 cable
Support CD (manual, utilities, GPL)
Quick Start Guide

1.3 Features

• Data transfer rate up to 150Mbps

• Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and WiFi
Protected Access (WPA) encryptions

• Operating distance of up to 130ft (40m) indoors and 1000 ft (310m) outdoors

• Dual power mode (DC or Micro USB bus-powered)

• Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc network types in Ethernet adapter mode

• Windows® 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / Mac OS compatible

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1.3.1 Top view

The ASUS WL-330N comes with Link
status, Ethernet, Wireless, and Power
LED indicators. Refer to the table
below for LED indicators

LED Status Mode* Indication

Link
status

Ethernet On Router/AP/EA/

On

Flashing Transferring data

Off The WL-330N is not connected to an

Router/AP A wireless client has connected to

WL-330N successfully.

EA/URE/HS WL-330N has connected to Wi-Fi

station successfully.

The RJ-45 cable is connected and

URE/HS

the WL-330N is connected to an
Ethernet network.

Ethernet network.

LED Status Mode* Indication

Wireless On Router/AP/URE/HSAssociated.

EA Associated with an AP.

Flashing Router/AP/URE/

HS/EA

Power On Router/AP/EA/

URE/HS

Flashing Router/AP/EA/

URE/HS

WPS setting WPS setting is in process.

Off Router/AP/EA/

URE/HS

Associating.

The WL-330N is on and ready.

The WL-330N is under “reset to
default” mode or under “rescue”
mode.

The device is off.

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*Modes: AP: Access Point mode
EA: Ethernet adapter mode
URE: Universal repeater mode
HS: Hotspot (WiFi Account Sharing) mode

1.3.2 Bottom view

Restore button: Using a pen or

paper clip, press this button for ve

second or until the power LED starts
blinking.

Air vents: These vents provide
ventilation to the device.

Air vents

Restore button

1.3.3 Ports

Ethernet port: This port connects the bundled

RJ-45 cable.

DC in (Micro USB) port: This port connects
the power adapter plug or the bundled micro­USB cable.

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Micro USB
port

Ethernet port

1.4 Recommended network settings

MODE

In the WPS Wizard, you can conure WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, or Open system. You can

complete the share key and advanced security setup in the Advanced Settings page.

The ASUS WL-330N can be congured in one of these modes:

1. Router mode 4. Repeater mode

2. Access Point (AP) mode 5. Hotspot (WiFi Account Sharing) mode

3. Ethernet Adapter mode

1.4.1 Router mode

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

Wireless computer

When the Link status LED is on, it indicates that a wireless client has successfully connected to
WL-330N.

When in Router mode, the Ethernet port functions as a WAN port.

1.4.2 Access Point (AP) mode

When in access point (AP) mode the WL-330N connects WLAN-enabled
computers and devices to a wired or wireless LAN.

WL-330N

ADSL/Cable modem

Internet

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˝

Internet

Hub

WL-330N

Client 1

Client 2

Network Printer

Client 4

Client 3

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When the Link status LED is on, it indicates that a wireless client has successfully connected to
WL-330N.

1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode

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

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WL-330N

When the Link status LED is on, it indicates that WL-330N has successfully connected to Wi-Fi
station.

1.4.4 Repeater mode

In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330N to connect with your root
router at home to extend your wireless coverage.

Internet

˝

WL-330N

When the Link status LED is on, it indicates that WL-330N has successfully connected to Wi-Fi
station.

Internet

1.4.5 Hotspot (WiFi Account Sharing) mode

In Hotspot (WiFi Account Sharing) mode, WL-330N connects front-end base
stations wirelessly and obtains WAN IP to an Internet connection. It provides you
with wireless radio signal.

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WL-330N

When the Link status LED is on, it indicates that WL-330N has successfully connected to Wi-Fi
station.

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Internet

Chapter 2

This chapter provides information on
how to install the ASUS WL-330N.

Hardware installation

2.1 System requirements

Before installing the ASUS WL-330N, make sure that your system/network meets
the following requirements:

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

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

• An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser

2.2 Device installation

Follow these instructions to install the ASUS WL-330N.

1. Install the device utilities from the support CD.

2. Connect the device to your computer, network hub, switch, or router.

2.2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS WL-330N.

• The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network (hub,
ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters.

• Place the device on a at, stable surface as far from the ground as possible.

• Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.

• Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, uorescent lights,

microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent
signal loss.

• Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless
mobile devices.

• Install the device at least 20cms from a person to insure that the product is
operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted
by the Federal Communications Commission.

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2.2.2 Installing the device

1. Insert one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the WL-330N 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-330N DC-IN socket
and connect the power adapter
to a wall socket (A).

A

Connect the USB power cord
plug to the WL-330N DC-IN
socket and connect the USB

connectors into your computer’s

USB ports (B).

B

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Chapter 3

This chapter provides information on

how to congure the ASUS WL-330N

using the utilities available from the
support CD.

Utilities