Asus WL-550gE User’s Manual

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WL-550gE Wireless Router

User Manual

WL-550gE Wireless Router User Manual

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Index

1. Package Contents .....................................................................2

2. Connecting ADSL Modem and Wireless Router ....................3

1) Cable Connection ...................................................................3

2) Status Indicators ....................................................................3

3) Wall Mount Option ..................................................................4

4) Vertical Standing Option .........................................................4

3. Configuring the Wireless Router .............................................5

1) ASUS Wireless Router Wired Connection ..............................5

2) Setting IP address for Wired or Wireless Connection .............5

3) Configuring the Wireless Router .............................................6

4) Quick Setup ............................................................................7

4. Commonly Used Advanced Features ....................................12

1) How to Setup Encryption ......................................................12

2) Setting up a Server in Your LAN ...........................................12

3) Setting up Switching Hub & Pure AP (non IP Share NAT) ....13

4) Setting up NetMeeting, MSN, Online Gaming and Remote

Control Program ...................................................................13

5) Setting up DDNS ..................................................................15

6) Setting up WDS ....................................................................17

7) Setting up Guest SSID ..........................................................20

8) Setting up Bandwidth Management ......................................21

9) Setting up Radio Power Control ...........................................24

5. Trouble Shooting .....................................................................25

6. Additional Information: Router & Clinet Wireless Connection

Setup ........................................................................................27

1) Utility Installation for WL-550gE ............................................27

2) EZSetup (default) ..................................................................28

3) EZSetup (customized) ..........................................................30

7. Appendix ..................................................................................32

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1. Package Contents

• WL-550gE wireless router*1

• Power adaptor*1

• External antenna*1

• Utility CD*1

• RJ45 cable*1

• Quick Start Guide*1

Manufacturer Contact Information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Company address: 15 Li-Te Road, Beitou, Taipei 11259

General (tel): [phone] Web site address: www.asus.com.tw

General (fax): [phone] General email: [e-mail]

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

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

General (fax): [phone] Web site address: usa.asus.com

Technical support

General support: [phone] Support (fax): [phone]

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): [phone] Web site address: www.asuscom.de

General (fax): [phone] Online contact: www.asuscom.de/sales

Technical support

Components: [phone] Online support: www.asuscom.de/support

Notebook: [phone] Support (fax): [phone]

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Broad Range

125 High Speed Mode

2. Connecting ADSL Modem and Wireless Router

LAN4

LAN3

LAN2

LAN1

WAN

ASUS Wireless Router

Modem

Wall telephone outlet

Wall power outlet

Phone

Power

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Modem

Wall telephone outlet

Wall power outlet

WAN

Power

Phone

Power

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1) Cable Connection

2) Status Indicators

PWR

AIR

WAN

LAN

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)

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3) Wall Mount Option

Out of the box, the ASUS 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 four
mounting hooks.

2. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface
using the provided hole template.

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

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

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

4) Vertical Standing Option

The ASUS Wireless Router can also stand on its side
to save space. Two hinges can be opened on the right
side to support vertical standing. Orientate the antenna
so that it points upwards.

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Note: 1) Before you start, we recommend using a wired connection for initial
configuration, which will avoid possible setup problem due to wireless
uncertainty. 2) ASUS also provides an EZSetup button for fast wireless
configuration. If you prefer EZSetup to arrange for your wireless network
configuration, please refer to chapter 6 for more information.

The ASUS Wireless Router can be configured to meet various usage scenarios. Some
of the factory default settings may suit your usage; however, others may need changing.
Prior to using the ASUS Wireless Router, you must check the basic settings to guarantee
it will work in your environment. Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router is done through a
web browser. You need a Notebook PC or desktop PC connected to the ASUS Wireless
Router (either directly or through a hub) and running a web browser as a configuration
terminal. The connection can be wired or wireless. For the wireless connection, you need
an IEEE 802.11g/b compatible device, e.g. ASUS WLAN Card, installed in your Notebook
PC. You should also disable WEP and set the SSID to “default” for your wireless LAN
device. If you want to configure the ASUS Wireless Router or want to access the Internet
through the ASUS Wireless Router, TCP/IP settings must be correct. Normally, the TCP/
IP setting should be on the IP subnet of the ASUS Wireless Router.

Note: Before rebooting your computer, the ASUS Wireless Router should be
switched ON and in ready state.

1) ASUS Wireless Router Wired Connection

One RJ-45 cable is supplied with the ASUS Wireless Router. Auto crossover function is
designed into the ASUS Wireless Router so you can use either straight-through or crossover
Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the cable into the WAN port on the rear of the ASUS
Wireless Router and the other end into the Ethernet port of your ADSL or Cable modem.

Wireless-Connection

Note: If configuration is done via wired connection, ignore this.

Refer to your wireless adapter userʼs manual on associating with the ASUS Wireless
Router. The default SSID of the ASUS Wireless Router is “default” (lower case),
encrypt io n is d isabled and op en sy st em
authentication is used.

2) Setting IP address for Wired or
Wireless Connection

Get IP Automatically

Th e ASU S Wi re less Router i nc or porates a
DHCP server so the easiest method is to set
your PC to get its IP address automatically and
reboot your computer. So the correct IP address,
gateway, DNS (Domain Name System Server)
can be obtained from the ASUS Wireless Router.

3. Configuring the Wireless Router

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Note: Before rebooting your PC, the ASUS Wireless Router should be switched
ON and in ready state.

Setting IP Manually

If you want to set your IP address manually,
the following default settings of the ASUS
Wireless Router should be known:

• IP address 192.168.1.1

• Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0.

If you set your computerʼs IP manually, it
needs to be on the same segment. For
example:

• IP address 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any

number between 2 and 254 that is not used
by another device)

• Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router)

• Gateway 192.168.1.1 (this is the ASUS Wireless Router)

• DNS 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router IP address or your own).

3) Configuring the Wireless Router

Defaults

User name:

admin

Password:

admin

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

After logging in, you will see the ASUS Wireless Router home page.
The homepage displays quick links to configurate the main features of the router.

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Select your time zone or the closest
region. Click

Next

to continue.

4) Quick Setup

To start quick setup, click

Next

to enter the “Quick Setup”
page. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless
Router.

ASUS wireless router WL550gE supports five types of ISP services— cable, ADSL
(PPPoE, PPTP, static IP address), and Telstra BigPond. Since each service has its
own protocols and standards, therefore, during the setup process, there are different
identity settings demanded by WL-550gE. Select the correct connection type. Click

Next

to continue.

Cable User

If you are receiving services from cable or other ISP assigning IP addresses
automatically, please select

Cable Modem or other connection that gets IP

automatically

. If you are using cable services, your ISP may have provided you with
hostname, MAC address, and heartbeat server, if true, please fill these information
into the boxes on the setting page; if not, click

Next

to skip this step.

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PPPoE User

If you are PPPoE service user, pleae select the second line. You would be required
to input the username and password provided by your ISP.

PPTP User

If you are using PPTP services, you would be asked to input the username,
password, as well as IP address provided by your ISP.

Static IP User

If you are using ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP addresses, please
select the fourth line, then input the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway
provided by your ISP. You could choose to specify certain DNS servers, or select to
get DNS automatically.

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After setting the connection type, you are
to set up your wireless interface,. First,
give an SSID (Service Set Identifier),
which is a unique identifier attached to
packets sent over WLANs. This identifier
emulates a password when a wireless
device attempts communication on the
WLAN. Because an SSID distinguishes
WLANs from each other, access points
and wireless devices trying to connect to a WLAN must use the same SSID.

Also, if you want to protect transmitted data, select a middle or high Security Level.

Medium :

only users with the same WEP key are to connect to this access point

and to transmit data using 64bits or 128bits WEP key encryption.

High:

only users with the same WPA pre-shared key are to connect to this access

point and to transmit data using TKIP encryption.

The ASUS wireless router configuration page features a convienient approach to
setup the WEP Keys: with only a few taps on your keyboard to define the Passphrase,
the system will automatically generate four strings of WEP Keys. For ASUS wireless
adaptor users, it is no longer necessary to input long and complicated WEP Keys
when connecting the router with the wireless client; the Passphrase provides an easy
way for setting up your wireless environment!

For example, if we input select WEP­64bits encryption mode, input 11111 as
Passphrase, then the following WEP Keys
are generated as shown in the right picture.
Record the Passphrase and the WEP keys
on your notebook, then click Save.

Click

Finish

to continue. You are prompted

to save the settings. Click

Save&Restart

to save the settings to the ASUS Wireless
Router and enable the new settings.

Next we are to setup encrypted wireless connection for wireless router and wireless client.
If you have installed ASUS wireless adaptor as well as the utility, click Start -> Programes

-> ASUS Utility-> WLAN Card -> One Touch Wizard to open the connection setup utility
on the client end.

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Select

Connect to an existing wireless

LAN (Station)

when the welcome

window appears, then click

Next

.

ASUS ONE TOUCH WIZARD searches
and displays all the available stations as
shown in the picture. Select WL550gE
and press

Next

to continue.

The setup wizard then asks for encryption
setup. Set Key Length as

64 bits

(10digits)

as we have previously set

on WL-550gE, then select

Automatic

Generation

and input

11111

into the

Passphrase box.

Note: The encryption mode on your
client must be the same with that on your
wireless router.

Wait for several seconds to get the client
connected to the wireless router. Then
a screen informing the result of the
connection would appear. Press Next to
continue.

Then you will see the IP configuration
screen. Setup the client IP address
according to your network condition. After
the setup is completed, Click

Finish

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