ASUSTeK Computer WL330G Users Manual

Pocket Wireless Access Point

WL-330g

User Guide

E1499
Revised Edition V2

December 2003

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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 Federal Communications
Commission (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 the 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 into 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! You are cautioned that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
your authority to operate the equipment.

Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993.
Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and
Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office.

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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 modifications (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
modification of this device, or the substitution of the connecting cables and
equipment other than manufacturer specified. It is the responsibility of the
user to correct any interference caused by such unauthorized modification,
substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its authorized resellers or
distributors will assume no liability for any damage or violation of
government regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines.

CAUTION! To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines,
this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
[20cm] between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied
antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could
damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

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, modification, or attachments could damage the
transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

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

MPE Statement

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

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Safety statements

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, and 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 such 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 prohibit. 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.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need to install and configure
your ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (AP).

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP. It 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 Pocket
Wireless AP.

• Chapter 3: Configuration
This chapter describes the utilities for configuring the ASUS Pocket

Wireless AP.

• Chapter 4: Simple Setup
This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup your ASUS

Pocket Wireless AP.

• Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

The Appendix contains a troubleshooting guide for solving common

problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.

Conventions used in this guide

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.

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

ASUS contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Address 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
Telephone [phone]
Web site www.asus.com.tw

Technical Support

Telephone

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(Server/PC) [phone] (English)
(Networking) [phone] (English)

Support fax [phone]

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Address 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
Web site usa.asus.com

Technical Support

Telephone

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(Notebook) [phone]
Support fax [phone]
Support e-mail [e-mail]

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Telephone [phone]
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Online contact www.asuscom.de/sales

Technical Support

Telephone [phone]
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Web site www.asuscom.de/news

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Address P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E.
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Web site www.ASUSarabia.com

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WL-330 specification summary*

Standard IEEE 802.11b
T echnology OFDM,DSSS
Data Transfer Rate 802.11g:6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps

802.11b:1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps

Frequency Band 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz
Security 64-bit/128-bit configurable WEP encryption
Operating Distance Indoors: 100 ft (30 m) @ 11Mbps

Outdoors: 1000 ft (300 m) @ 11Mbps

Supported OS Windows® 98SE/ME/2000/XP
Antenna Internal antenna

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the physical
features of the ASUS Pocket
Wireless Access Point. It also
presents the package contents, LED
indicators, and recommended
network settings.

Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point!
The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is an easy-to-install wireless access point and

wireless bridge in one. Conforming to IEEE 802.11b standard for wireless
local area network (WLAN), the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is capable of up to
11Mbps data transmission rate on the 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz band.

The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP also features the latest wireless technology
developed by ASUS to keep you ahead in the world of wireless computing.

1.2 Package contents

Check the following items in your ASUS Pocket Wireless AP package. Contact
your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.

ASUS Pocket Wireless AP (WL-330g)
Universal power adapter and plug (100V ~ 240V)

Soft case

RJ-45 connector and cable
Support CD
Quick Start Guide

Software case guide

Unless otherwise specified, the term “device” in this User Guide refers to
the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP.

1-2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330g)

Product introduction

1.5 Network setup

The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP may be configured as an Access Point (AP) or
wireless bridge. . In AP mode, the device acts as the central link between
computers in a wireless network.

Determine your network settings before installing the ASUS Pocket
Wireless AP to avail all its features. The following network settings are
recommended.

1.5.1 Access Point mode

In Access Point mode the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP allows wireless clients to
connect to a wired or wireless LAN.

INTERNET

ADSL Modem

ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330g) 1-3

Wireless clients