ASUSTeK Computer WL330N3G Users Manual

3G Mobile Wireless Router

(WL-330N3G)

User Guide

E6069

First Edition
October 2010

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Table of contents

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

Safety statements ....................................................................................... vi

REACH ........................................................................................................ vii

About this guide ....................................................................................... viii

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

WL-330N3G specications summary ......................................................... x

Chapter 1:

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

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Features ........................................................................................

1.4 Recommended network settings ................................................

Chapter 2:

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

2.2 Device installation ........................................................................

Chapter 3:

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

Product introduction

1.3.1 Top view ..........................................................................

1.3.2 Bottom view ....................................................................

1.3.3 Ports ................................................................................

1.4.1 Router mode ...................................................................

1.4.2 Access Point (AP) mode .................................................

1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode ...................................................

1.4.4 Repeater mode ...............................................................

1.4.5 Hotspot mode ..................................................................

1.4.6 3G Sharing mode ............................................................

Hardware installation

2.2.1 Before you proceed .........................................................

2.2.2 Installing the device ........................................................

Utilities

3.1.1 Launching the utilities .....................................................

1-2

1-3

1-3

1-5

1-5

1-6

1-6

1-6

1-7

1-7

1-7

1-8

2-2

2-2

2-3

3-3

Chapter 4:

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

Conguration

4.1.1 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings .........................................

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

4.2 Operation modes ..........................................................................

4.2.1 Router mode ...................................................................

4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode .................................................

4.2.3 Repeater mode ...............................................................

4.2.4 Ethernet Adapter mode ...................................................

4.2.5 Hotspot mode ................................................................

4.2.6 3G Sharing mode ..........................................................

4.3 Advanced setting .......................................................................

4.3.1 Wireless ........................................................................

4.3.2 LAN ...............................................................................

4.3.3 WAN ..............................................................................

4.3.4 Internet Firewall ............................................................

4.3.5 Administration ...............................................................

4.3.6 System Log ...................................................................

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4-5

4-6

4-8

4-9

4-10

4-12

4-13

4-13

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4-30

4-34

4-36

4-39

Chapter 5:

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

5.2 Replacing the computer Ethernet cables ..................................

5.3 Replacing the cable connections of other devices ...................

5.4 Sharing Internet connection with other computers ..................

Appendix:

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Using the device

Troubleshooting

5-2

5-3

5-3

Notices

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.

3G USB Adapter Purchase Information

• The customer should purchase the 3G USB Adapters which shalle be FCC
approved.

• 3G USB Adapters must not exceed a maximum ERP of 1.5W for part 22H.

• 3G USB Adapters must not exceed a maximum EIRP of 2W for part 24E.

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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.

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, 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.

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://scr.asus.com/
english/index.aspx

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About this guide

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

ASUS Portable Wireless 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 Portable Wireless

AP. 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 Portable Wireless

AP.

•

Chapter 3: Utilities

This chapter provides information on how to configure the ASUS Portable

Wireless AP using the utilities available from the support CD.

•

Chapter 4: Configuration

This chapter provides instructions on how to configure the ASUS Portable

Wireless AP using the Web Configuration Manager.

•

Chapter 5: Using the device

This chapter provides instructions on how to use the ASUS Portable Wireless

AP on various network setups.

•

Appendix: Troubleshooting

The Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems

you may encounter when using the ASUS Portable Wireless AP.

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
Fax [phone]

Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales

Technical Support

Telephone (Component) [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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WL-330N3G specications summary

Ethernet Port

Wireless Port

Power A d a p t e r

Buttons

Size

We i g h t

Wireless

NAT

LAN, 1 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT

Supports Ethernet and 802.3 with max bit rate 10/100Mbps

and auto cross-over function (MDI-X)

Transmit Power: 11b 19+-1.5dBm, 11g 17+-1.5 dBm at
nominal temperature
Receiver Sensitivity: -95+-1dBm@1Mbps,

-85+-1dBm@11Mbps, -73+-1dBm@54Mbps
Antenna Gain in 1.25dBi
1 x internal IFA antenna
Range: Indoor 130ft (40m), semi-open 330ft (100m), outdoor
(LOS, Line of Sight) 1500ft (457m)
Range and throughput may vary in different environment.

AC input: 100V~240V (50~60Hz)
DC output: 5V with max 2A current

Reset Button: Push for ve seconds to restore to factory

default settings

90.0mm x 38.9mm x 12.8mm (LxWxH)

30g (excluding power adapter and cables)

802.11n/802.11g/802.11b compliant
Operation Channels: Ch1~11 for N. America, Ch1~14 Japan,
Ch1~13 Europe (ETSI)

Wi-Fi Security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA­ Enterprise, WPA2-Enterprise, Radius with 802.1x

WMM: WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) support
MAC Access Control

RADIUS Setting: Required in Radius with 802.1x, WPA, WPA2

mode.
Wireless Separation: Prevents wireless clients from
communicating with each other.

Port Trigger

- Opens certain TCP or UDP ports to communicate with the
computers connected to the ASUS WL-330N3G.
Virtual Server

- Provides services like WWW, FTP by a server in the local
network accessible for outside users
Virtual DMZ

- Exposes one computer to the Internet, so that all
the inbounds packets are redirected to the computer.

ALG: FTP, SIP, VPN Passthrough-IPSec(1), PPTP/L2TP(4)

(continued on the next page)

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WL-330N3G specications summary

Firewall

Routing

Management

Utility

Standard

Certification

NAT and SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Firewall
Filtering

- Single Port and Port Range

- URL based

Static Route

Internet connection type: Automatic IP, Static IP, PPPoE
(MPPE supported), PPTP, Bigpond Service
Support UPnP IGD
DHCP Server

- Supports up to 253 IP addresses

- Changeable DHCP lease time, IP pool, domain name
DNS Proxy
NTP Client
DDNS: DynDNS, ZoneEdit, TZO
Web-based Administration

- Managed from LAN and Internet

- Password Setting
System Event Log
Firmware Upgrade: Web Interface, Bootloader

Save/Restore Conguration File

Device Discovery, supports Windows 7/ XP/ 2000/ Vista
Firmware Restoration, supports Windows 7/ XP/ 2000/ Vista

IEEE802.11N, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11d,
IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3, u, IEEE802.1X, WPA, WMM, IPv4,

IPv6

WiFi, WPA, WPA2, WMM, UPnP IGD

• The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router operating distance may be shorter
if there are walls, barriers, or interferences in the home layout or
operating environment.

• Specications are subject to change without notice.

GPL open source is included in the utility CD

•

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the physical
features of the ASUS Mobile Wireless
Router. This part presents the
package contents, LED indicators, and
recommended network settings.

Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for choosing the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router!

The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is a compact, portable, and easy-to-install
device that combines access point (AP), router, universal repeater, Ethernet
adapter, hotspot, and 3G sharing functions into one. Implementing the IEEE

802.11n standard for wireless technologies, the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router

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 Mobile Wireless Router 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 Mobile
Wireless Router 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 Mobile Wireless Router package. Contact
your retailer if any item is damaged or missing.

ASUS Mobile Wireless Router (WL-330N3G)

Universal power adapter and plug (100V ~ 240V)

Micro USB power cord

RJ45 cable

Support CD (manual, utilities, GPL)

Quick Start Guide

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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

1.3.1 Top view

The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router
comes with 3G, Ethernet, Wireless,
and Power LED indicators. Refer to
the table below for LED indicators

LED Status Mode* Indication

3G On (Blue)

98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7 compatible

3G sharing The USB 3G adapter is connected.

(Connect the power adapter to
the mobile wireless router.)

On (Red)

Off

Flashing

The USB 3G adapter is connected.
(Connect the USB connector to a USB
port on your computer.)

No USB 3G adapter is connected.

3G sharing is working.

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LED Status Mode* Indication

Ethernet On

Router/AP/EA/
URE

The RJ-45 cable is connected and the
mobile wireless router 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

*Modes: AP: Access Point mode

EA: Ethernet adapter mode

URE: Universal repeater mode

The mobile wireless router is off or is not
connected to an Ethernet network.

Associated.
Associated with an AP.
Associating.

Not associated.
Associated with an AP.

The mobile wireless router is on and
ready.

The mobile wireless router is under “reset
to default” mode.

The device is off.

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1.3.2 Bottom view

Reset button: Press and hold for

more than five seconds to load
the default values.

Air vents: These vents provide

ventilation to the device.

1.3.3 Ports

Ethernet port: This port connects the bundled

RJ-45 cable.

Micro USB port: This port connects the power
adapter plug or the bundled micro-USB cable.

USB port: This port connects USB devices.

Air vents

Reset button

USB port

Micro USB
port

Ethernet port

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1.4 Recommended network settings

MODE

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.

The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router can be congured in one of these modes:

1. Router mode 4. Repeater mode

2. Access Point (AP) mode 5. Hotspot mode

3. Ethernet Adapter mode 6. 3G sharing mode

By default, the ASUS WL-330N3G is set in the Router mode.

1.4.1 Router mode

In the Router mode, the ASUS WL-330N3G 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

1.4.2 Access Point (AP) mode

When in access point (AP) mode the WL-330N3G connects WLAN-enabled
computers and devices to a wired or wireless LAN.

WL-330N3G

ADSL/Cable modem

Internet

˝

˝

Internet

Client 1

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Hub

WL-330N3G

Client 2

Network Printer

Client 4

Client 3

1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode

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

˝

WL-330N3G

1.4.4 Repeater mode

In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330N3G to connect with your
root router at home to extend your wireless coverage.

Internet

˝

WL-330N3G

1.4.5 Hotspot mode

In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G connects front-end base stations wirelessly and
obtains WAN IP to an Internet connection. It provides you with wireless radio
signal.

Internet

WL-330N3G

˝

Internet

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1.4.6 3G Sharing mode

In 3G Sharing mode, you are allowed to share 3G Internet connection among other
Wi-Fi available devices.

WL-330N3G

˝

3G USB Adapter

Internet

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Chapter 2

This chapter provides information
on how to install the ASUS Mobile
Wireless Router.

Hardware installation

2.1 System requirements

Before installing the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router, 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 Mobile Wireless Router.

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 Mobile Wireless
Router.

• 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 flat, 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, fluorescent
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-330N3G 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-330N3G
DC-IN socket and connect
the power adapter to a wall
socket (A).

A

Connect the USB power

cord plug to the WL-330N3G
DC-IN socket and connect
the USB connector into your

computer’s USB port (B).

B

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Chapter 3

This chapter provides information on

how to congure the ASUS Mobile

Wireless Router using the utilities
available from the support CD.

Utilities

3.1 Installing the utilities

The support CD contains the utilities for conguring the ASUS Mobile Wireless

Router. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the
support CD in the CD drive. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root
directory of the support CD.

1. Click Install...Utilities.

3. Click

5. Click Finish when setup is

Next to accept the default

destination folder or click Browse
to specify another path.

complete.

2. Click Next.

4. Click Next to accept the default

program folder or enter another
name.

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3.1.1 Launching the utilities

To launch the utilities, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility from the
Windows desktop.

Device Discovery

Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS device, and

enables you to congure the device.

To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility
> Device Discovery.

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Firmware Restoration

The Firmware Restoration utility is an emergency rescue tool that automatically

searches for an ASUS Router that has failed during a rmware upload, and re­upload a rmware that you specify. A failed rmware upgrade will cause the ASUS
Router to enter a failure mode, waiting for the Firmware Restoration utility to nd
and upload a new rmware. The process takes about three to four minutes.

This is not a rmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS
Router. Normal rmware upgrades must be done through the web manager.

Refer to Chapter 4: Conguration for more details.

To launch the Firmware Restoration utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS

Utility > Firmware Utility.

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Chapter 4

This chapter provides instructions on

how to congure the ASUS Mobile

Wireless Router using the web
graphics user interface (web GUI).

Conguration

4.1 Overview

The web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to congure the ASUS

Mobile Wireless Router using a web browser on your computer.

4.1.1 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings

By default, the IP address of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is 192.168.1.1,
and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. To access the conguration utility, assign
a different IP address to the network adapter where the ASUS Mobile Wireless
Router is connected.

To adjust the TCP/IP settings of the network adapter:

1. Right-click the
icon in the Windows® desktop, then
select Properties from the pop-up
menu. The Network and Dial-up
Connections window appears.

2. Right-click the network adapter used

by the the ASUS Mobile Wireless
Router, then select Properties from
the pop-up menu. The Local Area
Connection Properties window
appears.

My Network Places

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3. Double-click the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) item to display the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window.

4. Check the

Use the following IP

address option, then enter the IP

address for the network adapter. The
IP address must be 192.168.1.X.
(X can be any number between 2

and 254 that is not used by another

device.)

5. Set the

Subnet Mask to

255.255.255.0. Click OK when
nished.

Changing the TCP/IP settings
may require system restart.
Switch on the WL-330N3G
immediately after rebooting.

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4.1.2 Launching the web GUI

To launch the web GUI:

1. In your web browser, enter

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

displayed.

192.168.1.1. The login screen appears.

The Setup Wizard displays six (6) Operation modes that you can congure

using the Web Conguration Manager. Refer to the next section 4.2

Operation modes for more details.

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4.2 Operation modes

The ASUS WL-330N3G is designed with six selective operation modes: Router,
Access Point (AP), Ethernet Adapter, Repeater, Hotspot, and 3G Sharing.

4.2.1 Router mode

In the Router mode, the ASUS WL-330N3G connects to the Internet via an ADSL
or a cable modem, and your network environment has multi-users using the same
IP to ISP.

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Wireless computer

In the Router mode:

• NAT is enabled,

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

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

To congure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Router mode:

WL-330N3G

ADSL/Cable modem

Internet

1. Click the

Disable your PC’s proxy settings when using the web GUI. Ensure the WL-

330N3G and your PC are under the same subnet. Check the Internet protocol
(TCP/IP) settings of your local area connection.

Router tab. The Router page appears.

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2. Specify a network name or 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 (Open System)

Medium (WEP-64bits)

Medium (WEP-128 bits)

High (WPA-Personal)

4. Click

Apply to save the settings.

After setting the ASUS WL-330N3G in Router mode, you need to connect

the WL-330N3G’s LAN port to an ADSL modem through Windows® Zero
Conguration or your wireless card utility on your PC.

For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to the section 4.3
Advanced Setting.

4.2.2 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).

Wireless computer

WL-330N3G

To congure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Access Point/AP mode:

1. Click the

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Access Point tab. The Access Point (AP) page appears.

2. Specify a network name or 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 (Open System)

Medium (WEP-64bits)

Medium (WEP-128 bits)

High (WPA-Personal)

4. Click

Apply to save the settings.

For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to the section 4.3

Advanced Setting.

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4.2.3 Repeater mode

In the Repeater mode, the ASUS WL-330N3G extends your wireless network
coverage.

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WL-330N3G

To congure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Repeater mode:

Internet

1. Click the

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

connect to.

You may add a device if you cannot nd the device you want to connect to in

the list. Refer to To add a device to the list.

3. Click

To add a device to the list:

1. In the Universal Repeater page, click

Network pop-up window appears.

2. Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identier), which is a unique
identier attached to packets sent over WLAN.

Universal Repeater tab. The Universal Repeater page appears.

Connect.

Add. The Add Preferred Wireless

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3. Select an authentication method:

Open System

Shared system

WPA-Personal

WPA2-Personal

4. Click

Connect. The device will now be displayed in the list.

For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to the section 4.3

Advanced Setting.

4.2.4 Ethernet Adapter mode

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

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WL-330N3G

To congure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Ethernet Adapter mode:

Internet

1. Click the

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

connect to.

You may add a device if you cannot nd the device you want to connect to in

the list. Refer to To add a device to the list.

Ethernet Adapter tab. The Ethernet Adapter page appears.

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3. Click Connect.

To add a device to the list:

1. In the Adapter page, click
up window appears.

2. Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identier), which is a unique
identier attached to packets sent over WLAN.

3. Select an authentication method:

Open System

Shared system

WPA-Personal

WPA2-Personal

4. Click

Connect. The device will now be displayed in the list.

For more details on setting up the advanced functions, refer to the section 4.3

Advanced Setting.

Add. The Add Preferred Wireless Network pop-

4.2.5 Hotspot mode

In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G connects front-end base stations wirelessly and
obtains WAN IP for an Internet connection. It provides you with wireless radio
signal.

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Internet

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To congure the ASUS WL-330N3G in Hotspot mode:

1. Click the

Hotspot tab. The Hotspot page appears.

2. Specify a network name or 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.

4. From the available list of devices, select the device you want to connect to.

You may add a device if you cannot nd the device you want to connect to in

the list. Refer to To add a device to the list.

5. Click

Connect.

To add a device to the list:

1. In the Hotspot page, click

Add. The Add Preferred Wireless Network pop-

up window appears.

2. Specify a network name or SSID (Service Set Identier), which is a unique
identier attached to packets sent over WLAN.

3. Select an authentication method:

Open System

Shared system

WPA-Personal

WPA2-Personal

4. Click

Connect. The device will now be displayed in the list.

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4.2.6 3G Sharing mode

In 3G Sharing mode, you are allowed to share 3G Internet connection with other
Wi-Fi available devices.

WL-330N3G

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3G USB Adapter

To congure the ASUS WL-330N3G in 3G Sharing mode:

Internet

1. Click the

2. Congure the following settings:

Enable HSDPA: Select Enable.

3G/3.5G USB Adapter: Select your 3G USB adapter.

Location: Select your ISP’s location.

ISP: Select your ISP.

APN service (optional): Key in your APN service name.

PIN: Key in the PIN (Personal Identication Number) code.

Dial Number: Key in your dial number.

3G Sharing tab. The 3G Sharing page appears.

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Username: Key in your username.

Password: Key in your password.

* Obtain the APN service name, PIN code, dial number, username, and password from

your ISP.

3. Click Apply.

4.3 Advanced setting

When you click the link Advance Setting from any of the modes, the screen
shown below is displayed.

4.3.1 Wireless

Click an item on the page and follow the instructions
to set up the ASUS WL-330N3G.

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Interface

SSID

The SSID is an identication string of up to 32 ASCII characters that differentiate

the ASUS WL-330N3G from other manufacturers. The SSID is also referred to as
the “ESSID” or “Extended Service Set ID.” You can use the default SSID and radio
channel unless more than one WL-330N3G is deployed in the same area. In that
case, you should use a different SSID and a radio channel for each WL-330N3G.

All ASUS Wireless APs/Routers and ASUS 802.11n/802.11g/802.11b WLAN client

adapters must have the same SSID to allow a wireless mobile client to roam. By
default, the SSID is set to “ASUS”.

Wireless Mode

This eld indicates the 802.11g interface mode. Selecting “Auto” allows 802.11g
and 802.11b clients to connect to the ASUS 802.11g AP. Selecting “54g Only”
maximizes performance, but prevents 802.11b clients from connecting to the ASUS

802.11g AP. Selecting “802.11B only” allows only 802.11b clients to connect to the
ASUS 802.11g AP. If “54g Protection” is checked, GMode protection of 11g trafc is
enabled automatically in the presence of 11b trafc.

Channel

The 802.11n/802.11g/802.11b specications supports up to 14 overlapping
channels for radio communication. To minimize interference, congure each ASUS
WL-330N3G to be non-overlapping; select Auto from the Channel drop-down list

to enable the system to select a clear channel during boot up as your operating
channel.

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Based on your site survey of your network facility, make sure that all the ASUS
WL-330N3G sharing the same channel, or channels in close number frequency,
are located far from each other as possible. You can use the site survey utility from

the support CD. Refer to 3.7.2 Site Survey (AP SCAN) for details.

Authentication Method

This eld enables you to set different authentication methods which determine

different encryption schemes. The relationships among Authentication Method,
WPA Encryption, WPA Pre-Shared Key, WEP Encryption, Passphrase, and WEP
Keys are listed in the following table. If all your clients support WPA, using “WPA­PSK” is recommended for better security.

Aut hent icati on
Met hod

Open System None

Shared key WEP (64 bits)

WPA-Personal TKIP+AES 8-63 characters Not required

WPA2-Personal TKIP+AES 8-63 characters Not required

WPA-Auto-Personal TKIP/AES/ TKIP+AES 8-63 characters Not required

WPA-Enterprise TKIP 8-63 characters Not required

WPA2-Enterprise AES 8-63 characters Not required

Radius with 802.1x Auto

WPA/WE P
Enc rypt ion

WEP (64 bits)

WEP (128 bits)

WEP (128 bits)

WEP (64 bits)

WEP (128 bits)

WPA P r e-Sh ared
Key Pas sphra se

Not required

1-64 characters

1-64 characters

1-64 characters

1-64 characters

Not required

1-64 characters

1-64 characters

WEP K e y 1- 4

Not required

10 hex

26 hex

10 hex

26 hex

Not required

10 hex

26 hex

WPA Encryption

When “WPA-Personal”, “WPA2-Personal”, or “WPA-Auto-Personal” authentication

method is used, TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) and AES encryption
schemes are applied.

When “WPA-Enterprise” authentication method is selected, TKIP encryption
scheme is applied.

When “WPA2-Enterprise” authentication method is selected, AES encryption

method is applied.

WPA Pre-Shared Key

Select “TKIP” or “AES” in the WPA Encryption, this eld is used as a password to

begin the encryption process. 8 to 63 characters are required.

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WEP Encryption

When “Open System”, “Shared Key” or “Radius with 802.1x” authentication

methods are selected, traditional WEP encryption is applied.

When “WPA” or “WPA-PSK” authentication methods are selected, you still
can set WEP encryption for those clients that do not support WPA/WPA-PSK.

Please note that Key Index for WEP key is limited to 2 or 3 when both WPA and

WEP encryption are supported at the same time.

64/128-bit versus 40/104-bit

The following section explains low-level (64-bit) and high-level (128-bit) WEP

Encryption schemes:

64-bit WEP Encryption

64-bit WEP and 40-bit WEP are the same encryption methods and can
interoperate in a wireless network. This level of WEP encryption uses a 40-bit (10
Hex character) encryption scheme as a secret key, which is set by the user, and a

24-bit “Initialization Vector” scheme, which is not under user control.

Together these two schemes make a 64-bit (40 + 24) encryption scheme. Some

vendors refer to this level of WEP as 40-bit and others refer to this as 64-bit. ASUS
WLAN products use the term 64-bit when referring to this lower level of encryption.

128-bit WEP Encryption

104-bit WEP and 128-bit WEP are the same encryption method and can

interoperate on a wireless network. This level of WEP encryption uses a 104-bit

(26 Hex character) encryption scheme as a secret key which is set by the user,
and a 24-bit “Initialization Vector”, which is not under user control.

Together these two schemes make a 128-bit (104 + 24) encryption scheme. Some
vendors refer to this level of WEP as 104-bit and others refer to this as 128-bit.
ASUS WLAN products use the term 128-bit when referring to this higher level of

encryption.

Passphrase

Select “WEP-64bits” or “WEP-128bits” in the Encryption eld, and the Access

Point generates four WEP keys automatically. A combination of up to 64 letters,

numbers, or symbols is required. Alternatively, leave this eld blank and type in

four WEP keys manually.

WEP-64bit key: 10 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F)

WEP-128bit key: 26 hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F)

The ASUS WLAN family of products uses the same algorithm to generate WEP
keys. It eliminates the need for users to remember passwords and maintains
compatibility between products. But, this method to generate WEP keys is not
as secure as manual assignment.

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WEP Key

You can set a maximum of four WEP keys. A WEP key is either 10 or 26

hexadecimal digits (0~9, a~f, and A~F) based on whether you select 64-bits or

128-bits in the WEP pull-down menu. The ASUS WL-330N3G and ALL of its

wireless clients MUST have at least the same default key.

Key Index

The Default Key eld lets you specify which of the four encryption keys to use to

transmit data on your wireless LAN. As long as the ASUS WL-330N3G or wireless
mobile client with which you are communicating has the same key in the same
position, you can use any of the keys as the default key.

If the ASUS WL-330N3G and ALL of its wireless clients use the same four WEP

keys, select “key rotation” to maximize security. Otherwise, choose one key in

common as the default key.

Network Rotation Key Interval

This eld species the time interval (in seconds) after which a WPA group key is
changed. Enter ‘0’ (zero) to indicate that a periodic key-change is not required.

WPS

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) allows you to set up a secure and protected wireless

network easily. You can congure WPS via PIN code method.

WPS supports the authentication of Open system, WPA-Personal, and

WPA2-Persional, but does not support Shared Key, WPA-Enterprise,
WPA2-Enterprise, and Radius.

To remove the Client PIN Code you set, press the Reset button at the bottom of
the device

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Using WPS Wizard

Note:

• Ensure that you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function.

®

• Windows

operating systems and wireless LAN cards/adapters that support WPS:

OS Support Wireless Adapter Support

Intel wireless LAN card

Vista 32/64

XP SP2

XP SP1 and 2000

ASUS 167gv2 driver v3.0.6.0 or later

ASUS 160N/130N driver v2.0.0.0 or later

Intel wireless LAN card

ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later

ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later

ASUS LAN card with ASUS WLAN Utility

ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later

ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later

To use WPS Wizard:

1. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware. When done, click

Next.

Note: Use the WPS Wizard with one wireless client at a time. If the wireless client cannot

discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router.

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2. Press the WPS button on your router.

WPS button

3. On the WPS Wizard, click Next to continue.

Notes:

• When running WPS, the Internet connection pauses briey then reestablishes the connection.

• If the WPS button is pushed without running the WPS Wizard, the PWR indicator ashes and
Internet connection pauses briey and then reestablishes the connection.

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4. Key in desired network name or SSID (service set identier). When done, click

Next.

5. Create and key in a passphrase consisting of 8-63 characters or use the

automatically generated passphrase then click Next.

A passphrase is a sentence, phrase, or sequence of alpha-numeric characters

used to generate a security key.

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6. When nished, click Save or print settings for future reference or Save

settings to a USB ash drive to add other devices to the network. Click Next
to connect to the Internet.

Note: For more details on adding devices to the network using a USB ash drive, refer to the

section Adding network devices using a USB ash drive on the next page.

7. You have connected to the wireless router. If you want to congure the Internet

settings, click Setup. Click Finish to close the WPS Wizard.

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Adding network devices using a USB ash drive

With the WPS utility, you can add devices to your network using a USB ash drive.

To add network devices using a USB ash drive:

1. In the WPS Wizard, click

Save settings to a USB ash drive.

2. Insert a USB ash drive into your computer's USB port, then select the drive

from the dropdown list. When done, click

Next

.

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3. Unplug the USB flash drive from your computer then insert it to the other

computer that you want to add to your wireless network.

4. Locate

5. Click

SetupWireless.exe

to add the computer to the wireless network.

Yes

OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard.

from the USB drive, and double-click to run it. Click

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Wireless MAC Filter

Pull down menu items:

Disable (no info required)

Accept (need to input information)

Reject (need to input information)

For security, the ASUS WL-330N3G allows you to accept or reject wireless mobile
clients.

The default setting of “Disable” allows any wireless mobile client to connect.
“Accept” only allows those entered into this page to connect. “Reject” prevents
those entered into this page from connecting.

Adding a MAC Address

The Known Client List collects MAC addresses of known clients, associated to the AP.
To add a MAC address to the Access Control List, enter MAC address, then click
“Add” button.

Note: Click the “Apply” button to save your new settings and restart the ASUS
WL-330N3G or click “Apply” and restart later.

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RADIUS Setting

This section allows you to set up additional parameters for connection through

the RADIUS Server. It is required that you select either “WPA-Enterprise/WPA2­Enterprise” or “Radius with 802.11x” as Authentication Method in Wireless ->

General page.

Server IP Address - This eld species the IP address of the RADIUS server to

use for 802.1X wireless authentication and dynamic WEP key derivation.

Server Port - This eld species the UDP port number used by the RADIUS

server.

Connection Secret - This eld species the password used to initialize a RADIUS

connection.

Note: Click the “Apply” button to save your new settings and restart the ASUS
WL-330N3G or click “Apply” and restart later.

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Professional

This section allows you to set up
additional parameters for the wireless
router function. We recommend that
you use the default values for all
items in this window.

Enable Radio - This eld allows you to enable or disable Radio function. “Yes” is

the default option.

Date to Enable Radio - Schedule the date when you want to enable the Radio
function.

Time of Day to Enable Radio - Set the exact time on the scheduled date when
you want to enable the Radio function.

Set AP Isolated - Selecting “Yes” to prevent wireless client from communicating
with each other.

Multicast Rate (Mbps) - This eld allows you to specify the transmission rate.
Leave on “Auto” to maximize performance versus distance.

Basic Rate Set - This eld indicates the basic rates that wireless clients must
support. Use “1 & 2 Mbps” only when backward compatibility is needed for some
older wireless LAN cards with a maximum bit rate of 2Mbps.

Fragmentation Threshold (256-2346) – Fragmentation is used to divide

802.11 frames into smaller pieces (fragments) that are sent separately to the
destination. Set a specic packet size threshold to enable fragmentation. If there

is an excessive number of collisions on the WLAN, experiment with different
fragmentation values to increase the reliability of frame transmissions. The default

value (2346) is recommended for normal use.

RTS Threshold (0-2347) – The RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send)

function is used to minimize collisions among wireless stations. When
RTS/CTS is enabled, the router refrains from sending a data frame until another

RTS/CTS handshake is completed. Set a specic packet size threshold to enable
RTS/CTS. The default value (2347) is recommended.

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DTIM Interval (1-255) – DTIM (Delivery Trafc Indication Message) is a wireless

message used to inform clients in Power Saving Mode when the system should
wake up to receive broadcast and multicast messages. Type the time interval in
which the system will broadcast a DTIM for clients in Power Saving Mode. The
default value (3) is recommended

Beacon Interval (1-65535) – This eld indicates the time interval in milliseconds
that a system broadcast packet, or beacon, is sent to synchronize the wireless

network. The default value (100 milliseconds) is recommended.

Enable TX Bursting – This eld allows you to enable TX-bursting mode to
improve performance with wireless clients that also support TX-bursting.

Radio Power – Radio Power can be set between 1 to 84 but the default value is
recommended.

Enable Packet Aggregation - This eld allows you to enable Packet Aggregation.

Enable Greeneld - This eld allows you to enable Greeneld.

Enable WMM – This eld allows you to enable WMM to improve multimedia
transmission

Enable WMM No-Acknowledgement – This eld allows you to enable WMM No-

Acknowledgement.

Enable WMM APSD - This eld allows you to enable WMM APSD.

Enable WMM DLS - This eld allows you to enable WMM DLS.

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4.3.2 LAN

Click this item on the menu and follow the instructions
to setup the ASUS WL-330N3G.

LAN IP

This page allows you to congure the LAN IP of WL-330N3G. The DHCP Server

dynamically changes the IP pool when you change the LAN IP.

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DHCP Server

The ASUS WL-330N3G supports up to 253 IP addresses for your local network.

The IP address of a local machine can be manually assigned by the network
administrator or obtained automatically from WL-330N3G if the DHCP server is
enabled.

Route

This function allows you to add routing rules into the ASUS WL-330N3G. It is
useful if you connect several routers behind WL-330N3G to share the same
connection to the Internet.

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4.3.3 WAN

Click this item on the menu and follow the instructions
to setup the ASUS WL-330N3G.

Internet Connection

WL-330N3G supports several connection types to WAN. The settings elds differ

depending on the connection type you selected.

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QoS

This function allows you to set priority for each IP address.

Port Trigger

This function allows you to open certain TCP or UDP ports to communicate with

the computers connected to the ASUS WL-330N3G. This is done by dening

trigger ports and incoming ports. When the trigger port is detected, the inbound

packets to the specied incoming port numbers are redirected to your computer.

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Virtual Server

Virtual Server allows you to make services, like WWW, FTP, provided by a server in
your local network accessible for outside users.

Virtual DMZ

This function allows you to expose a computer to the Internet, so that all inbound

trafcs will be redirected to the computer you set. It is useful when you run some

applications that use uncertain incoming ports.

Use this function carefully.

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DDNS

This function allows you to assign an Internet domain name tto a computer with a
dynamic IP address. Currently, several DDNS services are embeded in
WL-330N3G.

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4.3.4 Internet Firewall

General

This function allows you to congure the basic security for your WL-330N3G and

other devices connected to it.

If you want to lter out specic packets, refer to the next section LAN to WAN
Filter.

LAN to WAN Filter

This function allows you to block specic packets between LAN and WAN.
First, you should dene the date and time that ltering will take place. Next, you
should select the default action for lter in both directions and insert rules for any

exceptions.

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URL Filter

This function allows you to block specic URL access from your local network.

MAC Filter

This function allows you to block specic URL access from your local network.

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4.3.5 Administration

Click this item on the menu and follow the instructions
to setup the ASUS WL-330N3G.

System

This function allows you to change your password and congure other settings

such as Remote Log Server, Time Zone, and NTP Server.

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Firmware Upgrade

This page reports the Flash Code (Firmware) version installed in the ASUS
WL-330N3G. Periodically, a new Flash Code is available for the ASUS WL-

330N3G on ASUS’s Web site. You can update the ASUS WL-330N3G’s Flash

Code using the Firmware Upgrade page under the Administration menu of the Web
Manager. If you are experiencing a problem with your ASUS WLAN equipment, a

Technical Support representative may ask you to give your device’s Flash Code

(Firmware) version.

Note: The rmware upgrade takes approximately 60 to 90 seconds. When the
rmware upgrade is completed, you will be directed to the home page.

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Restpre/Save/Upload Setting

This function allows you to save current settings to a le, or load settings from a
le. You can also restore the settings to the factory default settings.

Note: You can also reset all settings to their factory defaults manually by
pushing the “Reset” button on the ASUS WL-330N3G while it is ON. Push the
“Reset” button with a pen or a paper clip for about 5 seconds or until the power
LED starts blinking.

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4.3.6 System Log

Click this item on the menu to view related information
about the ASUS WL-330N3G.

General Log

DHCP Leases

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Wireless Log

Port Forwarding

Routing Table

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Chapter 5

This chapter provides instructions on
how to use the ASUS Mobile Wireless
Router on various network setups.

Using the device

5.1 Using the device in a local network

You can use the WL-330N3G to connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a
local network with or without a DHCP server.

To connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network:

1. Switch the WL-330N3G to AP mode (Default SSID: ASUS).

2. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the

device and the other end to the Ethernet port of the local network.

3. Use the wireless LAN adapter software in the wireless LAN-enabled

computer to perform a Site Survey.

4. Establish connection with the WL-330N3G.

5. Set the IP conguration of the computer to establish connection to the local

network. Verify your connection.

Use the Wireless Setting Utility to change the WL-330N3G SSID or encryption
settings.

5.2 Replacing the computer Ethernet cables

You can use the WL-330N3G to replace your wireless LAN-enabled computer
cable connection to an ADSL or cable modem.

To do this:

1. Switch the WL-330N3G to AP mode. (Default SSID: ASUS), then turn on the
device.

2. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device

and the other end to the Ethernet port of the ADSL or cable modem.

3. Use the wireless LAN adapter software in the wireless LAN-enabled computer
to perform a Site Survey.

4. Establish connection with the WL-330N3G.

5. Set the IP configuration of the computer to establish connection to the local
network. Verify your connection.

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5.3 Replacing the cable connections of other
devices

You can also use the WL-330N3G to replace your Xbox, PlayStation
box network cable connection.

To do this:

1. Switch the WL-330N3G to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode switch.

(Default SSID: ANY)

2. Place the WL-330N3G nearest the AP you wish to connect, then turn on the

device.

3. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device

and the other end to the Xbox, PlayStation® 2, or set-top box Ethernet port.

®

4. Set the IP address of the Xbox, PlayStation

connection to the local network. Verify your connection.

Make sure the WL-330N3G MAC cloning feature is enabled when using the
device in this setup. Use the Wireless Setting Utility to enable MAC cloning.

2, or set-top box toestablish

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2, orset-top

5.4 Sharing Internet connection with other
computers

Refer to the typical network conguration below and the table on the next page for
information on Internet connection sharing with other computers in your ofce or

home network.

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ADSL/Cable modem

Set the WL-330N3G to AP mode before sharing an Internet connection with
other computers in your network.

WL-330N3G

Wireless computerInternet

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Ta ble 4-1: Inte rnet conn ecti on sh arin g mat rix

If your Inte rnet
con nect ion i s

xDSL1 with dynamic IP
(PPPoE2 account)

The n se t the IP o f othe r
com pute r(s)

ISP automatically assigns the
IP (using PPPoE dial-up)

Num ber of al lowe d
Int erne t con nect ions

Depends on the Internet
Service Provider (ISP)

xDSL with static IP to the provided static IP Depends on the Internet

Service Provider (ISP)

xDSL/Cable with a router and
enable DHCP3 server

1

xDS L - ADSL (Asy mmetr ic D igita l Su bscri ber Line) or DSL ( D i git al Su bscri b e r Line )

2

PPP oE - Poin t-to -Poin t ov er Et herne t

3

DHC P - Dyna mic Host Conf igura tion Prot ocol

The DHCP server automatically
assigns the IP

Depends on the DHCP server,

usually about 253

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Appendix

The Appendix features a
troubleshooting guide for solving
common problems you may encounter
when using the ASUS Mobile Wireless
Router.

Troubleshooting

This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems
that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Mobile Wireless
Router. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by
yourself. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not
mentioned in this section.

Pro blem Act ion

The ASUS Mobile Wireless
Router does not power up.

Other devices cannot
communicate with the ASUS
Mobile Wireless Router
through a wired network
connection.

My ASUS WLAN card can
not associate with the ASUS
Mobile Wireless Router.

• Use a test meter to measure the voltage output of the power source
through the power plug.

• Check if the power plug is properly connected to the device.

• Verify your network conguration to ensure that there is no IP

address duplication. Turn off the device in question, then ping the
assigned IP address of the device. Make sure no other device
responds to that address.

• Check if the cables have the proper pin outs and connectors. You
may also use another LAN cable.

• Make sure the hub, switch, or computer connected to the ASUS
Mobile Wireless Router supports 10Mbps or 100Mbps speed.

Do this by check the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router and the Hub
LEDs. When you connect the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router to a
10/100 Mbps hub, both the Hub LED and the ASUS Mobile Wireless
Router Ethernet LEDs should light up.

• Make sure your WLAN card has the same specications as the

ASUS Mobile Wireless Router (IEEE 802.11b/g).

Minimize the distance between the devices. The ASUS WLAN card

may be out of range of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router.

• Check if the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router and the ASUS WLAN
card have the same SSID.

• When encryption is enabled, check if the ASUS Mobile Wireless
Router and the ASUS WLAN card have the same encryption settings.

• Check if the Wireless LED of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is
on.

• When the Access Control table is enabled, check if the MAC
address of the ASUS WLAN card is included in the Access Control
table.

• Check if the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is in “Access Point”
mode.

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Pro blem Act ion

The throughput seems slow. Avoid placing the device behind a metal object. Clear obstacles

I can not access the ASUS
Mobile Wireless Router web

conguration page.

Where can I get a rmware le

to upgrade the ASUS Mobile
Wireless Router?

The ASUS Mobile Wireless
Router Power LED
continuously blinks for more
than a minute.

A wireless client wants to
connect to the ASUS Mobile
Wireless Router but can not
get the correct IP from the
DHCP server. (The ASUS
Mobile Wireless Router has an
enabled DHCP.)

between the AP and the device. Try moving the client closer to the
ASUS Mobile Wireless Router and check if the throughput increases.
Consider adding a second ASUS Mobile Wireless Router to
implement roaming.

To access the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router web conguration page,

your computer must have the same subnet as that of the ASUS

Pocket Wireless AP.

Adjust your network if your computer’s subnet does not match

that of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router.

The default IP address of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is

“192.168.1.220”. In special cases, when the ASUS Mobile Wireless

Router in Ethernet adapter mode joins an AP network with the same
IP address, reset the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router to access the

Web Conguration utility again.

You may download the latest rmware le from the ASUS website

(www.asus.com).

Use the Firmware Upgrade page in the Web Conguration utility to
update the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router rmware.

Turn off the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. Turn the device again and
observe if the Power LED stops blinking.

If the blinking continues, you need to restore the ASUS Mobile

Wireless Router rmware. Use the Firmware Restoration utility to
restore or update the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router rmware.

Make sure the DHCP server is working properly. Some DHCP servers

can only assign one IP address at a time. In this case, assign a xed

IP address to your ASUS Mobile Wireless Router.

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Manufacturer:

Authorised representative
in Europe:

Authorised distributors
in Turkey:

EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Tel: [phone]

Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI

112, TAIWAN

ASUS Computer GmbH

Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880

RATINGEN, GERMANY

BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S.

Tel: [phone]

Address: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERBURGAZ

CAD. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL

INDEX BILGISAYAR SISTEMLERI
MUHENDISLIK SAN. VE TIC. A.S.

Tel: [phone]

Address: AYAZAGA MAH. CENDERE YOLU

NO.9 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL

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