ASUSTeK Computer WL520G Users Manual

ASUS WL-520g Wireless Router

(For 802.11g/b Wireless Clients)

User’s Manual

Jan 2005 / E1957

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ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Company Address: 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112
General Telephone: [phone]
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Web Site Address: www.asus.com.tw
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Technical Support

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.......................................................................................... 5

Overview................................................................................................ 5

System Requirements ........................................................................... 5

The Product Package ....................................................................... 5

Features ................................................................................................ 6

The ASUS Wireless Family............................................................... 7

Network Topology .................................................................................. 9

Network Backbone............................................................................ 9

Agent to an ISP............................................................................... 10

Agent to Another Network ............................................................... 11

LED Indicators ..................................................................................... 12

2. Installation Procedure ....................................................................... 13

Wall Mounting Option .......................................................................... 13

Connections......................................................................................... 14

3. Software Configuration ..................................................................... 16

Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router ............................................... 16

Connecting to the ASUS Wireless Router ........................................... 16

Setting IP address for Wired or Wireless Connection..................... 17

Installing the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities....................................... 18

Using the Wireless Router for the First Time....................................... 19

Configuring the Wireless Router.......................................................... 21

Setting up a server in your LAN ...................................................... 21

Setting up as switching Hub and pure AP (no IP sharing NAT) ...... 22

Setting up net meeting, MSN, on-line gaming, and remote control

programs......................................................................................... 23

Setting up DDNS............................................................................. 25

Setting up WDS .............................................................................. 28

Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 30

Common Problems and Solutions ....................................................... 30

Reset to Defaults ................................................................................. 31

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1. Introduction

Overview

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Wireless Router. The ASUS Wireless
Router,WL-520g, complies with IEEE 802.11g and 802.1 1b standards.The

802.11g is as extension to 802.11b (used in majority of wireless LANs
today) that broadens 802.11b’s data rates to 54 Mbps within the 2.4 GHz
band using OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) technology .
The 802.11g allows backward compatibility with 802.1 1b devices but only
at 11 Mbps or lower , depending on the range and presence of obstructions.
Wireless LANs are complementary extensions to existing wired LANs,
offering complete mobility while maintaining continuous network
connectivity to both corporate and home Intranets. They add a new level of
convenience for LAN users. PC users stay connected to the network
anywhere throughout a building without being bound by a LAN wires.
This is accomplished through the use of Access Point functionality of ASUS
Wireless Routers. ASUS Wireless Router with built-in Internet gateway
capability, allows your family to share a broadband Modem and one ISP
account simultaneously from different rooms without wires! ASUS W ireless
products can keep you connected anywhere, any time.

1. Introduction

System Requirements

To begin using the ASUS WL-520g Wireless Router, you must have the
following minimum requirements:

• ADSL/Cable Modem and Broadband Internet Account.

• An Ethernet (10Base-T or 10/100Base-TX) adapter for wired client

• At least one 802.1 1g (54Mbps) or one 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless adapter
for wireless mobile clients

• TCP/IP and an Internet browser installed

The Product Package

The Wireless Router comes with:

• W ireless Router • Quick Start Guide

• Power adapter (5 Volts DC) • Support CD (with User’s Manual)

• RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through)

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1. Introduction

Features

125 High Speed Mode

The WL-520g wireless router uses the 802.11g OFDM standard to allow
fast 54Mbps wireless data transfers while remaining fully compatible with
previous 802.11b devices. With “Afterburner” technology, WL-520g can
boost wireless transfer speeds by 35% compared with standard 802.11g
speeds. (Afterburner support is also required on client side.)

Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)

WMM enhances wireless transfers of multimedia contents, providing
wireless network users an improved experience for sharing audio and video
files. WMM is a profile of the upcoming IEEE 802.1 1e Quality of Service
(QoS) extensions for 802.11 networks. QoS and multimedia support are
critical to wireless home networks, which require video on demand, audio
on demand, voice over IP and high-speed Internet access. (WMM support
is also required on client side.)

Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2™)

WPA2 is the next-generation Wi-Fi security standard, combining the most
powerful authentication and encryption techniques, such as the Advanced
Encryption Standard (AES) to provide government grade security to protect
wireless networks from unauthorized use. WP A2 is designed to be backward
compatible with the original WPA standard, and therefore, WPA2 also
supports TKIP, AES, WPA, WPA-PSK and 802.1x authenticated WPA
networks. WEP, ACL and SPI firewall are also included to make sure
information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.

ASUS EZSetup Wizard

Adopting a unique push button design, ASUS’ Wireless Router Series greatly
streamlines the setup process for beginners. Just press the button located
on the back of the device and use the simple ASUS EZSetup W izard utility .
The routers will automatically register various wireless-capable devices
onto the network and activate security standards.

Parental Control / Children Protection

With specific keywords in URL setting within a pre-defined time interval,
this home wireless router will do web based filtering parental control to
filter/block adult content from newsgroups or websites. It is a router-based
filter, not PC-based, so you just make settings one time to keep all household
internet devices protected.

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The ASUS Wireless Family

The ASUS W ireless family contains a several wireless network solutions for

802.11g & 802.11b wireless local area networks in the home or office.

Access Point or Client

The ASUS WLAN 802.11g
Access Point (WL-300g) creates

a wireless network using the
IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b
wireless standards.

Access Point & Router

1. Introduction

The ASUS 3 in 1
Pocket Access Point
(WL-330g) creates a

wireless network
using the IEEE

802.11g/b wireless
standards.

The ASUS WLAN Gateway (WL-500g) creates a
wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless
standards and allows sharing a single Internet
connection.

The ASUS WLAN 802.11g Pocket Router (WL-
530g) creates a wireless network using the IEEE

802.11g and 802.11b wireless standards and allows
sharing a single Internet connection.

PCMCIA Client Compact Flash (CF) Client

The ASUS WLAN PC Card
(WL-107g) is a wireless LAN

adapter that fits into a PCMCIA
Type II slot in a Notebook PC and
creates a wireless network using
the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless
standards.

(The illustrations are not to scale.)

The ASUS 802.11b Wireless
CF Card (WL-1 10) is a IEEE

802.11b wireless LAN adapter
that fits into a Compact Flash
Type II slot in a Portable
Digital Assistant (PDA).

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1. Introduction

PCI Client

USB Access Point or Client USB Client

The ASUS WLAN
PCI Card (WL­138g) is a wireless

LAN adapter that fits
into a standard PCI
slot in a desktop PC
and creates a wireless
network using the
IEEE 802.11g/b
wireless standards.

The ASUS USB Wireless

LAN Adapter (WL-160g)

creates a wireless network
using the IEEE 802.11g/b
wireless standards and
connects to any computer
using USB2.0 connectivity.

802.11g 54Mbps

TheASUS USB Wir eless LAN Adapter (WL-167g)
is thumb-sized and creates a wireless network using
the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards and connects
to any computer using USB2.0 connectivity.

Access Point & File Server

The ASUS WLAN 802.11g Access Point (WL­HDD) creates a wireless network using the IEEE

802.11g and 802.1 1b wireless standards. Also serves
as a file server (wireless network attached storage).

(The illustrations are not to scale.)

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Network Topology

The settings that you need to perform will vary depending on the role that
your ASUS Wireless Router will play.

Network Backbone

No software setting is necessary in the ASUS Wireless Router.

Wireless

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LAN

1. Introduction

Wireless Client

Wireless Client

Wired Client

In this topology , the wireless router connects your wired and wireless devices
together to form a local area network (LAN), as shown. To connect a
computer (or other device) to the ASUS W ireless Router, you need a network
cable (UTP-Cat5) with one end connected to one of the LAN ports on the
back of the ASUS W ireless Router and the other in the 10/100 LAN port on
that device. For wireless connections, wireless mobile clients must comply
with the IEEE 802.11b standard.

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1. Introduction

Agent to an ISP

nternet Service Provider

Internet

ADSL or Cable Modem

Wireles

WAN

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Wireless Client

Wireless Client

LAN

Wired Client

In this topology, the wireless router is not only a backbone of your LAN
but also an agent to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You may use an
ADSL or Cable modem to communicate with your ISP. Connect the LAN
port on the modem with the WAN port at the back of the ASUS Wireless
Router using a network cable as shown above.

Note: You also need to make sure that other connections on the
ADSL or Cable modem are correct.

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