Asus WL-530g manual

Pocket Wireless Router ( WL-530g for 802.1 1g/b wireless clients) ¤ User ’ s Manual E1700b / Sep 2004[...]

2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of A[...]

ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 3 Copyright Information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Company Address: 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei 1 12 General T elephone: +886-2-2894-3447 General Fax: +886-2-2894-7798 W eb Site Address: www .asus.com.tw General Email: info@asus.com.tw T echnical Support MB/Others (T el): +886-2-2890-7121 Notebook (T el): [...]

4 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the 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. [...]

ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 5 FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body . Use only with supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could da[...]

6 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router T able of Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................................... 9 Overview ................................................................................................ 9 System Requirements ................................................................[...]

ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 7 T able of Contents Virtual Server vs. DDNS ................................................................. 44 Virtual DMZ ..................................................................................... 45 Basic Config .................................................................................... 46 Intern[...]

8 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router T able of Contents[...]

1. Introduction ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 9 Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing the ASUS W ireless Router . The ASUS W ireless Router , WL530g, complies with IEEE 802.1 1g and 802.1 1b standards. The 802.1 1g is as extension to 802.1 1b (used in majority of wireless LANs today) that broadens 802.1 1b’ s da[...]

1. Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction 10 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router The Product Package Each ASUS 802.11g Wireless Router comes with: • One ASUS 802.1 1g W ireless Router • One ASUS W ireless Router Quick Start Guide • One power adapter (5 V olts DC, 2 Amp) • One support CD (utilities and user ’ s manual) • One RJ-45 Ethernet cable [...]

1. Introduction ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 11 Chapter 1 - Introduction Features The WL530g W ireless Router features include: • W ireless Connectivity And Protect Compatibility . WL-530g W ireless Router enables fastest 54Mbps IEEE 802.1 1g wireless transmission and keep compatibility with existing IEEE 802.1 1b devices. WL-530g W ireless Router[...]

1. Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction 12 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router The ASUS WLAN 802.1 1g Access Point (WL-300g) creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.1 1g and 802.1 1b wireless standards. The ASUS Wireless Family The ASUS W ireless family contains a several wireless network solutions for 802.1 1g & 802.1 1b wireless local area net[...]

1. Introduction ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 13 Chapter 1 - Introduction The ASUS USB Wir eless LAN Adapter (WL-167g) is thumb-sized and creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.1 1g/b wireless standards and connects to any computer using USB2.0 connectivity . The ASUS USB W ireless LAN Adapter (WL-160g) creates a wireless network using the IEE[...]

1. Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction 14 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router ASUS Wireless Router Wireless Client Wireless Client Wireless LAN Wired Client Network T opology The settings that you need to perform will vary depending on the role that your ASUS W ireless Router will play . Network Backbone No software setting is necessary in the ASUS W ire[...]

1. Introduction ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 15 Chapter 1 - Introduction Agent to an ISP ASUS Wireless Router Wireless Internet Service Provider Wired Client Wireless Client Wireless Client WA N LAN ADSL or Cable Modem Internet W AN Port (Side) In this topology , the wireless router is not only a backbone of your LAN but also an agent to your Intern[...]

1. Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction 16 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Wired Client Wireless Client Wireless Client ASUS Wireless Router LAN Wireless WA N Network Backbone W AN Port (Side) Agent to Another Network In this topology , the wireless router is an agent between your LAN and another network. Use a network cable with one end connected to [...]

1. Introduction ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 17 Chapter 1 - Introduction LED Indicators The LEDs on the front of the ASUS W ireless Router display the status of the ASUS W ireless Router . PWR (Power) Off No power On System ready Flashing Firmware upgrade failed AIR (Wireless Network) Off No power On W ireless system ready Flashing T ransmitting or [...]

Chapter 2 - Installation 2. Installation 18 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 2. Installation Procedure Follow these steps to install the ASUS W ireless Router . 1. Determine the best location for the ASUS W ireless Router . Keep in mind the following considerations: • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the ASUS W ireless Router to the netw[...]

2. Installation Chapter 2 - Installation ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 19 W arning: Use the ASUS Wireless Router only with the power adapter supplied in the product package. Using another power supply may damage the ASUS Wireless Router .[...]

3. Utilities 20 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration 3. Software Configuration Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router The ASUS W ireless 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 W ireless Rou[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 21 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Setting IP Manually If you want to set your IP address manually , the following default settings of the ASUS W ireless Router should be known: • IP address 192.168.1.1 • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0. If you set your computer ’ s IP manually , it needs to be on the sam[...]

3. Utilities 22 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Installing the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities Follow these steps to install the ASUS W ireless Router Utilities in Microsoft W indows. Insert the support CD provided with the ASUS W ireless Router and the menu will appear . (Double-click setup.exe if your autorun has bee[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 23 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Using the Wireless Router for the First T ime 1. ASUS Wireless Router Utilities Run Device Discovery from “ASUS Utility” in W indows Start Programs. 2. Connect to the ASUS WLAN Web Manager Run the ASUS WLAN Device Discovery from the Start menu and click Config when t[...]

3. Utilities 24 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration User Name & Password Once connected, a window will ask for the User name and Password in order to log in. The factory default values are “ admin ” and “ admin ”. Note: If you cannot find any the ASUS Wireless Routers due to a problem in the IP settings, push [...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 25 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration 3. Set your own password 4. Use Quick Install Important: After entering information on any page, click the “Apply” button . If you click any other link, you will be di- rected to another page and lose your new settings.[...]

3. Utilities 26 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration T o set up your wireless interface, you must first give it an SSID (Service Set Identifier). The SSID 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 SSI[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 27 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Quick Setup (Cont.) T o adjust other settings, click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu and follow the instructions to setup the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Also, if you want to protect transmitted data, select a[...]

3. Utilities 28 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Interface SSID The SSID is an identification string of up to 32 ASCII characters that differe[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 29 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) Wireless Mode This field indicates the 802.1 1g interface mode. Selecting “Auto” allows 802.1 1g and 802.1 1b clients to connect to the ASUS W ireless Router . Selecting “54g Only” maximizes performance, but prevents 802.1 1b clients from connect[...]

3. Utilities 30 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Authentication Method Encryption Passphrase WEP Key 1~4 Open or shared key None Not required Not required WEP-64 bits 1~64 characters 10 hex WEP-128 bits 1~64 characters 26 hex Shared key WEP-64 bits 1~64 characters 10 hex WEP-128 bits 1~64 characters 26 hex WP A-PSK ^ T[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 31 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) 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 [...]

3. Utilities 32 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) WEP Key Y ou 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 64bits or 128bits in the WEP pull-down menu. The ASUS W ireless Router and ALL of its wireless clients MUST h[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 33 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Access Control Note: Click the “Finish” button to save your new settings and re- start th[...]

3. Utilities 34 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Advanced This section allows you to set up additional parameters for the wireless router func[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 35 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) Fragmentation Thr eshold (256~2346) – Fragmentation is used to divide 802.1 1 frames into smaller pieces (fragments) that are sent separately to the destination. Enable fragmentation by setting a specific packet size threshold. If there is an excessive[...]

3. Utilities 36 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config WAN & LAN Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. WAN Connection Type The ASUS W ireless Router supports several connection type[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 37 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config (Cont.) Get DNS Server automatically? - Normally this is automatic and you would answer “No” to the question about manually assigning DNS. If you are given instructions from your ISP to enter DNS addresses, select “Y es” to manually assigning DNS. DNS S[...]

3. Utilities 38 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) is a protocol defined for dynamically assigning IP addresses to computers in a network. Enabling the DHCP server allows the W ireless Router to assign IP address to PC or NB that is set to obtain an IP address automatically . Th[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 39 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Assign IP Address Manually Enable Manual Assignment - Selecting “Y es” allows you to assign a static IP address to the PC that has the IP address and MAC address mapping set in the “Manually Assigned IP List”. IP Config (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal[...]

3. Utilities 40 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Static Route A route is a possible path from a given host to another host or destina[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 41 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Miscellaneous Enable UPnP – Selecting “Y es” to enable UPnP , it will allow yo[...]

3. Utilities 42 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config (Cont.) Server – Currently , clients connect to DynDNS or TZO are embedded in the W ireless Router . Y ou can click Free T rial link behind this field to start with a free trial account. User Name or E-Mail Address – This field is used as an identity to log[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 43 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration NA T Setting Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS wireless router . T ips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Port Trigger This function allows you to open certain TCP or UDP ports to communicate with[...]

3. Utilities 44 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration NA T Setting (Cont.) Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS wireless router . T ips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Virtual Server T o make services, like WWW , FTP , provided by a server in your lo[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 45 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration NA T Setting (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Virtual DMZ V irtual DMZ allows you to expose one computer to Internet, so that a[...]

3. Utilities 46 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Enable Fir ewall? – Selecting “Y es” enables firewall to apply general SPI rules. And the following options work only when firewall is enabled. Logged Packet T ype – This field indicates what kind of packets between W AN and LAN will be logged. Enable W eb Access[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 47 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Internet Firewall Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. LAN & WAN Filter LAN to WAN Filter LAN & W AN filter allows you to block spe[...]

3. Utilities 48 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Internet Firewall (Cont.) LAN to WAN Filter Table Source/Destination IP Address - For source or destination IP address, you can input a specific IP address, such as "192.168.122.1", or IP addresses within one subnet, such as "192.168.123.*", or "[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 49 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Internet Firewall (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. URL Filter URL Filter allows you to block specific URL access from your loca[...]

3. Utilities 50 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration System Setup Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Change Password This page will allow you to change the default password “admin” (lowe[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 51 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration System Setup (Cont.) Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Firmware Upgrade This page reports the Flash Code (Firmware) version installed in[...]

3. Utilities 52 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration System Setup Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Setting Management This function allows you to save current settings to a file, or load s[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 53 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration System Setup Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS W ireless Router . T ips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Factory Default Restoring Factory Default Settings Web Manager Y ou can reset all setting[...]

3. Utilities 54 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Status & Log The Status & Log pages give you all the necessary information for monitoring the W ireless Router ’ s condition. Status System information for W AN, LAN, and Printer are displayed on this page. The buttons for W AN interface allow you to release or[...]

3. Utilities ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 55 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Port Forwarding Information of port forwarding rules, which are added by Port Mapping, V irtual Server , V irtual DMZ or UPnP , are displayed in this page. Routing Table Static routing rules or dynamic routing rules updated by RIP are displayed in this page. System Log T[...]

3. Utilities 56 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Firmware Restoration This utility will automatically search out failed ASUS W ireless Routers and upload a firmware that you specify . The process takes about 3 to 4 minutes and during this process the PWR, AIR, and W AN LEDs will remain lit while the LAN LED will flash [...]

4. Performance ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 57 Chapter 4 - Wireless Performance 4. Wireless Performance This section provides the user with ideas for how to improve the performance of a ASUS W ireless network. Site T opography For optimal performance, locate wireless mobile clients and the ASUS W ireless Routers away from transformers, heavy-duty mo[...]

4. Performance 58 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Chapter 4 - Wireless Performance Range Every environment is unique with different obstacles, barriers, materials, etc. and, therefore, it is dif ficult to determine the exact range that will be achieved without testing. However , has developed some guidelines to estimate the range that users will see wh[...]

Troubleshooting ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 59 T roubleshooting The ASUS W ireless Router is designed to be very easy to install and operate. However , if you experience difficulties, use the information in this chapter to help diagnose and solve problems. If you cannot resolve a problem, contact T echnical Support, as listed on the front of this m[...]

Troubleshooting 60 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Problem The ASUS W ireless Router W e b Manager still cannot find or connect to the ASUS W ireless Router after verifying the IP address and LAN cable, changes cannot be made, or password is lost. Solution In case the ASUS W ireless Router is inaccessible, you can restore the ASUS W ireless Router ’ [...]

Troubleshooting ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 61 Problem My 802.1 1b PC Card will not associate with the ASUS W ireless Router . Solution Follow these steps: 1. T ry to bring the devices closer together; the PC Card may be out of range of the ASUS W ireless Router . 2. Confirm that the ASUS W ireless Router and PC Card have the same SSID. 3. Confirm [...]

Troubleshooting 62 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Problem I cannot find the ASUS W ireless Routers using the ASUS W ireless Router Discovery . Solution T o configure the ASUS W ireless Router through a wireless LAN card, your computer must be in the same subnet of the ASUS W ireless Router . Y ou cannot find the ASUS W ireless Routers with subnet diff[...]

Appendix ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 63 Glossary Access Point - An access point is a device that allows wireless clients to connect to other wireless clients and it acts as a bridge between wireless clients and a wired Ethernet network. Broadband - A type of data transmission in which a single medium (such as cable) carries several channels of data[...]

Appendix 64 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Frame-bursting - Refers to burst mode. Burst mode optionally allows a station to transmit a series of frames without relinquishing control of the transmission medium. Firewall - A firewall determines which information passes in and out of a network. NA T can create a natural firewall by hiding a local network[...]

Appendix ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 65 NA T (Network Address T ranslation) - NA T masks a local network’ s group of IP addresses from the external network, allowing a local network of computers to share a single ISP account. This process allows all of the computers on your home network to use one IP address. This will enable access to the Intern[...]

Appendix 66 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Appendix - GNU General Public License Licensing Information This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. Please see The GNU General Public License for the exact terms and conditions of this license. Specially , the following parts of this p[...]

Appendix ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 67 Appendix - GNU General Public License GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE V ersion 2, June 1991 Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 T emple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 021 1 1-307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not a[...]

Appendix 68 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Appendix - GNU General Public License Also, for each author ’ s protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software. If the software is modified by soeone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the ori[...]

Appendix ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 69 Appendix - GNU General Public License 2. Y ou may modify your copy or copies of the Program or any portion of it, thus forming a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such modifications or work under the terms of Section 1 above, provided that you also meet all ofthese conditions: a) Y ou must ca[...]

Appendix 70 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Appendix - GNU General Public License 3. Y ou may copy and distribute the Program (or a work based on it, under Section 2) in object code or executable form under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above provded that you also do one of the following: a) Accompany it with the complete corresponding machine-readable[...]

Appendix ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 71 Appendix - GNU General Public License 4. Y ou may not copy , modify , sublicense, or distribute the Program except as expressly provided under this License. Any attempt otherwise to cop, modify , sublicense or distribute the Program is void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License. How[...]

Appendix 72 ASUS Pocket Wireless Router Appendix - GNU General Public License It is not the purpose of this sectin to induce you to infringe any patents or other property right claims or to contest validity of any such claims; this section has the sole purpose of protecting the integrity of the free software distribution system, which is implemente[...]

Appendix ASUS Pocket Wireless Router 73 NO WARRANTY 1 1. BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO W ARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, T O THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LA W . EXCEPT WHEN OTHER WISE ST A TEDIN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER P AR TIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM “AS IS” WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXP[...]