Asus (WL-330) manual

® Pocket W ireless Access Point (WL-330) User Guide[...]

ii E1499 Revised Edition V2 December 2003 Copyright © 2003 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. 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 [...]

iii Contents Notices .......................................................................................................... iv Safety statements .......................................................................................... v About this guide ...........................................................................................[...]

iv Contents Chapter 3: Configuration 3.1 Installing the utilities ......................................................... 3- 2 3.2 Using the Setup Wizard utility ........................................... 3- 3 3.2.1 Launching the Setup Wizard utility ...................... 3-3 3.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode ..................................... 3-[...]

v Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tes[...]

vi Safety st atements Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product. Any changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may v[...]

vii Safety st atements Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, and 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wir[...]

viii This user guide contains the information you need to install and configure your ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (AP). How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP . It also presents the package contents, LED[...]

ix ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific) Address 150 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 12 T elephone +886-2-2894-3447 W eb site www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone (MB/Component) +886-2-2890-7121 (English) (Notebook) +886-2-2890-7122 (English) (Server/PC) +886-2-2890-7123 (English) (Networking) +886-2-2890-7902 (English) Support fa[...]

x WL -330 specif ication summar y* Standard IEEE 802.1 1b T echnology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Data T ransfer Rate 1 1Mbps (with automatic fallback to 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps) Network T ypes Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc networks Frequency Band 2.4 GHz ~ 2.5 GHz Security 64-bit/128-bit configurable WEP encryption Operating Distance Indo[...]

Chapter 1 Product introduction This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point. It also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.[...]

1-2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point! The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is an easy-to-install wireless access point and Ethernet adapter in one. Conforming to IEEE 802.1 1b standard for wireless local area network (WLAN), the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP i[...]

1-3 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Product introduction 1.3 Features The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP employs the Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology to transmit and receive signals through radio waves on the 2.4 GHz band. Here are other ASUS Pocket Wireless AP features: • Reliable data transfer rates of up to 1 1Mbps with au[...]

1-4 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Product introduction 1.3.2 Bottom view 1.3.3 Rear view DC-IN socket Ethernet port Reset button Mounting hook Mode switch Air vents Mounting hook. Use the mounting hook to install the device on concrete or wooden surfaces using a roundhead screw . Air vents. These vents provide ideal ventilation to the [...]

1-5 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Product introduction 1.4 LED indicators The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP comes with a Power , Wireless, and Ethernet LED indicators. Refer to the table below for LED indications. LED Status Mode* Indication Power On AP/EA The device in on and ready . Off AP/EA The device is off or performing boot sequence B[...]

1-6 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Product introduction 1.5 Network setup The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP may be configured as an Access Point (AP) or wireless Ethernet adapter . In AP mode, the device acts as the central link between computers in a wireless network. In Ethernet adapter mode, the device connects to: 1. Other wireless device[...]

1-7 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Product introduction 1.5.2 Ethernet adapter mode Ad-hoc network type In an Ad-hoc network type, the ASUS Pocket W ireless AP connects to another ASUS Pocket Wireless AP or other wireless devices. No access point (AP) is present. Infrastructure network type In an Infrastructure network type, each comput[...]

1-8 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Product introduction Access Point Single IP bridge environment In a single IP bridge environment, the device connects to an access point using a single IP address. In this setup, the MAC cloning feature may be enabled to support certain applications and devices, such as Xbox and PlayStation ® game con[...]

Installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Pocket AP .[...]

2-2 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330) Installation 2.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP , make sure that your system meets the following requirements: • An Ethernet (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) adapter for wired client • At least one 802.1 1b (1 1Mbps) wireless adapter for wireless mobile client • TCP/IP and an In[...]

2-3 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330) Installation 1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device. 2. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the 10Base-T port of a network hub, switch, router , or wall patch panel. 3. Insert the universal power adapter plug to the DC-IN socket of the device. 4. Connect the universal p[...]

2-4 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330) Installation Ethernet adapter mode (USB bus power) 1. Connect one end of the RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of the device. 2. Connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of your PC or notebook. 3. Insert the USB cable plug to the DC-IN socket of the device. 4. Insert the other end of the USB[...]

2-5 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330) Installation 2.3 Mounting Aside from desktop placement, you may install the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP vertically on a concrete or wooden wall using the mounting hooks at the bottom of the and a mounting screw . T o mount the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP on a concrete or wooden wall: 1. Locate the mounting hook at the [...]

2-6 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330) Installation 2.4 Operating range 2.4.1 Range The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP range is dependent on the operating environment. Every home or office layout varies in obstacles, barriers, or wall types which may reflect or absorb radio signals. For example, two 802.1 1b radios in an open space may achieve an operating[...]

2-7 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330) Installation If the cells of multiple ASUS Pocket APs overlap, then the wireless mobile client may switch from one ASUS Pocket Wireless APto another . During the transfer from one ASUS AP to another , the wireless mobile client maintains an uninterrupted connection to the network. This is called “roaming.” [...]

2-8 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330) Notes[...]

Configuration Chapter 3 This chapter describes the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP configuration using the utilities available from the support CD.[...]

3-2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP . T o install the device utilities in your computer: 1. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 2. Click “ Install ASUS WLAN AP Utilities ” when the ASUS Wireless Access[...]

3-3 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.2 Using the Setup Wizard utility The Setup Wizard utility allows easy configuration of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP settings in both access point and Ethernet adapter modes. Y ou may launch the Setup Wizard utility directly from the support CD or from the Windows ® desktop. 3.2.1 Launc[...]

3-4 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode By default, the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is set to access point (AP) mode. The Setup Wizard auto-detects and displays the device SSID, channel, encryption, MAC, and IP addresses. Click Configure to change these settings. Basic tab Network Name (SSID). This fie[...]

3-5 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation Encryption tab The Encryption tab allows you to enable or disable the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. WEP encryption secures data transmission between devices in a wireless network. Authentication Method. This option allows you to select the Authentication method for WEP encry[...]

3-6 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.2.3 Ethernet adapter mode The Setup Wizard utility also allows you to configure the Ethernet adapter settings of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP . T o change the Ethernet adapter settings: 1. Switch the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode switch on the bottom of[...]

3-7 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3. The Ethernet Adapter Status window appears and displays the auto-detected Ethernet adapter settings including the association state, network type, SSID, encryption, MAC, and IP addresses. Click the Configure button if the device is not associated with any wireless network or if you wa[...]

3-8 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation If you are trying to connect to an AP (Infrastructure), make sure the MAC address of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is included in the AP authorization table. 2. Enter the SSID in the Network Name field. 3. Select the network channel. 4. Select the network type. Choose Infrastructure if you[...]

3-9 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 5. Enable or disable MAC cloning . MAC cloning allows the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to use the MAC address of the host computer in communicating with other wireless device. Refer to page 3-27 for details on MAC cloning. 6. Click the Encryption tab or the WEP link to configure the device WE[...]

3-10 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation Managing wireless networks The Preferred networks field allows you to save, configure and manage multiple wireless networks. The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP automatically connects to a wireless network with the strongest link quality in the preferred network list. T o configure a preferred [...]

3-11 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation T o remove a network from the preferred network list: 1. Select the network, then click the Remove button. 2. Click OK to confirm. • Y ou may also view the preferred network list in the Profiles table of the Web Configuration utility . See page 3-31 for for details. • Check the Auto[...]

3-12 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.2 Device Discovery The Device Discovery utility searches and identifies the ASUS WLAN products connected to your computer . T o launch the Device Discovery from the Windows ® desktop: 1. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Wireless AP WL-330 > Device Discovery . 2[...]

3-13 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.3 Web Configuration utility The Web Configuration utility allows you to configure the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP using a web browser on your computer . The following sections provide information on how to launch and use this utility . Adjusting the TCP/IP settings By default, the IP addr[...]

3-14 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 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 an[...]

3-15 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.4 Launching the Web Configuration utility T o launch the Web Configuration utility: 1. Open a web browser . 2. Disable your web proxy , if you are using one. 3. T ype http://192.168.1.1 on the address bar , then press <Enter>. 4. The configuration utility home page appears. The [...]

3-16 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.5 Access Point mode 3.5.1 Simple Setup The Simple Setup page allows you to configure the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP configuration in access point mode. Wireless Interface SSID (Service Set Identifier). This field displays the SSID of the device. Enabling the Response to Broadcast SSID re[...]

3-17 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation Click the Associated Stations link (beside the SSID) to displays the list of wireless device(s) associated with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP . The list includes the wireless device(s) MAC address and connection status. Click Back to return to the Simple Setup page. Channel. Allows you to[...]

3-18 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation Ethernet Interface The Ethernet Interface allows you to configure the network settings of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP . Enable DHCP . When selected, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server automatically assigns the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway for the ASUS [...]

3-19 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.5.2 Access Control The Access Control page allows you to control connection requests from other devices or enable the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) feature of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP . MAC Access Control Check Accept association requests from any station to accept all connect[...]

3-20 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation Wireless Distribution System The Wireless Distribution System allows your ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to communicate simultaneously with wireless clients (AP mode) and with other APs (wireless bridge mode) in your location. The WDS is a cost-effective and easy way of integrating multiple wi[...]

3-21 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation AP Modes Access Point Only The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is set to Access Point Only mode by default. In this mode, the device only performs as an AP that connects wireless clients to a wired Ethernet network. The picture below illustrates the device in Access Point Only mode. Hybrid-Acti[...]

3-22 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation WDS setup T o setup a Wireless Distribution System network: 1. Set the AP mode to Hybrid-Active . 2. Enter the MAC address(es) of the target AP(s) you wish to bridge with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP in the MAC address list. 3. Specify the channel to be used. All target AP(s) must specif[...]

3-23 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.5.3 Firmware Upgrade The Firmware Upgrade page displays the product ID, firmware version, and regulation domain. This page also allows you to restore or update the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP firmware when it becomes outdated or corrupted. T o restore or update the device firmware: 1. Dow[...]

3-24 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation Regulation Domain IEEE 802.1 1b networks are regulated worldwide since these networks use the 2.4GHz ~ 2.5GHz ISM (Instrumentation, Scientific, and Medical) Band. The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is shipped with a default regulation domain allowed in your country/location. The FCC (US) and E[...]

3-25 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation In a multiple cell network topology , overlapping and/or adjacent cells using dif ferent channels can operate simultaneously without interference if the distance between the center frequencies is at least 30 MHz. Channel 14 is specifically designated for operation in Japan. 3.5.4 Restor[...]

3-26 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.6 Ethernet adapter mode Click the link in the home page to configure the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP Ethernet adapter settings. 3.6.1 Simple Setup The Simple Setup page allows you to configure the wireless and Ethernet properties of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP . Wireless Interface Y ou mu[...]

3-27 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation SSID (Service Set Identifier). This field allows you to enter the SSID of the AP you wish to connect to. Enter “ANY” to connect to any availabe AP . Operating Mode. This field allows you to select the operating mode for the Ethernet adapter . In Infrastructure operating mode, the AS[...]

3-28 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation Button Scan Mode Button Scan Mode. The Button Scan Mode allows you to use the reset button to connect to an access point (Infrastructure mode) or wireless device (Ad-hoc mode) saved in the Profile T able of the configuration utility or in your lcoation. Save the profile of the wireless [...]

3-29 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation When using the Alphabet Scan, the AP or wireless device you wish to connect to must have a disabled WEP encryption and available SSID. For example, if you have three saved profiles in the profile table, the ASUS Pocket AP automatically connects to the first profile. Press the reset butt[...]

3-30 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.6.2 Site Survey Station Status The Station Status field displays various connection information including the SSID and WEP key information of the AP or wireless device the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is connected to. This field also displays the operating mode and association state of the[...]

3-31 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation Profile Table The Profile T able displays the saved wireless connections including their SSID, channel, WEP encryption, and network type. An icon marks a saved connection to indicate whether the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is connected or not. Refer to page 3-8 for icon indications.[...]

3-32 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation T o delete a saved wireless connection: 1. Check the Delete box of the wireless connection you wish to delete. 2. Click the Delete button. 3. The browser refreshes to display the remaining available wireless connections in the Profile T able. Deleting a saved wireless connection[...]

3-33 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation Site Survey The Site Survey field allows you to join a wireless connection. Select the wireless connection you want to join in the drop-down menu, then click the Join button. The wireless connections BSSID are marked with icons for easy identification. Refer to the table on page 3-8 for[...]

3-34 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 2. Obtain the correct WEP keys of the wireless connection from your network administrator . 3. Enter the WEP keys you have obtained in the WEP key fields, then click Launch . Joining a wireless connection with WEP encryption 1. Select a WEP-encrypted wireless connection from the Site Su[...]

3-35 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation Joining a wireless connection with a hidden SSID and enabled WEP encryption 1. The following page appears if you selected a wireless connection with a hidden SSID and enabled WEP encryption from the Site Survey field. 2. Obtain the correct SSID and WEP keys of the wireless connection fr[...]

3-36 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation Parameter Default value Wireless Interface SSID ............................................................................ ANY Operating Mode .......................................................... Infrastructure Mode Channel ........................................................[...]

3-37 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Configur ation 3.7 Firmware Restoration The Firmware Restoration utility is a rescue tool for an ASUS Pocket Wireless AP that failed during a previous firmware upload. This utility is available in the support CD that came with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP package. A failed firmware upgrade causes the A[...]

3-38 ASUS Pocket Access Point (WL-330) Notes[...]

Simple Setup Chapter 4 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to setup your ASUS Pocket Wireless AP .[...]

4-2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Simple setup This simple setup guide provides instructions on how to use your ASUS Pocket Wireless AP in various operating modes and conditions. 4.1 Using the device in a local network In a local network, you may use the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to connect a WLAN-enabled desktop PC or notebook with or w[...]

4-3 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Simple setup 3. Use the WLAN adapter software in your desktop PC or notebook to perform a Site Survey . Make sure the desktop PC or notebook WLAN adapter is set to Infrastructure mode. 4. Establish connection with the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP . 5. Set the IP configuration of the desktop PC or notebook t[...]

4-4 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Simple setup 4.4 Connecting to another AP as an adapter or wireless bridge Follow these instructions to set your ASUS Pocket Wireless LAN AP as a WLAN adapter to access another AP with disabled WEP encryption and valid SSID. 1. Switch the device to Ethernet adapter mode using the mode switch. (Default [...]

T roubleshooting Chapter 5 This chapter contains a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP .[...]

5-2 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Tr oubleshooting Problem Action The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP does not power up. • 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. This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common pro[...]

5-3 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Tr oubleshooting Problem Action When you connect the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to a pure 10/100 Mbps hub, the Hub LED turns off while the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP Ethernet LED lights up. The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP LEDs indicate that the connection is good or bad. Observe the hub LED if you are not sure i[...]

5-4 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Tr oubleshooting Problem Action • Check if the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is in “Access Point” mode. • Check if the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP and ASUS WLAN card have the same preamble mode. A void placing the device behind a metal object. Clear obstacles between the AP and the device. Try moving the[...]

5-5 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Tr oubleshooting Problem Action The default subnet of the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP is “192.168.1.1”. In special cases, when the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP joins an AP network with the same IP address, reset the ASUS Pocket Wireless AP to access the web configuration page. Where can I get a firmware fil[...]

5-6 ASUS Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330) Tr oubleshooting Problem Action The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP reboots more than twice when you switch to Ethernet adapter mode. The ASUS Pocket Wireless AP , when set to Ethernet adapter mode implements the Auto-Search feature. This feature searches the wireless connection with maximum power everytime yo[...]