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    Enhanced 802.11g Pocket Wireless Access Point (WL-330gE) User Guide
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    the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED
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    vi About this guide viii ASUS contact information ix WL-330gE specifications summary x Router/Gateway mode 1-6 1.5.2 Access Point (AP) mode 1-6 1.5.3 Ethernet Adapter mode 1-7 1.5.4 Repeater mode 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware installation 2.1 System requirements 2-2 2.2 Device installation
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    4: Configuration 4.1 Overview 4-2 4.1.1 Adjusting the TCP/IP settings 4-2 4.2 Operation modes 4-4 4.2.1 Router/Gateway mode 4-4 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode 4-5 4.2.3 Ethernet Adapter mode 4-7 4.2.4 Repeater mode 4-8 4.3 Advance settings 4-9 4.3.1 Navigation menu 4-9 4.3.2 Quick Setup in AP
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    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
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    Regulatory Information/Disclaimers Installation and use of this Wireless LAN device must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the . CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authorization to use this device. MPE Statement Your
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    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
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    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
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    +49-2102-95990 Fax +49-2102-959911 Online contact www.asus.com.de/sales Technical support Telephone Fax Online support Web site +49-2102-95990 +49-2102-959911 www.asus.com.de/support www.asus.com.de/news ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) Address P.O. Box 64133, Dubai
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    current Reset Button: Push for 5 seconds to restore to factory default mode. SSID Isolation: Support SSID hiding.Z Wireless Separation: Prevent wireless clients from communicating with each other. Guest Account: Provide a second SSID for wireless access in Gateway mode. Infrastructure Mode - AP
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    XP, 2000, Vista Firmware Restoration, supports Windows XP, 2000, Vista IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11d, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3, u, IEEE802.1X, WPA, WMM, IPv4, IPv6 WiFi, WPA, WMM, UPnP IGD ** GPL open source is included in the utility CD • The ASUS Portable Wireless AP operating distance may
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    xii
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    Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. This part presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings.
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    Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Portable Wireless AP! The ASUS Portable Wireless AP is a compact easy-to-install and use as access point (AP), router, universal repeater, and Ethernet adapter in one. Implementing the IEEE 802.11g standard for wireless LAN (WLAN) with BroadRange™ and125 HSM
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    types in Ethernet adapter mode • Windows® 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista compatible 1.3.1 Top view LEDs. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP comes with three LED indicators (Ethernet, Wireless, and Power). Refer to section 1.4 "LED indicators" for details. LEDs ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1-
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    hook to install the device AP or Ethernet mode) to load the default values. In Ethernet adapter mode, press this button for less than five seconds to connect to the first saved wireless connection in the profile table. See page 3-15 for the reset button function in Ethernet mode. Ethernet port Reset
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    Router/AP/EA/ URE Router/AP/EA/ URE Not associated. Associated with an AP. The WL-330gE is on and ready. The WL-330gE is under "reset to default" mode. The device is off. *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Universal repeater mode ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access
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    security setup in the Advanced Settings page. The ASUS Portable Wireless AP can be configured in one of these modes: 1. Router/Gateway mode 2. Access Point (AP) mode 3. Ethernet Adapter mode 4. Universal Repeater mode By default, the ASUS WL-330gE is set in the Router/Gateway mode. 1.5.1 Router
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    can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. WL-330gE ˝ Internet 1.5.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. WL-330gE ˝ Internet ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 1-
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    1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    Hardware installation Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Portable Wireless AP.
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    with wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser 2.2 Device installation Follow these instructions to install the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. 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
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    the WL-330gE power adapter to a wall socket. 5. Connect the modem/switch power adapter plug to the DC-IN socket of the device. 6. Connect the modem/switch power adapter to a wall socket. 4 Wall socket  Modem/Switch/PC WL-330gE 5 2 1 3 ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 2-
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    , or connect the network hub, modem/switch, or router power adapter to a wall socket. 6. Connect the power adapter of the network hub, computer/notebook, modem/ switch, or router to a wall socket. Wall socket  Modem/Switch/PC USB 5 4 2 WL-330gE 1 3 2- Chapter 2: Hardware installation
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    can install the ASUS Portable Wireless AP vertically AP. You can configure the data rates that a device uses. If you limit the range of data rates available to the ASUS Portable Wireless AP, you may reduce the effective range of the wireless LAN coverage. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point
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    only roam between ASUS Pocket APs sharing the same SSID. Important notes on roaming • An ASUS WLAN card can only roam between APs of the same type. • All ASUS Portable Wireless APs must have the same SSID. • All computers with ASUS WLAN cards must have the same SSID as the access points to enable
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    Chapter 3 This chapter provides information on how to configure the ASUS Portable Wireless AP using the utilities available from the support CD. Utilities
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    3.1 Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. 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)
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    . Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS 802.11g AP device, and enables you to configure the device. To launch the Device Discovery utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Device Discovery. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 3-
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    a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS 802.11g AP. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web manager. Refer to Chapter 4: Web Configuration Manager for more details. To launch the Firmware Restoration utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Firmware
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    Chapter 4 This chapter provides instructions how to configure the ASUS Portable Wireless AP using the Web Configuration Manager. Configuration
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    TCP/IP settings By default, the IP address of the ASUS Portable Wireless AP is 192.168.1.1, and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. To access the configuration utility, assign a different IP address to the network adapter where the ASUS Portable Wireless AP is connected. To adjust the TCP/IP settings
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    between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device.) 5. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0. Click OK when finished. Changing the TCP/IP settings may require system restart. Switch on the WL330gE immediately after rebooting. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-
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    Router/ Gateway, Access Point (AP), Ethernet Adapter, and Universal Repeater. 4.2.1 Router/Gateway mode In the Router/Gateway mode, the ASUS WL-330gE 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 WL
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    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-330gE To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Access Point/AP mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the AP tab. The Access Point
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    an SSID (Service Set Identifier), which is a unique identifier attached to packets sent over WLAN. 3. Select a security level to enable encryption methods: Low(None): No security level. Medium (WEP-64bits): Medium (WEP-128 bits) High (WPA-PSK/WPA-PSK) 4. Click Finish to save the configuration. You
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    can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. WL-330gE ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Ethernet Adapter mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Adapter tab. The Advance Settings section on page 4-9 for more details. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-
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    4.2.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330gE to connect with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. WL-330gE ˝ Internet To configure the ASUS WL-330gE in Repeater mode: 1. In the Mode Quick Setup page, click the Repeater tab. The Repeater page is
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    Setup page, the screen shown below is displayed. 4.3.1 Navigation menu The navigation menu, located at the left of the screen, contains the main menu and sub-menu items. Use the navigation menu to configure the various features of the ASUS WL-330gE. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point
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    , the default page is the Access Point (AP) mode. 1. Click Next to enter the Quick Setup page. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Access Point. 2 S e t mo d e t o A P o r WDS(Bridge), Station(Client) or URE(Repeater). 3. Setting up your wireless interface. Specify to your wireless router an
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    IP address), and Telstra BigPond. Since each service has its own protocols and standards, therefore, during the setup process, there are different identity settings demanded by the Access Point. Select the correct connection type and click Next to continue. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access
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    server, fill these information into the boxes on the setting page. If not, click Next to skip this step. PPPoE User If you are a PPPoE service user, select the second line. You would be required to input the username and password provided by your ISP. 4-12 Chapter 4: Configuration
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    connection type that uses static IP addresses, please select the fourth line, then input the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway provided by your ISP. You could choose to specify certain DNS servers, or select to get DNS automatically. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-13
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    interface, follow the same instructions from 3 to 5 as above Configurating Wireless Interface in Access Point mode on page 26 and page27. You can change to AP or WDS (Bridge), Station (Client), or URE (Repeater) accordingly. Click Save&Restart to restart the wireless router and activate the new
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    You can use the site survey utility from the support CD. Refer to 3.7.2 Site Survey (AP SCAN) for details. Wireless Mode This field indicates the 802.11g interface mode. Selecting "Auto" allows 802.11g Not required Not required 10 hex 26 hex ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-15
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    is used as a password to begin the encryption process support WPA/WPA-PSK. are supported at and can interoperate in a wireless network. This level of as 64-bit. ASUS WLAN products use can interoperate on a wireless network. This level ASUS WLAN products use the term 128-bit when
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    , choose one key in common as the default key. Network Rotation Key Interval This field specifies 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. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-17
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    Survey (AP SCAN) Site Survey helps the Access Point associate appropriate AP while either in Station (Client) or URE (Repeater) mode. Make sure that the Access Point in Client or URE mode. Click "AP SCAN" button in Wireless -> Interface and a new window opens. AP Scan will collect complete AP around
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    used by the RADIUS server. Connection Secret - This field specifies the password used to initialize a RADIUS connection. Note: Click the "Finish" button to save your new settings and restart the ASUS 802.11g AP or click "Save" and restart later. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-19
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    this window. You may also setup operation modes (AP or WDS, Adapter, or Repeater) in this window aside from the Quick Setup screen. Hide SSID -"No" is the default option so that wireless mobile users can see your ASUS 802.11g AP's SSID and associate with your Access Point. If you select "Yes", your
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    - Radio Power can be set between 1 to 84 but the default value is recommended. Enable WMM - This field allows you to enable WMM to improve multimedia transmission Enable WMM No-Acknowledgement - This field allows you to enable WMM NoAcknowledgement ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-21
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    mode. Other security parameters settings are the same as those in Wireless -> Interface. 4.3.5 IP Config Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. 4-22 Chapter 4: Configuration
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    . DHCP Server The ASUS WL-330gE 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-330gE if the DHCP server is enabled. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-23
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    allows you to add routing rules into the ASUS WL-330gE. It is useful if you connect several routers behind WL-330gE to share the same connection to the Internet. Miscellaneous This function allows you to configure other features such as enabling UPnP, and configure the DDNS setting. 4-24 Chapter
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    detected, the inbound packets to the specified incoming port numbers are redirected to your computer. Virtual Server Virtual Server allows you to make services, like WWW, FTP, provided by a server in your local network accessible for outside users. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-25
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    some applications that use uncertain incoming ports. Use this function carefully. 4.3.7 Internet Firewall Basic Config This function allows you to configure the basic security for your WL-330gE and other devices connected to it. 4-26 If you want to filter out specific packets, refer to the next
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    date and time that filtering will take place. Next, you should select the default action for filter in both directions and insert rules for any exceptions. URL Filter This function allows you to block specific URL access from your local network. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-27
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    Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Global Settings This function allows you to change your password and to select your preferred language. 4-28 Chapter 4: Configuration
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    IP; and UPnP and DDNS are supported. Access Point In this mode, the Ethernet port and the wireless devices are set in the same local area network (LAN). In this mode, NAT is disabled; and wireless devices and the LAN port of WL-330gE are bridged together. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access
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    is available for the ASUS 802.11g APs on ASUS's Web site. You can update the ASUS 802.11g AP's Flash Code using the Firmware Upgrade page under the Advanced Setup menu of the Web Manager. If you are experiencing a problem with your ASUS WLAN equipment, a Technical Support representative may ask you
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    as well. Load From a File Specify the path and name of the downloaded file in the New Setting File below. Then, click Upload. The upload process takes few minutes and then the system will reboot. New Setting File Click Browse to locate the file. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-31
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    web manager using the "Factory Default" page in "Advanced Setup". Click the Restore button and wait about 30 seconds before trying to access the ASUS 802.11g AP. Hardware You can reset all settings to their factory defaults manually by pushing the "Reset" button of the ASUS 802.11g AP while it is ON
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    menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS 802.11g AP. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Status Wireless System Up Time It shows how long the ASUS 802.11g AP has been running since the last bootup. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 4-33
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    4-34 Chapter 4: Configuration
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    Using the device Chapter 5 This chapter provides instructions on how to use the ASUS Portable Wireless AP on various network setups.
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    the local network. 3. Use the wireless LAN adapter software in the wireless LAN-enabled computer to perform a Site Survey. Make sure the computer's wireless LAN adapter is set to Infrastructure mode. 4. Establish connection with the WL-330gE. 5. Set the IP configuration of the computer to establish
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    sharing with other computers in your office or home network. ˝ Internet ADSL/Cable modem WL-330gE Wireless computer Use the mode switch to set the WL-330gE to AP mode before sharing an Internet connection with other computers in your network. ASUS WL-330gE Portable Wireless Access Point 5-
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    (ISP) Depends on the Internet Service Provider (ISP) Depends on the DHCP server, usually about 253 1xDSL - ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) or DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) 2PPPoE - Point-to-Point over Ethernet 3DHCP - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol 5- Chapter 5: Using the device
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    Troubleshooting Appendix The Appendix features a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Portable Wireless AP.
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    This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Portable Wireless AP. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not
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    default IP address of the ASUS Portable Wireless AP is "192.168.1.1". In special cases, when the ASUS Portable Wireless AP in Ethernet adapter mode joins an AP network with the same IP address, reset the ASUS Portable Wireless AP to access the Web Configuration utility again. You may download the
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    A- Appendix: Troubleshooting
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Enhanced 802.11g
Pocket Wireless Access Point
(WL-330gE)
User Guide