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    WL500g / WL500g Deluxe Wireless Router (For 802.11g/b Wireless Clients) WL500b Wireless Router (For 802.11b Wireless Clients) User's Manual
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    LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Copyright © 2004 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Product Name: WL500g/WL500g Deluxe/WL500b Manual Revision: E1697 Release Date: July 2004 2 ASUS Wireless Router
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    959910 Online Support: www.asuscom.de/support Support Fax: +49-2102-959911 ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) Company Address: P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E. General Telephone: +9714-283-1774 General Fax: +9714-283-1775 Web Site Address: www.ASUSarabia.com ASUS Wireless Router 3
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    can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. 4 ASUS Wireless Router
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    authority to operate the equipment. 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 regulations arising from failing to comply with these guidelines. ASUS Wireless Router 5
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    the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities 25 Using the Wireless Router for the First Time 26 1. ASUS Wireless Router Utilities 26 2. Connect to the ASUS WLAN Web Manager 26 3. Set your own password 28 4. Use Quick Setup 28 Home Gateway Mode 29 Wireless 32 Interface 32 Bridge/Access Control
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    58 USB Wireless Interface 72 IP Config (Access Point Mode 73 LAN 73 Get IP Automatically 73 Change Password 74 Firmware Upgrade 75 Setting Management 76 Factory Default 77 Restoring Factory Default Settings 77 Status & Log 78 Firmware Restoration 80 Using a Hub 80 ASUS Wireless Router
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    Your Printer 87 4. Wireless Performance 89 Site Topography 89 Site Surveys 89 Range 90 Troubleshooting 91 Common Problems and Solutions 91 Reset to Defaults 92 Glossary 95 Licensing Information 98 Availability of source code 98 The GNU General Public License 99 8 ASUS Wireless Router
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    This is accomplished through the use of Access Point functionality of ASUS Wireless Routers. ASUS Wireless Router with built-in Internet gateway capability, ASUS Wireless products can keep you connected anywhere, any time. System Requirements To begin using the ASUS 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Router,
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    ASUS 802.11g Wireless Router • One ASUS Wireless Router Quick Start Guide • One power adapter (5 Volts DC) • One support CD (utilities and user's manual) • One RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through) The WL500b Wireless Router comes with: • One ASUS 802.11b Wireless Router • One ASUS Wireless Router
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    additional Printer, the ASUS Wireless Router allows you to share the printer to your local area network. Standard parallel printers are supported. • Easy setup and management. Use your web browser from any computer on the local network to configure the ASUS Wireless Router. ASUS Wireless Router 11
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    802.11g and 802.11b wireless standards. The ASUS 3 in 1 Pocket Access Point (WL-330g) creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards. Access Point & Router The ASUS WLAN Gateway (WL-500g) creates a The ASUS WLAN 802.11g Pocket Router (WL- wireless network using the IEEE
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    PCI slot in a desktop PC and creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards. USB Access Point or Client USB Client The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter (WL-160g) creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards and 802.11g 54Mbps connects to any
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    play. Network Backbone No software setting is necessary in the ASUS Wireless Router. Wireless ASUS Wireless Router LAN 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
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    1. Introduction Agent to an ISP Chapter 1 - Introduction Internet Internet Service Provider ADSL or Cable Modem ASUS Wireless Router LAN Wireless WAN Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client In this topology, the wireless router is not only a backbone of your LAN but also an agent to
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    1. Introduction Chapter 1 - Introduction Agent to Another Network Network Backbone Wireless WAN ASUS Wireless Router LAN Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client In this topology, the wireless router is an agent between your LAN and another network. Use a network cable with one end
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    The LEDs on the front of the ASUS Wireless Router display the status of the ASUS Wireless Router. PWR AIR WAN LAN PWR (Power) Off On Flashing No power System ready Firmware upgrade failed AIR (Wireless Network) Off On Flashing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data
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    Installation Procedure Follow these steps to install the ASUS Wireless Router. 1. Determine the best location for the ASUS Wireless Router. Keep in mind the following considerations: • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the ASUS Wireless Router to the network must not exceed 100 meters
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    damage the ASUS Wireless Router. 2. Installation 6. Printer Connection: Connect a printer to the Wireless Router printer port (WL500g/WL500b only) or USB port to use the router as a printing server for your local network. 7. USB Connection: Connect a supported USB web camera or USB storage device
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    like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling. Follow these steps to mount the ASUS Wireless Router to a wall: 1. Look on the underside for the four mounting hooks. 2. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface using the provided hole template
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    Chapter 2 - Installation Vertical Standing Option The ASUS Wireless Router can also stand on its side to save space. Two hinges can be opened on the right side to support vertical standing. Orientate the antenna so that it points upwards. 2. Installation Support Hinge ASUS Wireless Router 21
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    ADSL or Cable modem. Wireless-Connection Refer to your wireless adapter user's manual on associating with the ASUS Wireless Router. The default SSID of the ASUS Wireless Router is "default" (lower case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used. Printer Connection (WL500g/WL500b
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    Utilities Chapter 3 - Software Configuration 3. Software Configuration Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router The ASUS Wireless Router default" for your wireless LAN device. If you want to configure the ASUS Wireless Router or want to access the Internet through the ASUS Wireless Router, TCP/IP
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    xxx can be any number between 2 and 254 that is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway 192.168.1.1 (this is the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router IP address or your own). 3. Utilities 24 ASUS Wireless Router
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    Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Installing the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities Follow these steps to install the ASUS Wireless Router Utilities in Microsoft Windows. Insert the support CD provided with the ASUS Wireless Router and the menu will appear. (Double-click setup.exe if your autorun has
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    Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Using the Wireless Router for the First Time 1. ASUS Wireless Router Utilities Run Device Discovery from "ASUS Utility" in Windows Start Programs. 3. Utilities 2. Connect to the ASUS WLAN Web Manager Run the ASUS WLAN Device Discovery from the Start menu and
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    Manually You can also open your PC's web browser and enter the name or the default IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router: WL500g http://my.router or http://my.WL500g or http://192.168.1.1 WL500g Deluxe http://my.router cannot find any the ASUS Wireless Routers due to a problem in the IP settings,
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    you click any other link, you will be di- rected to another page and lose your new settings. 3. Set your own password 4. Use Quick Setup 3. Utilities 28 ASUS Wireless Router
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    the ASUS Wireless Router. Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode Select your time zone or the closest region. Click Next to continue. Select the connection type. Click Next to continue. Select "No" to enter the information manually. "Yes" will disable the field. Click Next to continue. 3. Utilities ASUS
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    WPA pre-shared key to connect to this access point and to transmit data using TKIP encryption. Click Finish to continue. You are prompted to save the settings. Click Save&Restart to save the settings to the ASUS Wireless Router and enable the new settings. 3. Utilities 30 ASUS Wireless Router
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    and follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. The following have submenu items: • Wireless • IP Config • NAT Setting • Internet Firewall • USB Application • System Setup • Status & Log 3. Utilities ASUS Wireless Router 31
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    the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Interface WL500b WL500g/WL500g Deluxe 3. Utilities SSID The SSID is an identification string of up to 32 ASCII characters that differentiate one ASUS Wireless Router AP or Access Point
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    far away from each other as possible, based on the results of your site survey of the facility. There is a site survey utility on the ASUS Wireless Router setup CD. Wireless Mode (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe Only) This field indicates the 802.11g interface mode. Selecting "Auto" allows 802.11g and 802.11b
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    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: 34 ASUS Wireless Router
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    Note: The ASUS WLAN family of products uses the same algorithm to generate WEP keys, eliminating the need for users to remember passwords and to maintain compatibility between products. However, using this method to generate WEP keys is not as secure as manual assignment. ASUS Wireless Router 35
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    which of the four encryption keys you use to transmit data on your wireless LAN. As long as the ASUS Wireless Router or wireless mobile client with which you are communicating has the same key in the zero) to indicate that a periodic key-change is not required. 3. Utilities 36 ASUS Wireless Router
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    to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Bridge/Access Control List AP Only WDS Only (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) 3. Utilities Hybrid Wireless bridge (also known as Wireless Distribution System or WDS
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    : the ASUS Wireless Router acts only as an Access Point. WDS Only (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe): the ASUS Wireless Router can only communicate with other Access Points. Hybrid: Hybrid allows you to use the ASUS Wireless Router both as an access point and as a wireless bridge. Channel Both Access Points in
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    Cont.) MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the target ASUS Wireless Router in order to designate which ASUS Wireless Router will be the partner for this ASUS Wireless Router. You can setup your wireless environment as shown in this figure: 3. Utilities Note: The content in braces "( )" is the MAC
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    instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Access Access Mode". 3. Utilities Note: Click the "Finish" button to save your new settings and restart the ASUS Wireless Router or click "Save" and restart later. 40 ASUS Wireless Router
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    the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor Service Providers, but can also be used on any network that needs a centralized authentication function for its workstations. 3. Utilities ASUS Wireless Router
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    can see your ASUS Wireless Router's SSID and join. If "Yes" is selected, your ASUS Wireless Router will not show in site surveys by wireless mobile clients and they will have to manually enter your ASUS Wireless Router's SSID. If you want to restrict access to "your" ASUS Wireless Router , this is
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    . Date to Enable Radio (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) - This field defines the dates that the wireless function will be enabled. Time to Enable Radio (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) - This field defines the time range that the wireless function will be enabled on each of the selected dates. ASUS Wireless Router 43
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    on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. WL500g WL500g Deluxe 3. Utilities WAN Connection Type The ASUS Wireless Router supports four connection types to WAN, including Static IP, PPPoE
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    - If you are given instructions from your ISP to enter DNS addresses, select "Yes" to manually assigning DNS and enter the IP addresses here. WL500g WL500g Deluxe 3. Utilities PPPoE or PPTP Account These number of seconds of inactivity to disconnect you from your ISP. ASUS Wireless Router 45
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    Router as seen in your local network. The default value is 192.168.1.1. Subnet Mask - This is Subnet Mask of the Wireless Router as seen in your local network. The default value is 255.255.255.0. Host Name - This is Host Name of the Wireless Router as seen in your local network. 46 ASUS Wireless
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    item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an allows the Wireless Router to assign IP address to PC or NB that is set to obtain an IP address automatically. The ASUS Wireless Router supports up
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    , enter IP Address of server here. Assign IP Address Manually (WL500g Deluxe) Enable Manual Assignment - Selecting "Yes" 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". 3. Utilities 48 ASUS Wireless Router
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    3. Utilities 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 Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Static Route A route is a possible path from a given host to
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    to Internet through DDNS service provider. Each time the ASUS Wireless Router connect to Internet and get an IP address from ISP, this function will update your IP address to DDNS service provider automatically, so that any user on Internet can access the ASUS Wireless or servers behind it through
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    failed. You can get current status of DDNS update from System Log. Note: Currently, clients connected to DynDNS or TZO are embedded in ASUS Wireless Router. You can click Free Trial link behind each DDNS service provider to start with a free trial account. 3. Utilities ASUS Wireless Router 51
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    this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS wireless router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Port of incoming packets. Description - This field keeps information on what the rule is used for. 3. Utilities 52 ASUS Wireless Router
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    on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS wireless router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Virtual Server To make services, like WWW, FTP, provided by a server in your local network accessible for outside users, you should specify a local IP
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    Setting (Cont.) Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Virtual DMZ Please use of the computer that you want to expose to Internet. 3. Utilities 54 ASUS Wireless Router
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    Internet Firewall Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. LAN & WAN Filter 3. Utilities WAN to LAN Filter LAN & WAN filter allows you to block specified packets between
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    ", or ports within a range, such as "103:315", ">100", or "
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    3. Utilities 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 Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Basic Config Enable Firewall? - Selecting "Yes" enables
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    Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. URL Filter URL Filter allows you to block specific URL access from your local network. Enable URL Filter? - Selecting "Yes" enables
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    3. Utilities Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. FTP Server FTP Server Mode - The ASUS Wireless Router features an
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    3. Utilities Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) Enable FTP Server? - Select Yes to enable the ftp server daemon when you have connected USB storage to the router. Allow Anonymous User to Login? - Select Yes to enable an anonymous user account with all access rights. The User
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    USB storage device, and view files only. Private: Users attached to this account can access a private directory in the USB storage (partition1:/ftp_pvt/User Name), and is allowed all access privileges (Read/Write/Erase/View). Please see User Account and Privileges for details. ASUS Wireless Router
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    this case, only "anonymous" or "super user" is allowed to read data in partition 1, however they will not be able to see any other partitions. 3. Utilities 62 ASUS Wireless Router
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    to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Banned IP List This screen enables you to enter IP addresses that you do not want users connected to the router to access. IP Address - This field indicates
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    Click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are displayed when you move your cursor over an item. Note: Before using the Web Camera, refer to USB Web Camera support listed on the ASUSTeK Web site at the following address: http://www
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    Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) Refresh Time in Seconds - This field indicates the time interval in seconds in which .) ActiveX Port - This field indicates the port that server listens on to communicate with Active X clients. 3. Utilities ASUS Wireless Router 65
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    | ActiveX Controls. 3. Check that your settings are as follows: Go to Internet Options from the "Tools" menu. Click Local Intranet settings and click Custom Level. 3. Utilities 66 ASUS Wireless Router
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    USB Application (Cont.) Enabled the three ActiveX controls and plug-ins. By default, these items are disabled and will prevent the ASUS Wireless Router's web camera function from working. By default, these three items should already be enabled. Enable them if they have been changed. 3. Utilities
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    Chapter 3 - Software Configuration USB Application (Cont.) Web Camera vs. DDNS Cooperating with email server where you like to deliver your email to. If you leave this field blank, the Wireless Router will find a Mail Exchanger from your email address in Send to field. Subject -This field allows
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    Remote Control Mode to see the view of all the web camera sites you set in Remote Site. Note: WL500g/b supports USB hub functionality. But, you are not recommended to run more than one USB applications on WL500g/ b at the same time. It may run out of memory sometimes. ASUS Wireless Router 69
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    this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. 3. Utilities Operation Mode The ASUS Wireless Router supports three operation modes to meet different requirements. Please select the mode that
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    Home Gateway Mode in this user's manual. Quick Setup in Router Mode After selecting "Router" mode and clicking "Apply", you will enter the "Quick Setup" page of the Router mode. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router as a Router. 3. Utilities If you would like to perform other
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    refer to the Home Gateway Mode in this user's manual. Quick Setup in Access Point Mode Click Next to enter the Quick Setup page. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Configure Wireless Interface First step for setting your wireless interface is to give it a name, called SSID
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    3. Utilities Chapter 3 - Software Configuration IP Config (Access Point Mode) Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. LAN Selection items: • Yes (no info required) • No (
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    a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move ASUS Wireless Router's password, you can reset the ASUS Wireless Router to its factory settings (see troubleshooting). Note: The password is case sensitive. 3. Utilities 74 ASUS Wireless Router
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    a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Firmware Upgrade WL500g WL500g Deluxe 3. Utilities This page reports the Flash Code (Firmware) version installed in the ASUS Wireless Router. Periodically, a new Flash
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    Management Click this item on the menu to reveal a sub menu. Follow the instructions to setup the ASUS Wireless Router. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. Setting Management 3. Utilities This function allows you to save current settings to a file, or load settings from
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    the Restore button and wait about 30 seconds before trying to access the ASUS Wireless Router. Hardware You can reset all settings to their factory defaults manually by pushing the "Restore" button in a hole on the back of the ASUS Wireless Router while it is ON. Use a pen or straightened paper clip
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    button for Printer Server is used to remove printing jobs manually. WL500g Wireless Wireless clients, who connect to the Wireless Router, are displayed on this page. You can use buttons for radio control to manually disable or enable the wireless function. WL500g Deluxe 3. Utilities DHCP Leases
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    or dynamic routing rules updated by RIP are displayed in this page. System Log The last 1024 system log entries are recorded in this page. 3. Utilities ASUS Wireless Router 79
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    user to use the Firmware Restoration utility to find and upload a new firmware. This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web manager. Using a Hub If you have problems upload a firmware while using
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    instructions to connect your printer to the PC to install the driver and reconnect the Wireless Router after the printer driver has been installed. 3. Utilities (1) Run the "Add Printer Wizard" from Start | Printers and Faxes | Add Printer. (2) Choose "Install by the Add Printer Wizard". ASUS
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    for LPR client under Windows XP for setting as a LPR client. 3. Utilities (5) Find your manufacturer and model. (6) Click Next to set this as your default Click Have Disk if you cannot find your printer. printer in the list and use the driver provided with your printer. 82 ASUS Wireless Router
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    Chapter 3 - Software Configuration (7) You can print a test page. (8) Click Finish to close the wizard. Your printer will show in the "Printers and Faxes" window and the check mark shows that it is set as your default printer. 3. Utilities ASUS Wireless Router 83
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    Standard TCP/IP Port" in the pull down menu. Then press Next. 4. Click Next on the "Add Standard TCP/IP Printer Port Wizard". 5. Input the IP address of the WL500g in the "Printer Name or IP Address" field and the press Next. 6. Select "Custom" and then click Settings... 84 ASUS Wireless Router
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    find it in the list and use the driver provided with your printer. 11. Click Next to set this as your default printer. 12. Select Yes and Next to print a test page, otherwise select No. 13. When the "Add Printer Wizard" is complete, click Finish to close the wizard. ASUS Wireless Router 85
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    wizard will explore all available ASUS Wireless Routers and model information of the printers attached to them in your local network. 3. Utilities (1) Having a printer installed on the printer (2) If the printer is found, the name of the port (LPT1) or a USB port makes the printer will be shown on
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    TCP/IP port"*. If necessary, you can change this back at anytime or use Windows "Add Printer" to setup another printer. Note: If you use Windows 98 or ME which do not support "Standard TCP/IP port"", you need to use "Remote Port" which is supported by ASUS. 3. Utilities ASUS Wireless Router 87
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    2000, Standard TCP/IP port will be used. Please refer to Setup for LPR client under Windows XP in details. When properly setup, the ASUS Wireless Router will show the printer name in the "Device Discovery" utility and show "online" under the "Printer Server" on the "Status" page of the web manager
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    band as the ASUS Wireless Router. Therefore, if you use a microwave within range of the ASUS Wireless Router you may notice network performance degradation. However, both your microwave and your the ASUS Wireless Router will continue to function. Site Surveys A site survey (utility provided with the
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    ' of range when used indoors. The IEEE 802.11b specification supports four data rates: 11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 2 Mbps, and 1 Mbps. Operation at 1 Mbps provides greater range than operation at 11 Mbps. The ASUS Wireless Router will automatically adjust the data rate to maintain a usable radio connection
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    to help diagnose and solve problems. If you cannot resolve a problem, contact Technical Support, as listed on the front of this manual. Common Problems and Solutions Problem ASUS Wireless Router does not power up: Solution • Check for faulty the ASUS Wireless Router power supply by measuring the
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    Use a straightened paper clip to press the button located in the hole labeled "Reset" on the back of the ASUS Wireless Router and keep it depressed over 5 seconds. The LEDs will flash when reset is successful. Reset to Defaults The following are factory default values. These values will be present
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    settings, if enabled. 4. Confirm that the ASUS Wireless Router's Air and Link LEDs are solid green. 5. Confirm that the authorization table includes or excludes the MAC address of the WLAN PC card if "Wireless Access Control" is enabled. Problem The throughput seems slow. Solution To achieve
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    run the Discovery utility if the original IP setting is correct. Problem How do I upgrade the firmware on the ASUS Wireless Router? Solution Periodically, a new Flash Code is available for ASUS Wireless Routers on the Web site at http://www.asus.com. Update the ASUS Wireless Router s Flash Code
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    IP addresses. A DNS server keeps a database of host computers wireless clients. The ESSID is a unique identifier for your wireless network. Ethernet - Ethernet networks are connected by cables and hubs, and move data around. This is a standard for computer networks. Appendix ASUS Wireless Router
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    log on to the Internet using an account with an ISP or Internet Service Provider. ISPs can serve IP addresses dynamically, or assign static (fixed) a LAN. MAC Address (Media Access Control) - A MAC address is the hardware address of a device connected to a network. Appendix 96 ASUS Wireless Router
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    network to use one IP address. This will enable access to the Internet from any computer on your home Wireless Local Area Network) - This is a group of computers and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area. A wireless network is referred to as LAN or WLAN. Appendix ASUS Wireless Router
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    DNS proxy implementation • The bridge-utils package All listed software packages are copyright firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. For more information on how you can obtain our open source code, please visit our web site. Appendix 98 ASUS Wireless Router
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    , Boston, MA 02111-307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. Appendix ASUS Wireless Router 99
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    the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. ASUS Wireless Router
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    you conspicuously and appropriately publish on each copy an appropriate copyright notice and disclaimer of warranty; keep intact all the notices that refer to this License and on the absence of any warranty; and all third parties under the terms of this License. Appendix ASUS Wireless Router 101
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    machine-readable source code, which must be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, Appendix 102 ASUS Wireless Router
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    If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as terminated so long as such parties remain in full compliance. Appendix ASUS Wireless Router 103
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    author/donor to decide if he or she is willing to distribute software through any other system and a licensee cannot impose that choice. Appendix 104 ASUS Wireless Router
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    , but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives of our free software and of promoting the sharing and reuse of software generally. Appendix ASUS Wireless Router
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    OF THE PROGRAM IS WITH YOU. SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12. IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING OF SUCH DAMAGES. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS Appendix 106 ASUS Wireless Router
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WL500g / WL500g Deluxe Wireless Router
(For 802.11g/b Wireless Clients)
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(For 802.11b Wireless Clients)
User’s Manual