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  • Page 1 ® SpaceLink Home Gateway WL-500 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
  • Page 3 Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123 (English) Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698 Support Email: tsd@asus.com.tw Web Site: www.asus.com.tw Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center, Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA General Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Email: tmd1@asus.com Technical Support...
  • Page 4 Safety Statements 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.
  • Page 5 Safety Information 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 damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..................8 The SpaceLink™ Family ............... 8 System Requirements ................8 The Product Package ............... 9 FEATURES ..................10 The IEEE 802.11b Specification ............11 Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum ............. 12 Wireless Operation ................13 Roaming Between SpaceLink™ Gateways or APs ......14 Roaming Guidelines (SpaceLink™...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Wireless Access Control ..............45 Advanced WAN Configuration ............. 46 Virtual Server ..................48 Special Application ................50 Firewall Bypass Zone ................51 PPTP Server ..................52 Firmware Upgrade ................53 Restoring Factory Default Settings ..........54 Firmware Restoration ................

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the SpaceLink Home Gateway, a member of ASUS’ SpaceLink wireless infrastructure family. The SpaceLink Home Gateway complies with the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard to provide wireless mobile clients with network connectivity at data rates of up to 11 Mbps.

  • Page 9: The Product Package

    Chapter 1 - Introduction The Product Package Each the SpaceLink Home Gateway comes with: • One SpaceLink Home Gateway (WL-500) • One power adapter (5 Volts DC, 2 Amp) • One RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through) • One SpaceLink Home Gateway (WL-500) Quick Start Guide •...

  • Page 10: Features

    Chapter 1 - Introduction FEATURES The SpaceLink Home Gateway features include: • Multiple local network ports. Four 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports, offering either a connection to a hub or switch on the local wired network or a direct connection to multiple Ethernet-enabled computer. •...

  • Page 11: The Ieee 802.11B Specification

    Chapter 1 - Introduction The IEEE 802.11b Specification In 1997, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) adopted the 802.11 standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This standard includes provisions for three radio technologies: direct sequence spread spectrum, frequency hopping spread spectrum, and infrared.

  • Page 12: Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum Spread spectrum (broadband) uses a narrowband signal to spread the transmission over a segment of the radio frequency band or spectrum. Direct- sequence is a spread spectrum technique where the transmitted signal is spread over a particular frequency range.

  • Page 13: Wireless Operation

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Wireless Operation The SpaceLink Home Gateway will operate as a MAC layer learning bridge and forward packets between wireless mobile clients and the Ethernet network. A wireless LAN that uses the SpaceLink Home Gateway generally consists of one or more 802.11b Access Points and one or more wireless mobile clients that have an 802.11b adapter installed.

  • Page 14: Roaming Between Spacelink™ Gateways Or Aps

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Roaming Between SpaceLink™ Gateways or APs If there are multiple SpaceLink Home Gateways or Access Points on the network, then a wireless mobile client may seamlessly roam from one the SpaceLink Home Gateway or Access Point to another. Each SpaceLink Home Gateway or Access Point creates its own wireless cell or coverage area.

  • Page 15: Roaming Guidelines (Spacelink™ Gateways Or Aps)

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Roaming Guidelines (SpaceLink™ Gateways or APs) • A 802.11b PC Card can only roam between 802.11b SpaceLink Home Gateways or Access Points. • All the SpaceLink Home Gateways or Access Points must have the same SSID. •...

  • Page 16: Spacelink™ Home Gateway Topology

    Chapter 1 - Introduction SpaceLink™ Home Gateway Topology There are three major ways to deploy the home gateway in your local network (I) Network backbone, (II) Agent to ISP and (III) Agent to another network. Network Backbone Wireless SpaceLink Home Gateway Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 - Introduction Agent to ISP Internet Internet Service Provider ADSL or Cable Modem Wireless SpaceLink Home Gateway Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client In this topology, the home gateway is not only a backbone of your LAN but also an agent to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You may use an ADSL or Cable modem to communicate with your ISP.
  • Page 18 Chapter 1 - Introduction Agent to Another Network Network Backbone Wireless SpaceLink Home Gateway Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client In this topology, the home gateway is an agent between your LAN and another network. Use a network cable with one end connected to the WAN port on the home gateway and the other to the other network as shown above.

  • Page 19: Spacelink Home Gateway Led Indicators

    Chapter 1 - Introduction SpaceLink Home Gateway LED Indicators The LEDs on the front of the SpaceLink Home Gateway display the status of the SpaceLink Home Gateway. PWR (Power) (1) No power, (2) During boot sequence (1) Power ON and system ready Flashing (1) During boot sequence, (2) Self-test error AIR (Wireless)

  • Page 20: Installation

    Chapter 2 - Installation 2. Installation This chapter describes the installation procedure for the SpaceLink Home Gateway and includes a description of the LEDs found on the unit. Installation Procedure Follow these steps to install the SpaceLink Home Gateway. 1. Location: Determine the best location for the SpaceLink Home Gateway.
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 - Installation 4. LAN Connection: Attach one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the SpaceLink Home Gateway’s LAN port (any one of the four) and attach the other end to the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to your desktop computer. 5.

  • Page 22: Wall Mounting Option

    Chapter 2 - Installation Wall Mounting Option Out of the box, the SpaceLink Home Gateway is designed to sit on a raised flat surface 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 Home Gateway to a wall: 1.

  • Page 23: Vertical Standing Option

    Chapter 2 - Installation Vertical Standing Option The ASUS Home Gateway 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.

  • Page 24: Connecting To The Spacelink Home Gateway

    Chapter 2 - Installation Connecting to the SpaceLink Home Gateway Wired Connection One RJ-45 cable is supplied with the SpaceLink Home Gateway. Auto crossover function is designed into the SpaceLink Home Gateway so you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the cable into the WAN port on the rear of the SpaceLink Home Gateway and the other end into the Ethernet port of your ADSL or Cable modem.

  • Page 25: Configuring The Spacelink Home Gateway

    Gateway and running a web browser as a configuration terminal. The connection can be wired or wireless. For the wireless connection, you need an IEEE 802.11b compatible device, e.g. ASUS SpaceLink PC Card, installed in your Notebook PC. You should also disable WEP and set the SSID to “default”...

  • Page 26: Installing The Homegateway Utilities

    Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Homegateway Utilities Follow these steps to install the SpaceLink Home Gateway Manager in Microsoft Windows: (1) Insert the support CD and the autorun (2) Click Next after reading the welcome will show. Double-click setup.exe if screen.

  • Page 27: Spacelink Home Gateway Utilities

    SpaceLink Homegateway Web Manager without a wired Ethernet connection. Home Gateway Discovery Run the ASUS Homegateway Discovery from the Start menu and click Config on the device. Manually Entering the Address You can also open your PC’s web browser and enter the IP address of the ASUS SpaceLink Home Gateway depending on the port you are using.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities If your computer is connected to the WAN port use http://(WAN Port IP Address):8080 If your computer is connected to the LAN port use: http://192.168.123.1 Web access through the WAN port (over the Internet) is disabled by default so that the above private IP can be used for configuration access.

  • Page 29: User Name And 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”. Home Page After logging in, you will see the ASUS HomeGateway home page. SpaceLink Home Gateway...

  • Page 30: Login Password

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Login Password You can find “Login Password” on the Main Menu. This page will allow you to change the default password “admin” (lower case) to any password of you choice. You can enter any usable characters between 1-16 characters long (cannot be left blank).

  • Page 31: Status

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Status The Status page available from the Main Menu gives you all the necessary information for monitoring the SpaceLink Home Gateway’s condition. See next page for information on this page. SpaceLink Home Gateway...

  • Page 32: Status Details

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Status Details Details of the Status page items are described in the configuration pages following this page. Wireless Number of Associated Stations - Tells you how many wireless mobile clients are connected to the SpaceLink Home Gateway. DHCP Server - This shows either Enabled or Disabled.

  • Page 33: Basic Setup - Wireless

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Basic Setup - Wireless This page allows you to configure the wireless settings. See next page for descriptions on each setting. IMPORTANT: New settings will only take effect after clicking the “Fin- ish” button and waiting for the SpaceLink Home Gateway to restart. SpaceLink Home Gateway...
  • Page 34 Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities SSID & Channel The SSID is an identification string of up to 32 ASCII characters that differentiate one SpaceLink Home Gateway or Access Point from another. The SSID is also referred to as the “ESSID” or “Extended Service Set ID.” You can use the default SSID and radio channel unless more than one SpaceLink Home Gateway or Access Point is deployed in the same area.

  • Page 35: Supported Clients

    “Initialization Vector” (not under user control). This together makes 64 bits (40 + 24). Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 40 bits and others refer to this as 64 bits. ASUS SpaceLink products use the term 64 bits when referring to this lower level of encryption.
  • Page 36 128 bits (104 + 24). Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 104 bits and others refer to this as 128 bits. ASUS SpaceLink products use the term 128 bits when referring to this higher level of encryption.

  • Page 37: Basic Setup - Lan Configuration

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Basic Setup - LAN Configuration This page does not require any settings for general use. Click the “Finish” button to save your new settings and restart the SpaceLink Home Gateway or click “Save” and restart later. SpaceLink Home Gateway...

  • Page 38: Basic Setup - Wan Configuration

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Basic Setup - WAN Configuration The settings that you need to perform will vary depending on the role that your SpaceLink Home Gateway will play. Network Backbone No software setting is necessary in the SpaceLink Home Gateway. Wireless SpaceLink Home Gateway Wireless Client...

  • Page 39: Agent To An Isp

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Agent to an ISP Internet Internet Service Provider ADSL or Cable Modem Wireless SpaceLink Home Gateway Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client SpaceLink Home Gateway...
  • Page 40 Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Agent to an ISP (Cont.) Static IP Address IP Address - Normally, this is Dynamic (because fixed IP accounts cost more) and should be set to Automatic IP. Do not use “Static IP” if your ISP’s documentation does not mention an IP Address.
  • Page 41 Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Agent to an ISP (Cont.) Password - Enter the password for your Internet account. Retype your password - Re-enter the password for confirmation. DNS Settings DNS Server - Normally this is automatic and you would answer “NO” to the question about manually assigning DNS.

  • Page 42: Agent To Another Network

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Agent to Another Network Network Backbone Wireless SpaceLink Home Gateway Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client To connect to an existing network, the IP address of the home gateway can be assigned manually or automatically obtained from a DHCP server. In the first case, fill in the IP address and the DNS address(es).

  • Page 43: Static Ip

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Static IP The SpaceLink Home Gateway also accepts a static IP address. You may manually configure the IP address and subnet mask on the “IP Config” page. Enter an IP address and a subnet mask in the field provided to assign the SpaceLink Home Gateway a static IP address.

  • Page 44: Firewall

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Firewall The SpaceLink Home Gateway does not only use basic NAT to protect your local network. The SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall filters out advanced forms of attacks from the Internet. A SPI firewall remembers the context of connections and continuously updates this information in dynamic connection tables.

  • Page 45: Wireless Access Control

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Wireless Access Control (Redundant portion intentionally removed) To add security, the SpaceLink Home Gateway has the ability to only associate with or not associate with wireless mobile clients that have their MAC address entered into this page. The default setting of “Disable”...

  • Page 46: Advanced Wan Configuration

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Advanced WAN Configuration IP Addressing Method - This displays the current selection in the Basic Setup WAN Configuration. PPPoE Options The SpaceLink Home Gateway can automatically terminate the connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP) when the connection is idle over a specific time.
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Disconnect when idle time exceeds seconds - Enter the number of seconds of inactivity to disconnect you from your ISP. Always connected - This will always keep you connected to your ISP and reconnect if connection fails. The following two items may be specified by some ISPs.

  • Page 48: Virtual Server

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities 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 address to the server. Then, add the IP address and network protocol type, port number, and name of the service in the following list.
  • Page 49 Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities List of Servers Enter the IP address of the servers under the SpaceLink Home Gateway. Select a protocol, port number, and enter any description you want for the service name. Removing an Entry To remove one of the 8 entries, select the “Item” (1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8) number and click the Remove button.

  • Page 50: Special Application

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Special Application Enable or disable specific application traffic to pass through the home gateway despite any firewall settings in the SpaceLink Home Gateway. Application Status - These commonly used applications are normally allowed to pass through the firewall. Choose Disable if you do not want users to use the following applications: ICQ, MSN, FTP, TELNET, MIRC, REALPLAYER, QUICKTIME, NETMEETING.

  • Page 51: Firewall Bypass Zone

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Firewall Bypass Zone The medium or high security level may hinder some normal traffic from passing through the firewall. A local machine with an IP address in the following list will be only protected by the low security level despite of the firewall settings.

  • Page 52: Pptp Server

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities PPTP Server The Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is used to encrypt network data traffic. For remote users who want to access the local network through the Internet, it secures your data against eavesdroppers. For local wireless users, it provides an extra protection other than WEP.

  • Page 53: Firmware Upgrade

    This page reports the Flash Code (Firmware) version installed in the SpaceLink Home Gateway. Periodically, a new Flash Code is available for the SpaceLink Home Gateways on ASUS’s Web site. You can update the SpaceLink Home Gateway’s Flash Code using the Firmware Upgrade page under the Advanced Setup menu of the Web Manager.

  • Page 54: Restoring Factory Default Settings

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Restoring Factory Default Settings Web Manager You can reset all settings to their factory defaults through the web manager using the “Factory Default” page in “Advanced Setup”. Click the Restore button and wait about 30 seconds before trying to access the SpaceLink Home Gateway.

  • Page 55: Firmware Restoration

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Firmware Restoration This utility will automatically search out failed SpaceLink Home Gateways and upload a firmware that you specify. The process takes about 3 to 4 minutes and during this process the PWR, AIR, and WAN LEDs will remain lit while the LAN LED will flash slowly.

  • Page 56: Printer Setup Wizard

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Printer Setup Wizard This utility helps you setup your computers to utilize the printer server function of the SpaceLink Home Gateway. Add Printer Wizard You should add your printer to your computer to simplify the SpaceLink Home Gateway Printer Setup Wizard.
  • Page 57 Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities (5) Find your manufacturer and model. (6) Click Next to set this as your default Click Have Disk if you cannot find it in printer. the list and use the driver provided with your printer. (7) You can print a test page.

  • Page 58: Printer Setup Wizard

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Printer Setup Wizard The wizard will explore all available SpaceLink Home Gateways and model information of the printers attached to them in your local network. (1) If you already have your printer installed (2) If the printer is found, the name of the on your printer port (LPT1), it will make printer will be shown on this screen.

  • Page 59: Verifying Your Printer

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Verifying Your Printer After setting up the printer, a printer icon If your printer was previously setup, the will appear in Windows’ “Printers and SpaceLink Home Gateway printer setup Faxes”. Right click the printer icon and wizard will change your printing port from choose Properties to configure the printer.

  • Page 60: Vpn Client

    The VPN Client utility help you to create and configure the VPN connections. Starting VPN Client Click the Windows Start button, point to Programs, point to ASUS Wireless Homegateway Utilities, and then click VPN Client. Main Window The main windows shows all the available VPN connections on your system.
  • Page 61 Next. Now and then click Finish. After the VPN Connection Wizard dialog box closes, your new connection entry appears in the ASUS VPN Client's main window. Select a connection name and click Edit to view the properties. SpaceLink Home Gateway...

  • Page 62: Connection Properties

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Connection Properties Select a connection name in the VPN Client window and click Edit. Connection Name Types the name you want to use for this connection entry in the Name field. The name is used to identify this connection.

  • Page 63: Advanced Properties

    Chapter 3 - Home Gateway Utilities Advanced Properties Host name or IP address of destination Enter the host name or IP address of the remote VPN server to which you are connecting, and then click Next. Dial another connection first Check this checkbox if you want the VPN connection to first make a call to an ISP.

  • Page 64: Wireless Performance

    Chapter 4 - Wireless Performance 4. Wireless Performance This section provides the user with ideas for how to improve the performance of a SpaceLink 802.11b network. Site Topography For optimal performance, locate wireless mobile clients and the SpaceLink Home Gateways away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment.

  • Page 65: Range

    Chapter 4 - Wireless Performance Range Every environment is unique with different obstacles, barriers, materials, etc. and, therefore, it is difficult to determine the exact range that will be achieved without testing. However, has developed some guidelines to estimate the range that users will see when the product is installed in their facility, but there are no hard and fast specifications.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5 -Troubleshooting 5. Troubleshooting The SpaceLink Home Gateway 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 Technical Support, as listed on the front of this manual.

  • Page 67: Reset To Defaults

    Chapter 5 -Troubleshooting Problem The SpaceLink Home Gateway Web Manager still cannot find or connect to the SpaceLink Home Gateway after verifying the IP address and LAN cable, changes cannot be made, or password is lost. Solution In case the SpaceLink Home Gateway is inaccessible, you can restore the SpaceLink Home Gateway’s factory default settings.
  • Page 68 Chapter 5 -Troubleshooting Problem My 802.11b PC Card will not associate with the SpaceLink Home Gateway. Solution Follow these steps: 1. Try to bring the devices closer together; the PC Card may be out of range of the SpaceLink Home Gateway. 2.
  • Page 69 Solution Periodically, a new Flash Code is available for the SpaceLink Home Gateways on the ftp site at ftp://ftp.asus.com. Ideally, you should update the SpaceLink Home Gateway’s Flash Code using “Firmware Upgrade” on the “Advanced Setup” menu of the web manager.

  • Page 70: Appendix

    Appendix 6. Appendix Operating frequency range The DSSS PHY shall operate in the frequency range of 2.4 GHz to 2.4835 GHz as allocated by regulatory bodies in the USA and Europe or in the 2.471 GHz to 2.497 GHz frequency band as allocated by regulatory authority in Japan. Number of operating channels The channel center frequencies and CH ID numbers shall be as shown below.

  • Page 71: Spacelink Home Gateway Specifications

    The following technical specification is for reference purposes only. Actual product’s performance and compliance with local telecommunications regulations may vary from country to country. ASUS will only ship products that are type approved in the destination country. WAN Ethernet Port Support: Both Ethernet and 802.3 with Max.

  • Page 72: Glossary

    Appendix 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 at once.
  • Page 73 Appendix Firewall - A firewall determines which information passes in and out of a network. NAT can create a natural firewall by hiding a local network’s IP addresses from the Internet. A Firewall prevents anyone outside of your network from accessing your computer and possibly damaging or viewing your files.
  • Page 74 Appendix PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol) - PPP is a protocol for communication between computers using a serial interface, typically a personal computer connected by phone line to a server. PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) - Point-to-Point Protocol is a method of secure data transmission. PPP using Ethernet to connect to an ISP.

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