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Asus WL 320gE - Wireless Access Point User Manual

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802.11g Access Point
WL-320gE
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  • Page 1 ® 802.11g Access Point WL-320gE (For 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Clients) 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: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +15029550883 +15029338713 Website usa.asus.com Software download support.asus.com* ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 25, D40880 Ratingen, Germany Telephone +49210295990 +492102959911 Online contact www.asus.com.de/sales Technical Support Telephone...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2. Installation 2.1 Installation Procedure ..............16 2.2 Wall Mounting Option ..............17 3. Software Configuration 3.1 Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP ..........18 3.2 ASUS WLAN Utilities ..............21 3.3 Connecting to the WLAN Web Manager ........21 3.4 Device Discovery ...............22 3.5 Access Point Mode ..............24 3.6 Quick Setup ................25...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements ......60 FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Access Points) ........60 FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Cards) .......61 Canadian Department of Communications ........61 Operation Channel for Different Domains .........61 ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 6: About This User Guide Notational Conventions

    Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in the text. 802.11g WLAN AP • The ASUS WL-320gE is referred to as the “ASUS ”. Typographical conventions Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus and dropdown •...

  • Page 7: The Asus Wireless Family

    The ASUS Wireless Family The ASUS Wireless family contains several wireless network solutions for 802.11g & 802.11b wireless local area networks. Access Point or Client The ASUS WLAN 802.11g Access Point (WL-300g) creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b wireless standards.
  • Page 8 138g) is a wireless LAN adapter that fits into the standard PCI slot in a desktop PC The ASUS WLAN 802.11g Access Point and creates a (WL-HDD) creates a wireless network using wireless network the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b wireless using the IEEE standards.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS WL320gE Wireless Access Point! The ASUS WL320gE Wireless Access Point incorporates 802.11g OFDM technology designs, which provides fastest IEEE 802.11g wireless transmission at 54Mbps and is compatibile with existing IEEE 802.11b devices. With its Afterburner technology, its performance is greatly enhanced compared to the standard IEEE 802.11g devices.

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    ETS; CE Mark; FCC Part 15 Data rate 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps Operation channels 11 for N. America, 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI) Range 3 (non-overlapping) (continued on the next page) ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 11 Utilities Device Discovery: Allows you to search for WL- 300g/WL-320g/WL-500g/WL-600/WL700g in your network and allows you to configure the WL-320gE through its web interface. Firmware Restoration: Restores the firmware that failed during its firmware upgrading process. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 12: Wireless Performance

    As mentioned earlier, you can configure the data rates that the ASUS AP will use. If you limit the range of data rates available to the ASUS AP, you may reduce the effective wireless range of the WLAN coverage.
  • Page 13 Service Set (ESS). All members of an Extended Service Set are configured with an ID, known as the SSID or ESSID. Wireless mobile clients must be configured with the same SSID as the ASUS APs on the network. A client can only roam between ASUS APs that share the same SSID.

  • Page 14: Getting To Know The Wl-320Ge

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Getting to Know the WL-320gE 1.5.1 Front panel features The ASUS WL-320gE Access Point includes LED indicators which show the system, LAN, wireless network, and link status. AIR LINK PWR (Power) OFF: No power or performing boot sequence...

  • Page 15: Rear Panel Features

    The Ethernet port connects to an Ethernet device such as to a switch or to a router. RESET Using a pen or a paper clip, press the Reset button to restore to factory default settings. The DC port connects to the power adapter. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 16: Installation

    Note: The ASUS AP 802.11g AP should be operated at least 20 centimeters from any person. This is necessary to ensure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure which have been adopted by the Federal Communications Commission.

  • Page 17: Wall Mounting Option

    Access Point has a physical Ethernet network connection. Wall Mounting Option The ASUS WL-320gE Access Point is designed to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or a bookshelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling.

  • Page 18: Software Configuration

    Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP through a web browser. You need a Notebook PC or desktop PC connected to the ASUS 802.11g AP (either directly or through a hub) and running a web browser as a configuration terminal. The connection can be wired or wireless.
  • Page 19 • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS 802.11g AP) • Gateway 192.168.1.1 (this is the ASUS 802.11g AP IP address) • DNS 192.168.1.1 (ASUS 802.11g AP IP address or your own). ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 20: Installing The Asus Wlan Utilities

    Chapter 3 - Software Configuration 3.1.1 Installing the ASUS WLAN Utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP. To install the ASUS WLAN utilities in Microsoft Windows OS, insert the support CD in ® the optical drive. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD.

  • Page 21: Asus Wlan Utilities

    ASUS 802.11g AP to your computer. The ASUS 802.11g AP has auto-crossover function, so use either a straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. Wireless Connection Use a wireless adapter to connect your computer with the ASUS 802.11g AP. Ensure that the TCP/IP settings are set correctly. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 22: Device Discovery

    Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless device, and enables you to configure the device. Manually Entering the Address Launch the web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the ASUS 802.11g AP : http://192.168.1.1 If your computer’s IP is not on the same subnet as the ASUS 802.11g AP...

  • Page 23: User Name And Password

    The factory default values are “admin” and “admin”. Home Page After logging in, the ASUS 802.11g AP home page is displayed. The default pages will be for the Access Point mode. Router and Home Gateway modes are described later in this manual.

  • Page 24: Access Point Mode

    The ASUS 802.11g AP removes an entry from the table after five minutes of inactivity.

  • Page 25: Quick Setup

    Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Quick Setup Click Next to enter the Quick Setup page. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS 802.11g AP. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. 3.6.1 Configure Wireless Interface To configure your wireless interface: 1.

  • Page 26: Wireless

    “ESSID” or “Extended Service Set ID.” You can use the default SSID and radio channel unless more than one ASUS 802.11g AP is deployed in the same area. In that case, you should use a different SSID and radio channel for each ASUS 802.11g AP. All ASUS Wireless APs/Routers and ASUS 802.11g/802.11b WLAN client adapters must have the same SSID to allow a wireless mobile client to roam.

  • Page 27: Wireless Mode

    Ensure that ASUS 802.11g APs sharing the same channel (or channels which are close in number) are as far away from each other as possible, based on the results of your site survey of the facility. Obtain the site survey utility on the ASUS 802.11g AP support CD.

  • Page 28: Wep Encryption

    Together these two schemes make a 64-bit (40 + 24) encryption scheme. Some vendors refer to this level of WEP as 40-bit and others refer to this as 64-bit. ASUS WLAN products use the term 64-bit when referring to this lower level of encryption.

  • Page 29: Wep Key

    If the ASUS 802.11g AP and ALL of its wireless clients use the same four WEP keys, select “key rotation” to maximize security.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration 3..2 Bridge AP Only WDS Only Hybrid ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 31: Access Point

    WDS Only With WDS, the ASUS 802.11g AP can only communicate with other Access Points. Hybrid Hybrid allows you to use the ASUS 802.11g AP both as an access point and as a wireless bridge. Channel Both Access Points in Wireless Bridge mode must be set to the same channel.

  • Page 32: Mac Address

    Remote Bridge List MAC Address Enter the MAC address of the target ASUS 802.11g AP in order to designate which ASUS 802.11g AP will be the partner for this ASUS 802.11g AP. You can setup your wireless environment as shown in this figure: Note: The content in braces “( )”...
  • Page 33 You can only enter a maximum of 31 MAC addresses into this page. Note: Click the “Finish” button to save your new settings and restart the ASUS 802.11g AP or click “Save” and restart later.
  • Page 34 Server Port - This field specifies the UDP port number used by the RADIUS server. Connection Secret - This field specifies the password used to initialize a RADIUS connection. Note: Click “Finish” to save your new settings and restart the ASUS 802.11g AP or click “Save” and restart later. 3..5 Advanced...
  • Page 35 ASUS 802.11g AP’s SSID. If you want to restrict access to “your” ASUS 802.11g AP , this is a simple way to do it but for security reasons, do not forget to change the SSID to something other than “default”.

  • Page 36: Ip Config

    DHCP server will automatically assign the ASUS 802.11g AP an IP address when the ASUS 802.11g AP is powered up. To determine what IP address has been assigned to the ASUS 802.11g AP, review the IP address on the “Status” page available on the “Main Menu”.

  • Page 37: System Setup

    In this mode, UPnP and DDNS functions are supported. Access Point In this mode, the ASUS 802.11g AP and wireless clients are located in the same local area network, and WAN functions are not supported. In this mode, NAT is disabled, one WAN port and four LAN ports are bridged together.

  • Page 38: Home Gateway Mode

    Chapter 3 - Software Configuration 3.9.1.1 Home Gateway Mode Home Gateway Mode is the default operation mode of the ASUS 802.11g AP. For more details about this mode, refer to section 3.9 System Setup in this user manual. Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode Select your time zone or the closest region.
  • Page 39 TKIP encryption. Click Finish to continue. You are prompted to save the settings. Click Save&Restart to save the settings to the ASUS 802.11g AP and enable the new settings. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 40 DDNS service provider. Note: Currently, clients connected to DynDNS or TZO are embedded in ASUS 802.11g AP. You can click Free Trial link on any DDNS service provider in the dropdown list to start with a free trial account.

  • Page 41: Internet Firewall

    WAN in a pre-defined time interval. URL filter allows you to block specific URL access from your local network. Note: The only Ethernet port in ASUS 802.11g AP is used for WAN connection in “Gateway” mode. If you still want to configure ASUS 802.11g AP through...

  • Page 42: Firmware Upgrade

    3.9.2 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to upgrade your ASUS 802.11g AP’s firmware. You can check the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest firmware updates. Note: The firmware upgrade takes approximately 60 to 90 seconds. When the firmware upgrade is completed, you will be directed to the home page.

  • Page 43: Setting Management

    Load From a File In the New Setting File field, click Browse to locate the file, and click Upload to load the file. It takes a few time to finish the process and then then system will reboot. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 44 * Use a pen or a paper clip to press the Reset button, located at the back of the ASUS 802.11g AP, for over five seconds until the AP’s power LED starts blinking. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 45: Status & Log

    ASUS 802.11g AP. Tips are given when you move your cursor over each item. 3.10.1 Status 3.10.2 Wireless System Up Time Shows how long the ASUS 802.11g AP has been running since the last bootup. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 46: Firmware Restoration

    The process takes about three to four minutes. Note: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS 802.11g AP . Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web interface.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting

    802.11g AP. • Ensure that there are no duplicate IP addresses in the network. Turn off the ASUS 802.11g AP and plug its IP address. Ensure that no other device responds to that address. • Check that all cables are properly connected and working properly.
  • Page 48 The power LED lights up when the AP is successfully restored to its factory default settings. The following settings are the factory default settings of the ASUS 802.11g AP. Name Default Value Wireless - Interface...
  • Page 49 5. Ensure that the ASUS AP’s Air and Link LEDs are solid green. 6. Ensure that the MAC address of your ASUS WLAN card is in the “Accept” list in your Access Control List. For more details, refer to the section 3..3 Access Control in this user manual.

  • Page 50: Appendix

    In a multiple cell network topology, overlapping and/or adjacent cells using different channels can operate simultaneously without interference if the distance between the center frequencies is at least 30 MHz. Channel 14 shall be designated specifically for operation in Japan. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 51: Glossary

    COFDM delivers higher data rates and a high degree of multipath reflection recovery, thanks to its encoding scheme and error correction. Each subchannel in the COFDM implementation is about 300 KHz wide. At the low ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 52 Intercepting and decoding a direct- sequence transmission requires a predefined algorithm to associate the spreading code used by the transmitting wireless device to the receiving wireless mobile client. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 53 The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. The IEEE sets standards for networking, including Ethernet LANs. IEEE standards ensure interoperability between systems of the same type. IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.xx is a set of specifications for LANs from the Institute of Electrical ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 54 This standard includes provisions for three radio technologies: direct sequence spread spectrum, frequency hopping spread spectrum, and infrared. Devices that comply with the 802.11 standard operate at a data rate of either 1 or 2 Mbps. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 55 5.7 GHz. ISP (Internet Service Provider) An organization that provides access to the Internet. Small ISPs provide service via modem and ISDN while the larger ones also offer private line hookups (T1, fractional T1, etc.). ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 56 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. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 57: Subnet Mask

    WAN (Wide Area Network) A system of LANs, connected together. A network that connects computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet is a wide area network. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 58 Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS). It is required to enter a password into their access point or home wireless gateway and each clients that is on the wireless network to keeps out eavesdroppers and other unauthorized users by requiring all devices to have the matching password. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 59: Safety Information Federal Communications Commission

    Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S. Government Printing Office. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 60: Fcc Radio Frequency Interference Requirements

    Use only with supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authorization to use this device. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 61: Fcc Rf Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Cards)

    • 10mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz–2483.5 MHz) • 100mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz NOTE: Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz to 2483.5 MHz. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 62 This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) NOTE: Your ASUS WLAN Card transmits less than 100mW, but more than 10mW. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 63: Licensing Information

    All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. For more information on how ou can obtain our open source code, please visit our web site. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 64: The Gnu General Public License

    Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc. 59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-307 USA Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license document, but changing it is not allowed. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 65 To prevent this, we have made it clear that any patent must be licensed for everyone’s ree use or not licensed at all. The precise terms and conditions for copying, distribution and modification follow. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 66 These requirements apply to the modified work as a whole. If identifiable sections of that work are not derived from the Program, and can be reasonably considered independent and separate works in themselves, then this License, ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 67 Accompany it with the complete corresponding 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, ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 68 Program subject to these trms and conditions. You may not impose any further restrictions on the recipients’ exercise of the rights granted herein. You are not responsible for enforcing compliance by third parties to this License. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 69 ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 70 Free Software Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives of our fre software and of promoting the sharing and reuse of software generally. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 71 OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS), EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OFTHE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

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