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Asus WL-320gP - Wireless Access Point User Manual

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802.11g Access Point
WL-320gE
(For 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Clients)
User's Manual
E2802 / Oct 2006

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  • Page 1 ® 802.11g Access Point WL-320gE (For 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Clients) User’s Manual E2802 / Oct 2006...
  • 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: Technical Support

    Technical Support General Support: +1-502-995-0883 Notebook (Tel): +1-510-739-3777 x5110 Support Email: notebooktsd@asus.com Support Fax: +1-502-933-8713 ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria) Company Address: Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany General Telephone: +49-2102-95990 General Fax: +49-2102-959911 Web Site Address: www.asus.com.de Online Contact: www.asus.com.de/sales...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2. Installation ................1 2.1 Installation Procedure ..............14 2.2 Wall Mounting Option ..............15 3. Software Configuration ............16 3.1 Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP ..........16 3.2 ASUS WLAN Utilities ..............18 3.3 Firmware Restoration ..............22 3.4 Operation Mode ................23 3.5 Quick Setup in AP mode ..............26 3.6 Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode ..........27...
  • Page 5 Canadian Department of Communications ..........63 Operation Channel for Different Domains ........63 France Restricted Frequency Band .............64 Appendix - GNU General Public License ........6 Licensing Information ................65 Availability of source code ..............65 The GNU General Public License ............66 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 • The ASUS WL-320gE is referred to as the “ASUS ”, or "Access Point". Typographical conventions • Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus and drop- down lists, and commands you type when prompted by the program.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Welcome! Thank you for purchasing the ASUS WL-320gE Wireless Access Point! The ASUS WL-320gE Wireless Access Point incorporates 802.11g OFDM technology designs, which enables fastest 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g wireless transmission and keep compatibility with existing IEEE 802.11b devices.

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    11 for N. America, 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI) 3 (non-overlapping) Range Indoor 130ft (40m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 2000ft (600m) at 11Mbps Indoor 80ft (25m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 500ft (150m) at 54Mbps The range may vary by different environment ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 9 TKIP/AES, WPA2 TKIP/AES Authentication: • MAC address, 802.1x RADIUS (TLS, TTLS, PEAP) Utilities Device Discovery: Discover all ASUS AP/Gateway in network and help user to invoke Web Configuration page. Firmware Restoration: Restore firmware while system enters rescue mode. Uninstall Utilities: Unistall ASUS WL-320gE Wireless AP Utilities.

  • Page 10: Wireless Performance

    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 11: Roaming Between Asus Aps

    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 12: Getting To Know The Wl-320Ge

    Chapter 1 - Introduction Getting to Know the WL-320gE 1..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 13: Rear Panel Features

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

  • Page 14: Installation

    LEDs found on the unit. Installation Procedure Follow these steps to install the ASUS 802.11g WLAN AP. 1. Determine the best location for the ASUS 802.11g WLAN AP. Keep in mind the following considerations: •...

  • Page 15: Wall Mounting Option

    Chapter 2 - Hardware Installation 4. Attach one end of the AC power adapter to the back of the ASUS 802.11g AP and the other end to a power outlet. Note: Use the Access Point only with the power adapter supplied in the product package.

  • Page 16: Software Configuration

    Notebook or PC. You should also disable WEP and set the SSID to “default” for your wireless LAN device. If you want to configure the ASUS 802.11g AP or want to access the Internet through the ASUS 802.11g AP, the TCP/IP settings must be correct. Normally, the TCP/IP setting should be on the IP subnet of the ASUS 802.11g AP.
  • Page 17 • 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 18: Asus Wlan Utilities

    Chapter 3 - Software Configuration ASUS WLAN Utilities Installing the Utility 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.

  • Page 19: Wired Ethernet Connection

    Wired Ethernet Connection Besides using a network hub, you can also connect a LAN cable from your computer to the ASUS 802.11g AP using either a straight or crossover cable since the ASUS 802.11g AP has auto-crossover capability. Wireless Connection If you are using a Notebook with a wireless adapter, you can connect to the ASUS WLAN Web Manager without a wired Ethernet connection.

  • Page 20: Device Discovery

    Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Device Discovery Run the ASUS WLAN Device 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 default IP address of the ASUS 802.11g AP : http://192.168.1.1...

  • Page 21: User Name And Password

    User name and Password to log in. The factory default values are “admin” and “admin”. Home Page After logging in, you will see the ASUS 802.11g AP home page. The default pages will be for the Access Point mode. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 22: Firmware Restoration

    ASUS 802.11g AP that has failed during a firmware upload, and re-upload a firmware that you specify. A failed firmware upgrade will cause the ASUS 802.11g AP to enter a failure mode, waiting for the Firmware Restoration utility to find and upload a new firmware. The process takes about three to four minutes.

  • Page 23: Operation Mode

    Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Operation Mode This chapter gives information on the operation modes of the ASUS WL- 320gE Access Point. The ASUS 802.11g AP supports five operation modes: AP, Gateway, Bridge, URE and Station. The WL-320gE can be setup as Bridge, URE, and Station either in AP mode or Gateway mode.

  • Page 24: Access Point

    Access Point AP Mode configures the ASUS 802.11g AP for a specific purpose. By default, the ASUS 802.11g AP is set to serve as an “Access Point” where a wireless mobile client can connect wirelessly to a wired Ethernet network.
  • Page 25 Wireless Repeater Mode allows WL-320gE works as range extender. You can configure the wireless settings under Wireless-Interface sub menu (same as working in Client Mode) the same as root AP, and then the wireless coverage can be boost. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 26: Quick Setup In Ap Mode

    Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Quick Setup in AP mode After you log in, you will see the ASUS 802.11g AP Home Page. The default page will be the Access Point Mode. 1. Click Next to enter the Quick Setup page. Follow the instructions to set up the ASUS Access Point.

  • Page 27: Quick Setup In Home Gateway Mode

    To start quick setup in Gateway mode, click Apply to enter the “Quick Setup” page. To set up the ASUS 802.11g AP: 1. Click System Setup -> Operation Mode -> Home Gateway. In the Home Gateway mode, you will be able to connect to the Internet through ADSL or cable modem.
  • Page 28 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration 4. The ASUS 802.11g AP supports five types of ISP services— cable, ADSL (PPPoE, PPTP, static 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.
  • Page 29 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 settings. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 30: Wireless

    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 a 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 31: Wireless Mode

    Based on your site survey of your network facility, make sure that all the ASUS 802.11g APs sharing the same channel, or channels in close number frequency, are located far from each other as possible. You can use the site survey utility from the support CD.

  • Page 32: 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 33 The Default Key field lets you specify which of the four encryption keys to use to transmit data on your wireless LAN. As long as the ASUS 802.11g AP or wireless mobile client with which you are communicating has the same key in the same position, you can use any of the keys as the default key.

  • Page 34: Site Survey(Ap Scan)

    Disable (no info required) Accept (need to input information) Reject (need to input information) For security, the ASUS 802.11g AP allows you to accept or reject wireless mobile clients. The default setting of “Disable” allows any wireless mobile client to connect.

  • Page 35: Radius Setting

    “Copy” button. Note: Click the “Finish” button to save your new settings and restart the ASUS 802.11g AP or click “Save” and restart later. 3.7. RADIUS Setting This section allows you to set up additional parameters for connection with RADIUS Server.

  • Page 36: Multi-Ssid

    VLAN then setup each VLAN property. Each VLAN works with its own VLAN ID and security level independently. Note: To ensure the compatibility of various client card while site survey, we suggest manually specify the SSID of Multi-SSID ac- cordingly. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 37: Advanced

    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 ASUS 802.11g AP will not show in site surveys by wireless mobile clients and they will have to manually enter your ASUS 802.11g AP’s SSID.
  • Page 38 URE – This section allows you set up parameters for URE. This section only works while in URE mode. SSID – This is the SSID of root AP. The ASUS 802.11g AP can repeat the signal and boost the signal coverage while setting in URE mode.

  • Page 39: Ip Config

    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 ASUS 802.11g AP a static IP address. If you do not know your Gateway setting, leave it empty (not 0.0.0.0).

  • Page 40: Nat Setting(In Home Gateway Mode)

    DDNS service provider. Note: Currently, clients connected to DynDNS or TZO are embedded in ASUS 802.11g AP. You can click Free Trial link behind each DDNS service provider to start with a free trial account. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 41: Internet Firewall(In Home Gateway Mode)

    “Internet Firewall - Basic Config”. 3.11 System Setup 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. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 42: Firmware Upgrade

    3.11.1 Firmware Upgrade This page reports the Flash Code (Firmware) version installed in the ASUS 802.11g AP. Periodically, a new Flash Code 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.

  • Page 43: Setting Management

    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 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 44: Factory Default

    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. See page 21. Push the “Reset” button with a pen or a paper clip for about 5 seconds or until the power LED starts blinking.

  • Page 45: Status & Log

    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 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    Hub LED Access Point (Link) LED You will not know if the connection is bad from the ASUS AP Link LED alone, you will have to look at the Hub LED if you are not sure what kind of hub the ASUS AP is attached to.

  • Page 47: Reset To Defaults

    Solution In case the ASUS 802.11g AP is inaccessible, you can restore the ASUS 802.11g AP’s factory default settings. Use a pen or paper clip to push the button for about five seconds or until the power LED starts blinking.
  • Page 48 1. Make sure that your WLAN Card and your WLAN Access Point have the same specifications. 2. Try to bring the devices closer together; the ASUS WLAN Card may be out of range of the ASUS AP. 3. Confirm that the ASUS AP and ASUS WLAN Card have the same SSID.
  • Page 49 Solution To configure the ASUS AP through an ASUS WLAN Card, your computer must be in the same subnet of the ASUS AP. You cannot find the ASUS APs with subnet different from your computer within the same gateway. You must change your computer to the same subnet as the ASUS AP. The factory default subnet of the ASUS AP is “192.168.1.1”.

  • 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: Dsss Phy Frequency Channel Plan

    X’30’ X’31’ X’32’ X’40’ ETSI Spain France 2412 MHz 2417 MHz 2422 MHz 2427 MHz 2432 MHz 2437 MHz Yes- 2442 MHz 2447 MHz 2452 MHz 2457 MHz 2462 MHz 2467 MHz 2472 MHz 2484 MHz ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 52: Glossary

    This technology is called COFDM (coded OFDM). COFDM was developed specifically for indoor wireless use and offers performance much superior to that of spread-spectrum solutions. COFDM works by breaking one high-speed data carrier into several ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 53 A DSL modem uses your existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds. Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (for 802.11b) Spread spectrum (broadband) uses a narrowband signal to spread the transmission over a segment of the radio frequency band or spectrum. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 54 The ESSID is a unique identifier for your wireless network. Ethernet The most widely used LAN access method, which is defined by the IEEE 802.3 standard. Ethernet is normally a shared media LAN meaning all devices ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 55 Fast Ethernet analog to 802.11b, which supports data rates of up to 11 Mbps. Like Ethernet and Fast Ethernet, 802.11b and 802.11a use an identical MAC (Media Access Control). However, while Fast Ethernet uses the same ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 56 The IEEE 802.11b specification allocates the 2.4 GHz frequency band into 14 overlapping operating Channels. Each Channel corresponds to a different set of frequencies. IEEE 802.11g 802.11g is a proposed (to be finalized) new extension to 802.11b (used in ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 57 A communications network that serves users within a defined geographical area. The benefits include the sharing of Internet access, files and equipment like printers and storage devices. Special network cabling (10 Base-T) is often used to connect the PCs together. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 58 Ethernet to connect to an ISP. Radio Frequency (RF) Terms: GHz, MHz, Hz The international unit for measuring frequency is Hertz (Hz), equivalent to the older unit of cycles per second. One megahertz (MHz) is one million ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 59 TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) TKIP is used in WPA to replace WEP with a new encryption algorithm that is stronger than the WEP algorithm but that uses the calculation facilities present on existing wireless devices to perform encryption operations. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 60 ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 61: Safety Information

    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 62: 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 63: Fcc Rf Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Cards)

    B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Operation Channel for Different Domains N. America 2.412-2.462 GHz Ch01 through CH11 Japan 2.412-2.484 GHz Ch01 through Ch14 Europe ETSI 2.412-2.472 GHz Ch01 through Ch13 France 2.457-2.472 GHz Ch10 through Ch13 ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

  • Page 64: France Restricted Frequency Band

    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 65: Appendix - Gnu General Public License

    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 66: 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 67 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 68 You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or s derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 69 1 and 2 above provded that you also do one of the following: a) 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; ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 70 Program is void, and will automatically terminate your rights under this License. However, parties who have received copies, or rights, from you under this License will not have their licenses terminated so long as sch parties remain in full compliance. ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 71 ASUS 802.11g Access Point...
  • Page 72 Foundation, write to the 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 73 INACCURATE 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...
  • Page 74 ASUS 802.11g Access Point...

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