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- Page 1 WL500g / WL500g Deluxe Wireless Router (For 802.11g/b Wireless Clients) WL500b Wireless Router (For 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 Technical Support Component Support: +49-2102-95990 Notebook Support: +49-2102-959910 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...
- Page 4 Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. ASUS Wireless Router...
- Page 5 489-17 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2 Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328-2 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. ASUS Wireless Router...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
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 ................ - Page 7 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...
- Page 8 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 ASUS Wireless Router...
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Page 9: Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Wireless Router. The ASUS Wireless Router, WL500g/WL500g Deluxe, complies with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards. The ASUS 802.11b Wireless Router, WL500b, complies with IEEE 802.11b standards. The 802.11g is as extension to 802.11b (used in majority of wireless LANs today) that broadens 802.11b’s data rates to... -
Page 10: Features
Secure wireless connectivity. The integrated Wireless Access Point with WPA authentication and encryption functionality allows the wireless router to link a broadband Internet connection to your local network of 802.11g or/and 802.11b wireless mobile clients securely. The ASUS Wireless Router is firmware upgradable to support WPA. •... - Page 11 LAN or over the Internet. • Printer sharing. With an additional Printer, the ASUS Wireless Router allows you to share the printer to your local area network. Standard parallel printers are supported.
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Page 12: The Asus Wireless Family
Chapter 1 - Introduction The ASUS Wireless Family The ASUS Wireless family contains a several wireless network solutions for 802.11g & 802.11b wireless local area networks in the home or office. Access Point or Client The ASUS WLAN 802.11g The ASUS 3 in 1... - Page 13 IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards and connects to any computer using USB2.0 connectivity. The ASUS USB Wireless LAN Adapter (WL-167g) is thumb-sized and creates a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards and connects to any computer using USB2.0 connectivity.
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Page 14: Network Topology
(or other device) to the ASUS Wireless Router, you need a network cable (UTP-Cat5) with one end connected to one of the LAN ports on the back of the ASUS Wireless Router and the other in the 10/100 LAN port on that device. For wireless connections, wireless mobile clients must comply with the IEEE 802.11b standard. -
Page 15: Agent To An Isp
Internet Service Provider (ISP). You may use an ADSL or Cable modem to communicate with your ISP. Connect the LAN port on the modem with the WAN port at the back of the ASUS Wireless Router using a network cable as shown above. -
Page 16: Agent To Another Network
Chapter 1 - Introduction Agent to Another Network Wireless Network Backbone ASUS Wireless Router 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 connected to the WAN port on the wireless router and the other to the other network as shown above. -
Page 17: Led Indicators
Chapter 1 - Introduction LED Indicators The LEDs on the front of the ASUS Wireless Router display the status of the ASUS Wireless Router. PWR (Power) No power System ready Flashing Firmware upgrade failed AIR (Wireless Network) No power Wireless system ready... -
Page 18: Installation Procedure
Exposure which have been adopted by the Federal Communi- cations Commission. 4. LAN Connection: Attach one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the ASUS Wireless Router’s LAN port (any one of the four) and attach the other end to the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to your desktop computer. - Page 19 Chapter 2 - Installation Warning: Use the ASUS Wireless Router only with the power adapter supplied in the product package. Using another power supply may damage the ASUS Wireless Router. 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.
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Page 20: Wall Mounting Option
Chapter 2 - Installation Wall Mounting Option Out of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router 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. -
Page 21: Vertical Standing Option
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. -
Page 22: Connecting To The Asus Wireless Router
ASUS Wireless Router 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 ASUS Wireless Router and the other end into the Ethernet port of your ADSL or Cable modem. -
Page 23: Software Configuration
Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router is done through a web browser. You need a Notebook PC or desktop PC connected to the ASUS Wireless Router (either directly or through a hub) and running a web browser as a configuration terminal. - Page 24 254 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). ASUS Wireless Router...
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Page 25: Installing The Asus Wireless Router Utilities
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 been disabled.) -
Page 26: Using The Wireless Router For The First Time
(Microsoft Internet Explorer). If your computer’s IP is not on the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router (192.168.1.X), you will be asked to change it. The IP address can be any number from 2 to 254 that is not used by another device. Gateway is not required. - Page 27 IP settings, push and hold the “Restore” button over five seconds to re- store factory default settings. Home Page After logging in, you will see the ASUS Wireless Router home page. WL500g WL500g Deluxe ASUS Wireless Router...
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Page 28: Set Your Own Password
IMPORTANT: After entering information on any page, click the “Apply” button . If 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 ASUS Wireless Router... -
Page 29: Home Gateway Mode
Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Home Gateway Mode There are three operation modes in the ASUS Wireless Router. The default operation mode of the ASUS Wireless Router is Home Gateway Mode. Please refer to “System Setup” – “Operation Mode” in detail. To start quick setup, click Next to enter the “Quick Setup”... - Page 30 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. ASUS Wireless Router...
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Page 31: Wireless
To adjust other settings, click an item on the menu to reveal a submenu 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: •... - Page 32 Service Set ID.” You can use the default SSID and radio channel unless more than one ASUS Wireless Router or Access Point is deployed in the same area. In that case, you should use a different SSID and radio channel for each ASUS Wireless Router or Access Point.
- Page 33 The 802.11g and 802.11b specifications supports up to 14 overlapping channels for radio communication. To minimize interference, configure each ASUS 802.11g AP to be non-overlapping; select Auto from the Channel drop-down list to enable the system to select a clear channel during boot up as your operating channel.
- Page 34 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: ASUS Wireless Router...
- Page 35 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 36 Key Index The Default Key field lets you specify 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 same position, you can use any of the keys as the default key.
- Page 37 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless 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. Bridge/Access Control List...
- Page 38 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless (Cont.) AP Mode AP (Access Point) Mode configures the ASUS Wireless Router for a specific application. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router is configured as an Access Point which enables wireless mobile clients to connect wirelessly to a wired Ethernet network.
- Page 39 Bridge List of the AP. For example, WB1 have the MAC address of WB in its Remote Bridge List. In this case, there are six ASUS Wireless Routers and they are linked as wireless bridges. Take one of them, named WB, as an example. WB is not in “AP Only”...
- Page 40 Accept (need to input information) Reject (need to input information) To add security, the ASUS Wireless Router has the ability to only associate with or not associate with wireless mobile clients that have their MAC address entered into this page.
- Page 41 Chapter 3 - Software Configuration Wireless 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. Radius Setting (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe)
- Page 42 ASUS Wireless Router’s SSID. If you want to restrict access to “your” ASUS Wireless Router , this is a simple way to do it but for security reasons, don’t forget to change the SSID to something other than “default”.
- Page 43 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...