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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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Product Name: WL500g/WL500g Deluxe/WL500b

Manual Revision: E1697

Release Date: July 2004

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Contact Information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)

Company Address: 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei 112

General Telephone: +886-2-2894-3447

General Fax: +886-2-2894-7798

Web Site Address: www.asus.com.tw

General Email: [email protected]

Technical Support

MB/Others (Tel): +886-2-2890-7121

Notebook (Tel): +886-2-2894-3447

Desktop/Server (Tel): +886-2-2890-7123

Networking (Tel): +886-2-2890-7902

Support Fax: +886-2-2890-7698

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Company Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA

General Fax: +1-510-608-4555

Web Site Address: usa.asus.com

General Email: [email protected]

Technical Support

General Support: +1-502-995-0883

Notebook (Tel): +1-510-739-3777 x5110

Support Email: [email protected]

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.asuscom.de

Online Contact: www.asuscom.de/sales

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

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Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B

digitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFederalCommunicationsCommission (FCC)

rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and 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 will not occur in a particular installation. If

thisequipmentdoescauseharmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in

order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to

the nearby radio and television reception. It is essential that only

the supplied power cord be used. Use only shielded cables to con-

nect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that changes

or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington

DC: Office of the Federal Register, NationalArchives and RecordsAdministration,

U.S. Government Printing Office.

Canadian Department of Communications

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions

from digital apparatus set out in the 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.

Notices

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Notices

FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement

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. Any changes of modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of

this device could void the users 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

changes or modifications (including the antennas) made to this device that are not

expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the

equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television

interference caused by unauthorized modification of this device, or the substitution or

attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than manufacturer specified. It

is the responsibility of the user to correct any interference caused by such

unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment. Manufacturer and its

authorized resellers or distributors will assume no liability for any damage or

violation of government regulations arising from failing to comply with these

guidelines.

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with

any other antenna or transmitter.

Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC

Essential requirements – Article 3

Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a

Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted. These are

considered relevant and sufficient.

Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1b

Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1 and EN 301

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.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction.......................................................................................... 9

Overview................................................................................................ 9

System Requirements ........................................................................... 9

Features .............................................................................................. 10

The Product Package ..................................................................... 10

The ASUS Wireless Family ............................................................. 12

Network Topology ................................................................................ 14

Network Backbone.......................................................................... 14

Agent to an ISP............................................................................... 15

Agent to Another Network ............................................................... 16

LED Indicators ..................................................................................... 17

2. Installation Procedure ....................................................................... 18

Wall Mounting Option .......................................................................... 20

Vertical Standing Option ...................................................................... 21

Connecting to the ASUS Wireless Router ........................................... 22

3. Software Configuration..................................................................... 23

Configuring the ASUS Wireless Router ............................................... 23

Setting IP address for Wired or Wireless Connection..................... 23

Installing 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 List.............................................................. 37

Access Control................................................................................ 40

Radius Setting (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe) ..................................... 41

Advanced ........................................................................................ 42

IP Config.............................................................................................. 44

WAN & LAN .................................................................................... 44

DHCP Server .................................................................................. 47

DHCP Server (Cont.) ...................................................................... 48

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Table of Contents

Static Route .................................................................................... 49

Miscellaneous ................................................................................. 50

NAT Setting ......................................................................................... 52

Port Trigger ..................................................................................... 52

Virtual Server .................................................................................. 53

Virtual DMZ ..................................................................................... 54

Internet Firewall ................................................................................... 55

Basic Config.................................................................................... 57

URL Filter ........................................................................................ 58

USB Application................................................................................... 59

FTP Server...................................................................................... 59

User Account List ............................................................................ 61

Banned IP List................................................................................. 63

Client Setting................................................................................... 63

Web Camera ................................................................................... 64

Web Camera - Client Setting .......................................................... 66

Web Camera vs. DDNS .................................................................. 68

Security Mode Setting..................................................................... 68

Remote Monitor Setting .................................................................. 69

System Setup ...................................................................................... 70

Operation Mode .............................................................................. 70

Router Mode (WL500g/WL500g Deluxe)........................................ 71

Quick Setup in Router Mode........................................................... 71

AP Mode ......................................................................................... 72

Quick Setup in Access Point Mode ................................................. 72

Configure Wireless Interface........................................................... 72

IP Config (Access Point Mode) ....................................................... 73

LAN ................................................................................................. 73

Get IPAutomatically........................................................................ 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

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Setup Printer Wizard ........................................................................... 81

Installing the Printer Driver.............................................................. 81

Setup for LPR client under Windows XP ............................................. 84

Printer Setup Wizard....................................................................... 86

Verifying 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

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

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Chapter 1 - Introduction

1. Introduction

Overview

Thank you for purchasing theASUS Wireless Router. TheASUS Wireless

Router, WL500g/WL500g Deluxe, complies with IEEE 802.11g and

802.11b standards.TheASUS 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

54 Mbps within the 2.4 GHz band using OFDM (orthogonal frequency

division multiplexing) technology. The 802.11g allows backward

compatibility with 802.11b devices but only at 11 Mbps or lower, depending

on the range and presence of obstructions. Wireless LANs are

complementary extensions to existing wired LANs, offering complete

mobility while maintaining continuous network connectivity to both

corporate and home Intranets. They add a new level of convenience for

LAN users. PC users stay connected to the network anywhere throughout a

building without being bound by a LAN wires.This is accomplished through

the use of Access Point functionality of ASUS Wireless Routers. ASUS

WirelessRouter withbuilt-inInternet gateway capability, allows your family

to share a broadband Modem and one ISP account simultaneously from

different rooms without wires! ASUS Wireless products can keep you

connected anywhere, any time.

System Requirements

To begin using theASUS 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Router, you must have

the following minimum requirements:

• ADSL/Cable Modem and Broadband InternetAccount.

• An Ethernet (10Base-T or 10/100Base-TX) adapter for wired client

• At least one 802.11g (54Mbps) or one 802.11b (11Mbps) wireless adapter

for wireless mobile clients

• TCP/IP and an Internet browser installed

1. Introduction

Chapter 1 - Introduction

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The Product Package

The WL500g/WL500g Deluxe Wireless Router comes with:

• One 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 Quick Start Guide

• One power adapter (5 Volts DC)

• One support CD (utilities and user’s manual)

• One RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through)

Features

The WL500g/WL500g Deluxe and WL500b Wireless Router features

include:

•Wireless Connectivity And Protect Compatibility. WL500g/WL500g

Deluxe Wireless Router enables fastest 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g wireless

transmission but keeps compatibility with existing IEEE 802.11b devices.

WL500g Deluxe increases performance compared with standard 802.11g

when Afterburner mode is enabled. The WL-500b Wireless Router utilizes

the IEEE 802.11b standard.

•Secure wireless connectivity. The integrated Wireless Access Point with

WPA authenticationand encryptionfunctionalityallows thewirelessrouter

to link a broadband Internet connection to your local network of 802.11g

or/and802.11bwireless mobileclientssecurely.TheASUSWirelessRouter

is firmware upgradable to support WPA.

•Multiplelocalnetworkports.Four10/100Base-TEthernet ports,offering

eitheraconnection to a hub orswitchon the local wired networkora direct

connectiontomultipleEthernet-enabledcomputers. Build-inDHCPserver

allows the Wireless Router to provide IPaddresses to clients on your local

network automatically.

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