Asus WL-500gP V2 Manuale utente

WL-500gP V2 Wireless Router

(For User Interface 2.0)

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E3904

First Edition

October 2008

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Table of contents
About this guide .................................................................................... 4
How this guide is organized .............................................................. 4
Conventions used in this guide ......................................................... 5
Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
Package contents .................................................................................. 6
System requirements ............................................................................ 6
Before you proceed............................................................................... 6
Hardware features ................................................................................. 7
Front panel ........................................................................................ 7
Rear panel......................................................................................... 8
Bottom panel ..................................................................................... 9
Mounting options................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware
Setting up the wireless router .............................................................11
Setting up a wired connection..........................................................11
Setting up a wireless connection..................................................... 12
Conguring the wireless router ......................................................... 12
Using the web GUI.......................................................................... 12
Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients
Accessing the wireless router............................................................ 14
Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client ........................... 14
Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI
Conguring via the web GUI............................................................... 21
Using the Network Map....................................................................... 22
Setting up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS).................... 23
Using the router as a UPnP Media Server...................................... 24
Using AiDisk......................................................................................... 27
Managing EzQoS bandwidth .............................................................. 29
Upgrading the rmware ...................................................................... 30
Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings................................................ 31
Using the USB application.................................................................. 32
Creating a user account.................................................................. 32

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Table of contents
About this guide
This user guide contains information that you need to install and congure the 
ASUS Wireless Router.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
 This chapter provides information on the package contents, system 
requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of the ASUS Wireless 
Router.
Setting up an FTP site..................................................................... 34
Connecting a USB printer................................................................... 35
Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
Installing the utilities........................................................................... 40
Device Discovery ................................................................................. 42
Firmware Restoration.......................................................................... 42
EZSetup ................................................................................................ 43
Using EZSetup ................................................................................ 43
Download Master ................................................................................. 49
Using the Download Master............................................................ 49
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting................................................................................... 51
ASUS DDNS Service............................................................................ 54
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)............................................... 54
Appendices
Notices.................................................................................................. 56
GNU General Public License .............................................................. 58
ASUS Contact information.................................................................. 64

• Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware

This chapter provides instructions on setting up, accessing, and conguring the

ASUS Wireless Router.

• Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients

This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to

work with your ASUS Wireless Router.

• Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI

This chapter provides instructions on conguring the ASUS Wireless Router

using its web graphics user interface (web GUI).

• Chapter 5: Installing the utilities

This chapter provides information on the utilities that are available from the

support CD.

• Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common

problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router.

• Appendices

This chapter provides you with the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements.

Conventions used in this guide

WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when

trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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Knowing your

wireless router

Package contents

Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package.

WL-500gP V2 Wireless Router

Power adapter

Support CD (manual, utilities)

RJ45 cable

Quick Start Guide

Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

System requirements

Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that your system/network

meets the following requirements:

• An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)

• At least one IEEE 802.11b/g device with wireless capability

• An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser

Before you proceed

Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router:

• The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network (hub,

ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters.

• Place the device on a at, stable surface as far from the ground as possible.

• Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.

• Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, uorescent lights,

microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent

signal loss.

• Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless

mobile devices.

Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router WL-500gP V2

Status indicators

LED Status Indication

(Power) Off No power

On System ready

Flashing-slow Firmware upgrade failed

Flashing-quick EZSetup processing

AIR (Wireless

Network)

Off No power

On Wireless system ready

Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (wireless)

LAN 1-4

(Local Area

Network)

Off No power or no physical connection

On Has physical connection to an Ethernet

network

Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through

Ethernet cable)

WAN

(Wide Area

Network)

Off No power or no physical connectio

On Has physical connection to an Ethernet

network

Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through

Ethernet cable)

• Install the device at least 20cms from a person to insure that the product is

operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted

by the Federal Communications Commission.

Hardware features

Front panel

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Rear panel

Label Description

ANTENNA Connect the antenna to this port.

EZSETUP This button launches the EZSetup utility.

RESTORE This button restores the system to its factory default

settings.

WAN Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish

WAN connection.

LAN1-LAN4 Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to

establish LAN connection.

(USB 2.0)

Insert USB2.0 devices such as USB ash drives into

these ports.

DC IN Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your

router to a power source.

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Bottom panel

Item Description

1Mounting hooks

Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or

wooden surfaces using two roundhead screws.

2Air vents

These vents provide ventilation to your router.

Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting

options on the next page of this user manual.

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Mounting options

Out of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on a raised at surface

like a le cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a

wall or ceiling.

To mount the ASUS Wireless Router:

1. Look on the underside for the two

mounting hooks.

2. Mark two upper holes in a at surface.

3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is

showing.

4. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless

Router onto the screws.

Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if

it is too loose.

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