Asus WL-HDD User manual
Wireless WL-HDD
(
For 802.11g/b
Wireless Clients)
User’s Manual
E2013 / Mar 2005
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Copyright Information................................................................................. 2
Limitation of Liability................................................................................... 3
1. Introduction.......................................................................................... 7
Overview................................................................................................ 7
The ASUS Wireless Family ................................................................... 8
Features .............................................................................................. 10
System Requirements ......................................................................... 10
Power Requirements ........................................................................... 10
Package List ........................................................................................ 11
Hardware Components ............................................................................ 12
Ports and Buttons ................................................................................ 12
Status Indicators.................................................................................. 12
Wireless Performance.............................................................................. 13
Site Topography................................................................................... 13
Range .................................................................................................. 13
Site Surveys ........................................................................................ 14
Roaming Between ASUS APs ............................................................. 14
Roaming Guidelines ............................................................................ 14
2. Getting Started................................................................................... 15
Location Tips ................................................................................... 15
Making Connections ....................................................................... 15
Connecting Power........................................................................... 17
Configuring the Wireless Client ........................................................... 17
TCP/IP Settings............................................................................... 17
SSID Settings.................................................................................. 19
Using the Hard Disk Drive............................................................... 20
Accessing the Hard Disk Drive ....................................................... 20
Using the ASUS Utility .................................................................... 21
Hard Drive Pre-scan Function......................................................... 22
Formatting the Hard Disk ................................................................ 22
Setting up Permissions ................................................................... 24
Editing the User List........................................................................ 24
Editing the Shared Nodes List ........................................................ 24
Applying permissions ...................................................................... 26
Sharing files on the ASUS Wireless WL-HDD ................................ 27
Transferring Data from External Flash Memory .............................. 27
Auto-copy Function ......................................................................... 27
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Locating the Copied Files on the Hard Disk Drive .......................... 28
Shutting down the ASUS Wireless WL-HDD .................................. 28
3. Software Configuration ..................................................................... 29
Configuring the ASUS Wireless WL-HDD ........................................... 29
Wireless .......................................................................................... 30
Interface .......................................................................................... 30
Bridge.............................................................................................. 34
Access Control ................................................................................ 34
Advanced ........................................................................................ 36
Client Mode..................................................................................... 38
IP Config ......................................................................................... 41
LAN ................................................................................................. 41
DHCP server ................................................................................... 42
Storage Setting ............................................................................... 43
Shared Nodes ................................................................................. 43
Disk Tool.......................................................................................... 45
System Setting................................................................................ 46
Change Password........................................................................... 46
Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................... 47
Factory Default................................................................................ 48
Status and Log................................................................................ 49
Status.............................................................................................. 49
Wireless .......................................................................................... 50
DHCP Leases ................................................................................. 51
4. Troubleshooting ................................................................................ 52
5. Appendix ............................................................................................ 53
Specifications ........................................................................................... 53
Safety Statements.................................................................................... 54
Federal Communications Commission................................................ 54
FCC Radio Frequency Exposure Caution Statement.......................... 56
Operation Channel for Different Domains ........................................... 56
Canadian Department of Communications.......................................... 56
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements ............................. 57
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Access Points) ................................... 57
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Cards) ................................. 57
France Restricted Frequency Band..................................................... 58
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1 - Introduction
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1. Introduction
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD". This device is
a wireless local area network (WLAN) hard disk drive (HDD) with
additional Access Point (AP) functionality. It is designed to be fully
compliant with the IEEE 802.11g standard and provides data transfer at 54
Mbps using the OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing)
technology. It is also backward compliant with IEEE 802.11b standards
and can be adapted for wired environments for data storage.
Wireless LANs are complementary extensions to existing wired LANs,
offering 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 LAN cables. This is accomplished
through theAccess Point functionality of the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD".
The device also has the additional advantage of providing network storage
with its hard disk drive. This allows you to share information and storage
capacity through the WLAN and use the hard disk like a public wireless
folder. The large storage capacity of the hard disk and a high speed data
transfer of 54 Mbps makes the ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" a very useful
tool to share music and video files. The ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" also
supports automatic copying of files from a flash memory disk to the hard
disk.
1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction
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The ASUS Wireless Family
TheASUS Wireless family contains a several wireless network solutions for
802.11g & 802.11b wireless local area networks in the home or office.
The ASUS WLAN 802.11g
Access Point (WL-300g)
creates a wireless network
using the IEEE 802.11g and
802.11b wireless standards.
The ASUS 3 in 1
PocketAccessPoint
(WL-330g)createsa
wireless network
using the IEEE
802.11g/b wireless
standards.
Access Point/Client
The ASUS 802.11b Wireless
CFCard(WL-110) is a IEEE
802.11bwirelessLANadapter
that fits into a Compact Flash
Type II slot in a Portable
Digital Assistant (PDA).
The ASUS WLAN PC Card
(WL-107g) is a wireless LAN
adapterthat fitsintoa PCMCIA
Type II slot in a Notebook PC
and creates a wireless network
using the IEEE 802.11g/b
wireless standards.
PCMCIA Client Compact Flash (CF) Client
(The illustrations are not to scale.)
TheASUSWLAN Gateway(WL-500g)creates
a wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b
wireless standards and allows sharing a single
Internet connection.
Access Point/Router
TheASUSWLAN802.11gPocketRouter(WL-
530g) creates a wireless network using the IEEE
802.11g and 802.11b wireless standards and
allows sharing a single Internet connection.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
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.
TheASUSUSBWireless
LAN Adapter (WL-
160g) creates a wireless
network using the IEEE
802.11g/b wireless
standards and connects to
any computer using
USB2.0 connectivity.
USB Access Point/Client USB Client
802.11g 54Mbps
PCI Client Access Point/File Server
The ASUS WLAN 802.11g Access Point (WL-
HDD) creates a wireless network using the IEEE
802.11g and 802.11b wireless standards. Also
serves as a file server (wireless network attached
storage).
The ASUS WLAN PCI Card (WL-138g) is a
wirelessLANadapter that fits into astandardPCI
slot in a desktop PC and creates a wireless
network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless
standards.
(The illustrations are not to scale.)
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Features
The ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" has the following useful features:
• 54 Mbps high speed WLAN access
• Up to 54 Mbps transfer speeds over the 2.4 GHz frequency band
• Compatible with existing 802.11b WLAN environments
• Auto fallback algorithm to select transmission rate
• Secure wireless connectivity
• AP mode: 64 / 128 bit WEP, WPA
• Client mode: 64 / 128 bit WEP
• Standard IDE device support
• Uses Ultra DMA 100 IDE controller
• Adapted for 2.5-inch slim hard disk drives
• Real time clock support to synchronize the network time.
• Auto copy function to copy data from an external memory disk through USB
• Hard disk pre-scan to scan hard disk functionality at startup
• Windows-based utility to set up WLAN and hard disk data access
• Wireless profile enabling connectivity for home or office environments
• HarddiskaccessusingNetworkNeighborhoodinWindowsorSambainLinux
• UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) feature for Windows XP and Windows ME
• Firmware upgrade function using Ethernet or WLAN
System Requirements
To begin using the ASUS Wireless WL-HDD, your system must have the
following minimum requirements:
• An Ethernet (10BaseT or 10/100BaseT) 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
Power Requirements
The ASUS Wireless "WL-HDD" requires power from an external power
supply. Your package ships with a 5V power adapter. Use only the power
adapter provided for safe operation.
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