Asus WL-300G User manual
802.11g Access Point
WL-300g
(For 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Clients)
®
User’s Manual
E1838 / Oct 2004
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ............................................................................. 7
Overview .............................................................................................. 7
The ASUS Wireless LAN Family..................................................... 8
System Requirements .................................................................. 10
Wireless Performance ........................................................................ 11
Site Topography ............................................................................ 11
Range ........................................................................................... 11
Site Surveys.................................................................................. 11
Roaming Between ASUS APs ...................................................... 12
Roaming Guidelines ..................................................................... 12
ASUS 802.11g AP Status Indicators................................................... 13
Power Requirements.......................................................................... 13
2. Installation.............................................................................. 14
Installation Procedure......................................................................... 14
Wall Mounting Option ......................................................................... 15
3. Software Configuration ........................................................ 17
Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP ..................................................... 17
Installing the ASUS WLAN Utilities ............................................... 19
ASUS WLAN Utilities.......................................................................... 20
Connecting to the ASUS WLAN Web Manager.................................. 20
Device Discovery................................................................................ 21
User Name and Password............................................................ 22
Home Page................................................................................... 22
Access Point Mode............................................................................. 23
Quick Setup ........................................................................................ 24
Configure Wireless Interface ........................................................ 24
Wireless.............................................................................................. 25
Interface........................................................................................ 25
Bridge ........................................................................................... 30
Access Control.............................................................................. 33
RADIUS Setting ............................................................................ 34
Advanced...................................................................................... 35
IP Config............................................................................................. 37
LAN............................................................................................... 37
Get IPAutomatically ..................................................................... 37
Yes ................................................................................................ 37
No ................................................................................................. 37
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System Setup ..................................................................................... 38
Operation Mode ............................................................................ 38
Home Gateway Mode ................................................................... 39
Change Password ........................................................................ 43
Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................ 44
Setting Management..................................................................... 45
Factory Default ............................................................................. 46
Restoring Factory Default Settings ............................................... 46
Status & Log....................................................................................... 47
Status............................................................................................ 47
LAN Interface................................................................................ 47
Wireless ........................................................................................ 47
Firmware Restoration ......................................................................... 48
Using a Hub .................................................................................. 48
4. Troubleshooting..................................................................... 49
Common Problems and Solutions...................................................... 49
Reset to Defaults................................................................................ 50
5. Appendix................................................................................ 53
External Antenna Connector .............................................................. 53
Operating frequency range................................................................. 54
Number of operating channels ........................................................... 54
DSSS PHY frequency channel plan ................................................... 54
Glossary ............................................................................................. 55
6. Safety Information ................................................................ 64
Federal Communications Commission............................................... 64
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements ...................... 65
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Access Points) ............................ 65
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Cards)........................... 66
Canadian Department of Communications ........................................ 66
Operation Channel for Different Domains..................................... 66
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France Restricted Frequency Band.................................................... 67
Appendix - GNU General Public License ................................. 69
Licensing Information ......................................................................... 69
Availability of source code ............................................................ 69
The GNU General Public License ...................................................... 70
1. Introduction
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1. Introduction
Overview
Thankyoufor purchasingtheASUS 802.11g WLANAP.TheASUS 802.11g
APis anAccess Point designed to be fully compliant with IEEE pre 802.11g
and 802.11b standards. 802.11g is a proposed (to be finalized) new 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. 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 ofASUSAccess Points.ASUSAccess
Points with built-in Internet gateway capability, allows your family to share
a broadband Modem and one ISP account simultaneously from different
rooms without wires! ASUS WLAN products can keep you connected
anywhere, any time.
1. Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction
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WLAN Family
The ASUS WLAN 802.11g
AccessPoint(WL-300g) creates
a wireless network using the
IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b
wireless standards.
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 802.11b Wireless
CFCard (WL-110) is a IEEE
802.11bwirelessLAN adapter
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
adapter that fits into a PCMCIA
Type II slot in a Notebook PC and
creates a wireless network using
the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless
standards.
The ASUS WLAN Gateway (WL-500g) creates a
wireless network using the IEEE 802.11g/b wireless
standards and allows sharing a single Internet
connection.
The ASUS 3 in 1
Pocket Access Point
(WL-330g) creates a
wireless network
using the IEEE
802.11g/b wireless
standards.
(The illustrations are not to scale.)
Access Point or Client
Access Point & Router
PCMCIA Client Compact Flash (CF) Client
The ASUS WLAN 802.11g Pocket Router (WL-
530g) creates a wireless network using the IEEE
802.11g and 802.11b wireless standards and allows
sharing a single Internet connection.
1. Introduction
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
WLAN Family
TheASUSUSBWirelessLANAdapter(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.
The ASUS USB Wireless
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.
The ASUS WLAN
PCI Card (WL-
138g) is a wireless
LAN adapter that fits
into a standard PCI
slot in a desktop PC
and creates a wireless
network using the
IEEE 802.11g/b
wireless standards.
(The illustrations are not to scale.)
USB Access Point or Client USB Client
PCI Client
802.11g 54Mbps
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).
1. Introduction
Chapter 1 - Introduction
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System Requirements
To begin using theASUS 802.11g WLANAP, you must have the following
minimum requirements:
• 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
The Product Package
Each ASUS 802.11g AP comes with:
• One ASUS 802.11g WLAN Access Point
• One ASUS 802.11g WLAN Access Point Quick Start Guide
• One power adapter (5 Volts DC, 1 Amp)
• One support CD (utilities and user’s manual)
• One RJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through)
• One Bracket for ceiling mounting
• One Bracket for office partition mounting
• One Sticker for wall mounting alignment
Requirements
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