Asus Router WL-320gE User Manual

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Note:  If  you  cannot  find  the 
A S U S   8 0 2 . 11 g   A P s   d u e   t o   a 
problem in the IP settings, push 
and hold the “Reset” button on 
the  ASUS  802.11g  AP  over  five 
seconds to restore to the factory 
default settings.
Restart your Windows.
Reset
User Name and Password
Once  connected,  a  window  will  ask 
for  the  User  name  and  Password  to 
log in. The factory default values are...

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3.3  Firmware Restoration
The  Firmware  Restoration  utility  is  an  emergency  rescue  tool  that  can 
automatically  searches  for  an ASUS  802.11g AP  that  has  failed  during  a 
firmware upload, and re-upload a firmware that you specify. A failed firmware 
upgrade will cause the ASUS 802.11g AP to enter a failure mode, waiting 
for the Firmware Restoration utility to find and upload a new firmware. The...

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This chapter gives information on the operation modes of the ASUS WL-
320gE Access Point. 
The ASUS 802.11g AP supports five operation modes: AP, Gateway, Bridge, 
URE and Station. The WL-320gE can be setup as Bridge, URE, and Station 
either in AP mode or Gateway mode. You can change operation modes in 
Quick Setup or Wireless -> Advanced.
3.   Operation Mode
Home Gateway
In this mode, use the Ethernet port to...

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1) Bridge Mode (WDS)
Wireless bridge, also known as Wireless Distribution System or WDS, allows 
you to connect to one or many Access Points. If you set the same SSID among 
all  access  points,  wireless  security  level  reaches  up  to  WPA-PSK  level. 
Otherwise, the security level is WEP only.
Access Point
AP Mode configures the ASUS 802.11g AP for a specific purpose. By default, 
the ASUS 802.11g AP is set...

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2) Client Mode (Station)
Wireless client (Station) mode allows WL-320gE works as a performance 
wireless client card as long as the device supports wired connection (with 
Ethernet port), like Game console, PC or NB. Before association, you need 
to set up the wireless setting and encryption.
Specify the SSID and Encryption of target AP accordingly under Wireless - 
Interface sub menu then click Finish button to...

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3.  Quick Setup in AP mode
1. Click Next to enter the Quick Setup page. Follow the instructions to set 
up the ASUS Access Point.
2 .   S e t   m o d e   t o   A P   o r 
WDS(Bridge),  Station(Client)  or 
URE(Repeater).
3. Setting up your wireless interface. 
Specify to your wireless router an 
SSID  (Service  Set  Identifier), 
w h i c h   i s   a   u n i q u e   i d e n t i f i e r 
a t t a c h e d   t o   p...

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5. Input one set of WEP keys in the 
WEP  Key  fields  (10  hexadecimal 
digits for WEP 64bits, 26 hexadecimal 
digits  for  WEP  128bits),  and  then 
select from Key Index accordingly.
You can also let the system generate 
the  keys  by  inputting  a  Passphrase. 
R e c o r d   t h e   P a s s p h r a s e   a n d   t h e 
WEP  keys  in  your  notebook,  then 
select from Key Index accordingly. 
Click Finish to...

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Cable User
If you are receiving services from cable or other ISP assigning IP addresses 
automatically,  select Cable  Modem  or  other  connection  that  gets  IP 
automatically. If you are using cable services and your ISP have provided 
you  with  the  hostname,  the  MAC  address,  and  the  heartbeat  server,  fill 
these  information  into  the  boxes  on  the  setting  page.  If  not,  click Next to 
skip...

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PPTP User
If you are using PPTP services, you would be asked to input the username, 
password, as well as the IP address provided by your ISP.
Static IP User
If you are using ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP addresses, 
please  select  the  fourth  line,  then  input  the  IP  address,  subnet  mask,  and 
default gateway provided by your ISP. You could choose to specify certain 
DNS servers, or...

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3.7  Wireless
Click  an  item  on  the  menu  to  reveal  a  submenu.  Follow  the 
instructions to set up the ASUS 802.11g AP. Tips are displayed 
when you move your cursor over an item.
3.7.1   Interface
SSID
The  SSID  is  an  identification  string  of  up  to  32  ASCII  characters  that 
differentiate the ASUS 802.11g AP from other manufacturers. The SSID is 
also referred to as the “ESSID” or “Extended...