Asus Router WL-320gE User Manual

							
802.11g Access Point
WL-320gE
(For 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Clients)
®
User’s Manual
E2802 / Oct 2006 
						

							
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Table of Contents
About this user guide  ...................................................................6
Notational conventions  ........................................................................\
..6
Typographical conventions  ...................................................................6
Symbols  ........................................................................\
........................6
1.  Introduction ........................................................................\
.......7
1.1 Welcome  ........................................................................\
..................7
1.2 Package contents  ........................................................................\
....7
1.3 Technical specifications  ...................................................................8
1.4 Wireless Performance  ...................................................................10
1.4.1 Site Topography ....................................................................10
1.4.2 Range ........................................................................\
............10
1.4.3 Roaming Between ASUS APs  ...............................................11
1.4.4 Roaming Guidelines  ..............................................................11
1.5 Getting to Know the WL-320gE   ....................................................12
1.5.1 Front panel features ..............................................................12
1.5.2 Rear panel features  ..............................................................13
2.  Installation ........................................................................\
.......1
2.1 Installation Procedure ....................................................................14
2.2 Wall Mounting Option .....................................................................15
3.  Software Configuration  ..........................................................16
3.1 Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP .................................................16
3.2 ASUS WLAN Utilities  .....................................................................18
3.3 Firmware Restoration  ....................................................................22
3.4 Operation Mode ........................................................................\
.....23
3.5 Quick Setup in AP mode ................................................................26
3.6 Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode ............................................27
3.7 Wireless  ........................................................................\
.................30
3.7.1 Interface  ........................................................................\
........30
3.7.2 Site Survey(AP SCAN) ..........................................................34
3.7.3 Access Control  ......................................................................34
3.7.4 RADIUS Setting  ....................................................................35
3.7.5 Multi-SSID ........................................................................\
.....36
3.7.6 Advanced  ........................................................................\
......37
3.8 IP Config ........................................................................\
................39
3.9 NAT Setting(in Home Gateway Mode) ...........................................40
3.10 Internet Firewall(in Home Gateway Mode)  ..................................41
3.11 System Setup ........................................................................\
.......41
3.11.1 Firmware Upgrade ...............................................................42 
						

							
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3.11.2 SNMP (in AP mode) ............................................................42
3.11.3 Setting Management ...........................................................43
3.11.4 Factory Default ....................................................................44
3.12 Status & Log  ........................................................................\
........45
. Troubleshooting  ......................................................................6
Common Problems and Solutions .......................................................46
Reset to Defaults  ........................................................................\
.........47
.  Appendix ........................................................................\
.........0
Operating frequency range ..................................................................50
Number of operating channels .............................................................50
DSSS PHY frequency channel plan.....................................................51
Glossary  ........................................................................\
.......................52
6.  Safety Information  ..................................................................61
Federal Communications Commission  ................................................61
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Requirements ........................62
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Access Points)  ..............................62
FCC RF Exposure Guidelines (Wireless Cards)  ............................63
Canadian Department of Communications ..........................................63
Operation Channel for Different Domains  ......................................63
France Restricted Frequency Band .....................................................64
Appendix - GNU General Public License  ..................................6
Licensing Information ........................................................................\
...65
Availability of source code  ..............................................................65
The GNU General Public License ........................................................66 
						

							
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About this user guide
Notational conventions
 •  Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in the text.
 •    The ASUS  WL-320gE  is  referred  to  as  the  “ASUS 802.11g  WLAN 
AP”, or "Access Point".
Typographical conventions
•  Boldface type text is used for items you select from menus and drop-
down  lists,  and  commands  you  type  when  prompted  by  the  program. 
These items could either be enclosed in < > (open and close brackets) 
or  "  "  (open  &  close  quotations). Boldface  type  text  is  also  used  for 
emphasis.
Symbols
This document uses the following icons to call your attention to specific 
instructions or explanations.
Note: Provides clarification or non-essential information on 
the current topic.
Definition: Explains terms or acronyms that may be            
unfamiliar to many readers. These terms are also included 
in the Glossary.
Warning: Provides messages of high importance, including 
messages relating to personal safety or system integrity. 
						

							
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
1.  Introduction
1.1  Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing the ASUS WL-320gE Wireless Access Point!
The ASUS WL-320gE Wireless Access Point incorporates 802.11g OFDM 
technology designs, which enables fastest 54Mbps IEEE 802.11g wireless 
transmission  and  keep  compatibility  with  existing  IEEE  802.11b  devices. 
With Afterburner technology, you will get great performance enhancement 
than standard IEEE 802.11g. All the packets over the air are protected by 
the strongest wireless security protocol - WiFi Protected Access version 2 
(WPA2).
1.2  Package contents
Check the following items in your WL-320gE package. Contact your dealer 
if any of the item is missing or damaged.
• WL-320gE WLAN Access Point x1
• Quick Start Guide x1
• Power adapter x1 (5 Volts DC, 2 Amp)
• Support CD x1 (utilities and user’s manual)
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable x1 (straight-through)
• 5dBi dipole antenna x1 
						

							
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1.3  Technical Specifications
HARDWARE
Ethernet interface 1 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT with auto cross-over function (MDI/MDI-X)
AntennaExternal one dipole 5dBi antenna with Reverse-SMA antenna connector; Supports antenna diversity
Output power20dBm (FCC regulation) or 15 dBm (CE regulation) in b/g mode with 1.5dB tolerance
Power adapterAC Input: 100V~240V(50~60HZ)
DC Output: 5V with max. 2 A current
Receive SensitivityB MODE (-97dBm@1Mbps,-96dBm@2Mbps,[email protected],-92dBm@11Mbps)
G MODE (-94dBm@6Mbps,-93dBm@9Mbps,-91dBm@12Mbps,-90dBm@18Mbps, -86dBm@24Mbps,-83dBm@36Mbps,-77dBm@48Mbps,-74dBm@54Mbps)
LEDPWR, LAN, AIR (WiFi transmission), LINK (WiFi Association)
Wireless Association:
• On: client associated (AP/Gateway/Bridge/Repeater mode), or associated to AP with strong signal (Client mode, RSSI >= -65 dBm)
• Flashing: (Client mode)
<  -89 dbm                        On:200ms, Off:1000ms
>= -89 dbm < -83 dbm       On:200ms, Off:800ms
>= -83 dbm < -77 dbm       On:200ms, Off:600ms
>= -77 dbm < -71 dbm       On:200ms, Off:400ms
>= -71 dbm < -65 dbm       On:200ms, Off:200ms
• Off: client not associated (AP/Gateway/Bridge/Repeater mode), or not associate to AP (Client mode)
Size165 mm x 110 mm x 30 mm (LxWxH) excluding the external antenna
Operating Frequency2.4 - 2.5 GHz
ModulationOFDM, CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK
Data rate802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
Operation channels11 for N. America, 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI)
3 (non-overlapping)
RangeIndoor 130ft (40m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 2000ft (600m) at 11Mbps
Indoor 80ft (25m), outdoor (LOS, Light-Of-Sight) 500ft (150m) at 54Mbps
The range may vary by different environment 
						

							
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SOFTWARE
Management• Operation mode: AP, Client, Bridge, Repeater, Gateway
• Multiple SSID and VLAN
• Guest SSID
• Site Survey (MAC, SSID, Security, Channel and RSSI)
• SNMP version 3.0
• DHCP server, DHCP client
• DNS Proxy, Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP login client support, Static IP, Big Pond login client support
• Static Route, NTP support, UPnP, DDNS
• Save/restore configuration files
• Upgrades via web browser
• Firmware restoration
SecurityFirewall:
• NAT and SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection), DoS attack prevention, intrusion detection including logging
Built a firewall for Internet traffic protection and another one for wireless LAN
• Virtual DMZ
Filtering:
• Port, IP address, protocol and URL Keyword
Logging:
• Dropped packet, Accepted packet, Both Type, security event, Syslog
Encryption:
• 64/128-bit WEP
• WPA-PSK TKIP/AES, WPA2-PSK TKIP/AES, WPA TKIP/AES, WPA2 TKIP/AES
Authentication:
• MAC address, 802.1x RADIUS (TLS, TTLS, PEAP)
UtilitiesDevice Discovery: Discover all ASUS AP/Gateway in network and help user to invoke Web Configuration page.
Firmware Restoration: Restore firmware while system enters rescue mode.
Uninstall Utilities: Unistall ASUS WL-320gE Wireless AP Utilities. 
						

							
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1.  Wireless Performance
This section provides the user with ideas for how to improve the performance 
of a ASUS WLAN network.
1..1   Site Topography
For optimal performance, place wireless mobile clients and the ASUS AP s 
away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave 
ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment. Signal loss can occur 
when metal, concrete, walls or floors block transmission. Place the ASUS 
APs in open areas or add the ASUS APs as needed to improve coverage.
Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as the ASUS AP. If 
you use a microwave within range of the ASUS AP you may notice network 
performance degradation. But, both your microwave and your the ASUS AP  
will continue to function.
1..2  Range
Every environment is unique with different obstacles, barriers, and materials. 
It  is  difficult  to  determine  the  exact  range  that  will  be  achieved  without 
testing. However, has developed some guidelines to estimate the range that 
users  will  see  when  the  product  is  installed  in  their  facility.  There  are  no 
hard and fast specifications. 
Radio signals may either reflect on or be absorbed by obstacles depending on 
their construction. For example, with two 802.11b radios, you may achieve 
up to 1000 in open space outdoors where two devices have a line of sight, 
meaning they see each other with no obstacles. However, the same two units 
may only achieve up to 300 of range when used indoors.
By default, the ASUS AP will automatically adjust the data rate to maintain 
a usable radio connection. A client that is close to the ASUS AP may operate 
at higher speeds while a client that is on the fringe of coverage may operate 
at  lower  speeds. You  can  configure  the  data  rates  that  the ASUS AP  will 
use. If you limit the range of data rates available to the ASUS AP, you may 
reduce the effective wireless range of the WLAN coverage.