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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 
“admin” and “admin”. 
Home Page
After logging in, you will see the ASUS 802.11g AP home page. The default 
pages will be for the Access Point mode. 
						

							
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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 
process takes about three to four minutes.
Note: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a 
working ASUS 802.11g AP . Normal firmware upgrades must be done 
through the web manager. 
Using a Hub
If  you  have  problems  uploading  a  firmware  while  using  a  network  hub, 
try connecting your computer directly to the LAN port. You can use either 
10Base-T or 100Base-TX connections. 
Launch the Firmware Restoration utility from the Windows Start menu. 
						

							
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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 connect to the Internet through ADSL or 
Cable Modem. In your environment, many users share the same IP to ISP.
In  Home  Gateway  mode,  Network  Address  Translation  (NAT)  is  enabled, 
which  ensures  network  security. Each  incoming  or  outgoing  request  goes 
through a translation and authentication process. You can use PPPoE, DHCP 
client, or static IP to make a WAN connection. In this mode, UPnP and DDNS 
are also supported. These features are useful for home users.
Access Point
In Access Point mode, Ethernet port and wireless devices are set to locate in the 
same local area network. Those WAN related functions are not supported here. 
In Access Point mode, Network Address Translation  (NAT) is disabled, one 
wan port and four LAN ports are bridged together.  
By default, the ASUS 802.11g AP operates in Access Point mode. 
						

							
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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 to serve as an “Access Point” where a wireless 
mobile client can connect wirelessly to a wired Ethernet network.
WDS Only
With WDS, the ASUS 802.11g AP can only communicate with other Access 
Points.
Hybrid
Hybrid allows you to use the ASUS 802.11g AP both as an access point and 
as a wireless bridge.
Channel
Both  Access  Points  in  Wireless  Bridge  mode  must  be  set  to  the  same 
channel.
Connect to APs in Remote Bridge List (Yes/No)
Select Yes to connect to access points in the remote bridge list. 
						

							
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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 Save and Restore setting. After 
system restarting, connect the Ethernet cable to WL-320gE ETHERNET port 
and other device, then WL-320gE will work as wireless client card.
3) Repeater Mode (URE)
Wireless Repeater Mode allows WL-320gE works as range extender. You 
can configure the wireless settings under Wireless-Interface sub menu (same 
as  working  in  Client  Mode)  the  same  as  root  AP,  and  then  the  wireless 
coverage can be boost.
Note: If “Connect to APs in Remote Bridge List” and “Allow Anony-
mous” are both set to “No”, it means that this AP will not connect 
with other APs and therefore the AP mode setting will return to “AP 
Only”.
Allow anonymous? (Yes/No)
Select Yes to allow users without accounts to connect. 
						

							
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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 a c k e t s   s e n t   o v e r 
WLAN. This identifier emulates a 
password  when  a  device  attempts 
to communicate with your wireless 
router via WLAN. 
If you want to protect transmitted 
data,  proceed  to  steps  4  and  5. 
Otherwise, go to step 6.
4. Select a Security Level to enable 
encryption methods. 
Medium:  Only  users  with  the  same  WEP  key  settings  can  connect  to 
your  wireless  router  and  transmit  data  using  64bits  or  128bits  WEP  key 
encryption. 
High: Only users with the same WPA pre-shared key settings can connect 
to your wireless router and transmit data using TKIP encryption.
After you log in, you will see the ASUS 802.11g AP Home Page. The default 
page will be the Access Point Mode. 
						

							
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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 enable your setting. 
For  example,  if  we  input  11111  as 
the  Passphrase,  the  WEP  Keys  are 
generated automatically. 
6.  Click  Save&Restart  to  restart  the  wireless  router  and  activate  the  new 
settings.
3.6  Quick Setup in Home Gateway Mode
To  start  quick  setup  in  Gateway  mode,  click  Apply  to  enter  the  “Quick 
Setup” page.
To set up the ASUS 802.11g AP:
1.  Click System  Setup  ->  Operation  Mode  ->  Home  Gateway.  In  the 
Home Gateway mode, you will be able to connect to the Internet through 
ADSL or cable modem.
2. Click Apply to enter the Gateway mode. 
3. Select your time zone or the closest 
region. Click Next to continue. 
						

							
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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 this step.
PPPoE User
If you are a PPPoE service user, select the second line. You would be required 
to input the username and password provided by your ISP.
4. The ASUS 802.11g AP supports five types of ISP services— cable, ADSL 
(PPPoE, PPTP, static IP address), and Telstra BigPond. Since each service 
has  its  own  protocols  and  standards,  therefore,  during  the  setup  process, 
there  are  different  identity  settings  demanded  by  the Access  Point.  Select 
the correct connection type and click Next to continue.  
						

							
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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 select to get DNS automatically.
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5.  Setting  up  your  wireless  interface.  To  set  up  your  wireless  interface, 
follow the same instructions from 3 to 5 as above Configurating Wireless 
Interface in Access Point mode on page 26 and page27. You can change to 
AP or WDS (Bridge), Station (Client), or URE (Repeater) accordingly. Click 
Save&Restart to restart the wireless router and activate the new settings. 
						

							
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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 Service Set ID.” You can use 
the  default  SSID  and  radio  channel  unless  more  than  one ASUS  802.11g 
AP  is  deployed  in  the  same  area.  In  that  case,  you  should  use  a  different 
SSID and a radio channel for each ASUS 802.11g AP. All ASUS Wireless 
APs/Routers and ASUS 802.11g/802.11b WLAN client adapters must have 
the  same  SSID  to  allow  a  wireless  mobile  client  to  roam.  By  default,  the 
SSID is set to “default”.