Asus WL 520GU - Wireless Router- Manuals

5 • Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on the utilities that are available from the support CD. • Ch...

WL-50GU Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package. WL-50GU Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note : If any of the items is damaged or m...

7 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router WL-50GU • Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. • Install the device at least 0cms from a person to insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted ...

8 WL-50GU Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Rear panel Status indicators Item Description EZSetup Press this button to launch the EZSetup utility. Restore Press this button to restore the router’s system to its factory default settings. LAN1-LAN4 Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to...

9 Chapter : Setting up the hardware WL-50GU 1 2 Bottom panel Item Description 1 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router 2 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two roundhead screws. Note : For details on mounting your router ...

10 WL-50GU Chapter : Setting up the hardware Mounting options Out of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Look on the un...

11 Chapter : Setting up the hardware WL-50GU 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. You may need to change the wireless router’s default settings so as to meet the requirements in your wireless env...

1 WL-50GU Chapter : Setting up the hardware Setting up a wireless connection To set up a wireless connection: 1. Turn on your router and the modem. 2. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the modem to the router’s WAN port. . Connect an IEEE 80.11b/g/n compatible WLAN card. Refer to your wireless Refer ...

1 Chapter : Setting up the hardware WL-50GU . After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. Notes : • You may also manually key in the router's default IP address ( 192.168.1.1 ) to launch the router's web interface. • For more details on configuring your wireless router using the ...

14 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients 3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on your wired or wireless clients. Ensure that the clients’ ...

15 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients WL-520GU Windows ® 9x/ME 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to display the Network setup window. . Select TCP/IP then click Properties . . If you want your computer to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then ...

1 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients 4. Select Gateway tab, and key in New gateway then click Add . 5. Select the DNS configuration tab and click Enable DNS . Key in Host , Domain , and DNS Server Search Order , then click Add . . Click OK .

17 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients WL-520GU Windows ® NT4.0 1. Go to Control Panel > Network to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. . Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties . . From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Pro...

18 WL-520GU Chapter 3: Configuring the clients 4. Select the DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS. Windows ® 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection . Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties .

1 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI The router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure these features: Network Map , EZQoS Bandwidth Management , and other Advanced Setting . To configure via the web GUI:...

WL-520GU Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI 3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status and configure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and ...

Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU Icon Description Client status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in the network, and allows you to block/unblock a client. USB printer status Click this icon to display information about the USB printer connected to ...

4 WL-520GU Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Managing EzQoS bandwidth EzQoS Bandwidth Management enables you to set the bandwidth priority and Bandwidth Management enables you to set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic. To set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Click EzQoS Bandwidt...

5 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI WL-520GU Upgrading the firmware Note : Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. . Under the Administration menu, clic...

7 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-50GU 5 Installing the utilities . Click Next. Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft ® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. If Autorun...

8 WL-50GU Chapter 5: Installing the utilities . Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. 4. Click Next to accept the default program folder or enter another name. 5. Click Finish when setup is complete.

9 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-50GU Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility which detects an ASUS Wireless Router device, and enables you to configure the device. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer’s desktop, click Start > All Programs > AS...

0 WL-50GU Chapter 5: Installing the utilities EZSetup EZSetup is a utility that supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). It allows you to easily set up a secure and protected wireless network. Using EZSetup Note s: • Ensure that you use a wireless LAN card with WPS (Wireless Protected Setup) functi...

1 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-50GU EZSetup Notes : • When running EZSetup, the Internet connection pauses briefly then reestablishes the connection. • If the EZSetup button is pushed without running the EZSetup Wizard, the PWR indicator flashes and Internet connection pauses briefly and t...

WL-50GU Chapter 5: Installing the utilities 4. Assign a name to your network, then click Next . 5. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network’s security key or manually assign a passphrase containing between 8 and characters. Click Next .

Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-50GU . Installation is completed. Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to the network. Click Next to connect to the Internet. Note : For more details on adding devices to the network using ...

4 WL-50GU Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Adding network devices using a USB flash drive With the EZSetup utility, you can add devices to your network using a USB flash drive. To add network devices using a USB flash drive: 1. In the EZSetup Wizard, click Save settings to a USB flash drive . 2. ...

5 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-50GU 3. Remove the USB flash drive from this computer, and then plug to the computer that you want to add to the wireless network. 4. Locate the SetupWireless.exe from the USB drive, and double-click to run it. Click Yes to add this computer to the wireless n...

WL-50GU Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Network Printer Setup Network Printer Setup is a utility that allows you to set up a USB printer on your wireless router and allow clients in your network to access the USB printer. Note: To check if your USB printer is compatible with your ASUS wireless r...

7 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WL-50GU 3. Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next . 4. Click Finish to complete the installation.

8 WL-50GU Chapter 5: Installing the utilities 5. Follow the Windows ® OS instructions to install the printer driver. . After setting up the hardware and installing the printer driver, you can now see the printer name in the wireless router’s web GUI.

9 Chapter : Troubleshooting WL-50GU 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Conta...

40 WL-50GU Chapter : Troubleshooting Problem Action Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router. • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the chann...

41 Chapter : Troubleshooting WL-50GU Problem Action If the ADSL “LINK” light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not possible - the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL network. • Ensure that all your cables are all properly connected . • Disconnect the power cor...

4 WL-50GU Appendices Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference.• This device must accept any interference received, including interfere...

4 Appendices WL-50GU Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Ess...

44 WL-50GU Appendices GNU General Public License Licensing information This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. Please see The GNU General Public License for the exact terms and conditions of this license. We include a copy of...

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