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3G Mobile Wireless Router
(WL-330N3G)
User Guide
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E6069 First Edition January 2011 Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if
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Table of contents Notices .......................................................................................................... v Safety statements ....................................................................................... vi REACH ........................................................................................................ vii About this guide ....................................................................................... viii ASUS contact information ......
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Table of contents 4.2 Operation modes .......................................................................... 4-5 4.2.1 Router mode ................................................................... 4-5 4.2.2 Access Point (AP) mode ................................................. 4-6 4.2.3 Repeater mode ............................................................... 4-8 4.2.4 Ethernet Adapter mode ................................................... 4-9 4.2.5 Hotspot mode ...................
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The
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RF Exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance. Reprinted from
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MPE Statement Your device contains a low power transmitter. When device is transmitted it sends out Radio Frequency (RF) signal. Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091, 2.1093, 15.247(b)(4) addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wireless LAN device is far below the FCC radio
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About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and configure your ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. This part also presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. • Chapter 2: Hardware installation This chapter provides information on how to install
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ASUS contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Telephone +886-2-2894-3447 Fax +886-2-2890-7798 E-mail info@asus.com.tw Web site www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +86-21-38429911 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +1-510-739-3777 Fax +1-510-608-4555 Web site usa.asus.com Technical Support Telephone +1-812-282-27
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the physical features of the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. This part presents the package contents, LED indicators, and recommended network settings. Product introduction
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1.1 Welcome! Thank you for choosing the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router! The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is a compact, portable, and easy-to-install device that combines access point (AP), router, universal repeater, Ethernet adapter, hotspot, and 3G sharing functions into one. Implementing the IEEE 802.11n standard for wireless technologies, the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router is capable of up to 150Mbps data transmission rate. This router is backward compatible with the earlier IEEE 802.11g stand
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1.3 Features • Data transfer rate up to 150Mbps • Secure data transmission via Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and WiFi Protected Access (WPA) encryptions • Operating distance of up to 130ft (40m) indoors and 1000 ft (310m) outdoors • Dual power mode (DC or Micro USB bus-powered) • Supports Infrastructure and Ad-hoc network types in Ethernet adapter mode ® • Windows 98SE / Me / 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 / Mac OS compatible 1.3.1 Top view The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router comes with 3G, Ethernet, Wire
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LED Status Mode* Indication Wireless On Router/AP/URE/ Associated. HS/3GS EA Associated with an AP. Flashing Router/AP/URE/ Associating. HS/3GS/EA Power On Router/AP/EA/URE/ The mobile wireless router is on and HS/3GS ready. Flashing Router/AP/EA/URE/ The mobile wireless router is under “reset HS/3GS to default” mode or under “rescue” mode. WPS setting WPS setting is in process. Off Router/AP/EA/URE/ The device is off. HS/3GS *Modes: AP: Access Point mode EA: Ethernet adapter mode URE: Uni
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1.3.2 Bottom view Restore button: Using a pen or paper clip, press this button for five second or until the power Air vents LED starts blinking. Air vents: These vents provide Restore button ventilation to the device. 1.3.3 Ports Ethernet port: This port connects the bundled RJ-45 cable. Micro USB port: This port connects the power adapter plug or the bundled micro-USB cable. USB port: This port connects USB devices. Micro USB port USB port Ethernet port ASUS WL-330N3G Mobile Wireless
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MODE 1.4 Recommended network settings In the WPS Wizard, you can confiure WPA2-Personal, WPA-Personal, or Open system. You can complete the share key and advanced security setup in the Advanced Settings page. The ASUS Mobile Wireless Router can be configured in one of these modes: 1. Router mode 4. Repeater mode 2. Access Point (AP) mode 5. Hotspot mode 3. Ethernet Adapter mode 6. 3G sharing mode 1.4.1 Router mode In the Router mode, the ASUS WL-330N3G connects to the Internet via an ADS
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1.4.3 Ethernet Adapter mode In the Ethernet Adapter mode, you can enable any Ethernet-capable device to go wireless. ˝ WL-330N3G Internet 1.4.4 Repeater mode In the Repeater mode, you can use the ASUS WL-330N3G to connect with your root router at home to extend your wireless coverage. ˝ WL-330N3G Internet 1.4.5 Hotspot mode In Hotspot mode, WL-330N3G connects front-end base stations wirelessly and obtains WAN IP to an Internet connection. It provides you with wireless radio signal. ˝ Interne
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1.4.6 3G Sharing mode In 3G Sharing mode, you are allowed to share 3G Internet connection among other Wi-Fi available devices. WL-330N3G 3G USB Adapter 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Chapter 2 This chapter provides information on how to install the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. Hardware installation
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2.1 System requirements Before installing the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router, make sure that your system/ network meets the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10-100Base-T) • At least one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser 2.2 Device installation Follow these instructions to install the ASUS Mobile Wireless Router. 1. Install the device utilities from the support CD. 2. Connect the device to your computer, network hub, switch,
