Chapter 4: Using The Device; Using The Device In A Local Network; Replacing The Computer Ethernet Cables - Asus 54Mbps Pocket Wireless Access Point WL-330g User Manual

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Using the device in a local network

You can use the WL-330g to connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to
a local network with or without a DHCP server.
To connect a wireless LAN-enabled computer to a local network:
1. Switch the WL-330g to AP mode. (Default SSID: AP_xxxxxx), then turn
on the device.
2. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of
the device and the other end to the Ethernet port of the local network.
3. Use the wireless LAN adapter software in the wireless LAN-enabled
computer to perform a Site Survey. Make sure the computer's wireless
LAN adapter is set to Infrastructure mode.
4. Establish connection with the WL-330g.
5. Set the IP configuration of the computer to establish connection to the
local network. Verify your connection.
Use the Wireless Setting Utility to change the WL-330g SSID or encryption
settings.
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Replacing the computer Ethernet cables

You can use the WL-330g to replace your wireless LAN-enabled computer
cable connection to an ADSL or cable modem.
To do this:
1. Switch the WL-330g to AP mode. (Default SSID: AP_xxxxxx), then turn
on the device.
2. Connect one end of the supplied RJ-45 cable to the Ethernet port of
the device and the other end to the Ethernet port of the ADSL or cable
modem.
3. Use the wireless LAN adapter software in the wireless LAN-enabled
computer to perform a Site Survey. Make sure the computer's wireless
LAN adapter is set to Infrastructure mode.
4. Establish connection with the WL-330g.
5. Set the IP configuration of the computer to establish connection to the
local network. Verify your connection.
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Chapter 4: Using the device