Chapter 5: Using The Device; Using The Device In A Local Network; Replacing The Computer Ethernet Cables - Asus WL-330GE - Wireless Access Point User Manual

5.1

Using the device in a local network

You can use the WL-330gE 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-330gE 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-330gE.
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-330gE SSID or encryption
settings.
5.2

Replacing the computer Ethernet cables

You can use the WL-330gE to replace your wireless LAN-enabled computer cable
connection to an ADSL or cable modem.
To do this:
1. Switch the WL-330gE 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-330gE.
5. Set the IP configuration of the computer to establish connection to the local
network. Verify your connection.
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Chapter 5: Using the device