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Software configuration, Chapter 3 - software configuration – Asus WL-320gP User Manual

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3. Software

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ASUS 802.11g Access Point

Chapter 3 - Software Configuration

3. Software Configuration

3.1 Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP

The ASUS 802.11g AP can be configured to meet various usage scenarios.

Some of the factory default settings may suit your usage; others may need

changing. Prior to using the ASUS 802.11g AP, you must check the basic

settings to guarantee it will work in your environment.
Configuring the ASUS 802.11g AP is done through a web browser. You

need a Notebook or a PC connected to the ASUS 802.11g AP (either directly

or through a hub) and running a web browser

as a configuration terminal.

The connection can be wired or wireless. For the wireless connection, you

need an IEEE 802.11g/b compatible device, suck as an ASUS WLAN Card,

installed in your Notebook or PC. You should also disable WEP and set the

SSID to “default” for your wireless LAN device.
If you want to configure the ASUS 802.11g AP or want to access the Internet

through the ASUS 802.11g AP, the TCP/IP settings must be correct. Normally,

the TCP/IP setting should be on the IP subnet of the ASUS 802.11g AP.

Note: Changing TCP/IP settings may require rebooting your PC.

When rebooting, the ASUS 802.11g AP should be switched ON and

in the ready state.