Asus WL-500W - Manual (Page 4)

WL-500W Wireless Router Quick Start Guide
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The ASUS WL-500W Wireless Router can meet various working scenarios with proper
configuration. The default settings of the wireless router may change to meet your
individual needs. Thus, before using the wireless router, check the basic settings to
make sure they all work in your environment.
ASUS provides a utility named EZSetup for fast wireless configuration. If you would
like to use EZSetup for your router configuration, refer to chapter 6 of user manual in
support CD.
Note: Wired connection for initial configuration is recommended to avoid
possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty.
) Wired connection ired connection
The WL-500W Wireless Router is supplied with an Ethernet cable in the package. The
wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function. Thus, you can either use a
straight-through or a crossover cable for wired connection. Plug one end of the cable
to the LAN port on the rear panel of the router and the other end to the Ethernet port
on your PC.
2) Wireless Connection
For establishing wireless connection, you need an IEEE 802.11b/g compatible
WLAN card. Refer to your wireless adapter user manual for wireless connection Refer to your wireless adapter user manual for wireless connection
procedures. By default, the SSID of the wireless router is “default” (in lower case),
encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used.
3) Setting IP address for wired or wireless client
To access the WL-500W Wireless Router, you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on
your wired or wireless clients. Set the IP addresses of the clients within the same subnet
of WL-500W.
Getting an IP address automatically
The WL-500W Wireless Router integrates DHCP server functions, thus, your PC
gets an IP address automatically.
Note: Before rebooting your PC, switch ON the wireless router and make
sure the router is ready.
3. Getting started
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