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The Asus travel router has an admin interface which is accessed via a browser IP address.
Asus supply some software with the WL-330N3G which is installed in a couple of minutes.
The Software hand holds through some menu systems to help the user set the device up. We had some problems getting this to even detect the device, but we found that it didn't really matter.
The device was detected by Windows 7 and it appeared in the connections menu.
If you read the back of the device it claims that the login should be ‘asus' and ‘asus'. This is actually incorrect it is ‘admin' and ‘admin' (a complete guess on my part as a long term netgear user). Very surprising to see such a silly mistake being made from Asus.
Connecting takes only a few seconds as seen above.
When first connected, the router pops up a ‘wizard' menu system to help direct the user to the right menu.
The first panel, called ‘Router' allows adjustment of settings for PPoE, Automatic IP, or Static IP. The Asus router will provide the signal, firewall, NAT and IP sharing functions to clients in a local area network.
The router can also act as an Access Point. This mode disables the NAT, firewall and IP sharing functions.
We love the option of being able to use the WL-330N3G as a repeater, to extend the wireless network coverage. This can be used in the home in this mode to extend and strengthen a signal, then used in one of the other modes when on the move.
The Ethernet Adapter mode allows the user to connect to any Ethernet capable devices wirelessly.
Hotspot mode allows Wifi devices to share Internet access, such as an Xbox 360. Very useful in certain situations.
A 3G USB modem can be connected to the Asus Router so it can act as a mobile router for multiple devices. This is easy to set up and only took a few minutes.
The advanced settings give complete control over many of the internal configuration parameters, although many people will never even need to access this panel for general use.
What a brilliant idea ! might pick one up when im paid and try and get it put onto expenses. Great for a hotel room.
Yeah, I like this a lot. I have several other devices I take with me, and to use wireless with them in a hotel room from a single wired connection would be useful. Great idea, never seen this done before.
Couldnt have came at a better time. I was in a hotel in Miami last week and it had a single connection for $10 a night ! I have a 3G card but with this device, having a whole network would be ideal.
Awesome. found it for $99 here.
Excellent idea, not sure i would use one, but if I travelled more it would be useful
I had another device from ASUS and the software was dire. I think they have a real problem with software. the fact they got the login info wrong on this concerns me. thats a huge problem. I can imagine their phone lines are crammed with ‘my device is broken!’
I am well impressed with this device. I travel with work a lot and I have a smartphone and a little player which all use the net. a small personal network in a hotel room would be brilliant.
I bought one on the 4th October 2011 and have not been able to make it work in the universal repeater mode till today. Sent a couple of emails to Asus tech support and it took them 1 week to get back to me (and apparently never bother to read my email properly) asking me to download and read the manual, which apparently provides no useful information on the issue I am facing.
When I tried to set up the device in a wireless repeater mode, and after entering the Network Key, the device will attempt to connect and after a long wait, it prompts “Your connection to the WL-330N3G is disconnected. Please check the IP
settings of your computer and the WL-330N3G.We recommend you to use ASUS Utility / Device Discovery and search IP of AP for enter setting page again”.
Anyone can help? I have given up on Asus.
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