ASUS WL-500W IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft Multi-Functional Wireless Router with x2 USB Plug-N-Share hard drive function and Print Server Function
802.11n Draft up to 300Mbps (Note: The maximum wireless signal rate is IEEE802.11n draft specifications. Actual throughput will vary depending on the wireless environment and other parameters) 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps Wireless Data Rates
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The attractive ASUS WL-500W wireless router is more than just good looks. It's compliant with Draft 802.11n, the latest wireless technology offering greater range and data speeds than the older 802.11b/g standards, (when used with compatible Draft 802.11n wireless adapters) while still being fully backwards compatible with them—perfect for mixed-mode environments.
The router's MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology also makes it a natural choice for multimedia fanatics, minimizing errors and optimizing data speed through the use of multiple antennas for both sending and receiving.
Other handy features include Download Master, giving you the ability to download HTTP, FTP and BT (BitTorrent) files automatically from the Internet even without computer connection and connect and share multiple USB peripherals like printers and external hard drives with computers across your network.The WL-500 also has an EZsetup button that automatically configure SSID and WPA or WEP encryption.
The attractive ASUS WL-500W wireless router is more than just good looks. It's compliant with Draft 802.11n, the latest wireless technology offering greater range and data speeds than the older 802.11b/g standards, (when used with compatible Draft 802.11n wireless adapters) while still being fully backwards compatible with them—perfect for mixed-mode environments.
The router's MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology also makes it a natural choice for multimedia fanatics, minimizing errors and optimizing data speed through the use of multiple antennas for both sending and receiving.
Other handy features include Download Master, giving you the ability to download HTTP, FTP and BT (BitTorrent) files automatically from the Internet even without computer connection and connect and share multiple USB peripherals like printers and external hard drives with computers across your network.The WL-500 also has an EZsetup button that automatically configure SSID and WPA or WEP encryption.
802.11n SupportAdopting the latest 802.11n draft with MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology, the ASUS WL-500W achieves speeds higher than 100Mbps, making it suitable for whole home multimedia streams. 802.11n draft-compliant products are fully compatible with legacy 802.11b/g devices.
Plug-n'-ShareThe ASUS WL-500W features a host of USB Plug-n'-Share functions. Just plug hard drives, printers or webcams in via the USB 2.0 ports to enable other devices on the network to share their functions. The Plug-n'-Share hard drive acts as an ftp server to let users backup data from their computers and use network neighborhood in Windows to browse external hard drive content.
High Wireless SecurityThe ASUS WL-500W wireless router supports WPA and WPA2 standards for use of the supreme encryption available regardless of client device and features a built-in firewall to prevent potential attacks from the Internet.
Web-based ManagementWith the built-in Web-based Management feature, configure the ASUS WL-500W via the web-based utility.
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Model
Brand
ASUS
Model
WL-500W
Details
Standards
IEEE 802.11b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft
Device Management
Smart Wizard browser-based administration Bandwidth Management Remote management DHCP server, WAN DHCP client Save/restore configuration files Upgrades via web browser Firmware restoration Device discovery
Firewall: NAT and SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection), intrusion detection including logging Logging: Dropped packet, security event, Syslog Filtering: Port, IP packet, URL Keyword, MAC address
WPA
WPA2
WAN Ports
WAN Ports: 1 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT LAN Ports: 4 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT USB Interface: 2 x USB2.0
LAN Ports
4 x 10/100M
Buttons
Restore button: Push for 5 seconds to restore factory setting EZSetup button: Automatically SSID and WEP or WPA configuration
Wireless Data Rates
802.11n Draft up to 300Mbps (Note: The maximum wireless signal rate is IEEE802.11n draft specifications. Actual throughput will vary depending on the wireless environment and other parameters) 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps
Draft 802.11n compliant, fully compatible with 802.11b/g Suitable for seamless multimedia stream EZSetup for network security - Automatically configure SSID and WPA or WEP encryption Plug-n'-Share hard drive function via USB 2.0 ASUS Download Master - Download anytime even when the PC is off or disconnected
Packaging
Package Contents
WL-500W Quick Installation Guide Software Disk Power Adapter RJ45 Cable