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Asus WL-500W - The First 802.11n Multi-Functional Wireless Router. Compatible with 802.11b/g, Plug-'n-Share hard drive function via USB 2.0. (ASUWL500W) 24-48 hrs $139.97
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WL-500W
The First 802.11n Multi-Functional Wireless Router

  • 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

The ASUS WL-500W Super Speed N multifunctional wireless router adopted the latest 802.11n draft to deliver high-speed data transfer and unparalleled interoperability between n-draft devices. It also incorporated Download Master and USB Pug-n'-Share features for convenient digital content downloads and sharing of printer, webcam and external hard drive functions.

 

SuperSpeed NFaster than Wired Connection

The WL-500W router adopted the latest wireless technology, 802.11n draft. With MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) technology, the WL-500W achieves speeds higher than 100Mbps, making it suitable for whole home multimedia streams. 802.11n draft products are fully compatible with legacy 802.11b/g devices.

Download Master – The Easy Way Download

Turn the WL-500W into a wireless storage device by connecting an external hard drive, and enjoy the convenience brought by Download Master. It is a unique technology found in ASUS wireless solutions that features several innovations to simplify the download process. For laptop users, simply set download priorities then disconnect the laptop, and let the WL-500W and Download Master take care of everything. When users return from home or office, the files they demanded will be neatly arranged in the external hard drive.

Plug-n'-Share

USB 2.0 SharingThe WL-500W offers a host of USB Plug-n'-Share functions. Whether it's hard drives, printers or webcams, just plug them in via the USB 2.0 ports to enable other devices in the network to share their functions.

Plug-n'-Share hard drive is especially worth highlight. It acts as a ftp server, which lets users backup data from their computers and use network neighborhood in Windows to browse external hard drive content. All these functions can be enjoyed without connecting the WL-500W to any computer systems.

Specifications

WAN Ports 1 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT
LAN Ports 4 x RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT
Antenna 3 x external dipole antenna
Power AC input: 100V~240V(50~60HZ); DC output: 5V with max. 2.5A~3A current
USB Interface 2 x USB2.0
Operating Frequency 2.4 - 2.5 GHz
Data Rate

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
Encryption 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, MAC address, 802.1x
Applications

Download Master: Download ftp, http and BT (BitTorrent) automatically
FTP Server
WebCAM Server
Printer Server: TCP/IP (LPR, supported in Windows XP, Windows 2000 and MAC OS)
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
Security

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
Buttons

Restore button: Push for 5 seconds to restore factory setting

EZSetup button: Automatically SSID and WEP or WPA configuration
Operating Modes 11 for N. America, 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI)
Output Power 12~15dBm(g mode), 15~18dBm(b mode), 14~16dBm(n mode)
WAN Service Static IP Address
Dynamic IP Address (DHCP Client)
PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE)
PPTP
L2TP
Big Pond

* All specifications are subject to change without notice.
* PCB color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.
* Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.

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