Specifications WL-500w

[MShell]

WL-500W specifications as on the ASUS website:
http://www.asus.com/999/images/products/1277/1277_l.jpg

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


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 270Mbps* (*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

[lamikr]

Is there any documentation how to attach a serial cable to wl-500w? I have already opened the box, but where to go from there...

[Djzleite]

All wonderfull but i red that those 3 antennas aren´t detachable ... :rolleyes: so it won´t server for the purpose i was thinking that is to conect each output to a high gain antenna.
One 24db grid, one 14db flat panel and another i´d buy around omni-directional.
Definatly i´ll go back to the previous setup, WL 500gp wich was good but not much on the RF Power using as it came from factory.

EDIT: Gone to WL500gp, 500W didn´t have detachable antennas ...

[v12aml]

http://www.wi-fi.org/pressroom_overview.php?newsid=545

[Les Wire]

http://www.wi-fi.org/pressroom_overview.php?newsid=545
Will WL-500W ever get Wi-Fi CERTIFIED for 802.11n draft 2.0?
So far it's not on the list: http://certifications.wi-fi.org/wbcs_certified_products.php?search=1&advanced=1&lang=en&filter_company_id=&filter_category_id=&filter_subcategory=&filter_cid=&date_from=&date_to=&x=30&y=18&selected_certifications%5B%5D=33


http://certifications.wi-fi.org/images/80211abgn_142px.gif
This certificate represents the capabilities and features that have passed the interoperability testing governed by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Detailed descriptions of these features can be found at www.wi-fi.org/certificate

[mikhako]

Is it possible to use 802.1x autenthication for WAN interface in this model?

[pachy]

Will WL-500W ever get Wi-Fi CERTIFIED for 802.11n draft 2.0?
So far it's not on the list: http://certifications.wi-fi.org/wbcs_certified_products.php?search=1&advanced=1&lang=en&filter_company_id=&filter_category_id=&filter_subcategory=&filter_cid=&date_from=&date_to=&x=30&y=18&selected_certifications%5B%5D=33


http://certifications.wi-fi.org/images/80211abgn_142px.gif
This certificate represents the capabilities and features that have passed the interoperability testing governed by the Wi-Fi Alliance. Detailed descriptions of these features can be found at www.wi-fi.org/certificate

I have some interest about the wl500w, because i'm looking for a router compatible with :
- draft 2.0 (and i found the certificate draft 2.0 capabilities on the wifi-alliance web site.)
- oleg
- dd-wrt

Could somebody purpose an other product than the 500w ? Because it seems hard to find this router in france.

Regards

[lyka]

how much ram does it have? 32 or 64?

[Rocket]

I believe it has 32 Mb of RAM. Also, it is listed as certified now:

Product Date Certified Category
• WL-160N 08/20/2007 External Wi-Fi Adapter Card
• ASUS series Notebook 12/13/2007 Laptop Computer
• ASUS series Notebook 12/14/2007 Laptop Computer
• WL-500W 12/20/2007 Access Point for Home or Small Office
• ASUS 802.11n Network Adapter 06/04/2008 External Wi-Fi Adapter Card

- Rocket