ASUS WL-520GU Wireless Router

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 7.9 x 3.3 inches ; 9.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000R3BTDC
• Item model number: WL-520GU
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 29, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

From the Manufacturer Setting up your wireless Internet sharing router is as easy as 5 mouse clicks with ASUS. The WL-520gU integrates a simple yet thorough interface, EZ USB Multi-function printer sharing, bandwidth management and much more in a compact and simple design.

The WL-520gU also features BroadRange wireless G technology that provides 3 times the coverage area of standard wireless G routers, ensuring a good signal throughout the house. With the latest wireless encryption standards, combined with an easy to browse network map, your network is both safe and easy to control.

Sharing the Internet and multifunction printer is made easy and affordable with the ASUS WL-520gU, making it perfect for small offices or home businesses.

Key Features

• All-in-One Printer Server: simultaneously share printers and scanners among multiple users
• Auto-detection & EZ UI (Easy User Interface): the easiest way to setup your router
• EZ QoS: simple, powerful bandwidth allocation streamlines your Gaming/Audio/Video experience
• BroadRange Technology: delivers 300% more signal coverage than standard 802.11g
• WDS (Wireless Distribution System): allows for bridging of two WL-520gU units to enable extra wireless coverage
• 125 High Speed Mode (HSM): provides 135% transfer speed compared to standard 11g product
• DD-WRT Support: supports DD-WRT open source code firmware for advanced features***

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ASUS Innovation and Quality

ASUS is the world leader in motherboards and graphics cards, and is the fastest growing of the top 10 notebook brands (currently number 5).* The ASUS product portfolio includes notebooks, Eee PCs, motherboards, graphics cards, wireless, and much more. In 2008 alone, ASUS products won 3,056 distinguished awards thanks to the innovative user-centric technologies such as ASUS' exclusive EZ MFP, the easiest way to share an USB multifunction printer wirelessly with multiple users.

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EZ Multifunction Printer (MFP) Sharing

With the EZ Multifunction Printer Sharing feature, up to 12 users can share an USB multifunction printer to print and scan wirelessly using the ASUS WL-520gU. The WL-520gU utilizes an auto switching function that automatically switches users as needed and eliminates the trouble of disconnecting/reconnecting when users take turns printing. This saves you from purchasing a costly 24 hr. dedicated printing station PC or dedicated print server. With a quick setup and easy USB connection for EZ MFP Sharing, the ASUS WL-520gU is the ideal wireless router for small office and home businesses.

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EZ and Quick Setup with EZ UI (Easy User Interface)

Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Simply hook up your router and QIS will automatically guide you through the setup in 3 easy steps, it is as if no manual is required. 1. Open your browser 2. Enter the necessary setup instructions 3. Once finished, QIS loads up your default homepage. Simplified Network Map This straight-forward user interface helps users quickly manage users and devices, setup your networking environment and identify issues. Compared to non-ASUS routers with hidden submenus and separate status pages, the ASUS network map offers fast network maintenance without sacrificing control. Dr. Surf Dr. Surf is your personal wireless doctor. Offering real-time network diagnostics, Dr. Surf auto-detects connection problems and provides possible solutions.

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EZQos - Bandwidth on Demand

EZ Quality of Service lets you dynamically allocate bandwidth between browsing, online games, Internet applications (such as BitTorrent), and voice/video streaming. You can also optimize bandwidth amongst any combination of these applications on the fly. Simply click the scenarios best suited to your Internet use and the WL-520gU will automatically prioritize bandwidth according to the user settings. With the EZQoS, you can enjoy smooth and seemless Internet communication even when using bandwidth saturating applications such as BitTorrent.

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300% More Wireless Coverage and Latest Wireless Encryption Methods

BroadRange Technology: The ASUS WL-520gU offers BroadRange technology that delivers 300% the signal coverage of standard 802.11g. This enables you to stay connected to the network and Internet wirelessly throughout a larger area. 125 High Speed Mode (HSM): Provides 135% faster transfer speed compared to 802.11g. Wireless Distribution System (WDS): Bridge two WL-520gU to enable total wireless coverage in two buidlings or an enormous residential complex. Strong Wireless Securtiy: Includes the latest industry standards for wireless data encryption so you can have a piece of mind when sharing your Internet and network. (WEP, WPA, WPA2 and more) DD-WRT Support: WL-520gU supports DD-WRT open source code firmware. Check the following website for detail. http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv3/dd-wrt/hardware.html

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Warranty

ASUS 2 Years Global Wireless Warranty

ASUS WL-520gU's come with ASUS 2 years global wireless product warranty.
Please visit Support.ASUS.com for more details on ASUS wireless product warranty policy.

What's in the Box

ASUS WL-520gU wireless router

2 dBi detachable antenna

Ethernet Cable

Application CD

Power Adapter (5V 2A)

Quick Starter Guide

Warranty Information Cards

Specifications

Network Standard: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.3, IEEE802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.11i, IPv4, CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, ICMP

Operating Frequency: 2.4G ~ 2.5GHz

Data Rate: 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps

Operation Channels: 11 for N. America, 14 Japan, 13 Europe (ETSI)

LAN Ports: WAN x 1, LAN x 4 RJ45 for 10/100 BaseT

Antenna Support: Antenna Diversity, 1 internal antenna on board, 1 external detachable antenna (RP-SMA connector)

USB Interface: 1 x USB2.0 for MFP (multifunction printer) sharing

LED Indicators: Power x 1, AIR x 1, WAN x 1, LAN x 4

Security: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA-TKIP/AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-ENT, Radius with 802.1x

Authentication: MAC address, 802.1x

Firewall: NAT Firewall, SPI (Stateful Package Inspection) Firewall, WAN ping control, Single Port and Port Range filter, URL based filter, MAC Address filter

VPN Features: IPSec Pass-Through, PPTP Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through

Network Protocol: Support UPnP, DHCP, DNS Proxy, NTP Client, DDNS, Port Trigger, Virtual Server, Virtual DMZ, VPN Pass-Through, WDS

Utilities: EZQoS – BODTM (Bandwidth-On-Demand)
WMM (Wi-Fi multimedia), Device Discovery: discovers WL520GU in network and help user to invoke Web Configuration page
EZSetup: Help you to setup wireless and Internet connection easily
Firmware Restoration: Restore firmware while system enters rescue mode
Network Printer Setup Program (in utility CD): Share your MFP (multifunction printer) scanning and printing function simultaneously and wirelessly.

DC Power Adapter: DC Output: +5V with max. 2A current Note: Use only the adapter included in the package. Using other adapters may damage the device.

Temperature: Operating: 32~104 degrees F, Storage: -22~122 degrees F

Humidity: Operating: 50~90%, Storage: 20~90%

Phys.Dimension(LxWxH): 6.46 x 4.59 x 1.22 inches

Net Weight (estimated): 0.52 lbs

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Color and bundled software versions are subject to change without notice.

Brand and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.

Product may not be exactly as shown in photos.

* According to IDC's Q4 2008 Worldwide Portable PC Shipments data.

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Product Description

ASUS WL-520gU - EZ Wireless Router with All-in-One Printer Server: All-in-One Printer Server: Wirelessly and simultaneously share printing and scanning functions for multiple users; Auto-detection and New EZ UI (Easy User Interface): delivers the easiest and fastest way to setup your router; EZ QoS - Powerful and easily-operated BOD (Bandwidth On Demand) streamlines your Gaming/Audio/Video experience.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars USB issues, alternative firmware., July 27, 2009

By	Twarkmain (USA) - See all my reviews

If you're planning on using this device with alternative firmware, be aware that this model (wl-520gu) has known USB port issues. It's unclear if the problem is hardware or software. Depending on what you want to do, you may or may not encounter problems; for example, printing and usb disk access seem to work for most folks, but I could not get my USB 3G/EVDO aircard working for an internet connection. I tried various versions of openwrt, dd-wrt, and koppel(USB 3G enabled firmware based on ASUS source), with similar results. Info about the USB issue(s) can be found via your favorite search engine.

If you're planning on using the router for printing, be sure to make sure your printer is supported on the Asus site. It does raw pass-through printing - there is no queue (not cups based). Giving this 3 stars because it seems pretty decent as a wi-fi router otherwise.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Flash it with DD-WRT, August 21, 2009

By	A. Ricks (Hell) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I don't know much about the OEM firmware because I immediately flashed DD-WRT onto it. DD-WRT is well documented, easy to use and trivial to install on this router from a windows computer. I use this in my room as a wireless repeater/bridge which allows me to log on to the wireless network without configuring a wireless card (which can be a pain with linux) as well as increase the range of my network. This router also has a usb port so the memory can be expanded for use as Network Attached Storage (NAS), as a lite weight web server or as a print server. The only cons are I have to reboot the thing approximately every three months and the onboard memory is a bit lacking for something at this price.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very easy to setup, especially if you have setup a router before., October 31, 2009

By	C. Elliott - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I do not believe this is a first time router. If you have never setup a router before I would probably go with a Linksys or Netgear. Or if you are confident you do not need support from Asus to set it up out of box, then I would get it.

It is VERY easy to setup with the browser setup, but Asus *support* is lackluster. Their website is slow or unresponsive at times or may not even come up (blank page). The customer service reps are very nice and professional, but I found a few to not know the products I call in for and feel they are reading off a script.

That being said, I love this router. I run dd-wrt on it as well and it rock solid. The default firmware seems good and probably works for the general public perfectly fine. DD-wrt allows me to run a print, web, and nas server off a usb hub connected to the usb port. Seems well designed / ventilated because it runs no where near burning hot like a Netgear router I have. The range works great and I see no problems in my two story townhome with any connectivity issues. Matter of fact I see 5 out of 5 bars while I'm one story above the router on the second floor on my laptop.