ASUS WL-500g Premium Router

Rob Williams · 11-08-2006, 12:07 AM

Routers are often boring, but ASUS proves that doesn't have to be the case. The WL-500g is a very fast WiFi router that offers USB connectivity and even the ability to download while your computer is turned off!

You can read the full review here and discuss it here.

12-27-2006, 12:14 PM

Hi, When I start the Download master, it gives error message "device not found".

Rob Williams · 12-27-2006, 01:46 PM

Hmm. At that point, is your wireless network working at all? Make sure that you format the drive on your Windows PC prior to plugging it into the router, and even then make sure it's in tight. Don't format it if there's still stuff on it though.

I no longer have the router so I can't just hop on and see what's in the admin, but you may want to look through there and see if there is anything you need to set up. I do believe it took me a few minutes to set it up properly.

12-27-2006, 04:25 PM

Thank you for your quick reply. The Asus is working fine as a router (wired and wireless). My drive and my memory stick are in FAT format.

Rob Williams · 12-27-2006, 10:34 PM

Did you install the software that came with the router, or just set it up manually? I recommend setting up the router -with- the included software, because it may require it.

I don't recall having a problem with mine at all... I wish I still had it on hand.

11-24-2007, 06:44 AM

I understand the Master download allows you to download from an FTP or Torrent, but is it also possible to setup an FTP server - so that people can upload things to me, without having to have my desktop running?

Rob Williams · 11-24-2007, 02:53 PM

To be honest, I am not sure if that router supports FTP. I am quite sure the WL-500W and WL-700gE do. You might want to head over to the ASUS official forums, and check out the WL-500g forum to post the same question there.

If you do find a router that will support FTP, it will still be a little tricky setting it up. You might need to set up a DynDNS.org account to set up a domain that links directly to your routers/computers IP address. I've done this before, but don't recall the exact process. It took about an hour to figure out though.

11-08-2006, 12:07 AM	#1
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	ASUS WL-500g Premium Router Routers are often boring, but ASUS proves that doesn't have to be the case. The WL-500g is a very fast WiFi router that offers USB connectivity and even the ability to download while your computer is turned off! You can read the full review here and discuss it here. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

12-27-2006, 12:14 PM	#2
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	device not found Hi, When I start the Download master, it gives error message "device not found".

12-27-2006, 01:46 PM	#3
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	Hmm. At that point, is your wireless network working at all? Make sure that you format the drive on your Windows PC prior to plugging it into the router, and even then make sure it's in tight. Don't format it if there's still stuff on it though. I no longer have the router so I can't just hop on and see what's in the admin, but you may want to look through there and see if there is anything you need to set up. I do believe it took me a few minutes to set it up properly. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

12-27-2006, 10:34 PM	#5
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	Did you install the software that came with the router, or just set it up manually? I recommend setting up the router -with- the included software, because it may require it. I don't recall having a problem with mine at all... I wish I still had it on hand. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

11-24-2007, 06:44 AM	#6
Winnick Guest Poster Posts: n/a	FTP server I understand the Master download allows you to download from an FTP or Torrent, but is it also possible to setup an FTP server - so that people can upload things to me, without having to have my desktop running?

12-27-2006, 04:25 PM	#4
Unregistered Guest Poster Posts: n/a	Thank you for your quick reply. The Asus is working fine as a router (wired and wireless). My drive and my memory stick are in FAT format.

11-24-2007, 02:53 PM	#7
Rob Williams Editor in Chief Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlantic Canada Posts: 8,921	To be honest, I am not sure if that router supports FTP. I am quite sure the WL-500W and WL-700gE do. You might want to head over to the ASUS official forums, and check out the WL-500g forum to post the same question there. If you do find a router that will support FTP, it will still be a little tricky setting it up. You might need to set up a DynDNS.org account to set up a domain that links directly to your routers/computers IP address. I've done this before, but don't recall the exact process. It took about an hour to figure out though. __________________ Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 @ 3.20GHz, ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, OCZ 8GB PC2-6400, EVGA GTX 285 1024MB Seagate 500GB, 750GB & 1TB, Pioneer 22x ODD, Corsair 1000HX, Thermalright Ultra-120, CM Storm Sniper Dell 2408WFP 24", ASUS Xonar Essence STX, Ultrasone PRO 750, Gentoo Linux (KDE 4.3.2, 2.6.31 Kernel) "Take care to get what you like, or you will be forced to like what you get!" - H.P. Baxxter Profiles: Last.fm \| Xbox Live \| Steam

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