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... wireless router Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router...11 Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS)...11 Setting up the wireless router in Router mode...12 Setting up the wireless router in AP mode...15 Getting started Chapter 3: Accessing the wireless router...17 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients...17 Configuring the network clients Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI...25 Using the Network Map...27 Creating multiple SSID profiles...28 Managing bandwidth with EzQoS...29 Upgrading the firmware...30 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings...31 Configuring via the web...
... wireless router Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router...11 Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS)...11 Setting up the wireless router in Router mode...12 Setting up the wireless router in AP mode...15 Getting started Chapter 3: Accessing the wireless router...17 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients...17 Configuring the network clients Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI...25 Using the Network Map...27 Creating multiple SSID profiles...28 Managing bandwidth with EzQoS...29 Upgrading the firmware...30 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings...31 Configuring via the web...
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..., and LED indicators of the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router and Access Point modes of contents Chapter 5: Installing the utilities...32 Device Discovery...34 Firmware Restoration...35 WPS Wizard...36 Using WPS Wizard...36 Installing the utilities Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...42 ASUS DDNS Service...45 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...45 Troubleshooting Appendices Notices...47 ASUS Contact information...55 About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to work with your ASUS...
..., and LED indicators of the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router and Access Point modes of contents Chapter 5: Installing the utilities...32 Device Discovery...34 Firmware Restoration...35 WPS Wizard...36 Using WPS Wizard...36 Installing the utilities Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...42 ASUS DDNS Service...45 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...45 Troubleshooting Appendices Notices...47 ASUS Contact information...55 About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to work with your ASUS...
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... or missing, contact your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N10 Wireless Router x1 Power adapter x1 Support CD (manual, utilities) x1 RJ45 cable x1 Detachable antenna x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your system/network meets the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • At least one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser Before you proceed Take...
... or missing, contact your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N10 Wireless Router x1 Power adapter x1 Support CD (manual, utilities) x1 RJ45 cable x1 Detachable antenna x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Note: If any of the Ethernet cable that your system/network meets the following requirements: • An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • At least one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser Before you proceed Take...
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• Install the device at least 20cm from a person to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-N10 Hardware features Front panel 150M High Speed RT-N10 AIR WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Status indicators LED Status Off (Power) On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick Off AIR On Flashing Off LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) On Flashing Off WAN (Wide Area Network) On Flashing Indication No power System ready Rescue mode WPS processing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or...
• Install the device at least 20cm from a person to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-N10 Hardware features Front panel 150M High Speed RT-N10 AIR WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Status indicators LED Status Off (Power) On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick Off AIR On Flashing Off LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) On Flashing Off WAN (Wide Area Network) On Flashing Indication No power System ready Rescue mode WPS processing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or...
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Rear panel WPS Label WAN LAN1-LAN4 DC IN WPS Restore Description Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this button to establish wireless connection. Insert the AC adapter into this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings. RT-N10 Chapter 1: Knowing your router to connect your wireless router Press this port to a power source. Press this port to establish LAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish WAN connection.
Rear panel WPS Label WAN LAN1-LAN4 DC IN WPS Restore Description Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this button to establish wireless connection. Insert the AC adapter into this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings. RT-N10 Chapter 1: Knowing your router to connect your wireless router Press this port to a power source. Press this port to establish LAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish WAN connection.
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... up the wireless router in setting up the hardware RT-N10 11 Getting started Setting up the wireless router 2 The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you to configure the wireless router using your web browser on configuring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the Quick Internet Setup (QIS). Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function, which is integrated in the wireless router's web GUI, detects the Internet connection type automatically and guides you in...
... up the wireless router in setting up the hardware RT-N10 11 Getting started Setting up the wireless router 2 The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you to configure the wireless router using your web browser on configuring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the Quick Internet Setup (QIS). Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function, which is integrated in the wireless router's web GUI, detects the Internet connection type automatically and guides you in...
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... proxy settings on your devices. Connect your web browser. 12 RT-N10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Modem WPS RT-N10 Client Note: We recommend that you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your web browser and the QIS web page appears automatically. Launch your computer to the wireless router for LAN clients are enabled. Setting up the wireless router in Router mode In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signals.
... proxy settings on your devices. Connect your web browser. 12 RT-N10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Modem WPS RT-N10 Client Note: We recommend that you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your web browser and the QIS web page appears automatically. Launch your computer to the wireless router for LAN clients are enabled. Setting up the wireless router in Router mode In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signals.
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The Internet connection setup is completed. • • Click Going to Internet to manually configure advanced settings for the wireless router. Click Simply Wireless Security Setting to configure the basic security settings including the SSID, authentication, and encryption methods for quick access to the web GUI. 14 RT-N10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Click Add to Favorites to add this URL to your Favorites list for the wireless router. • • Click Advanced Setting page to surf the Internet. 4.
The Internet connection setup is completed. • • Click Going to Internet to manually configure advanced settings for the wireless router. Click Simply Wireless Security Setting to configure the basic security settings including the SSID, authentication, and encryption methods for quick access to the web GUI. 14 RT-N10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Click Add to Favorites to add this URL to your Favorites list for the wireless router. • • Click Advanced Setting page to surf the Internet. 4.
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... the wireless router in AP mode In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to wireless uncertainty. WPS Modem RT-N10 Client Router Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signals. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to connect your devices. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N10 15 Setting up the wireless router...
... the wireless router in AP mode In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to wireless uncertainty. WPS Modem RT-N10 Client Router Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signals. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to connect your devices. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N10 15 Setting up the wireless router...
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... address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router 3 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you may want to manually assign an IP address to your client, we recommend that correspond to the operating system installed on your wired or wireless clients. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to manually assign static...
... address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router 3 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you may want to manually assign an IP address to your client, we recommend that correspond to the operating system installed on your wired or wireless clients. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to manually assign static...
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... DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 2. Click OK when done. Windows® XP 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N10 23 Select Obtain an IP address...
... DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 2. Click OK when done. Windows® XP 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N10 23 Select Obtain an IP address...
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... RT-N10 25 The login page of the router's web GUI appears. On the login page, key in the router's IP address. Launch a web browser, then key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). Note: • In the Router mode, the router's IP address is 192.168.1.1. • In the AP mode, use Device Discovery included in the support CD to find the router's IP address. 4 The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure these features: Network...
... RT-N10 25 The login page of the router's web GUI appears. On the login page, key in the router's IP address. Launch a web browser, then key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). Note: • In the Router mode, the router's IP address is 192.168.1.1. • In the AP mode, use Device Discovery included in the support CD to find the router's IP address. 4 The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure these features: Network...
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... to display information about the clients or computers in the network, and allows you to block/unblock a client. Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status and configure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and clients in your Local Area Network (LAN) using the WPS Wizard. Client status Click this icon to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address.
... to display information about the clients or computers in the network, and allows you to block/unblock a client. Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status and configure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and clients in your Local Area Network (LAN) using the WPS Wizard. Client status Click this icon to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address.
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... Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the new firmware on this utility, refer to restore the system. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the left side of this user manual. 30 RT-N10 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI The uploading process takes about three minutes. Click Upload. Note: If the upgrade process fails, use the Firmware Restoration utility to the section Firmware Restoration...
... Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the new firmware on this utility, refer to restore the system. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the left side of this user manual. 30 RT-N10 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI The uploading process takes about three minutes. Click Upload. Note: If the upgrade process fails, use the Firmware Restoration utility to the section Firmware Restoration...
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Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router and enables you to access the web GUI and configure the wireless router. Click Configure to configure the device. To launch the Device Discovery utility: From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Click Search to exit the application. 34 RT-N10 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Click Exit to search for ASUS wireless routers within range.
Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router and enables you to access the web GUI and configure the wireless router. Click Configure to configure the device. To launch the Device Discovery utility: From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Click Search to exit the application. 34 RT-N10 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Click Exit to search for ASUS wireless routers within range.
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... Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 4. Refer to four minutes. To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. Hold the Restore button at the front panel flashes slowly, which indicates that you specify. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. It uploads the firmware that the wireless router is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10 35 Important: Launch the rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility...
... Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 4. Refer to four minutes. To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. Hold the Restore button at the front panel flashes slowly, which indicates that you specify. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. It uploads the firmware that the wireless router is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10 35 Important: Launch the rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility...
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... set up a secure and protected wireless network easily. When done, click Next. Note: Use the WPS Wizard with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later XP SP2 XP SP1 and 2000 To use WPS Wizard: 1. If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. 36 RT-N10 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WPS Wizard WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function. • Windows...
... set up a secure and protected wireless network easily. When done, click Next. Note: Use the WPS Wizard with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later XP SP2 XP SP1 and 2000 To use WPS Wizard: 1. If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. 36 RT-N10 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities WPS Wizard WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function. • Windows...
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... client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. 42 RT-N10 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting These problems require simple troubleshooting that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. Problem I cannot access the web GUI for more than five seconds. • Check the setting in this chapter. Disable the proxy settings of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to change the channel settings. Cannot find the router: • Press the Restore button at...
... client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. 42 RT-N10 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting These problems require simple troubleshooting that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. Problem I cannot access the web GUI for more than five seconds. • Check the setting in this chapter. Disable the proxy settings of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to change the channel settings. Cannot find the router: • Press the Restore button at...
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..., change the cable and try again. • Restart your computer. • Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the wireless router and re-configure the settings. • Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is connected to the correct wireless router. • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to use a proxy server. Internet access is possible. If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks • Ensure that your web browser is configured to use the local LAN, and...
..., change the cable and try again. • Restart your computer. • Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the wireless router and re-configure the settings. • Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is connected to the correct wireless router. • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to use a proxy server. Internet access is possible. If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks • Ensure that your web browser is configured to use the local LAN, and...
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The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is 192.168.1.1. • In the AP mode, use 192.168.1.1 to find the router's IP address. 44 RT-N10 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Check the router's operation mode. • In the Router mode, the default IP address is plugged in Chapter 4 of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to its default settings? Problem How to restore the system to the...
The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is 192.168.1.1. • In the AP mode, use 192.168.1.1 to find the router's IP address. 44 RT-N10 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Check the router's operation mode. • In the Router mode, the default IP address is plugged in Chapter 4 of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to its default settings? Problem How to restore the system to the...
