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... panel...9 Mounting options...10 Knowing your 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...
... panel...9 Mounting options...10 Knowing your 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...
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... chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, 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 the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in...
... chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, 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 the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in...
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...when trying to complete a task. • Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on the ...utilities that you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to...
...when trying to complete a task. • Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on the ...utilities that you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to...
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... for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N10 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Knowing your wireless router Package contents 1 Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length 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...
... for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N10 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Knowing your wireless router Package contents 1 Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length 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...
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... power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-N10 • Install the device at least 20cm from a person to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) No power or no physical ...
... power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-N10 • Install the device at least 20cm from a person to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) No power or no physical ...
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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 a power source. Press this port to connect your wireless router 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. Press this port to establish LAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish WAN 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 a power source. Press this port to connect your wireless router 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. Press this port to establish LAN connection. Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish WAN connection.
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Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-N10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. Look on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. Mark two upper holes ...in a flat surface. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. The unit may also be converted for mounting to sit on the underside for the two ...
Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is too loose. 10 RT-N10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is showing. Look on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. Mark two upper holes ...in a flat surface. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to a wall or ceiling. Mounting options Out of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. The unit may also be converted for mounting to sit on the underside for the two ...
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... You may also launch the QIS from the Network Map page in the QIS field under Internet status. Getting started Setting up the wireless router 2 The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you to Chapter 4: Configuring via the Quick Internet Setup (QIS). Using...QIS) function, which is integrated in the wireless router's web GUI, detects the Internet connection type automatically and guides you in setting up the wireless router in either of these two operation modes via the web GUI. Set up the hardware RT-N10 11 To do this, click Go in ...
... You may also launch the QIS from the Network Map page in the QIS field under Internet status. Getting started Setting up the wireless router 2 The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you to Chapter 4: Configuring via the Quick Internet Setup (QIS). Using...QIS) function, which is integrated in the wireless router's web GUI, detects the Internet connection type automatically and guides you in setting up the wireless router in either of these two operation modes via the web GUI. Set up the hardware RT-N10 11 To do this, click Go in ...
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... web page appears automatically. Launch your devices. Select IP Sharing mode, then click Next. Modem WPS RT-N10 Client Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signals. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems...or Static IP, and provides you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your web browser. 12 RT-N10 Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Router mode In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to wireless uncertainty. 2. Setting up the wireless router in Router mode: 1.
... web page appears automatically. Launch your devices. Select IP Sharing mode, then click Next. Modem WPS RT-N10 Client Note: We recommend that you with wireless radio signals. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems...or Static IP, and provides you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your web browser. 12 RT-N10 Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router in Router mode In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to wireless uncertainty. 2. Setting up the wireless router in Router mode: 1.
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Click Add to Favorites to add this URL to your Favorites list for the wireless router. Click Simply Wireless Security Setting to configure the basic security settings including the SSID, authentication, and encryption methods for the wireless router. • • Click Advanced Setting page to manually configure advanced settings for quick access to surf the Internet. 4. The Internet connection setup is completed. • • Click Going to Internet 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 Simply Wireless Security Setting to configure the basic security settings including the SSID, authentication, and encryption methods for the wireless router. • • Click Advanced Setting page to manually configure advanced settings for quick access to surf the Internet. 4. The Internet connection setup is completed. • • Click Going to Internet to the web GUI. 14 RT-N10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware
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... 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. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to connect your devices. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing...
... 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. Connect your computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to connect your devices. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing...
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... can be any number between 2 and 254. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the clients in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N10 17 Ensure that correspond to manually assign static IP addresses on some instances..., you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on your wired or wireless clients. Note: In the Router mode, if you want to the operating...
... can be any number between 2 and 254. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the clients in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N10 17 Ensure that correspond to manually assign static IP addresses on some instances..., you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on your wired or wireless clients. Note: In the Router mode, if you want to the operating...
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3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. 26 RT-N10 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. 26 RT-N10 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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Under System status, click Add. 2. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 28 RT-N10 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various working scenarios. To create an SSID profile: 1.
Under System status, click Add. 2. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 28 RT-N10 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various working scenarios. To create an SSID profile: 1.
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Click Install...Utilities. 2. To install the utilities: 1. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. Click Next. 32 RT-N10 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Installing the utilities Installing the utilities 5 The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router.
Click Install...Utilities. 2. To install the utilities: 1. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. Click Next. 32 RT-N10 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Installing the utilities Installing the utilities 5 The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router.
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Click Exit to configure the device. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router and enables you to exit the application. 34 RT-N10 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Click Search to access the web GUI and configure the wireless router. To launch the Device Discovery utility: From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Click Configure to search for ASUS wireless routers within range.
Click Exit to configure the device. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router and enables you to exit the application. 34 RT-N10 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Click Search to access the web GUI and configure the wireless router. To launch the Device Discovery utility: From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Click Configure to search for ASUS wireless routers within range.
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... not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be done through the web interface. From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 4. To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. It uploads the firmware that failed during its firmware upgrading process. Normal ...
... not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be done through the web interface. From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 4. To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. It uploads the firmware that failed during its firmware upgrading process. Normal ...
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... wireless network easily. 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 WPS Wizard: 1. When done, click Next. Note: Use the WPS Wizard with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS...
... wireless network easily. 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 WPS Wizard: 1. When done, click Next. Note: Use the WPS Wizard with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS...
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WPS WPS button 3. 2. On the WPS Wizard, click Next to continue. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10 37 Notes: • When running WPS, the Internet connection pauses briefly then reestablishes the connection. • If the WPS button is pushed without running the WPS Wizard, the PWR indicator flashes and Internet connection pauses briefly and then reestablishes the connection. Push the WPS button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds.
WPS WPS button 3. 2. On the WPS Wizard, click Next to continue. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10 37 Notes: • When running WPS, the Internet connection pauses briefly then reestablishes the connection. • If the WPS button is pushed without running the WPS Wizard, the PWR indicator flashes and Internet connection pauses briefly and then reestablishes the connection. Push the WPS button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds.
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Installation is completed. You have connected to the network. Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to the wireless router. If you want to close the WPS Wizard. Click Finish to configure the Internet settings, click Setup. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10 39 Note: For more details on the next page. 7. Click Next to connect to the section Adding network devices using a USB flash drive on adding devices to the network using a USB flash drive, refer to the Internet. 6.
Installation is completed. You have connected to the network. Click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB flash drive to add other devices to the wireless router. If you want to close the WPS Wizard. Click Finish to configure the Internet settings, click Setup. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10 39 Note: For more details on the next page. 7. Click Next to connect to the section Adding network devices using a USB flash drive on adding devices to the network using a USB flash drive, refer to the Internet. 6.