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... wireless router 10 Setting up a wired connection 10 Setting up a wireless connection 11 Configuring the wireless router 12 Using the web GUI 12 Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router 13 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client 13 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI 21 Using the Network Map 22 Setting up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS 23 Using AiDisk 24 Managing EzQoS bandwidth 26 Upgrading the firmware 27 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 28 Using the USB application 29 Creating a user...
... wireless router 10 Setting up a wired connection 10 Setting up a wireless connection 11 Configuring the wireless router 12 Using the web GUI 12 Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router 13 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client 13 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI 21 Using the Network Map 22 Setting up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS 23 Using AiDisk 24 Managing EzQoS bandwidth 26 Upgrading the firmware 27 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 28 Using the USB application 29 Creating a user...
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... contents Connecting a USB printer 31 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Installing the utilities 36 Device Discovery 38 Firmware Restoration 38 WPS Wizard 39 Using WPS Wizard 39 Download Master 45 Using the Download Master 45 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 47 ASUS DDNS Service 50 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 50 Appendices Notices 52 Federal Communications Commission Statement 52 CE Mark Warning 53 GNU General Public License 53 REACH 60 ASUS Contact information 61 About this guide is...
... contents Connecting a USB printer 31 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Installing the utilities 36 Device Discovery 38 Firmware Restoration 38 WPS Wizard 39 Using WPS Wizard 39 Download Master 45 Using the Download Master 45 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 47 ASUS DDNS Service 50 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 50 Appendices Notices 52 Federal Communications Commission Statement 52 CE Mark Warning 53 GNU General Public License 53 REACH 60 ASUS Contact information 61 About this guide is...
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... provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to work with your ASUS Wireless Router. • 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 the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements. IMPORTANT: Instructions that are available from the support CD. • Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This...
... provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to work with your ASUS Wireless Router. • 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 the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements. IMPORTANT: Instructions that are available from the support CD. • Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This...
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... before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N13U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide 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...
... before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the items is damaged or missing, contact your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N13U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide 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...
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Hardware features Front panel Status indicators LED (Power) (Wireless) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) (Internet) Status Off On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Indication No power System ready Rescue mode WPS processing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to insure that the...
Hardware features Front panel Status indicators LED (Power) (Wireless) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) (Internet) Status Off On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Indication No power System ready Rescue mode WPS processing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to insure that the...
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Insert the AC adapter into these ports to a power source. RT-N13U Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports. Rear panel Label Internet LAN1-LAN4 USB 2.0 Power Description Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to establish LAN connection. Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks and USB flash drives (at least 2GB capacity) into this port to establish WAN connection. Buttons Button (WPS) Indication This button launches the WPS wizard.
Insert the AC adapter into these ports to a power source. RT-N13U Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports. Rear panel Label Internet LAN1-LAN4 USB 2.0 Power Description Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your router to establish LAN connection. Insert USB 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks and USB flash drives (at least 2GB capacity) into this port to establish WAN connection. Buttons Button (WPS) Indication This button launches the WPS wizard.
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... the section WPS Wizard in your PC's LAN port. 10 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the wired connection: 1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the router's Internet port to the modem. 3. Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to your wireless environment. Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to meet the requirements in Chapter 5 of this user manual. The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function...
... the section WPS Wizard in your PC's LAN port. 10 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the wired connection: 1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the router's Internet port to the modem. 3. Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to your wireless environment. Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to meet the requirements in Chapter 5 of this user manual. The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function...
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... adapter. Turn on your router and the modem. 2. R��e��fe��r�t�o��y�o�u�r��w��ir�e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware RT-N13U 11 Using an Ethernet cable, connect the modem to the router's Internet port. 3. By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "ASUS" (in upper case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication...
... adapter. Turn on your router and the modem. 2. R��e��fe��r�t�o��y�o�u�r��w��ir�e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware RT-N13U 11 Using an Ethernet cable, connect the modem to the router's Internet port. 3. By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "ASUS" (in upper case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication...
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... in your network. Ensure that the clients' IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in some of the clients or computers in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N13U 13 Ensure that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router.
... in your network. Ensure that the clients' IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in some of the clients or computers in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N13U 13 Ensure that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router.
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...Internet, system, and clients in Chapter 5 of the ASUS Wireless Router. Launch the WPS wizard from the System status screen. 22 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to the section Setting up your Local Area Network (LAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) on WPS, refer to display information on the SSID, authentication method, WEP encryption, LAN IP, PIN code, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. 3. Using...
...Internet, system, and clients in Chapter 5 of the ASUS Wireless Router. Launch the WPS wizard from the System status screen. 22 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to the section Setting up your Local Area Network (LAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) on WPS, refer to display information on the SSID, authentication method, WEP encryption, LAN IP, PIN code, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. 3. Using...
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... wireless router. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 23 Select your WAN when encountering special Internet connection types. It guides you to block/unblock a client. To set up WAN using QIS: 1. Under Internet status, click GO in the network, and allows you in setting up your connection type from these types of ISP services: Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. 3. USB printer status Click this icon to display information about the USB disk connected to the wireless router. Setting up your WAN using the Quick Internet Setup...
... wireless router. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 23 Select your WAN when encountering special Internet connection types. It guides you to block/unblock a client. To set up WAN using QIS: 1. Under Internet status, click GO in the network, and allows you in setting up your connection type from these types of ISP services: Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. 3. USB printer status Click this icon to display information about the USB disk connected to the wireless router. Setting up your WAN using the Quick Internet Setup...
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... utility, refer to locate the new firmware on your screen. 2. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 27 Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at the left side of this user manual. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at the front panel flashes...
... utility, refer to locate the new firmware on your screen. 2. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 27 Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at the left side of this user manual. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at the front panel flashes...
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... Account and Password fields, key in the name and password of the client/computer in the USB storage device. Click Add to add the account to enable the sharing feature. 3. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Using the USB application The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for the HD file system support table. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 29 Click Share with clients in your network.
... Account and Password fields, key in the name and password of the client/computer in the USB storage device. Click Add to add the account to enable the sharing feature. 3. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Using the USB application The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for the HD file system support table. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 29 Click Share with clients in your network.
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... RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the FTP Share tab, select the account that you want to share a specific file folder. 4. Refer to the ASUS website at the left side of your screen. 2. Click Advanced Setting > USB Application from the navigation menu at www.asus com for a specific file folder. • No: Select this feature, you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk...
... RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the FTP Share tab, select the account that you want to share a specific file folder. 4. Refer to the ASUS website at the left side of your screen. 2. Click Advanced Setting > USB Application from the navigation menu at www.asus com for a specific file folder. • No: Select this feature, you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk...
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To connect a USB printer: 1. Run the Add Printer Wizard from Start > Printers and Faxes > Add a printer. 2. Install the printer driver for compatible printer vendor and models. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 31 Note: Visit the ASUS Website at http://www.asus.com for your USB printer to install the printer on Windows® XP. Select Local printer attached to the USB 2.0 port of the wireless router. 2. Plug your computer's operating system. Installing the printer on Windows® XP To install the printer on the rear...
To connect a USB printer: 1. Run the Add Printer Wizard from Start > Printers and Faxes > Add a printer. 2. Install the printer driver for compatible printer vendor and models. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 31 Note: Visit the ASUS Website at http://www.asus.com for your USB printer to install the printer on Windows® XP. Select Local printer attached to the USB 2.0 port of the wireless router. 2. Plug your computer's operating system. Installing the printer on Windows® XP To install the printer on the rear...
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... Port and click New Port button. Refer to add a standard TCP/IP port. Note: If you have already installed the printer locally on the wireless router's web GUI. Note: If you use Remote Port which does not support Standard TCP/IP port, you can now see the printer name and status on your USB printer and installing the printer driver, you need to quit the Add Printer Wizard. 14. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 35 Click Finish to use Windows...
... Port and click New Port button. Refer to add a standard TCP/IP port. Note: If you have already installed the printer locally on the wireless router's web GUI. Note: If you use Remote Port which does not support Standard TCP/IP port, you can now see the printer name and status on your USB printer and installing the printer driver, you need to quit the Add Printer Wizard. 14. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 35 Click Finish to use Windows...
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... wireless LAN card ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later ASUS LAN card with one wireless client at a time. If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. Using WPS Wizard • Ensure that you to set up your hardware. When done, click Next. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 39 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up a secure and protected wireless network easily. Note: Use the WPS Wizard with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv2 driver...
... wireless LAN card ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later ASUS LAN card with one wireless client at a time. If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. Using WPS Wizard • Ensure that you to set up your hardware. When done, click Next. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 39 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up a secure and protected wireless network easily. Note: Use the WPS Wizard with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv2 driver...
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... a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to perform. Launch the Download Master from Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N13U Wireless Router > Download Master. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 45 Refer to organize your wireless router. HTTP download To perform an HTTP download, do any of the download tasks. Download Master Download Master is a utility that allows you to the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the HD file system support table. 1. Copy the download Address (URL). Using...
... a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to perform. Launch the Download Master from Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N13U Wireless Router > Download Master. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 45 Refer to organize your wireless router. HTTP download To perform an HTTP download, do any of the download tasks. Download Master Download Master is a utility that allows you to the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the HD file system support table. 1. Copy the download Address (URL). Using...
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... troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you can perform by yourself. Launch a web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options... 2. Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies... The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you encounter problems not mentioned in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router...
... troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you can perform by yourself. Launch a web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options... 2. Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies... The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you encounter problems not mentioned in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router...
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....1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N13U 49 Network name or encryption • Try setting up the wired connection and keys are all your cables are forgotten. How to restore the system to its default settings? • Press the Restore button at the bottom panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Press the Restore button at the bottom panel of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP...
....1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N13U 49 Network name or encryption • Try setting up the wired connection and keys are all your cables are forgotten. How to restore the system to its default settings? • Press the Restore button at the bottom panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Press the Restore button at the bottom panel of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP...
