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... 9 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Setting up the 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...
... 9 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Setting up the 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...
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How this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. Table of contents Connecting a USB printer 31 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Installing the utilities 36 Device Discovery 38 Firmware ...Commission Statement 52 CE Mark Warning 53 GNU General Public License 53 REACH 60 ASUS Contact information 61 About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and...
How this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. Table of contents Connecting a USB printer 31 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Installing the utilities 36 Device Discovery 38 Firmware ...Commission Statement 52 CE Mark Warning 53 GNU General Public License 53 REACH 60 ASUS Contact information 61 About this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and...
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... clients This chapter 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 the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent...
... clients This chapter 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 the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you MUST follow to aid in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent...
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... area to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in your wireless router 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device ...lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N13U Chapter 1: Knowing your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N13U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any...
... area to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in your wireless router 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device ...lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N13U Chapter 1: Knowing your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N13U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any...
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... 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... Communications Commission. • 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-N13U
... 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... Communications Commission. • 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-N13U
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Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports. 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. Insert the AC adapter into these ports to a power source. RT-N13U Chapter 1: Knowing your router to establish LAN connection. Rear panel Label Internet LAN1-LAN4 USB 2.0 Power Description Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your wireless router Buttons Button (WPS) Indication This button launches the WPS wizard.
Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports. 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. Insert the AC adapter into these ports to a power source. RT-N13U Chapter 1: Knowing your router to establish LAN connection. Rear panel Label Internet LAN1-LAN4 USB 2.0 Power Description Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to connect your wireless router Buttons Button (WPS) Indication This button launches the WPS wizard.
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... services are disabled automatically. Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless network and provides higher quality wireless radio to users. AP (Access Point): In this mode, RT-N13U extends your wireless router RT-N13U NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled automatically. Repeater: In this mode, RT-N13U receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides...
... services are disabled automatically. Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless network and provides higher quality wireless radio to users. AP (Access Point): In this mode, RT-N13U extends your wireless router RT-N13U NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled automatically. Repeater: In this mode, RT-N13U receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides...
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.... 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with WPS, a utility that you use either straightthrough or crossover cable for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. • For more details on your PC's LAN port. 10 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware To...
.... 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with WPS, a utility that you use either straightthrough or crossover cable for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. • For more details on your PC's LAN port. 10 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware To...
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...�e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures. Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Connect an IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WLAN adapter. Turn on your router and the modem. 2. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the modem to the router's Internet port. 3. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware RT-N13U 11
...�e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures. Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Connect an IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WLAN adapter. Turn on your router and the modem. 2. Using an Ethernet cable, connect the modem to the router's Internet port. 3. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware RT-N13U 11
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... the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. 12 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. Connect to connect. Using the web GUI If your web browser and the login page of wireless router is ASUS. Notes: • You may also manually key in the...
... the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. 12 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. Connect to connect. Using the web GUI If your web browser and the login page of wireless router is ASUS. Notes: • You may also manually key in the...
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...255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. Ensure that you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS ...server in your client or computer. Note: If you want to the clients in 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 IP addresses on your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N13U...
...255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. Ensure that you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS ...server in your client or computer. Note: If you want to the clients in 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 IP addresses on your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N13U...
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Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 16 RT-N13U Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Windows® NT4.0 1. From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. 2.
Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 16 RT-N13U Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. Windows® NT4.0 1. From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. 2.
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After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. To configure via the web GUI RT-N13U 21 On the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure these features: Network Map, AiDisk, and EZQoS Bandwidth Management. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI: 1. The login page ...: You may also manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to launch the...
After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. To configure via the web GUI RT-N13U 21 On the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure these features: Network Map, AiDisk, and EZQoS Bandwidth Management. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI: 1. The login page ...: You may also manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to launch the...
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.... Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to view the status and configure the connection settings of the ASUS Wireless Router. Launch the WPS wizard from the System status screen. 22 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the Internet status screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to display...
.... Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to view the status and configure the connection settings of the ASUS Wireless Router. Launch the WPS wizard from the System status screen. 22 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the Internet status screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to display...
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...information about the USB disk connected to save the settings. Select your WAN when encountering special Internet connection types. Click Apply all settings to the wireless router. Setting up WAN using QIS: 1. Under Internet status, click GO in setting up your WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The...information about the clients or computers in the network, and allows you in the QIS field. 2. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 23 USB printer status Click this icon to display information about the USB printer connected to block/unblock a client.
...information about the USB disk connected to save the settings. Select your WAN when encountering special Internet connection types. Click Apply all settings to the wireless router. Setting up WAN using QIS: 1. Under Internet status, click GO in setting up your WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The...information about the clients or computers in the network, and allows you in the QIS field. 2. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 23 USB printer status Click this icon to display information about the USB printer connected to block/unblock a client.
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From the Welcome to set up an FTP server and share the content of your network. Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your wireless router. To use AiDisk: 1. Click AiDisk from the navigation menu at the left side of a USB disk to the clients in your screen. 2. Note: Before using AiDisk, ensure that you to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 24 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
From the Welcome to set up an FTP server and share the content of your network. Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your wireless router. To use AiDisk: 1. Click AiDisk from the navigation menu at the left side of a USB disk to the clients in your screen. 2. Note: Before using AiDisk, ensure that you to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 24 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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.... 2. Click Save to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Managing EzQoS bandwidth EzQoS Bandwidth Management enables you to save the configuration settings. 26 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Voip/Video Streaming The router handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic.
.... 2. Click Save to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Managing EzQoS bandwidth EzQoS Bandwidth Management enables you to save the configuration settings. 26 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Voip/Video Streaming The router handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic.
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... GUI RT-N13U 27 The uploading process takes about three minutes. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the left side of this user manual. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router...
... GUI RT-N13U 27 The uploading process takes about three minutes. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the left side of this user manual. Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router...
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.... 4. In the Account and Password fields, key in your screen. 2. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 29 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. Note: To use this feature, you...
.... 4. In the Account and Password fields, key in your screen. 2. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 29 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. Note: To use this feature, you...