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... and Internet browser Before you proceed Take note of the following items in a central area to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in 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 items is damaged or missing, contact your...
... and Internet browser Before you proceed Take note of the following items in a central area to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in 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 items is damaged or missing, contact your...
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...• We recommend that enables you to the section WPS Wizard in your PC's LAN port. 10 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with WPS, a utility that you with an Ethernet cable in the package. Using an Ethernet... for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. • For more details on your router and the modem. 2. Setting up the hardware To set up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. 2 Setting up...
...• We recommend that enables you to the section WPS Wizard in your PC's LAN port. 10 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with WPS, a utility that you with an Ethernet cable in the package. Using an Ethernet... for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. • For more details on your router and the modem. 2. Setting up the hardware To set up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. 2 Setting up...
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... port. 3. Connect an IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WLAN adapter. By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "ASUS" (in upper case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used. 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
... port. 3. Connect an IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WLAN adapter. By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "ASUS" (in upper case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used. 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
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... to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. 12 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Using the web GUI If your PC connects to the router using a cable, launch your wireless router using your web browser on configuring your web browser and the login page of wireless router is ASUS. Connect to connect. If your computer. Wait for...
... to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. 12 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Using the web GUI If your PC connects to the router using a cable, launch your wireless router using your web browser on configuring your web browser and the login page of wireless router is ASUS. Connect to connect. If your computer. Wait for...
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... that the clients' IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N13U 13 Note: If you want to manually assign static IP addresses on ...some instances, you may want to manually assign an IP address to your wireless router. Follow the instructions below that correspond to the clients...
... that the clients' IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the clients or computers in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N13U 13 Note: If you want to manually assign static IP addresses on ...some instances, you may want to manually assign an IP address to your wireless router. Follow the instructions below that correspond to the clients...
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...status Click this icon 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. It enables you to view the status and...from the System status screen. 22 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to the section Setting up your network. To view the status or configure the settings, click any of the ASUS Wireless Router. Note: For more details on ...
...status Click this icon 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. It enables you to view the status and...from the System status screen. 22 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to the section Setting up your network. To view the status or configure the settings, click any of the ASUS Wireless Router. Note: For more details on ...
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..., use the Firmware Restoration utility. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. The uploading process takes about three minutes. 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...
..., use the Firmware Restoration utility. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. The uploading process takes about three minutes. 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...
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... plug a USB storage device, such as a USB storage device and USB printer, to the ASUS website at the left side of the client/computer in your wireless router. Retype the password to the list. Using the USB application The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for the HD file system support table. Click Share with... formatted and partitioned properly. In the Account and Password fields, key in the name and password of your network. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 29 Click Add to add the account to confirm.
... plug a USB storage device, such as a USB storage device and USB printer, to the ASUS website at the left side of the client/computer in your wireless router. Retype the password to the list. Using the USB application The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for the HD file system support table. Click Share with... formatted and partitioned properly. In the Account and Password fields, key in the name and password of your network. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 29 Click Add to add the account to confirm.
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...share files from any LAN computer, key in LAN. From the list of file folders, select the type of your wireless router. To set up an FTP site The ASUS Wireless Router enables you may either enable the DDNS service or key in the ftp link ftp://192.168.1.1 from your USB ... the Internet. Click Advanced Setting > USB Application from the navigation menu at www.asus com for a specific file folder. • No: Select this feature, you want to the USB2.0 port on a web browser. 30 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From any computer in ftp://192.168.1.1 ...
...share files from any LAN computer, key in LAN. From the list of file folders, select the type of your wireless router. To set up an FTP site The ASUS Wireless Router enables you may either enable the DDNS service or key in the ftp link ftp://192.168.1.1 from your USB ... the Internet. Click Advanced Setting > USB Application from the navigation menu at www.asus com for a specific file folder. • No: Select this feature, you want to the USB2.0 port on a web browser. 30 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From any computer in ftp://192.168.1.1 ...
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... on the rear panel of the ASUS Wireless Router and share the USB printer with your computer's operating system. Select Local printer attached to this computer and click Next. Plug your USB printer to the USB 2.0 port on Windows® XP. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 31 Run the Add Printer Wizard... on Windows® XP To install the printer on Windows® XP: 1. Connecting a USB printer Connect a compatible USB printer to the USB 2.0 port of the wireless router. 2. Note: Visit the ASUS Website at http://www.asus.com for your LAN clients.
... on the rear panel of the ASUS Wireless Router and share the USB printer with your computer's operating system. Select Local printer attached to this computer and click Next. Plug your USB printer to the USB 2.0 port on Windows® XP. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 31 Run the Add Printer Wizard... on Windows® XP To install the printer on Windows® XP: 1. Connecting a USB printer Connect a compatible USB printer to the USB 2.0 port of the wireless router. 2. Note: Visit the ASUS Website at http://www.asus.com for your LAN clients.
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... Add Printer Wizard. 14. Click Add Port then select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port button. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 35 Click Finish to print. 13. Note: If you have already installed the printer locally on the wireless router's web GUI. 12. The installation is supported by the ASUS Wireless Router.
... Add Printer Wizard. 14. Click Add Port then select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port button. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 35 Click Finish to print. 13. Note: If you have already installed the printer locally on the wireless router's web GUI. 12. The installation is supported by the ASUS Wireless Router.
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If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. Click Install...Utilities. 2. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. To install the utilities: 1. Click Next. 36 RT-N13U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive.
If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. Click Install...Utilities. 2. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. To install the utilities: 1. Click Next. 36 RT-N13U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive.
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To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-N13U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. Refer to configure the device. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, and enables you specify. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be...
To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-N13U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. Refer to configure the device. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, and enables you specify. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be...
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... discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. 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 v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later To use WPS Wizard: 1. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 39
... discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. 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 v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later To use WPS Wizard: 1. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 39
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... for the HD file system support table. 1. Copy the download Address (URL). Refer to the wireless router. 2. If you select Download using ASUS Download. • Right-click the download link on the web page and select Properties. The blue bars indicate the progress rate ...) download tasks. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Launch the Download Master from Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N13U Wireless Router > Download Master. Using the Download Master To use the Download Master: Note: To use this feature, you to organize your...
... for the HD file system support table. 1. Copy the download Address (URL). Refer to the wireless router. 2. If you select Download using ASUS Download. • Right-click the download link on the web page and select Properties. The blue bars indicate the progress rate ...) download tasks. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Launch the Download Master from Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N13U Wireless Router > Download Master. Using the Download Master To use the Download Master: Note: To use this feature, you to organize your...
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... a web browser for more than five seconds. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N13U 47 The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. Action 1. Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to change the channel settings. Cannot...
... a web browser for more than five seconds. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N13U 47 The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. Action 1. Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to change the channel settings. Cannot...
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...) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N13U 49 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...
...) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N13U 49 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...