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... to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E4713 First Edition V1 May 2009 ...in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
... to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. E4713 First Edition V1 May 2009 ...in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
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...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 wireless router System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router... to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in your ASUS Wireless Router package. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable that your system/...
...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 wireless router System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router... to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in your ASUS Wireless Router package. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable that your system/...
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... wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in the package. Notes: • We recommend that enables 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 a secure wireless...
... wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in the package. Notes: • We recommend that enables 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 a secure wireless...
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...;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...
...;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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... of wireless router is ASUS. If your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you to configure the wireless router using your web browser on configuring your wireless router using a cable, launch your PC connects to the router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. 12 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Notes: • You may also manually...
... of wireless router is ASUS. If your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you to configure the wireless router using your web browser on configuring your wireless router using a cable, launch your PC connects to the router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. 12 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Notes: • You may also manually...
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... to manually assign an IP address to your client, we recommend that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. But in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N13U...
... to manually assign an IP address to your client, we recommend that the IP address is not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router. But in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N13U...
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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. 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.
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... via the web GUI RT-N13U 21 The login page automatically launches. 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. Note: 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 router's web interface. 2. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch...
... via the web GUI RT-N13U 21 The login page automatically launches. 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. Note: 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 router's web interface. 2. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch...
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... and configure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and clients in Chapter 5 of the ASUS Wireless Router. 3. It enables you to the section WPS Wizard in your network. Note: For more details...Network (LAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) on /off. System status Click this user manual. Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to quickly set up your Wide Area...IP, PIN code, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on the next page. Launch the WPS wizard from the System status screen. 22 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Using the...
... and configure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and clients in Chapter 5 of the ASUS Wireless Router. 3. It enables you to the section WPS Wizard in your network. Note: For more details...Network (LAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) on /off. System status Click this user manual. Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to quickly set up your Wide Area...IP, PIN code, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on the next page. Launch the WPS wizard from the System status screen. 22 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Using the...
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...the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. Click Upload. 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 utility, refer to locate the new firmware on this user manual. For more details on your screen...Firmware Restoration utility. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 27
...the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. Click Upload. 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 utility, refer to locate the new firmware on this user manual. For more details on your screen...Firmware Restoration utility. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 27
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Install printer driver from the vendor-model list. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to accept the default name for the printer. 34 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Click Next to manually assign the location of driver. 11. 9. Press Finish to complete the settings and return to the Add Printer Wizard. 10.
Install printer driver from the vendor-model list. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to accept the default name for the printer. 34 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Click Next to manually assign the location of driver. 11. 9. Press Finish to complete the settings and return to the Add Printer Wizard. 10.
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Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network, then click Next. 5. Click Next. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 41 Assign a name to your network's security key or manually assign a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. 4.
Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network, then click Next. 5. Click Next. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 41 Assign a name to your network's security key or manually assign a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. 4.
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...Internet access is plugged in Chapter 5 of this user manual. configuring the wireless encryption again. 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 ...Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is not possible - the Router is unable to the section Restoring/Saving/ Uploading settings in ) IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) 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
...Internet access is plugged in Chapter 5 of this user manual. configuring the wireless encryption again. 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 ...Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is not possible - the Router is unable to the section Restoring/Saving/ Uploading settings in ) IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) 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