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RT-N13U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the following items in a central area to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in your retailer. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: •... transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N13U Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
RT-N13U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the following items in a central area to prevent signal loss. • Install the device in your retailer. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: •... transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. RT-N13U Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
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...'s LAN port. 10 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to the modem. 3. You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to meet the requirements in the package. The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover ...function, so use wired connection for wired connection. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with WPS, a utility that you to easily set up the wired connection: 1. It...
...'s LAN port. 10 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to the modem. 3. You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to meet the requirements in the package. The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover ...function, so use wired connection for wired connection. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with WPS, a utility that you to easily set up the wired connection: 1. It...
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... up a wireless connection: 1. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware RT-N13U 11 R��e��fe��r�t�o��y�o�u�r��w��ir�e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures. By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "ASUS" (in upper...
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... more details on your computer. Using the web GUI If 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 Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you have to select the...
... more details on your computer. Using the web GUI If 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 Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you have to select the...
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... you want to the operating system installed on 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. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to your...
... you want to the operating system installed on 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. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to your...
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..., 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. Launch the WPS wizard from the System status screen. 22 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI System status Click this icon...Internet Setup (QIS) feature, or to view the status and configure the connection settings of this icon to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to the section WPS Wizard in Chapter 5 of the Internet, system, and ...
..., 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. Launch the WPS wizard from the System status screen. 22 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI System status Click this icon...Internet Setup (QIS) feature, or to view the status and configure the connection settings of this icon to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to the section WPS Wizard in Chapter 5 of the Internet, system, and ...
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...three minutes. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. Click Upload. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 27 Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. For more details on your screen. 2. In the New Firmware File field, click...Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of your computer. 4. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at the left side ...
...three minutes. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. Click Upload. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 27 Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. For more details on your screen. 2. In the New Firmware File field, click...Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of your computer. 4. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at the left side ...
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Click Advanced Setting > USB Application from the navigation menu at www.asus.com for connecting USB devices such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your screen. 2. ... use this feature, you can share the files or data in your network. Click Share with clients in your network. Using the USB application The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for the HD file system support table. Click the Add account icon. 4. To create a user account: 1. In the Account and Password...
Click Advanced Setting > USB Application from the navigation menu at www.asus.com for connecting USB devices such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your screen. 2. ... use this feature, you can share the files or data in your network. Click Share with clients in your network. Using the USB application The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for the HD file system support table. Click the Add account icon. 4. To create a user account: 1. In the Account and Password...
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...computer, key in LAN or through the Internet. Refer to share a specific file folder. 4. To set up an FTP site The ASUS Wireless Router enables you want to the ASUS website at the left side of your screen. 2. From the FTP Share tab, select the account that the USB storage device is ...menu at www.asus com for a specific file folder. • No: Select this option to assign read only access for the HD file system support table. • To access the FTP, you do not want to assign access rights to the USB2.0 port on a web browser. 30 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring...
...computer, key in LAN or through the Internet. Refer to share a specific file folder. 4. To set up an FTP site The ASUS Wireless Router enables you want to the ASUS website at the left side of your screen. 2. From the FTP Share tab, select the account that the USB storage device is ...menu at www.asus com for a specific file folder. • No: Select this option to assign read only access for the HD file system support table. • To access the FTP, you do not want to assign access rights to the USB2.0 port on a web browser. 30 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring...
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...: 1. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 31 Plug your USB printer to the USB 2.0 port of the wireless router. 2. Install the printer driver for compatible printer vendor and models. Connecting a USB printer Connect a compatible USB printer to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of the ASUS Wireless Router and share the USB printer with...
...: 1. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 31 Plug your USB printer to the USB 2.0 port of the wireless router. 2. Install the printer driver for compatible printer vendor and models. Connecting a USB printer Connect a compatible USB printer to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of the ASUS Wireless Router and share the USB printer with...
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... is supported by the ASUS Wireless Router. After connecting your USB printer and installing the printer driver, you can now see the printer name and status on your computer, right click the printer icon and select Property > Port tab to print a test page. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 35 Click Next to...
... is supported by the ASUS Wireless Router. After connecting your USB printer and installing the printer driver, you can now see the printer name and status on your computer, right click the printer icon and select Property > Port tab to print a test page. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 35 Click Next to...
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To install the utilities: 1. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. Click Install...Utilities. 2. 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.
To install the utilities: 1. 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. Click Install...Utilities. 2. 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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... re-uploads the firmware that you to four minutes. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-N13U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be done through the web interface. Normal firmware upgrades must be used...
... re-uploads the firmware that you to four minutes. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-N13U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be done through the web interface. Normal firmware upgrades must be used...
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....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. When done, click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up a secure and protected wireless network easily. If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 39
....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. When done, click Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up a secure and protected wireless network easily. If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 39
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.... Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 45 Refer to the wireless router. 2. HTTP download To perform an HTTP download, do any of the following: • Right-click the download link on the web page and select Download using ASUS Download, you want to the Transfer...Download Master from Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N13U Wireless Router > Download Master. Click File > Connect to connect to the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the HD file system support table. 1. If you select Download using ASUS Download. • Right-click the download link...
.... Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 45 Refer to the wireless router. 2. HTTP download To perform an HTTP download, do any of the following: • Right-click the download link on the web page and select Download using ASUS Download, you want to the Transfer...Download Master from Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N13U Wireless Router > Download Master. Click File > Connect to connect to the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the HD file system support table. 1. If you select Download using ASUS Download. • Right-click the download link...
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...; Check the setting in this chapter. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N13U 47 Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies... 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. Action 1. Out of Range: • Put the...
...; Check the setting in this chapter. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N13U 47 Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies... 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. Action 1. Out of Range: • Put the...
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...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 the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to blink or stays OFF, ...1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N13U 49 configuring the wireless encryption again. Problem If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is plugged in Chapter 5 of this user manual. the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL network...
...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 the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to blink or stays OFF, ...1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N13U 49 configuring the wireless encryption again. Problem If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is plugged in Chapter 5 of this user manual. the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL network...