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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 ASUS Wireless Router package. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router:... 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 ASUS Wireless Router package. 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router:... 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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... The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with proper configurations. You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to the modem. 3. Turn on WPS, refer to the section WPS Wizard in your PC's LAN port. 10 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up a secure wireless network.... Setting up the wired connection: 1. To set up the hardware Using an Ethernet cable, connect the router's Internet port to meet the requirements in Chapter 5 of this...
... The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with proper configurations. You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to the modem. 3. Turn on WPS, refer to the section WPS Wizard in your PC's LAN port. 10 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up a secure wireless network.... Setting up the wired connection: 1. To set up the hardware Using an Ethernet cable, connect the router's Internet port to meet the requirements in Chapter 5 of this...
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...; adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures. Turn on your router and the modem. 2. By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "ASUS" (in upper case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used. Connect an IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WLAN adapter. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware RT-N13U 11 Using an Ethernet...
...; adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures. Turn on your router and the modem. 2. By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "ASUS" (in upper case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used. Connect an IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WLAN adapter. Setting up a wireless connection To set up the hardware RT-N13U 11 Using an Ethernet...
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...You may also manually key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to launch the router's web interface. • For more details on configuring your wireless router using your web browser on your computer. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (...web GUI If your PC connects to the router using a cable, launch your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you to configure the wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. 12 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware To select...
...You may also manually key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to launch the router's web interface. • For more details on configuring your wireless router using your web browser on your computer. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (...web GUI If your PC connects to the router using a cable, launch your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you to configure the wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. 12 RT-N13U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware To select...
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...3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you want to the operating system installed on your client or computer. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which... automatically assigns IP addresses to your client, we recommend that correspond to manually assign static IP addresses on your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N13U 13 Note: If you...
...3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you want to the operating system installed on your client or computer. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which... automatically assigns IP addresses to your client, we recommend that correspond to manually assign static IP addresses on your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N13U 13 Note: If you...
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... It enables you to display information on the SSID, authentication method, WEP encryption, LAN IP, PIN code, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on WPS, refer to quickly set up your network. Note: For more details on the next page. System status Click this icon to... screen. 22 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to display information on the main page: Icon Description Internet status Click this user manual. To view the status or configure the settings, click any of the ASUS Wireless Router. 3.
... It enables you to display information on the SSID, authentication method, WEP encryption, LAN IP, PIN code, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on WPS, refer to quickly set up your network. Note: For more details on the next page. System status Click this icon to... screen. 22 RT-N13U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to display information on the main page: Icon Description Internet status Click this user manual. To view the status or configure the settings, click any of the ASUS Wireless Router. 3.
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.... Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 27 The uploading process takes about three minutes...
.... Note: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 27 The uploading process takes about three minutes...
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...with account, and click OK to the list. Click Share with clients in your wireless router. Click the Add account icon. 4. Click Add to add the account to enable the sharing feature. 3. Refer to the ASUS website at the left side of the client/computer in your screen. 2. Click Advanced...USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your network. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 29 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 can share the ...
...with account, and click OK to the list. Click Share with clients in your wireless router. Click the Add account icon. 4. Click Add to add the account to enable the sharing feature. 3. Refer to the ASUS website at the left side of the client/computer in your screen. 2. Click Advanced...USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your network. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 29 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 can share the ...
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Setting up an FTP site: 1. To set up an FTP site The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to . 3. From the FTP Share tab, select the account that you may ...screen. 2. Refer to apply the changes. 5. From the list of file folders, select the type of your wireless router. Click Apply to the ASUS website at the left side of access rights that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Click Advanced ...• To access the FTP, 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 LAN.
Setting up an FTP site: 1. To set up an FTP site The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to . 3. From the FTP Share tab, select the account that you may ...screen. 2. Refer to apply the changes. 5. From the list of file folders, select the type of your wireless router. Click Apply to the ASUS website at the left side of access rights that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Click Advanced ...• To access the FTP, 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 LAN.
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... printer to the USB 2.0 port of the wireless router. 2. Run the Add Printer Wizard from Start > Printers and Faxes > Add a printer. 2. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 31 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 your...
... printer to the USB 2.0 port of the wireless router. 2. Run the Add Printer Wizard from Start > Printers and Faxes > Add a printer. 2. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 31 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 your...
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... the printer name and status on your USB printer and installing the printer driver, you have already installed the printer locally on the wireless router's web GUI. After connecting your computer, right click the printer icon and select Property > Port tab to use Remote Port which ... port, you need to add a standard TCP/IP port. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 35 Click Next to quit the Add Printer Wizard. 14. The installation is supported by the ASUS Wireless Router. Refer to print a test page. 12. Select Yes to steps 5-8 for setting procedures.
... the printer name and status on your USB printer and installing the printer driver, you have already installed the printer locally on the wireless router's web GUI. After connecting your computer, right click the printer icon and select Property > Port tab to use Remote Port which ... port, you need to add a standard TCP/IP port. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N13U 35 Click Next to quit the Add Printer Wizard. 14. The installation is supported by the ASUS Wireless Router. Refer to print a test page. 12. Select Yes to steps 5-8 for setting procedures.
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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. To install the utilities: 1. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. Click Install...Utilities. 2. Click Next. 36 RT-N13U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
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. To install the utilities: 1. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. Click Install...Utilities. 2. Click Next. 36 RT-N13U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
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... be done through the web interface. To launch the Firmware Restoration utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N13U Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Refer to four minutes. The process takes about three to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI for an...
... be done through the web interface. To launch the Firmware Restoration utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N13U Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Refer to four minutes. The process takes about three to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI for an...
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...If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. 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 a wireless LAN ...Wireless Adapter Support Intel wireless LAN card ASUS 167gv2 driver v3.0.6.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v2.0.0.0 or later Intel 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. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U...
...If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. 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 a wireless LAN ...Wireless Adapter Support Intel wireless LAN card ASUS 167gv2 driver v3.0.6.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v2.0.0.0 or later Intel 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. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U...
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... from Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N13U Wireless Router > Download Master. Copy the download Address (URL). Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 45 Refer to the wireless router. 2. The blue bars indicate the progress rate of your HTTP, FTP, and BT (BitTorrent) download tasks. Click File > Connect to connect to the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the HD... the instructions below to organize the download tasks that you want to perform. Download Master Download Master is a utility that allows you to organize your wireless router.
... from Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N13U Wireless Router > Download Master. Copy the download Address (URL). Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N13U 45 Refer to the wireless router. 2. The blue bars indicate the progress rate of your HTTP, FTP, and BT (BitTorrent) download tasks. Click File > Connect to connect to the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the HD... the instructions below to organize the download tasks that you want to perform. Download Master Download Master is a utility that allows you to organize your wireless router.
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... you can perform by yourself. and Delete Files... Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N13U 47 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to change the channel settings. Launch a web...
... you can perform by yourself. and Delete Files... Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N13U 47 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to change the channel settings. Launch a web...
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... 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 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 Action • Ensure that all...
... 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 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 Action • Ensure that all...