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... in a central 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 items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. RT-N16 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If...
... in a central 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 items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. RT-N16 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If...
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... converted for the two mounting hooks. 2. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is too loose. 10 RT-N16 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is designed to sit...
... converted for the two mounting hooks. 2. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. 3. Latch the hooks of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is too loose. 10 RT-N16 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is designed to sit...
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... up the hardware RT-N16 11 You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to the section WPS Wizard in Chapter 5 of this user manual. 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...
... up the hardware RT-N16 11 You may need to change the wireless router's default settings so as to the section WPS Wizard in Chapter 5 of this user manual. 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...
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...;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 case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used. 12 RT-N16 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Connect an IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WLAN adapter.
...;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 case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used. 12 RT-N16 Chapter 2: Setting up a wireless connection: 1. Connect an IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WLAN adapter.
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... computer. Note: By default, the SSID of the router's web GUI automatically launches. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N16 13 Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2. Wait for it to this default SSID. 3. Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI...
... computer. Note: By default, the SSID of the router's web GUI automatically launches. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N16 13 Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2. Wait for it to this default SSID. 3. Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI...
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... on your network 14 RT-N16 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the clients in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known... DNS server in your network rather than automatically getting IP addresses from your wireless router. Ensure that the IP address is not used by...
... on your network 14 RT-N16 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the clients in some of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known... DNS server in your network rather than automatically getting IP addresses from your wireless router. Ensure that the IP address is not used by...
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...the Internet, system, and clients in Chapter 5 of this user manual. To view the status or configure the settings, click any of the ASUS Wireless Router. System status Click this icon to display information on the SSID, authentication method, WEP encryption, LAN IP, PIN code, MAC address, or turn...It enables you to the section WPS Wizard in your Local Area Network (LAN) using the WPS Wizard. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 23 From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to quickly set up your network. Launch the WPS wizard from the System status...
...the Internet, system, and clients in Chapter 5 of this user manual. To view the status or configure the settings, click any of the ASUS Wireless Router. System status Click this icon to display information on the SSID, authentication method, WEP encryption, LAN IP, PIN code, MAC address, or turn...It enables you to the section WPS Wizard in your Local Area Network (LAN) using the WPS Wizard. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 23 From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to quickly set up your network. Launch the WPS wizard from the System status...
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Click Upload. 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. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to the section Firmware Restoration in... or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 31 Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the front panel flashes slowly.
Click Upload. 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. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to the section Firmware Restoration in... or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 31 Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the front panel flashes slowly.
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...asus.com for connecting USB devices such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the list. In the Account and Password fields, key in the name and password of the client/computer in your screen. 2. Note: To use this feature, you can share the files or data in your wireless router.... Click Add to add the account to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your network. Refer to confirm. Retype the password to the ASUS ...device. Using the USB application The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for the HD file system support table. Chapter 4: Configuring...
...asus.com for connecting USB devices such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the list. In the Account and Password fields, key in the name and password of the client/computer in your screen. 2. Note: To use this feature, you can share the files or data in your wireless router.... Click Add to add the account to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your network. Refer to confirm. Retype the password to the ASUS ...device. Using the USB application The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for the HD file system support table. Chapter 4: Configuring...
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... Select this feature, you want to apply the changes. 5. From any computer in LAN or through the Internet. 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 any LAN computer, key in ftp://192... rear panel of your USB storage device with computers in LAN. Click Apply to share a specific file folder. 4. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 35 Setting up an FTP site: 1. Notes: • To use this option if you do not want to assign access rights to share files from...
... Select this feature, you want to apply the changes. 5. From any computer in LAN or through the Internet. 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 any LAN computer, key in ftp://192... rear panel of your USB storage device with computers in LAN. Click Apply to share a specific file folder. 4. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 35 Setting up an FTP site: 1. Notes: • To use this option if you do not want to assign access rights to share files from...
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... connect a USB printer: 1. Plug your USB printer to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of the ASUS Wireless Router and share the USB printer with your computer's operating system. Install the printer driver for compatible printer vendor and models. Run the Add Printer... and Faxes > Add a printer. 2. Note: Refer to the section below to this computer and click Next. 36 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Note: Visit the ASUS Website at http://www.asus.com for your LAN clients. Installing the printer on Windows® XP To install the printer on Windows®...
... connect a USB printer: 1. Plug your USB printer to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of the ASUS Wireless Router and share the USB printer with your computer's operating system. Install the printer driver for compatible printer vendor and models. Run the Add Printer... and Faxes > Add a printer. 2. Note: Refer to the section below to this computer and click Next. 36 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Note: Visit the ASUS Website at http://www.asus.com for your LAN clients. Installing the printer on Windows® XP To install the printer on Windows®...
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... procedures. Refer to quit the Add Printer Wizard. 14. 12. Click Next to print a test page. The installation is supported by the ASUS Wireless Router. 40 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Click Add Port then select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port button. After connecting your computer,...174; 98 or ME which is complete. Select Yes to print. 13. Note: If you have already installed the printer locally on the wireless router's web GUI. Note: If you use Remote Port which does not support Standard TCP/IP port, you can now see the printer name ...
... procedures. Refer to quit the Add Printer Wizard. 14. 12. Click Next to print a test page. The installation is supported by the ASUS Wireless Router. 40 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Click Add Port then select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port button. After connecting your computer,...174; 98 or ME which is complete. Select Yes to print. 13. Note: If you have already installed the printer locally on the wireless router's web GUI. Note: If you use Remote Port which does not support Standard TCP/IP port, you can now see the printer name ...
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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. Click Next. To install the utilities: 1. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N16 41 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router.
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. Click Next. To install the utilities: 1. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N16 41 5 Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router.
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... Firmware Restoration utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N16 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Refer to four minutes. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N16 43 Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that you to configure the device. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration...
... Firmware Restoration utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N16 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Refer to four minutes. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N16 43 Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that you to configure the device. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration...
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If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. 44 RT-N16 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Follow the onscreen instructions to set up a secure and protected wireless network easily. Note: Use the WPS Wizard with WPS function. • Windows® operating systems and wireless LAN cards/adapters that you to...
If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. 44 RT-N16 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Follow the onscreen instructions to set up a secure and protected wireless network easily. Note: Use the WPS Wizard with WPS function. • Windows® operating systems and wireless LAN cards/adapters that you to...
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... or USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the web page and select Download using ASUS Download, you to organize your wireless router. Launch the Download Master from Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N16 Wireless Router > Download Master. Refer to the wireless router. 2. Download Master Download Master is a utility that allows you can see the download task is...
... or USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the web page and select Download using ASUS Download, you to organize your wireless router. Launch the Download Master from Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N16 Wireless Router > Download Master. Refer to the wireless router. 2. Download Master Download Master is a utility that allows you can see the download task is...
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... encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. Problem I cannot access a web browser for more than five seconds. • Check the setting in this chapter. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you encounter problems not mentioned in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings. 52 RT-N16 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting The client cannot establish...
... encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. Problem I cannot access a web browser for more than five seconds. • Check the setting in this chapter. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you encounter problems not mentioned in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings. 52 RT-N16 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting The client cannot establish...
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...to its default settings? • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to blink or stays OFF, contact your...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 54 RT-N16 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting the Router is plugged in Chapter 4 of this user manual. Problem If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not...
...to its default settings? • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to blink or stays OFF, contact your...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 54 RT-N16 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting the Router is plugged in Chapter 4 of this user manual. Problem If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not...