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... 10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router 11 Setting up a wired connection 11 Setting up a wireless connection 12 Configuring the wireless router 13 Using the web GUI 13 Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router 14 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client 14 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring...
... 10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router 11 Setting up a wired connection 11 Setting up a wireless connection 12 Configuring the wireless router 13 Using the web GUI 13 Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router 14 Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client 14 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring...
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.... • Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware This chapter provides instructions on setting up, accessing, and configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in completing a task. Conventions used in this guide ...WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to aid in your network to work with the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
.... • Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware This chapter provides instructions on setting up, accessing, and configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in completing a task. Conventions used in this guide ...WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to aid in your network to work with the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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... all wireless mobile devices. RT-N16 Chapter 1: Knowing your retailer. RT-N16 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...
... all wireless mobile devices. RT-N16 Chapter 1: Knowing your retailer. RT-N16 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...
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... Indication No power System ready Rescue mode WPS processing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-N16 • Install the device at least 20cm from a person to an...
... Indication No power System ready Rescue mode WPS processing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-N16 • Install the device at least 20cm from a person to an...
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.... Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with proper configurations. Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to the modem. 3. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in the package. To set up the hardware RT-N16 11 Using an Ethernet cable...
.... Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with proper configurations. Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router's LAN port to the modem. 3. 2 Setting up the hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with an Ethernet cable in the package. To set up the hardware RT-N16 11 Using an Ethernet cable...
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... Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N16 13 To select the network: 1. Notes: • 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 your web browser and the login page of wireless router is ASUS. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web...
... Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection. 2. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N16 13 To select the network: 1. Notes: • 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 your web browser and the login page of wireless router is ASUS. Configuring the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web...
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... 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. 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 14 RT-N16 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which...
... 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. 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 14 RT-N16 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which...
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Click Start > Control Panel > Network to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. If you want your computer to display the Network setup window. 2. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N16 15 Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. Windows® 9x/ME 1.
Click Start > Control Panel > Network to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. If you want your computer to display the Network setup window. 2. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N16 15 Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. Windows® 9x/ME 1.
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Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. 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. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N16 17 Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Windows® NT4.0 1.
Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. 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. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N16 17 Go to Control Panel > Network to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. Windows® NT4.0 1.
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Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties. 18 RT-N16 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Windows® 2000 1. 4. Select the DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS.
Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties. 18 RT-N16 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients Windows® 2000 1. 4. Select the DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS.
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... Alternate DNS server. 5. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Click OK when done. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N16 19 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click...
... Alternate DNS server. 5. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Click OK when done. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N16 19 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click...
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... address automatically if you want the IP settings to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N16 21 Windows® Vista 1. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and...
... address automatically if you want the IP settings to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N16 21 Windows® Vista 1. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and...
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...) and password (admin). 22 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI: 1. The login page automatically launches. To configure via the web GUI After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. On the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure these features: Network Map, UPnP Media Server...
...) and password (admin). 22 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI: 1. The login page automatically launches. To configure via the web GUI After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. On the login page, key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to configure these features: Network Map, UPnP Media Server...
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...more details on the QIS feature, refer to configure the various features of this user manual. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 23 It enables you to view the status and configure the connection settings of these icons displayed on the main page: Icon Description ...the settings, click any of the Internet, system, and clients in Chapter 5 of the ASUS Wireless Router. System status Click this icon to display information on WPS, refer to quickly set up your Local Area Network (LAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) on /off. From the Internet status ...
...more details on the QIS feature, refer to configure the various features of this user manual. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 23 It enables you to view the status and configure the connection settings of these icons displayed on the main page: Icon Description ...the settings, click any of the Internet, system, and clients in Chapter 5 of the ASUS Wireless Router. System status Click this icon to display information on WPS, refer to quickly set up your Local Area Network (LAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) on /off. From the Internet status ...
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... to the wireless router. To set up WAN using QIS: 1. USB disk status Click this icon to display information about the USB printer connected to save the settings. 24 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI USB printer status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in the network, and...
... to the wireless router. To set up WAN using QIS: 1. USB disk status Click this icon to display information about the USB printer connected to save the settings. 24 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI USB printer status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in the network, and...
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Set IP Settings to set up the wireless network connection. 2. To play media files on Xbox 360: 1. Launch Xbox360 and enter System > Edit Settings to Automatic and ensure that your Xbox360 gets a valid IP address. 3. Playing media files on Xbox 360 To play music from the USB hard disk, select Media > Music. 26 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
Set IP Settings to set up the wireless network connection. 2. To play media files on Xbox 360: 1. Launch Xbox360 and enter System > Edit Settings to Automatic and ensure that your Xbox360 gets a valid IP address. 3. Playing media files on Xbox 360 To play music from the USB hard disk, select Media > Music. 26 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI
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Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your network. Note: Before using AiDisk, ensure that you to set up an FTP server and share the content of your screen. 2. To use AiDisk: 1. Click AiDisk from the navigation menu at the left side of a USB disk to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 28 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the Welcome to the clients in your wireless router.
Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your network. Note: Before using AiDisk, ensure that you to set up an FTP server and share the content of your screen. 2. To use AiDisk: 1. Click AiDisk from the navigation menu at the left side of a USB disk to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 28 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the Welcome to the clients in your wireless router.
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... Blaster The router handles gaming traffic at first priority. 3. Voip/Video Streaming The router handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. Click each of your screen. 2. Internet Application The router handles the ...e-mail, web browsing and other Internet applications traffic at first priority. Managing EzQoS bandwidth EzQoS Bandwidth Management enables you to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Click Save to save the configuration settings. 30 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network...
... Blaster The router handles gaming traffic at first priority. 3. Voip/Video Streaming The router handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. Click each of your screen. 2. Internet Application The router handles the ...e-mail, web browsing and other Internet applications traffic at first priority. Managing EzQoS bandwidth EzQoS Bandwidth Management enables you to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Click Save to save the configuration settings. 30 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network...
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Refer to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your network. Click Share with clients in your wireless router. Using the USB application The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for the HD file system support table. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 33 Click Advanced Setting > USB Application from the navigation menu at www...
Refer to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your network. Click Share with clients in your wireless router. Using the USB application The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for the HD file system support table. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 33 Click Advanced Setting > USB Application from the navigation menu at www...
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Assigning access rights To assign access rights: 1. Click Apply to access the wireless router's USB storage device. 6. Click view work group computers, you can see the wireless router in your screen. 2. Select the account that you want to assign for specific file folders: • R/W: Select this ... • No: Select this option if you want to . 3. From the list of file folders, select the type of your network. 34 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the Miscellaneous setting tab, set the Work Group to WORKGROUP to enable all computers within WORKGROUP...
Assigning access rights To assign access rights: 1. Click Apply to access the wireless router's USB storage device. 6. Click view work group computers, you can see the wireless router in your screen. 2. Select the account that you want to assign for specific file folders: • R/W: Select this ... • No: Select this option if you want to . 3. From the list of file folders, select the type of your network. 34 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI From the Miscellaneous setting tab, set the Work Group to WORKGROUP to enable all computers within WORKGROUP...