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User Guide RT-N53 Dual-band Wireless-N Router The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N53 features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; with its universal repeater mode and multiple SSID feature, you can easily create various wireless environments to fit your needs.
User Guide RT-N53 Dual-band Wireless-N Router The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N53 features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; with its universal repeater mode and multiple SSID feature, you can easily create various wireless environments to fit your needs.
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Table of contents 1 A quick look Package contents 5 Your wireless router 5 Mounting options 8 Mounting to automatically obtain an IP address 15 C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled 16 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into ... security settings 23 Creating multiple SSID profiles 25 Managing your network clients 26 Managing EZQoS Bandwidth 27 Configuring the Advanced settings 28 Setting up your router 9 What you proceed 13 A. Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 8 Mounting on the wall 8 2 Creating your network Positioning your wireless...
Table of contents 1 A quick look Package contents 5 Your wireless router 5 Mounting options 8 Mounting to automatically obtain an IP address 15 C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled 16 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into ... security settings 23 Creating multiple SSID profiles 25 Managing your network clients 26 Managing EZQoS Bandwidth 27 Configuring the Advanced settings 28 Setting up your router 9 What you proceed 13 A. Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 8 Mounting on the wall 8 2 Creating your network Positioning your wireless...
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...RT-N53 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to a local area network (LAN). O n: Has physical connection to the ASUS... Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. Your wireless router 1 5 WPS 2 6 11 3 7 ...
...RT-N53 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to a local area network (LAN). O n: Has physical connection to the ASUS... Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. Your wireless router 1 5 WPS 2 6 11 3 7 ...
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... Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection. 8 Power (DC-In) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. 9 Power switch Turns the power on/off. 10 Stand Allows you to place the wireless... router into an upright position. 11 Mounting hole Allows you to mount the wireless router to the wall. 12 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to a wide area network (WAN). 3 5GHz LED...
... Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection. 8 Power (DC-In) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. 9 Power switch Turns the power on/off. 10 Stand Allows you to place the wireless... router into an upright position. 11 Mounting hole Allows you to mount the wireless router to the wall. 12 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to a wide area network (WAN). 3 5GHz LED...
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... stand's mounting hooks to apply force and remove the stand. Hold the wireless router with one hand on the upside and the other hand under the stand, ensuring that the I/O WPS ports facing you hear squeaking while dismounting the RT-N53 from the stand 1. NOTE: It's normal if you . 2. Mounting options Mounting to...
... stand's mounting hooks to apply force and remove the stand. Hold the wireless router with one hand on the upside and the other hand under the stand, ensuring that the I/O WPS ports facing you hear squeaking while dismounting the RT-N53 from the stand 1. NOTE: It's normal if you . 2. Mounting options Mounting to...
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Align and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the wall with screws. 2. Follow the direction of the front cover (near the I/O ports). 2. or Hold the edge of the arrow shown below to apply force and dismount the RT-N53. Mounting on the wall To mount the wireless router on the stand and secure the stand to the wireless router's mounting holes. Dismount from the wall 1. Locate the two holes on the wall: 1. Locate the mounting holes at the back of the wireless router. 3.
Align and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the wall with screws. 2. Follow the direction of the front cover (near the I/O ports). 2. or Hold the edge of the arrow shown below to apply force and dismount the RT-N53. Mounting on the wall To mount the wireless router on the stand and secure the stand to the wireless router's mounting holes. Dismount from the wall 1. Locate the two holes on the wall: 1. Locate the mounting holes at the back of the wireless router. 3.
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Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware. 2 Creating your network Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum ... interference or loss. • For the best front-to-rear coverage, place the wireless router in an upright position. • For the best up-and-down coverage, place the wireless router in an inclined position. • Always update to get the latest firmware updates. 10
Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware. 2 Creating your network Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum ... interference or loss. • For the best front-to-rear coverage, place the wireless router in an upright position. • For the best up-and-down coverage, place the wireless router in an inclined position. • Always update to get the latest firmware updates. 10
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... the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously streaming high-definition audio/ video files such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.
... the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously streaming high-definition audio/ video files such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.
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..., so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. 4 WPS Modem 2 3 1 To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. If your modem has ...a backup battery, remove it to a power outlet. 12 Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it as well. • Reboot your computer (recommended). Setting up your wireless...
..., so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. 4 WPS Modem 2 3 1 To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. If your modem has ...a backup battery, remove it to a power outlet. 12 Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it as well. • Reboot your computer (recommended). Setting up your wireless...
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...WPS Modem 2 1 To set up your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 5. Switch on the wireless router. 13 Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 ... your computer. 5. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 4. IMPORTANT! Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your ...
...WPS Modem 2 1 To set up your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 5. Switch on the wireless router. 13 Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 ... your computer. 5. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 4. IMPORTANT! Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your ...
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Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 14 Disable the ...
Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 14 Disable the ...
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On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in this user manual. 18 On your network clients, ensure... details, refer to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome, manually key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. NOTES: • For your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 3 Configuring...
On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in this user manual. 18 On your network clients, ensure... details, refer to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome, manually key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. NOTES: • For your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 3 Configuring...
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... screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to configure various wireless settings. Use the web GUI to quickly set up your network. The wireless router's web GUI launches. To view the status or configure the settings, click any of the Internet, system, and clients in the network, and allows you...
... screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to configure various wireless settings. Use the web GUI to quickly set up your network. The wireless router's web GUI launches. To view the status or configure the settings, click any of the Internet, system, and clients in the network, and allows you...
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... Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in the necessary information for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. Setting up your Internet connection. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,.... 2. Key in quickly setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your ISP connection type. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP. 20 Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP,...
... Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in the necessary information for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. Setting up your Internet connection. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,.... 2. Key in quickly setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your ISP connection type. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP. 20 Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP,...
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... Internet Setup field under Internet status in step 1) and manually configure your connection settings. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your wireless router's web GUI to manual setting (see the screen capture in the Network Map page. 3. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes...
... Internet Setup field under Internet status in step 1) and manually configure your connection settings. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your wireless router's web GUI to manual setting (see the screen capture in the Network Map page. 3. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes...
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... WL-167g and WL-160W) ASUS WL-167g v2 driver v.1.2.2.0 or later ASUS WL-160N/WL-130N driver v.1.0.4.0 or later ASUS wireless LAN card with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS WL-167g v2 driver v.1.2.2.0 or later ASUS WL-160N/WL-130N driver v.1.0.4.0 or later 22 A dvanced Setting page: Click to go add the router's web interface to your...
... WL-167g and WL-160W) ASUS WL-167g v2 driver v.1.2.2.0 or later ASUS WL-160N/WL-130N driver v.1.0.4.0 or later ASUS wireless LAN card with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS WL-167g v2 driver v.1.2.2.0 or later ASUS WL-160N/WL-130N driver v.1.0.4.0 or later 22 A dvanced Setting page: Click to go add the router's web interface to your...
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NOTE: You may also press the WPS button on your wireless router to complete the wireless network setup. 23 To use WPS: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the WPS Wizard. 2. In the WPS field, click the red button to launch the WPS Wizard.
NOTE: You may also press the WPS button on your wireless router to complete the wireless network setup. 23 To use WPS: 1. Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the WPS Wizard. 2. In the WPS field, click the red button to launch the WPS Wizard.
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... to display the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. To set up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the System status icon...
... to display the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. To set up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the System status icon...
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Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profile on 2.4GHz that meet various working scenarios. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 26 Under System status, click Add. 2. To create an SSID profile: 1.
Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profile on 2.4GHz that meet various working scenarios. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 26 Under System status, click Add. 2. To create an SSID profile: 1.
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... delete the MAC filter from Advanced Setting > WAN > QoS tab. 4. To restore a client's access to display the information about your network clients: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to your network, select the client and click Block. In the Priority field...
... delete the MAC filter from Advanced Setting > WAN > QoS tab. 4. To restore a client's access to display the information about your network clients: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to your network, select the client and click Block. In the Priority field...