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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 proxy server, if enabled 13 B. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled 16 3... Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 19 Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 21 Setting up the wireless security settings 23 Creating multiple SSID profiles 25 Managing your wireless router 11 Wired connection 11 Wireless connection 12 Before you need 10 Setting up your network clients 26 Managing EZQoS Bandwidth 27 Configuring the...
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 proxy server, if enabled 13 B. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled 16 3... Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 19 Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 21 Setting up the wireless security settings 23 Creating multiple SSID profiles 25 Managing your wireless router 11 Wired connection 11 Wireless connection 12 Before you need 10 Setting up your network clients 26 Managing EZQoS Bandwidth 27 Configuring the...
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... warranty services such as repair or replacement. 1 A quick look Package contents 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...
... warranty services such as repair or replacement. 1 A quick look Package contents 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...
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On: Wireless system is ready. 2 WAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. On: Device is ready. 4 Power LED Off: No power. O n: Has physical connection 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 / 2.4GHz LED...
On: Wireless system is ready. 2 WAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. On: Device is ready. 4 Power LED Off: No power. O n: Has physical connection 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 / 2.4GHz LED...
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... 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. Follow the direction of the wireless router. 2. Locate the mounting holes at the bottom of the arrow shown below to apply force and remove the stand. Align and...
... 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. Follow the direction of the wireless router. 2. Locate the mounting holes at the bottom of the arrow shown below to apply force and remove the stand. Align and...
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or Dismount from the wall 1. Mounting on the wall To mount the wireless router on the stand and secure the stand to apply force and dismount the RT-N53. Locate the mounting holes at the back of the front cover (near the I/O ports). 2. Hold the edge of the wireless router. 3. Follow the direction of the arrow shown below to the wall with screws. 2. Locate the two holes on the wall: 1. Align and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the wireless router's mounting holes.
or Dismount from the wall 1. Mounting on the wall To mount the wireless router on the stand and secure the stand to apply force and dismount the RT-N53. Locate the mounting holes at the back of the front cover (near the I/O ports). 2. Hold the edge of the wireless router. 3. Follow the direction of the arrow shown below to the wall with screws. 2. Locate the two holes on the wall: 1. Align and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the wireless router's mounting holes.
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...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 wireless coverage...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....
...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 wireless coverage...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....
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...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. What you need To set up your network, you need one or two computers that will be able to use ... WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network. • With its dual band technology, your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you will be able to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that meet the following...
...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. What you need To set up your network, you need one or two computers that will be able to use ... WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network. • With its dual band technology, your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you will be able to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that meet the following...
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... auto-crossover function, 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 to the DC-In port and plug it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your...
... auto-crossover function, 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 to the DC-In port and plug it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your...
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... adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. Switch on the wireless router. Switch on the wireless router. 13 Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable,...LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router via wirless connection: 1. IMPORTANT! 2. Using the bundled network cable,...
... adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. Switch on the wireless router. Switch on the wireless router. 13 Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable,...LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router via wirless connection: 1. IMPORTANT! 2. Using the bundled network cable,...
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Disable the proxy server, if enabled. A. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in this user manual. NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the security settings for your network, refer to launch the browser. 2. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 14
Disable the proxy server, if enabled. A. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in this user manual. NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the security settings for your network, refer to launch the browser. 2. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 14
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... GUI Logging into the web GUI: 1. On the login page, key in this user manual. 18 To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy... 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. On your network clients, ensure that allows you proceed in the default user name (admin) and password (admin)....
... GUI Logging into the web GUI: 1. On the login page, key in this user manual. 18 To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy... 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. On your network clients, ensure that allows you proceed in the default user name (admin) and password (admin)....
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... network. 3. Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, or MAC address. The wireless router's web GUI launches. Use the web GUI to configure various...
... network. 3. Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, or MAC address. The wireless router's web GUI launches. Use the web GUI to configure various...
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...Reset button on your ISP connection type. IMPORTANT! Key in quickly setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP..., PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP. 20 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1.
...Reset button on your ISP connection type. IMPORTANT! Key in quickly setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP..., PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP. 20 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1.
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... Quick 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 access the QIS page. Internet connection setup is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection... (see the screen capture in the Network Map page. 3. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for the first time or when your...
... Quick 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 access the QIS page. Internet connection setup is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection... (see the screen capture in the Network Map page. 3. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for the first time or when your...
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... Setting page: Click to go add the router's web interface to the wireless router's Advanced Setting page and configure more advanced wireless settings. 3. Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows you use a wireless LAN adapter 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...
... Setting page: Click to go add the router's web interface to the wireless router's Advanced Setting page and configure more advanced wireless settings. 3. Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows you use a wireless LAN adapter 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...
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To use WPS: 1. NOTE: You may also press the WPS button on your wireless router to complete the wireless network setup. 23 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the WPS Wizard. 2. In the WPS field, click the red button to launch the WPS Wizard.
To use WPS: 1. NOTE: You may also press the WPS button on your wireless router to complete the wireless network setup. 23 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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... System status icon to configure its security settings. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to display the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption...
... System status icon to configure its security settings. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to display the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption...
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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. Under System status, click Add. 2. To create an SSID profile: 1. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 26
Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profile on 2.4GHz that meet various working scenarios. Under System status, click Add. 2. To create an SSID profile: 1. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 26
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... packet for each client as Normal, High, or Low. NOTE: You can also delete the MAC filter from Advanced Setting > WAN > QoS tab. 4. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2.
... packet for each client as Normal, High, or Low. NOTE: You can also delete the MAC filter from Advanced Setting > WAN > QoS tab. 4. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2.
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Configuring the Advanced settings Advanced Setting allows you to 253 IP addresses for your network. Under the LAN menu, click DHCP Server. 29 To set up to configure the advanced features of your wireless router. NOTE: The ASUS Wireless Router can automatically obtain IP addresses from the navigation menu at the left side of your network clients can support up the DHCP server: 1. Click Advanced Setting from your screen. 2. Setting up the DHCP Server You may enable the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your wireless router.
Configuring the Advanced settings Advanced Setting allows you to 253 IP addresses for your network. Under the LAN menu, click DHCP Server. 29 To set up to configure the advanced features of your wireless router. NOTE: The ASUS Wireless Router can automatically obtain IP addresses from the navigation menu at the left side of your network clients can support up the DHCP server: 1. Click Advanced Setting from your screen. 2. Setting up the DHCP Server You may enable the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your wireless router.