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...-detection 19 Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 21 Setting up the DHCP Server 28 Disable the proxy server, if enabled 13 B. Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 8 Mounting on the wall 8 2 Creating your network Positioning your router 9 What you need 10 Setting up your network clients 26 Managing... 11 Wireless connection 12 Before you proceed 13 A. 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.
...-detection 19 Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 21 Setting up the DHCP Server 28 Disable the proxy server, if enabled 13 B. Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 8 Mounting on the wall 8 2 Creating your network Positioning your router 9 What you need 10 Setting up your network clients 26 Managing... 11 Wireless connection 12 Before you proceed 13 A. 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.
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To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. 16 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 3. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.
To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. 16 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 3. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.
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To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). On the ... as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. On your network clients, ensure that allows you to the section Before you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection. • For more details, refer to...
To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). On the ... as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. On your network clients, ensure that allows you to the section Before you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection. • For more details, refer to...
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Use the web GUI to display information on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. From the Internet status screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to quickly set up your Wide Area Network (WAN) using ...the Internet, system, and clients in the network, and allows you to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, or MAC address. It enables you to view the status and configure the connection settings of these icons displayed on the main page: Icon Description Internet status...
Use the web GUI to display information on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. From the Internet status screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to quickly set up your Wide Area Network (WAN) using ...the Internet, system, and clients in the network, and allows you to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, or MAC address. It enables you to view the status and configure the connection settings of these icons displayed on the main page: Icon Description Internet status...
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Configuring the Advanced settings Advanced Setting allows you to 253 IP addresses for your network. Setting up the DHCP Server You may enable the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your screen. 2. To set up to configure the advanced features of your network clients can support up the DHCP server: 1. Click Advanced Setting from your wireless router. Under the LAN menu, click DHCP Server. 29 NOTE: The ASUS Wireless Router can automatically obtain IP addresses from the navigation menu at the left side of your wireless router.
Configuring the Advanced settings Advanced Setting allows you to 253 IP addresses for your network. Setting up the DHCP Server You may enable the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your screen. 2. To set up to configure the advanced features of your network clients can support up the DHCP server: 1. Click Advanced Setting from your wireless router. Under the LAN menu, click DHCP Server. 29 NOTE: The ASUS Wireless Router can automatically obtain IP addresses from the navigation menu at the left side of your wireless router.
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... Server? field, tick Yes. 4. IMPORTANT! • For the IP Pool Starting and Ending IP addresses, we recommend that the IP addresses expire and the wireless router automatically assigns new IP Addresses for the network clients. 3. In the Lease Time field, key in the ending IP address. 6. In the IP Pool Ending Address field, key in the time that you use: •...
... Server? field, tick Yes. 4. IMPORTANT! • For the IP Pool Starting and Ending IP addresses, we recommend that the IP addresses expire and the wireless router automatically assigns new IP Addresses for the network clients. 3. In the Lease Time field, key in the ending IP address. 6. In the IP Pool Ending Address field, key in the time that you use: •...
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To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N53 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you to get the router's IP address. 33 Device Discovery Device Discovery is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the...
To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N53 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you to get the router's IP address. 33 Device Discovery Device Discovery is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the...
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...wireless router from the power source. 2. The process takes about three to set up your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-N53 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 34 To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. Release the Reset button when the ...before using the Firmware Restoration utility. It uploads the firmware that failed during its firmware upgrading process. From your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is in the rescue mode. 3.
...wireless router from the power source. 2. The process takes about three to set up your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-N53 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 34 To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. Release the Reset button when the ...before using the Firmware Restoration utility. It uploads the firmware that failed during its firmware upgrading process. From your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is in the rescue mode. 3.
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... to change the channel settings. Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to obtain IP addresses automatically. Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset ... at the back side for more details, refer to the section Before you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, contact the ASUS Technical Support. and Delete Files... NOTE: The commands for configuring the router. • Delete the cookies and files in your web browser,...
... to change the channel settings. Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to obtain IP addresses automatically. Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset ... at the back side for more details, refer to the section Before you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, contact the ASUS Technical Support. and Delete Files... NOTE: The commands for configuring the router. • Delete the cookies and files in your web browser,...
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...; Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON. • Check the wireless encryption settings. • Check if the computer can get the IP address (via wireless LAN adapter. • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the channels available...
...; Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON. • Check the wireless encryption settings. • Check if the computer can get the IP address (via wireless LAN adapter. • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the channels available...
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... is not possible - If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access 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...
... is not possible - If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access 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...