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...into the web GUI 17 Using the Network Map 18 Setting up the Internet connection 19 Quick 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 Advanced settings 28 Setting up the DHCP Server 28 Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 8 Mounting on the wall 8 2 Creating your network ...
...into the web GUI 17 Using the Network Map 18 Setting up the Internet connection 19 Quick 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 Advanced settings 28 Setting up the DHCP Server 28 Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 8 Mounting on the wall 8 2 Creating your network ...
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Table of contents Upgrading the firmware 30 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 31 4 Using the utilities Device Discovery 32 Firmware Restoration 33 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 35 ASUS DDNS Service 38 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 38 Appendices Notices...40 ASUS Contact information 52 Networks Global Hotline Information 53
Table of contents Upgrading the firmware 30 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 31 4 Using the utilities Device Discovery 32 Firmware Restoration 33 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 35 ASUS DDNS Service 38 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 38 Appendices Notices...40 ASUS Contact information 52 Networks Global Hotline Information 53
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... restores the system to a wide area network (WAN). 3 5GHz LED / 2.4GHz LED Off: No 5GHz or 2.4GHz signal. O n: Has physical connection to its factory default settings. 2 WAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. On: Device is ready. 4 Power LED Off: No power.
... restores the system to a wide area network (WAN). 3 5GHz LED / 2.4GHz LED Off: No 5GHz or 2.4GHz signal. O n: Has physical connection to its factory default settings. 2 WAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. On: Device is ready. 4 Power LED Off: No power.
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What you need To set up your network, you need one computer with dual band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter, you will be used to use the 2.4GHz or 5GHz ...
What you need To set up your network, you need one computer with dual band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter, you will be used to use the 2.4GHz or 5GHz ...
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... connection NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated 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 wireless uncertainty. • Before...
... connection NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated 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 wireless uncertainty. • Before...
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....11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on the wireless router. 13 Insert your wireless router via wirless connection: 1. Switch on the wireless router. Wireless connection 3 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. 2.
....11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on the wireless router. 13 Insert your wireless router via wirless connection: 1. Switch on the wireless router. Wireless connection 3 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. 2.
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...if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to the section Setting up the security settings for your network, refer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 14 A. NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer... to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the wireless security settings in this user manual. Before you proceed NOTE: Before ...
...if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to the section Setting up the security settings for your network, refer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 14 A. NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer... to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the wireless security settings in this user manual. Before you proceed NOTE: Before ...
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Click OK when done. NOTE: Refer to your LAN. 4. 3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server. 15 MAC OS 1. From your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Cllick Apply Now when done.
Click OK when done. NOTE: Refer to your LAN. 4. 3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server. 15 MAC OS 1. From your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Cllick Apply Now when done.
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Windows® 7 1. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. 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. Click OK when done. 16 To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 3.
Windows® 7 1. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. 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. Click OK when done. 16 To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 3.
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... > Configure... 3. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your browser's help and support feature for details on configuring your computer's TCP/IP settings. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. MAC OS 1. NOTE: Refer to launch the browser. 2.
... > Configure... 3. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your browser's help and support feature for details on configuring your computer's TCP/IP settings. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. MAC OS 1. NOTE: Refer to launch the browser. 2.
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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 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. To log into the web GUI Your ASUS...
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 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. To log into the web GUI Your ASUS...
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..., DNS, connection type, and gateway address. Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status and configure the connection settings of these icons displayed on the main page: Icon Description Internet status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in...you to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, or MAC address. It enables you to configure various wireless settings. Use the web GUI to block/unblock a client. 19 Enable the WPS mode from the System status screen. The wireless router's web GUI ...
..., DNS, connection type, and gateway address. Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status and configure the connection settings of these icons displayed on the main page: Icon Description Internet status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in...you to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, or MAC address. It enables you to configure various wireless settings. Use the web GUI to block/unblock a client. 19 Enable the WPS mode from the System status screen. The wireless router's web GUI ...
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... wireless router automatically detects if your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 2. Key in quickly setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your ISP. 20 Obtain the necessary information about your Internet...
... wireless router automatically detects if your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 2. Key in quickly setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your ISP. 20 Obtain the necessary information about your Internet...
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... the first time or when your wireless router is done. 21 Internet connection setup is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your wireless router's web GUI to manual setting (see the screen capture in the Network Map page. 3. To do this, follow these steps: • ...username admin and password admin. • Click GO in the 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 Internet connection type, click Skip to access the QIS page.
... the first time or when your wireless router is done. 21 Internet connection setup is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your wireless router's web GUI to manual setting (see the screen capture in the Network Map page. 3. To do this, follow these steps: • ...username admin and password admin. • Click GO in the 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 Internet connection type, click Skip to access the QIS page.
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... Protected Setup) allows you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function on your next preferred task from any of these options: 1. A dvanced Setting page: Click to go add the router's web interface to start surfing the Internet or do Internet-related activities such as chat, or read/ ...WL-130N driver v.2.0.0.0 or later ASUS/Intel wireless LAN card (not support 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 ...
... Protected Setup) allows you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function on your next preferred task from any of these options: 1. A dvanced Setting page: Click to go add the router's web interface to start surfing the Internet or do Internet-related activities such as chat, or read/ ...WL-130N driver v.2.0.0.0 or later ASUS/Intel wireless LAN card (not support 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 ...
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..., you need to display the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. NOTE: You can set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 24 Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On...
..., you need to display the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. NOTE: You can set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 24 Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On...
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On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in your wireless network. 5GHz security settings 4. If you use these encryption methods, your wireless network. 5. Key in a unique name for your security passkey. 7. Click Apply when done. 25 IMPORTANT! From the Security Level dropdown list, select the encryption method for your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps connection. 6. The IEEE 802.11n standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher.
On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in your wireless network. 5GHz security settings 4. If you use these encryption methods, your wireless network. 5. Key in a unique name for your security passkey. 7. Click Apply when done. 25 IMPORTANT! From the Security Level dropdown list, select the encryption method for your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps connection. 6. The IEEE 802.11n standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher.
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Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 26 Under System status, click Add. 2. Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profile on 2.4GHz that meet various working scenarios. To create an SSID profile: 1.
Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 26 Under System status, click Add. 2. Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profile on 2.4GHz that meet various working scenarios. To create an SSID profile: 1.
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...client's access to display the information about your network, select the client and click Block. NOTE: You can also delete the MAC filter from Advanced Setting > WAN > QoS tab. 4. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to your network clients. 3. Launch the wireless router's ...web GUI. 2. In the Priority field under the Client List, you can also delete the priority settings from Advanced Setting > Firewall > MAC Filter tab. 27 NOTE: You can set the priority packet for each client as Normal, High, or Low. Managing your network clients To manage your...
...client's access to display the information about your network, select the client and click Block. NOTE: You can also delete the MAC filter from Advanced Setting > WAN > QoS tab. 4. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to your network clients. 3. Launch the wireless router's ...web GUI. 2. In the Priority field under the Client List, you can also delete the priority settings from Advanced Setting > Firewall > MAC Filter tab. 27 NOTE: You can set the priority packet for each client as Normal, High, or Low. Managing your network clients To manage your...
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... bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic. Voip/Video Streaming The router handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. To set the bandwidth priority: Icon Description Gaming Blaster The router handles gaming traffic at the left side of these four applications to /from the navigation menu... at first priority. Click each of your screen. 2. FTP The router handles at first priority the traffic of downloading/ uploading data to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Managing EZQoS Bandwidth EzQoS Bandwidth Management allows you to save the configuration...
... bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic. Voip/Video Streaming The router handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. To set the bandwidth priority: Icon Description Gaming Blaster The router handles gaming traffic at the left side of these four applications to /from the navigation menu... at first priority. Click each of your screen. 2. FTP The router handles at first priority the traffic of downloading/ uploading data to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Managing EZQoS Bandwidth EzQoS Bandwidth Management allows you to save the configuration...