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... Your wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection 12 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 14 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 15 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network 18 3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map 19 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings 20 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 21 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 22 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 25 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 27 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality...
... Your wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection 12 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 14 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 15 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network 18 3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map 19 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings 20 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 21 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 22 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 25 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 27 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality...
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... area network (WAN). 3 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED Off: No 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz signal. 1.3 Your wireless router 1 Power LED Off: No power. Insert your iPad. 6 LAN LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to USB device. 5 USB 3.0 port Insert a USB device such as USB hard disk or USB flash drive into the port to charge your iPad's USB cable into the port. Flashing slow: Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is processing. 2 WAN (Internet) LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN). 7
... area network (WAN). 3 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED Off: No 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz signal. 1.3 Your wireless router 1 Power LED Off: No power. Insert your iPad. 6 LAN LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to USB device. 5 USB 3.0 port Insert a USB device such as USB hard disk or USB flash drive into the port to charge your iPad's USB cable into the port. Flashing slow: Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is processing. 2 WAN (Internet) LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN). 7
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Using other adapters may damage the device. • Specifications: DC Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: +12V with your router to a power source. 10 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection. 11 WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this port and connect your package. NOTES: • Use only the adapter that came with max 1.5A current; 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC 50~90% Storage 20~90% 8 7 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. 8 Power button Press...
Using other adapters may damage the device. • Specifications: DC Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: +12V with your router to a power source. 10 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection. 11 WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this port and connect your package. NOTES: • Use only the adapter that came with max 1.5A current; 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC 50~90% Storage 20~90% 8 7 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. 8 Power button Press...
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... network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your cable modem and computer (recommended). 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. 1 4 RT-ACRH13 Modem LAN WAN 2 Internet 3 11 1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot your existing modem setup...
... network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your cable modem and computer (recommended). 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. 1 4 RT-ACRH13 Modem LAN WAN 2 Internet 3 11 1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot your existing modem setup...
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IMPORTANT! Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's LAN port. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection 1 3 RT-ACRH13 Modem WAN Internet 2 Smart phone Tablet Laptop Printer 12 To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router via wired connection: 1.
IMPORTANT! Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's LAN port. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection 1 3 RT-ACRH13 Modem WAN Internet 2 Smart phone Tablet Laptop Printer 12 To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router via wired connection: 1.
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Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. 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 Chapter 3 of this user manual. 13 Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section Setting up your wireless router via wireless connection: 1.
Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. 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 Chapter 3 of this user manual. 13 Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section Setting up your wireless router via wireless connection: 1.
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Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to continue. 5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3. When done, click Finish. 17 Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click...
Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to continue. 5. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3. When done, click Finish. 17 Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Click...
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NOTE: To use this feature, you to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router. Refer to the USB port on the rear panel of your network. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides a USB port for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport 22
NOTE: To use this feature, you to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router. Refer to the USB port on the rear panel of your network. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides a USB port for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport 22
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... of your wireless router. To use AiDisk: 1. To use the server functions, you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, in Time Management map. Refer to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the file system support table. 3.5.1 Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you with setting up the allowed time limit in the USB 2.0 port on a connected USB device through the Internet. From the navigation panel, go to AiDisk wizard screen...
... of your wireless router. To use AiDisk: 1. To use the server functions, you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, in Time Management map. Refer to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the file system support table. 3.5.1 Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you with setting up the allowed time limit in the USB 2.0 port on a connected USB device through the Internet. From the navigation panel, go to AiDisk wizard screen...
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... configure other settings for the USB disk in the ftp link (ftp://.asuscomm.com) you have previously created. 3.5.2 Using Servers Center Servers Center allows you to share the media files from the USB disk connected to your device to the RT-ACRH13's network. 34 Click Finish to access multimedia files from the USB disk via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. To access the FTP site that you created, launch a web browser or a third-party FTP client utility and key...
... configure other settings for the USB disk in the ftp link (ftp://.asuscomm.com) you have previously created. 3.5.2 Using Servers Center Servers Center allows you to share the media files from the USB disk connected to your device to the RT-ACRH13's network. 34 Click Finish to access multimedia files from the USB disk via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. To access the FTP site that you created, launch a web browser or a third-party FTP client utility and key...
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... internet access: 1. 3.5.3 3G/4G 3G/4G USB modems can be connected to RT-ACRH13 to allow Internet access. In the Enable USB Modem field, select Yes. 3. NOTE: For a list of verified USB modems, please visit: http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/ To set up the following: • Location: Select your 3G/4G service provider's location from the dropdown list. • ISP: Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from the dropdown list. • APN (Access Point...
... internet access: 1. 3.5.3 3G/4G 3G/4G USB modems can be connected to RT-ACRH13 to allow Internet access. In the Enable USB Modem field, select Yes. 3. NOTE: For a list of verified USB modems, please visit: http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/ To set up the following: • Location: Select your 3G/4G service provider's location from the dropdown list. • ISP: Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from the dropdown list. • APN (Access Point...
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... of these authentication methods: • Open System: This option provides no security. • Shared Key: You must use WEP encryption and enter at a maximum speed of interference. 7. Hardware that can connect to the wireless router. 6. 4. When this bandwidth if you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to determine the types of these wireless mode options to access the wireless network. 5. Select any of wireless devices that supports 802.11n...
... of these authentication methods: • Open System: This option provides no security. • Shared Key: You must use WEP encryption and enter at a maximum speed of interference. 7. Hardware that can connect to the wireless router. 6. 4. When this bandwidth if you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to determine the types of these wireless mode options to access the wireless network. 5. Select any of wireless devices that supports 802.11n...
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... to disable Internet access. • Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation) is a system where one public IP (WAN IP) is used to route incoming data packets. • Enable UPnP: UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows several devices (such as routers, televisions, stereo systems, game consoles, and cellular phone), to support P2P applications, interactive gaming, video conferencing, and web or proxy servers. UPnP connects PCs of each network client is saved in a LAN. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to...
... to disable Internet access. • Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation) is a system where one public IP (WAN IP) is used to route incoming data packets. • Enable UPnP: UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows several devices (such as routers, televisions, stereo systems, game consoles, and cellular phone), to support P2P applications, interactive gaming, video conferencing, and web or proxy servers. UPnP connects PCs of each network client is saved in a LAN. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to...
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... same time. Setting up Port Forwarding on your router allows PCs outside the network to receive inbound data from the Internet to a specific port or a specific range of ports to a device or number of devices on your local network. NOTES: • When connecting to determine which PC is requesting for IRC access. The router will only forward the port back to the last computer to send the router a request/trigger. 4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding Port forwarding is a method to direct network traffic...
... same time. Setting up Port Forwarding on your router allows PCs outside the network to receive inbound data from the Internet to a specific port or a specific range of ports to a device or number of devices on your local network. NOTES: • When connecting to determine which PC is requesting for IRC access. The router will only forward the port back to the last computer to send the router a request/trigger. 4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding Port forwarding is a method to direct network traffic...
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... connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to each PC on the network. • Port triggering is more secure than port forwarding since the incoming ports are opened only when an application is set up and running. • You will work properly. Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that your LAN but has Internet access (referred to access the files...
... connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to each PC on the network. • Port triggering is more secure than port forwarding since the incoming ports are opened only when an application is set up and running. • You will work properly. Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that your LAN but has Internet access (referred to access the files...
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... to disable Telnet. • Authentication Method: You can access a NTP (Network time Protocol) server in the Only allow specific IP item. 3. This list will be used if you clicked Yes in order to synchronize the time. • Enable Telnet: Click Yes to enable Telnet services on the network. You can configure the following settings: • Change router login password: You can change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name and password. • WPS button...
... to disable Telnet. • Authentication Method: You can access a NTP (Network time Protocol) server in the Only allow specific IP item. 3. This list will be used if you clicked Yes in order to synchronize the time. • Enable Telnet: Click Yes to enable Telnet services on the network. You can configure the following settings: • Change router login password: You can change the password and login name for the wireless router by entering a new name and password. • WPS button...
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... Advanced Settings > Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab. 2. From the navigation panel, go to locate the downloaded file. 3. If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. 2. Click Upload. From the navigation panel, go to reboot. • If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator...
... Advanced Settings > Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab. 2. From the navigation panel, go to locate the downloaded file. 3. If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. 2. Click Upload. From the navigation panel, go to reboot. • If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator...
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... version. 1. Upgrade Firmware to upgrade the firmware. 94 If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/ to download the latest firmware. 3. 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions for issues you are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for more product information and contact details of ASUS...
... version. 1. Upgrade Firmware to upgrade the firmware. 94 If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/ to download the latest firmware. 3. 6 Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions for issues you are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for more product information and contact details of ASUS...
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... commands for deleting cookies and files vary with web browsers. • Disable proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to Chapter 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 97 Ensure that the Caps Lock key is "admin/admin". 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) I cannot access the router GUI using a web browser • If your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status...
... commands for deleting cookies and files vary with web browsers. • Disable proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to Chapter 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 97 Ensure that the Caps Lock key is "admin/admin". 6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) I cannot access the router GUI using a web browser • If your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status...
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... there is not ON, check if all cables are both "admin". Launch the web GUI, go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. The default login account and password are plugged properly. Refer to use the Firmware Restoration utility. 101 If the WAN LED on the wireless router is still no Internet access, try to reboot your router to the default settings. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin IP address: router.asus.com SSID (2.4GHz): Refer to the...
... there is not ON, check if all cables are both "admin". Launch the web GUI, go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. The default login account and password are plugged properly. Refer to use the Firmware Restoration utility. 101 If the WAN LED on the wireless router is still no Internet access, try to reboot your router to the default settings. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin IP address: router.asus.com SSID (2.4GHz): Refer to the...