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... Setting up using ASUS utility 20 1) Utility Installation for wired or wireless client 4 4) Configuring the wireless router 5 5) Quick setup 6 4. Setting up Bandwidth Management 18 5. Troubleshooting 36 8. Appendix 38 Configure RT-N15 under Vista OS 24 1) Configuring the device 24 2) Setting up the network sharing center 29 7. Getting started 4 1) Wired connection 4 2) Wireless Connection 4 3) Setting IP address for RT-N15 20 2) WPS utility 21 3) Firmware Restoration 23 6. Connecting ADSL modem and wireless router 2 1) Cable connection 2 2) Status indicators...
... Setting up using ASUS utility 20 1) Utility Installation for wired or wireless client 4 4) Configuring the wireless router 5 5) Quick setup 6 4. Setting up Bandwidth Management 18 5. Troubleshooting 36 8. Appendix 38 Configure RT-N15 under Vista OS 24 1) Configuring the device 24 2) Setting up the network sharing center 29 7. Getting started 4 1) Wired connection 4 2) Wireless Connection 4 3) Setting IP address for RT-N15 20 2) WPS utility 21 3) Firmware Restoration 23 6. Connecting ADSL modem and wireless router 2 1) Cable connection 2 2) Status indicators...
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2) Status indicators RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual LAN WAN AIR PWR PWR (Power) Off On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick No power System ready Firmware upgrade failed WPS processing AIR (Wireless Network) Off On Flashing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) WAN (Wide Area Network) Off On Flashing No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) Off On Flashing No power or no physical ...
2) Status indicators RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual LAN WAN AIR PWR PWR (Power) Off On Flashing-slow Flashing-quick No power System ready Firmware upgrade failed WPS processing AIR (Wireless Network) Off On Flashing No power Wireless system ready Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) WAN (Wide Area Network) Off On Flashing No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) Off On Flashing No power or no physical ...
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...), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is in your PC. 2) Wireless Connection For establishing wireless connection, you need change so as to chapter 5 for initial configuration is supplied with proper configuration. If you must have correct TCP/IP settings on the rear panel of the wireless router: • IP address 192.168.1.1 • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 The wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 3. Getting started The ASUS RT-N15 Wireless Router can...
...), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is in your PC. 2) Wireless Connection For establishing wireless connection, you need change so as to chapter 5 for initial configuration is supplied with proper configuration. If you must have correct TCP/IP settings on the rear panel of the wireless router: • IP address 192.168.1.1 • Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 The wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 3. Getting started The ASUS RT-N15 Wireless Router can...
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... can see the ASUS Wireless Router home page. Make sure the IP address is not used by other device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as RT-N15) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of RT-N15) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (RT-N15), or assign a known DNS server in your network. 4) Configuring the wireless router Follow the steps below to configure the main features of your web browser: http://192.168.1.1 3 Defaults User name: admin Password: admin After logging in, you can...
... can see the ASUS Wireless Router home page. Make sure the IP address is not used by other device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as RT-N15) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of RT-N15) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (RT-N15), or assign a known DNS server in your network. 4) Configuring the wireless router Follow the steps below to configure the main features of your web browser: http://192.168.1.1 3 Defaults User name: admin Password: admin After logging in, you can...
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RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 5) Quick setup To start quick setup, click Next to continue. Cable or dynamic IP user If you are using services provided by your connection type and click Next to enter the "Quick Setup" page. PPPoE user If you with the hostname, the MAC address, and the heartbeat server address, fill these information into the boxes on the setting page; Select your ISP. ASUS wireless router supports five types of ISP services: cable, PPPoE, PPTP, static WAN IP, and Telstra BigPond. You need to skip this...
RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 5) Quick setup To start quick setup, click Next to continue. Cable or dynamic IP user If you are using services provided by your connection type and click Next to enter the "Quick Setup" page. PPPoE user If you with the hostname, the MAC address, and the heartbeat server address, fill these information into the boxes on the setting page; Select your ISP. ASUS wireless router supports five types of ISP services: cable, PPPoE, PPTP, static WAN IP, and Telstra BigPond. You need to skip this...
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... data using TKIP encryption. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual Static IP user If you are using ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP address, select ADSL or other connection type that requires username, password and IP address. You can connect to your wireless router and transmit data using 64bits or 128bits WEP key encryption. If you want to protect transmitted data, select a Security Level to continue. Input the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway provided by your wireless interface, specify an SSID (Service Set...
... data using TKIP encryption. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual Static IP user If you are using ADSL or other connection type that uses static IP address, select ADSL or other connection type that requires username, password and IP address. You can connect to your wireless router and transmit data using 64bits or 128bits WEP key encryption. If you want to protect transmitted data, select a Security Level to continue. Input the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway provided by your wireless interface, specify an SSID (Service Set...
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... computer, you can also let the system generate the keys by inputting a Passphrase. Configuring ASUS WLAN Card with One Touch Wizard If you can use ASUS Wireless Card on your notebook, then click Finish. Input four sets of WEP keys in your PC, click Start -> All Programs -> ASUS Utility-> WLAN Card -> One Touch Wizard to launch the One Touch Wizard utility. If you use Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration service to restart the wireless router and activate the new settings. 6. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 4.
... computer, you can also let the system generate the keys by inputting a Passphrase. Configuring ASUS WLAN Card with One Touch Wizard If you can use ASUS Wireless Card on your notebook, then click Finish. Input four sets of WEP keys in your PC, click Start -> All Programs -> ASUS Utility-> WLAN Card -> One Touch Wizard to launch the One Touch Wizard utility. If you use Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration service to restart the wireless router and activate the new settings. 6. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 4.
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... seconds for your WLAN Card. 5) Setup the IP address of your WLAN card the same with RT-N15. Press Next to setup TCP/IP for the wireless card to associate with those at RT-N15. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 2) One Touch Wizard searches and displays the available APs in the Available Networks list. 1) Select Connect to an existing wireless LAN (Station) radio button and click Next to continue. 3) Set the authentication and encryption of the WLAN Card according to exit...
... seconds for your WLAN Card. 5) Setup the IP address of your WLAN card the same with RT-N15. Press Next to setup TCP/IP for the wireless card to associate with those at RT-N15. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 2) One Touch Wizard searches and displays the available APs in the Available Networks list. 1) Select Connect to an existing wireless LAN (Station) radio button and click Next to continue. 3) Set the authentication and encryption of the WLAN Card according to exit...
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RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual Configuring WLAN card with Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service. 1) Double-click the wireless network icon on the task bar to setup the router. The connection is complete within several seconds. 7. Click on items on the wireless router and click Connect. Tips show up the wireless connection with Windows® WZC service If you use non-ASUS wireless card, you can set up when you move your wireless router and click Connect. 2) Input the 10-digit keys you...
RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual Configuring WLAN card with Windows® Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) service. 1) Double-click the wireless network icon on the task bar to setup the router. The connection is complete within several seconds. 7. Click on items on the wireless router and click Connect. Tips show up the wireless connection with Windows® WZC service If you use non-ASUS wireless card, you can set up when you move your wireless router and click Connect. 2) Input the 10-digit keys you...
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...: home gateway, router, and access point. WAN connection, NAT, and Internet firewall functions are supported. Select a proper mode which complies to set up the advanced features for your network scenario and press Apply button, and then you setup RT-N15 as LAN ports. You can continue to your RT-N15. 11 however, NAT function is for Internet services. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 4. Home gateway mode is for home or SOHO users who want to connect to open the configuration page. Wireless router features This chapter provides setup examples of some frequently used...
...: home gateway, router, and access point. WAN connection, NAT, and Internet firewall functions are supported. Select a proper mode which complies to set up the advanced features for your network scenario and press Apply button, and then you setup RT-N15 as LAN ports. You can continue to your RT-N15. 11 however, NAT function is for Internet services. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 4. Home gateway mode is for home or SOHO users who want to connect to open the configuration page. Wireless router features This chapter provides setup examples of some frequently used...
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... complexity of wireless encryption. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 2) Setting up encryption and authentication for RT-N15, contact your network administrator for 128-bit key). Channel option will depend on the bandwidth that you select. TKIP+AES is used when both WPA and WPA2 clients co-exist in four sets WEP Keys (10 hexadecimal digits for 64-bit key or 26 hexadecimal digits for advice. TKIP dynamically generates unique keys to open the configuration page. AES...
... complexity of wireless encryption. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 2) Setting up encryption and authentication for RT-N15, contact your network administrator for 128-bit key). Channel option will depend on the bandwidth that you select. TKIP+AES is used when both WPA and WPA2 clients co-exist in four sets WEP Keys (10 hexadecimal digits for 64-bit key or 26 hexadecimal digits for advice. TKIP dynamically generates unique keys to open the configuration page. AES...
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...-Shared Key (PSK) for WiFi-Protected Access. Select Yes to FTP. When authentication and encryption are to be directed to the host. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual Authentication The authentication methods supported by allowing data packets of 8 to 64 characters. Shared: This mode uses the WEP keys currently in NAT Setting folder to save the settings and restart the wireless router. 3) Setting up virtual server in your wireless network. WPA provides two security modes: WPA for enterprise network, and WPA-PSK for home...
...-Shared Key (PSK) for WiFi-Protected Access. Select Yes to FTP. When authentication and encryption are to be directed to the host. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual Authentication The authentication methods supported by allowing data packets of 8 to 64 characters. Shared: This mode uses the WEP keys currently in NAT Setting folder to save the settings and restart the wireless router. 3) Setting up virtual server in your wireless network. WPA provides two security modes: WPA for enterprise network, and WPA-PSK for home...
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... are assigned to a new IP address. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 4) Setting up DDNS DNS enables host who uses static IP address to associate with a domain name via dynamic DNS (DDNS). Click Save & Restart to the Internet and make all ports of the host and click Finish. 3. Thus, the Internet user can also associate with a domain name; Click DDNS from IP Config folder. 2. DDNS requires registering and account-creating at DDNS service providers' website...
... are assigned to a new IP address. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 4) Setting up DDNS DNS enables host who uses static IP address to associate with a domain name via dynamic DNS (DDNS). Click Save & Restart to the Internet and make all ports of the host and click Finish. 3. Thus, the Internet user can also associate with a domain name; Click DDNS from IP Config folder. 2. DDNS requires registering and account-creating at DDNS service providers' website...
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Click Next to quit the installation program. 6. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 5. Open the WPS Wizard. 20 Press Finish to install the utility in the designated location. 4. Setting up using ASUS utility 1) Utility Installation for RT-N15 1. Select a program folder and click Next. 5. Click Next to run the setup installation program. 2. Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities to continue. 3.
Click Next to quit the installation program. 6. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 5. Open the WPS Wizard. 20 Press Finish to install the utility in the designated location. 4. Setting up using ASUS utility 1) Utility Installation for RT-N15 1. Select a program folder and click Next. 5. Click Next to run the setup installation program. 2. Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities to continue. 3.
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... its power LED is blinking. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 2) WPS utility 1) To use WPS, your should use the current value. When done, click Next. Note: Use WPS Wizard with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later 1 Follow the instructions to set up your wireless router is pushed without running WPS, the Internet connection pauses briefly, then reestablishes the connection. 2) If the WPS button is already configured, select Preserve original wireless router settings to use a wireless router and a wireless LAN card with WPS...
... its power LED is blinking. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 2) WPS utility 1) To use WPS, your should use the current value. When done, click Next. Note: Use WPS Wizard with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later 1 Follow the instructions to set up your wireless router is pushed without running WPS, the Internet connection pauses briefly, then reestablishes the connection. 2) If the WPS button is already configured, select Preserve original wireless router settings to use a wireless router and a wireless LAN card with WPS...
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... exit the WPS Wizard. 22 If you want to add to run it. When done, click Next to continue. 2) Remove the USB flash drive from this computer to the wireless network. 4) Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 5 You have connected to a USB drive button for future reference. Click Finish to the Internet. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 4 Setup is complete, press Save or print Settings, or Save settings to the wireless router.
... exit the WPS Wizard. 22 If you want to add to run it. When done, click Next to continue. 2) Remove the USB flash drive from this computer to the wireless network. 4) Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. 5 You have connected to a USB drive button for future reference. Click Finish to the Internet. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 4 Setup is complete, press Save or print Settings, or Save settings to the wireless router.
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... to restore a ASUS Wireless Router which has failed during this process the PWR, AIR, and WAN LEDs will remain lit while the LAN LED will automatically search out fialed ASUS Wireless Routers and upload a firmware that you have problems upload a firmware while using a network hub, try connecting your computer directly to 4 minutes and during a previous firmware upload. The process takes about 3 to the LAN port. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 3) Firmware Restoration This utility will flash...
... to restore a ASUS Wireless Router which has failed during this process the PWR, AIR, and WAN LEDs will remain lit while the LAN LED will automatically search out fialed ASUS Wireless Routers and upload a firmware that you have problems upload a firmware while using a network hub, try connecting your computer directly to 4 minutes and during a previous firmware upload. The process takes about 3 to the LAN port. Normal firmware upgrades must be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 3) Firmware Restoration This utility will flash...
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...-NET setup. 1) Configuring the device Follow the steps below to set up the device by WEB or EZsetup. If the device is in the ASUS RT-N15, enables the device to your PC and power on it is not configured and is configured, you have to configure the device using WCN-Net process of Windows Vista. Configure RT-N15 under Vista OS The Windows Simple Config function, which is preinstalled in the default settings state. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 6. Click Start > Network...
...-NET setup. 1) Configuring the device Follow the steps below to set up the device by WEB or EZsetup. If the device is in the ASUS RT-N15, enables the device to your PC and power on it is not configured and is configured, you have to configure the device using WCN-Net process of Windows Vista. Configure RT-N15 under Vista OS The Windows Simple Config function, which is preinstalled in the default settings state. RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 6. Click Start > Network...
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... wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct AP. • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to web browser for more than 5 seconds. Open a web browser and open "Internet Options" dialog box. 2. Click on the rear panel for router configuration 1. Couldn't find the router: • Do the hard reset on the wireless router by pressing the Reset button on "Delete Cookies" and "Delete Files". RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 7. Cannot get access...
... wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct AP. • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to web browser for more than 5 seconds. Open a web browser and open "Internet Options" dialog box. 2. Click on the rear panel for router configuration 1. Couldn't find the router: • Do the hard reset on the wireless router by pressing the Reset button on "Delete Cookies" and "Delete Files". RT-N15 Wireless Router User Manual 7. Cannot get access...
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... address or not (via both wired network and wireless network). • Make sure your Web browser is configured to use a proxy server. If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not ON, change the cable and try again. How to reset to defaults The following are forgotten • Try to setup the wired connection for setup the wireless encryption again. • Do the hard reset on the wireless router by pressing the Reset button...
... address or not (via both wired network and wireless network). • Make sure your Web browser is configured to use a proxy server. If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not ON, change the cable and try again. How to reset to defaults The following are forgotten • Try to setup the wired connection for setup the wireless encryption again. • Do the hard reset on the wireless router by pressing the Reset button...