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... Setting up your network clients 26 Managing EZQoS Bandwidth 27 Configuring the Advanced settings 28 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 proceed 13 A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled 13 B. Disable the dial...auto-detection 19 Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 21 Setting up the DHCP Server 28 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.
... Setting up your network clients 26 Managing EZQoS Bandwidth 27 Configuring the Advanced settings 28 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 proceed 13 A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled 13 B. Disable the dial...auto-detection 19 Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS 21 Setting up the DHCP Server 28 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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... Hotline list at the back of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to a local area network (LAN). 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 this...
... Hotline list at the back of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to a local area network (LAN). 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 this...
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... 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 Off: No 5GHz or 2.4GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready. 4 Power LED Off: No power. 2...
... 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 Off: No 5GHz or 2.4GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready. 4 Power LED Off: No power. 2...
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Mounting options Mounting to the wireless router's mounting holes. NOTE: It's normal if you . 2. Hold the wireless router with one hand on 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. Align ...and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the stand To mount the wireless router into its stand: 1. Locate the mounting holes at the bottom of the arrow ...
Mounting options Mounting to the wireless router's mounting holes. NOTE: It's normal if you . 2. Hold the wireless router with one hand on 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. Align ...and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the stand To mount the wireless router into its stand: 1. Locate the mounting holes at the bottom of the arrow ...
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Dismount from the wall 1. or Hold the edge of the wireless router. 3. Locate the two holes on the wall: 1. Follow the direction of the arrow shown below to the wall with screws. 2. Locate the mounting holes at the back of the front cover (near the I/O ports). 2. Mounting on the wall To mount the wireless router on the stand and secure the stand to apply force and dismount the RT-N53. Align and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the wireless router's mounting holes.
Dismount from the wall 1. or Hold the edge of the wireless router. 3. Locate the two holes on the wall: 1. Follow the direction of the arrow shown below to the wall with screws. 2. Locate the mounting holes at the back of the front cover (near the I/O ports). 2. Mounting on the wall To mount the wireless router on the stand and secure the stand to apply force and dismount the RT-N53. Align and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the wireless router's mounting holes.
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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 for the network devices. • Keep the device away ... 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. 10 Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest...
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 for the network devices. • Keep the device away ... 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. 10 Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest...
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...RJ-45 cables that meet the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If...able to use both IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapters, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter to your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This allows you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet surfing or reading/writing e-mail messages using...
...RJ-45 cables that meet the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If...able to use both IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapters, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter to your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This allows you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet surfing or reading/writing e-mail messages using...
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... 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 from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it as well. • Reboot...
... 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 from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it as well. • Reboot...
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... it to a power outlet. 4. Switch on the wireless router. 2. Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Wireless connection 3 WPS Modem 2 1 To set up your computer. 5. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router via wirless connection: 1. IMPORTANT! Switch on the wireless router. 13 Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and...
... it to a power outlet. 4. Switch on the wireless router. 2. Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Wireless connection 3 WPS Modem 2 1 To set up your computer. 5. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router via wirless connection: 1. IMPORTANT! Switch on the wireless router. 13 Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and...
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Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in this user manual. A. 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...
Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in this user manual. A. 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...
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... the web GUI: 1. NOTES: • For your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in this user manual. 18 On your network clients, ensure that allows you... Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2.
... the web GUI: 1. NOTES: • For your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in this user manual. 18 On your network clients, ensure that allows you... Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2.
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... the WPS mode from the System status screen. System status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in your network. The wireless router's web GUI launches. Client status Click this icon to quickly set up your Wide Area Network (WAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature. From... on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to configure various wireless settings. 3.
... the WPS mode from the System status screen. System status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in your network. The wireless router's web GUI launches. Client status Click this icon to quickly set up your Wide Area Network (WAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature. From... on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to configure various wireless settings. 3.
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Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP. 20 Key in quickly setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your ISP connection type. ... with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in the necessary information for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1.
Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP. 20 Key in quickly setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your ISP connection type. ... with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in the necessary information for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1.
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... field under Internet status 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 wireless router is done. 21 To do this, follow these steps: • On your...
... field under Internet status 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 wireless router is done. 21 To do this, follow these steps: • On your...
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...-130N driver v.1.0.4.0 or later ASUS wireless LAN card with WPS function on your network clients. • Windows® operating systems and wireless LAN cards/ adapters that you to your next preferred task from any of these options: 1. G oing to Internet: Click to the wireless router's Advanced Setting page and configure more advanced wireless settings. 3. A dvanced Setting...
...-130N driver v.1.0.4.0 or later ASUS wireless LAN card with WPS function on your network clients. • Windows® operating systems and wireless LAN cards/ adapters that you to your next preferred task from any of these options: 1. G oing to Internet: Click to the wireless router's Advanced Setting page and configure more advanced wireless settings. 3. A dvanced Setting...
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In the WPS field, click the red button to complete the wireless network setup. 23 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the WPS Wizard. NOTE: You may also press the WPS button on your wireless router to launch the WPS Wizard. 2. To use WPS: 1.
In the WPS field, click the red button to complete the wireless network setup. 23 Follow the onscreen instructions to launch the WPS Wizard. NOTE: You may also press the WPS button on your wireless router to launch the WPS Wizard. 2. To use WPS: 1.
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... (admin), then click OK. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. 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 settings. To set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security ...
... (admin), then click OK. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. 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 settings. To set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security ...
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Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 26 Under System status, click Add. 2. To create an SSID profile: 1. Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profile on 2.4GHz that meet various working scenarios.
Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 26 Under System status, click Add. 2. To create an SSID profile: 1. Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profile on 2.4GHz that meet various working scenarios.
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... Client Status icon to your network clients. 3. NOTE: You can also delete the priority settings from Advanced Setting > Firewall > MAC Filter tab. 27 Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. To block a client's access to display the information about your network, select the client and click Block. To restore a client's access to your...
... Client Status icon to your network clients. 3. NOTE: You can also delete the priority settings from Advanced Setting > Firewall > MAC Filter tab. 27 Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. To block a client's access to display the information about your network, select the client and click Block. To restore a client's access to your...
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To set up to configure the advanced features of your wireless router. Configuring the Advanced settings Advanced Setting allows you to 253 IP addresses for your wireless router. Under the LAN menu, click DHCP Server. 29 Click Advanced Setting from your network. Setting up the DHCP Server You may enable the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your network clients can support up the DHCP server: 1. NOTE: The ASUS Wireless Router can automatically obtain IP addresses from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2.
To set up to configure the advanced features of your wireless router. Configuring the Advanced settings Advanced Setting allows you to 253 IP addresses for your wireless router. Under the LAN menu, click DHCP Server. 29 Click Advanced Setting from your network. Setting up the DHCP Server You may enable the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your network clients can support up the DHCP server: 1. NOTE: The ASUS Wireless Router can automatically obtain IP addresses from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2.