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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Table of contents About this guide ..................4 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Package contents .................. 7 System requirements ................7 Before you proceed ................7 Hardware features ................. 8 Front panel ..................8 Rear panel ..................9 Bottom panel ................... 10 Mounting options ..................11 Chapter 2: Getting started...
This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of the ASUS Wireless Router. • Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router and Access Point modes of the ASUS Wireless Router.
• Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on the utilities that are available from the support CD.
• An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser Before you proceed Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router: • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network (hub, ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters.
Install the device at least 0cm from a person to insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. Hardware features Front panel 11n Wireless Router RT-N10U Power WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 WLAN Status indicators...
LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect RJ-5 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection. WPS button Press this button to establish wireless connection. USB 2.0 port Insert a USB device into this port. Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-N10U...
These vents provide ventilation to your router. Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on the next page of this user manual. RT-N10U Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router...
Mounting options Out of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling. To mount the ASUS Wireless Router: 1.
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Getting started Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you to configure the wireless router using your web browser on your computer. Note: For details on configuring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI.
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QIS. For more details, refer to the next section Using QIS without auto- detection. . Assign the network name and network key for a secure wireless network. Click Finish when done. 3. Internet connection setup is done. RT-N10U Chapter : Setting up the hardware...
PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. . Click Apply all settings to save the settings. Important: Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP. Chapter : Setting up the hardware RT-N10U...
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• Subnet Mask: 55.55.55.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 19.168.1.1 (IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 19.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients...
DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. RT-N10U Chapter 3: Configuring the clients...
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DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N10U...
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DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. RT-N10U Chapter 3: Configuring the clients...
. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N10U...
Enable the WPS mode from the System status screen. Client status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in the network, and allows you to block/unblock a client. RT-N10U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI...
The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various working scenarios. To create an SSID profile: 1. Click Add in the SSID field. 2. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N10U...
The router handles at first priority the traffic of downloading/ uploading data to/from the FTP server. Voip/Video Streaming The router handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. 3. Click Save to save the configuration settings. RT-N10U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI...
. Select your connection type from these types of ISP services: Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. 3. Key in the required information provided by your ISP. . Click Apply all settings to save the settings. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N10U...
To set up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. From the navigation menu, click Operation Mode, select Repeater mode, and click Save. . From the network list, select the network that you want to connect to, then click Connect. RT-N10U Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI...
To set up the wireless router in AP mode: 1. From the navigation menu, click Operation Mode, select AP mode, and click Save. . From the network list, select the network that you want to connect to, then click Connect. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N10U...
Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. . Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade.
• To restore previous system settings, click Browse to locate the system file that you want to restore, then click Upload. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N10U...
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Installing the utilities Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for configuring the ASUS Wireless Router. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft Windows, insert the support CD ® in the CD drive. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD.
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3. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. . Click Next to accept the default program folder or enter another name. 5. Click Finish when setup is completed. RT-N10U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities...
Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router and enables you to configure the device. To launch the Device Discovery utility: From your computer’s desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility >...
RT-N10U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 4. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. Note: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web interface. Refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI for more details.
Intel wireless LAN card ASUS 167gv driver v1...0 or later XP SP ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0..0 or later ASUS LAN card with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv driver v1...0 or later XP SP1 and 000 ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0..0 or later To use WPS Wizard: 1.
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• When running WPS, the Internet connection pauses briefly then reestablishes the connection. • If the WPS button is pushed without running the WPS Wizard, the PWR indicator flashes and Internet connection pauses briefly and then reestablishes the connection. RT-N10U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities...
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5. Create and key in a passphrase consisting of 8-63 characters or use the automatically generated passphrase then click Next. A passphrase is a sentence, phrase, or sequence of alpha-numeric characters used to generate a security key. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10U...
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Adding network devices using a USB flash drive on the next page. 7. You have connected to the wireless router. If you want to configure the Internet settings, click Setup. Click Finish to close the WPS Wizard. RT-N10U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities...
1. In the WPS Wizard, click Save settings to a USB flash drive. 2. Insert a USB flash drive into your computer's USB port, then select the drive from the dropdown list. When done, click Next. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10U...
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. Locate SetupWireless.exe from the USB drive, and double-click to run it. Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network. 5. Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. RT-N10U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities...
Use the Network Printer Setup utility to set up a USB printer on your wireless router and allow network clients to access the USB printer. Note: To check if your USB printer is compatible with your ASUS wireless router, visit the ASUS website at ww.asus.com and click Products > Networks > Printer Support List.
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3. Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. . Click Finish to complete the installation. RT-N10U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities...
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5. Follow the Windows OS instructions to install the printer driver. ® 6. After the printer’s driver installation is completed, network clients can now use the printer. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10U...
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Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this chapter.
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Network name or encryption • Try setting up the wired connection and keys are forgotten. configuring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. RT-N10U Chapter 6: Troubleshooting...
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IP address: 19.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 55.55.55.0 DNS Server 1: 19.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS I cannot use 19.168.1.1 to Check the router’s operation mode. enter the web GUI. • In the Router mode, the default IP address is 19.168.1.1.
2. I did not register the ASUS DDNS for the router I bought six months ago. Can I still register it? Yes, you can still register the ASUS DDNS service for your router. The DDNS service is embedded in your router, so you can register the ASUS DDNS service anytime.
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DDNS results in different WAN IPs in MS DOS and in the router configuration page. Different ISPs may have different interval time for IP updating. 6. Is the ASUS DDNS service free, or is it just a trial version? The ASUS DDNS service is a free and embedded service in some ASUS routers.
Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials.
GNU General Public License. Please see The GNU General Public License for the exact terms and conditions of this license. We include a copy of the GPL with every CD shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also RT-N10U Appendices...
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Safety Warning SAFE TEMP: This wireless router should be only used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC(1ºF) and 0ºC(10ºF). DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms. RT-N10U Appendices...
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