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E7656 Second Edition August 2012 Copyright © 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Table of contents About this guide..................................................................................... 5 Package contents................................................................................... 7 System requirements............................................................................. 7 Getting to know your wireless router Before you proceed................................................................................ 8 Hardware features.............................
Table of contents Using 3G/4G Sharing Mode................................................................. 34 Setting up the DHCP Server................................................................ 36 Upgrading the firmware....................................................................... 37 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings................................................. 38 Using the USB Extension.....................................................................
About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Getting to know your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of the ASUS Wireless Router.
Conventions used in this guide To ensure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when completing a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when completing a task IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. 7656_rtn10u.
1 Getting to know your wireless router Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N10U Wireless Router x1 Power adapter x1 Support CD x1 RJ-45 cable x1 USB cable x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Warranty card x1 If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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. Place the device on a flat and stable surface as far from the ground as possible. Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
Hardware features Top panel Status indicators LED Status Indication Off No power On System ready Flashing Rescue mode Off No power or no physical connection On Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Off No power or no physical connection On Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Off No power On Wireless system ready Flashing Transmitting
Rear panel 7 1 2 Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.indd 10 3 4 5 6 Description Reset button Press this button for more than five seconds to reset the system to its factory default settings. Power switch Press this button to turn the power on/off. Power (DC-In) port Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source. WAN port Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection.
Bottom panel 1 2 Item 1 2 Description Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router. For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options. Chapter 1: Getting to know your wireless router 7656_rtn10u.
Mounting options The ASUS Router is designed to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be mounted to a wall or ceiling. To mount the ASUS Router: 1. Look for the two mounting hooks underneath the router. 2. Mark two upper holes on a flat surface. 3. Screw on two round head screws on the surface until only 1/4'' is showing. 4. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Router onto the screws.
2 Setting up your wireless network Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphical user interface (web GUI) that allows you to configure the wireless router using your web browser. For details on configuring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Network configuration using the web GUI. Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Using QIS with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection.
2. Use the default username (admin) and password (admin) to log into the user interface. 3. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. 14 RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.
4. Assign the network name (SSID) and network key for a secure wireless network. Click Apply when done. 5. A summary of your Internet and wireless settings will be displayed. Click Next to continue. Chapter 2: Setting up your wireless network 7656_rtn10u.
6. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Click Finish. 16 RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.
3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on your wired or wireless clients. Ensure that the clients’ IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router uses DHCP to automatically assign IP addresses to the clients in your network.
Windows® 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties. 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address. Key in an IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4.
Windows® XP 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address. Key in an IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically.
Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. 2. On the Network Connections window, click on Local Area Connection. 3. On the Local Area Connection Network Status window, click Properties. 4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 20 RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address. Key in an IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 6. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 7. Click OK. Chapter 4: Network configuration using the web GUI 7656_rtn10u.
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4 Network configuration using the web GUI Configuration via the web GUI The router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to access additional features inluded with the wireless router. To access the web GUI: 1. Launch a web browser, then key in the router’s IP address. • In Router mode, the router’s IP address is 192.168.1.1. • In AP mode, use Device Discovery included in the support CD to find the router’s IP address. 2.
Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status of the Internet, system, and clients in your network. It enables you to quickly set up your Wide Area Network (WAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature. 24 RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.
To view the status or configure network settings, click any of these icons displayed on the Network Map page: Icon Description Internet status Click this icon to display information on the Internet connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection type, and gateway address. From the Internet status screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to quickly set up your WAN. Security level Click this icon to display information on the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, and MAC address.
Creating your Guest Network Setting up a Guest Network provides wireless Internet connectivity for temporary visitors while restricting access to your private network. To create your guest network: 26 1. 2. Click Guest Network on the left navigation panel. Click Enable. 3. To configure additional options, click Modify. RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.
Click Yes on the Enable Guest Network? item. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) field. 6. Select an Authentication Method. 7. Select a WEP Encryption method. 8. Specify the Access time or click Limitless. 9. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item. 10. Click Apply. 4. 5. Chapter 4: Network configuration using the web GUI 7656_rtn10u.
Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service feature allows you to set the bandwidth priority and manage network traffic. To set up bandwidth priority: 1. Click Traffic Manager on the left navigation panel and click the QoS tab. 2. Click ON to enable QoS. Fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. 3. Click Save. Your bandwidth information is available from your ISP. 28 RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.
4. If you want to prioritize specific network applications and network services, click User-define QoS rules on the upper-right hand corner. 5. Online service types, source IP addresses, ports, and protocols can be added and configured in the QoS rules screen. Chapter 4: Network configuration using the web GUI 7656_rtn10u.
Monitoring Traffic Click the Traffic Monitor tab to view real-time or historical bandwidth information of your Internet, Wired, and Wireless connections. 30 RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.
Administration - Operation Mode The Operation Mode page allows you to set up your wireless router into any of the three modes: Router mode, Repeater mode, or Access Point mode. Router Mode To set up the wireless router in Router mode: 1. Click Administration on the navigation panel and click the Operation Mode tab. Select Wireless router mode. Click Save. 2. Select your connection from these types of ISP services: Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. 3.
Repeater Mode To set up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. Click Administration on the navigation panel and click the Operation Mode tab. Select Repeater mode. Click Save. 2. Select a wireless network from the list. Click Connect. 3. Setup complete. 32 RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.
AP (Access Point) Mode To set up the wireless router in Access Point mode: 1. Click Administration on the navigation panel and click the Operation Mode tab. Select Access Point (AP) mode. Click Save. 2. Key in network name and password. Click Apply. 3. Setup complete. Chapter 4: Network configuration using the web GUI 7656_rtn10u.
Using 3G/4G Sharing Mode The ASUSWRT user interface does not support PIN code input. If the SIM card was previously set with a PIN code, use your mobile phone or a compatible wireless USB dongle to disable the PIN code. To set up the wireless router in 3G/4G Sharing mode: 1. Click USB application on the left navigation panel and click the 3G/4G icon. 2. On the USB Modem configuration page, click Yes for Enable USB Modem. 3. On the USB Adapter item, select your USB adapter’s model name.
4. Select the Location and ISP for your service. Key in the APN, Dial Number, Username, and Password if necessary. Please refer to your Internet service provider or telecommunications service for the necessary values for the 3G/4G items. 5. Setup complete. Chapter 4: Network configuration using the web GUI 7656_rtn10u.
Setting up the DHCP Server You wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. The ASUS wireless router can support up to 253 IP addresses on your network. To configure the DHCP server: 1. Click LAN on the left navigation panel. 2. Click the DHCP Server tab. 3. In the Enable the DHCP Server? field, tick Yes. 4. In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in the starting IP address. 5.
Upgrading the firmware Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Administration from the left navigation panel. 2. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. 3. In the New Firmware File item, click Browse. Navigate to the downloaded firmware file. 4. Click Upload. If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters rescue mode and the power LED indicator on the front panel starts flashing slowly.
Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save/upload the settings: 1. Click Advanced Setting from the left navigation panel. 2. Click the Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab. 3. Select the tasks that you want to do: • To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK once prompted. • To save the current system settings, click Save, navigate to the folder where you intend to save the file and click Save.
Using the USB Extension The USB Extension menu provides AiDisk, Servers Center, Network Printer Server and 3G/4G submenus. Chapter 4: Network configuration using the web GUI 7656_rtn10u.
Using AiDisk for File Sharing AiDisk allows you to share files stored in a connected USB storage device through the Internet. To use AiDisk: 1. Click USB application on the left navigation panel and click the AiDisk icon. 2. From the Welcome to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 3. Assign access rights to the USB storage device. Select limitless access rights, limited access rights, and admin access to define read-right privileges to files stored in the USB storage device. Click Next.
4. To set up your domain name via the ASUS DDNS service, select I will use the service and accept Terms of service and key in your preferred domain name. Your domain name will follow the format xxx.asuscomm.com, where xxx is your host name. For example, myfiles.asuscomm.com. 5. Click Next. 6. Click Finish. 7. To access the USB storage device via FTP from a client on the network, launch a web browser or a third-party FTP client utility and key in the ftp link (ftp://.asuscomm.
Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share allows you to configure accounts and permissions to access files on the USB storage device. To use Samba share: 1. Click USB application on the left navigation panel and click the Servers Center icon. 2. Click the Network place (Samba) Share tab. 3. Click Share with account. Click OK at the pop-up window. 4. Click the Add button to create user accounts for users who will be accessing the USB storage device via Samba. 42 RT-N10U 8.
5. Assign a name for the user account and key in a password. Click Add. 6. Use the Modify and Delete buttons to modify the password or remove the user account. 7. Select a user and assign the type of access rights for files or folders located in the storage device: • R/W: Select this option to assign read/write access for a specific file/folder. • R: Select this option to assign read only access for a specific file/folder. • No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file/folder. 8.
Using the FTP Share service Your ASUS wireless router can set up the connected USB storage device as an FTP server. To set up the FTP Share service: 1. Configure file sharing using the steps in Using AiDisk for File Sharing. 2. Enable the DDNS service for FTP server access: a. Click WAN on the left navigation panel, then click the DDNS tab. b. In the Enable the DDNS Client? field, tick Yes. c. Select your DDNS Server from the list. d. Key in your Host Name. e. Click Apply. 44 RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.
3. Click USB application on the left navigation panel and click the Servers Center icon. 4. Click the FTP Share tab. 5. Click the Enable FTP and Share with account. 6. Click the Add button to create accounts for users who will be accessing the USB storage device via FTP Server. Assign a name for the user account and key in a password. Click Add. 7. Use the Modify and Delete buttons to modify the password or remove the user account. Chapter 4: Network configuration using the web GUI 7656_rtn10u.
8. Select the type of access rights for the storage device: • R/W: Select this option to assign read/write access for a specific file/folder. • W: Select this option to assign write only access for a specific file/folder. • R: Select this option to assign read only access for a specific file/folder. • No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file/folder. 9. Click Apply. 10. To access the FTP server from a client on the network, key in ftp:// .asuscomm.
Using the Miscellaneous setting The Miscellaneous settings page allows you to configure additional properties for the USB disk. You can change the maximum number of users who can access the USB storage device, assign a device name and work group, or specify the language settings for the FTP server. To configure additional USB device settings: 1. 2. 3. 3. Click USB application on the left navigation panel and click Servers Center. Click the Miscellaneous setting tab.
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5 Using 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. To install the utilities: 1. Click Install ASUS Wireless Router Utilities. 2. Click Next. Chapter 5: Using the Utilities 7656_rtn10u.
3. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. 4. Click Next to accept the default program folder or enter another name. 5. Click Finish. 50 RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.
Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, 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-N13U Wireless Router > Device Discovery. When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use Device Discovery to get the router’s IP address. Chapter 5: Using the Utilities 7656_rtn10u.
Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router after a failed firmware upgrade. This utility uploads a firmware file to the wireless router. The process takes about three to four minutes. Launch rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility. To launch rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. Unplug the wireless router from its power source. 2.
Setting up your network printer Use the Network Printer Setup utility to set up a USB printer on your wireless router and share the printer with other devices on the network. • To check if your USB printer is compatible with your ASUS wireless router, refer to the Plugn-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/printersupport • The wireless router's printer server function is not supported on Windows® 2000. To set up your USB Printer: 1.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. 54 RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.
7. Follow the Windows® OS instructions to install the printer driver. 8. After printer driver installation is complete, computers on the network will now be able to access the printer. Chapter 5: Using the Utilities 7656_rtn10u.
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6 Troubleshooting 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. Problem I cannot access the web GUI for configuring the router. The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. Action 1.
Problem Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter. Action • • • • • • Internet is not accessible. • • When ADSL Modem “Link” light is ON (not blinking), this means Internet Access is possible. • • • • • • If the ADSL “LINK” light blinks • continuously or stays off, Internet access is not possible • - the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL network. • Network name or encryption keys are forgotten. 58 RT-N10U 7656_rtn10u.
Problem How to restore the system to its default settings? Action • • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. Refer to the section Restoring/Saving/ Uploading settings in Chapter 4 of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.
ASUS DDNS Service RT-N10U supports the ASUS DDNS service. When exchanging devices at the service center, if you have registered the ASUS DDNS service and want to keep the original domain name, you must transfer your data in order to retain the DDNS service. Visit your local service center for more information. • If there is no activity in the domain - such as reconfiguring the router or accessing the registered domain name - within 90 days, the system automatically deletes the registered information.
5. After restarting the router, why is it that I see different WAN IPs in MS-DOS and in the router configuration page? This is normal. The interval time between the ISP DNS server and ASUS 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.
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