RT-N10 ASUS Wireless EZ N Router RT-N10 AIR WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 150M High Speed User Manual LAN4
E4808 First Edition V1 June 2009 Copyright © 2009 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..................................................................................... 4 How this guide is organized............................................................... 4 Conventions used in this guide.......................................................... 5 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Package contents................................................................................... 6 System requirements..........................................
Table of contents Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Installing the utilities............................................................................ 32 Device Discovery.................................................................................. 34 Firmware Restoration........................................................................... 35 WPS Wizard........................................................................................... 36 Using WPS Wizard..............................
• 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. • Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router.
1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N10 Wireless Router x1 Power adapter x1 Support CD (manual, utilities) x1 RJ45 cable x1 Detachable antenna x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• Install the device at least 20cm 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.
Rear panel WPS Label Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection. LAN1-LAN4 Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection. DC IN Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source. WPS Press this button to launch the WPS wizard. Restore Description WAN Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings.
Bottom panel 2 1 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. 2 Air vents 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.
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. 2. 3. 4. Look on the underside for the two mounting hooks. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws.
2 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. The web GUI integrates a Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function that detects the Internet connection type automatically and guides you through setting up a network quickly.
Setting up the Router mode using the QIS In the Router mode, the RT-N10 connects to WAN (Internet) by PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services in LAN are enabled. To set up the Router mode using the QIS: 1. Connect your devices. Modem WPS RT-N10 Client 2. Launch the web browser and the QIS web page appears automatically. Choose the Router mode, then click Next.
Then the QIS starts to detect your Internet connection type. Note: The PPPoE Internet connection type is used in this setup case. 3. Key in the user name and password. Click Apply all settings. Note: The above setup screen varies with different Internet connection types. 4. The Internet connection setup is completed. • Click Going to Internet to go to your home page.
• Click Simply Wireless Security Setting to configure basic security settings including the SSID, authentication and encryption methods, and security key for the ASUS Wireless Router. • Click Advanced Setting page to manually configure advanced settings for the ASUS Wireless Router.
Setting up the Repeater mode using the QIS In the Repeater mode, the RT-N10 extends your wireless network and provides you with higher quality wireless radio. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. To set up the Repeater mode using the QIS: 1. Connect your devices. Modem WPS RT-N10 Client Wireless Router 2. Launch the web browser and the QIS web page appears automatically. Choose the Repeater mode, then click Next.
Setting up the AP mode using the QIS In the AP mode, the RT-N10 receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you with wireless radio. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. To set up the AP mode using the QIS: 1. Connect your devices. Modem WPS RT-N10 Client Router 2. Launch the web browser and the QIS web page appears automatically. Choose the AP mode, then click Next.
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 integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the clients in your network.
Windows® 9x/ME 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to display the Network setup window. 2. Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. If you want your computer to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask.
4. Select the Gateway tab, and key in New gateway then click Add. 5. Select the DNS configuration tab and click Enable DNS. Key in Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order, then click Add. 6. Click OK.
Windows® NT4.0 1. Go to Control Panel > Network to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. 2. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. 3. From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.
4. Select the DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS. 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: and key in 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. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5.
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: and key in 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. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5.
Windows® Vista 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click View status > Properties > Continue. 2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), 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: and key in IP address and Subnet mask. 4.
4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI The router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure these features: Network Map and EZQoS Bandwidth Management. To access the web GUI: 1. In the Router mode, launch a web browser, then key in the router’s default IP address (192.168.1.1). The login page of the router’s web GUI appears. 2. 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. Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status and configure the connection settings 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, or to quickly set up your Local Area Network (LAN) using the WPS Wizard.
Icon Description Client status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in the network, and allows you to block/unblock a client. Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) again The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) web page appears automatically after you connected your devices and launched the web browser. You may also click GO in the QIS field under Internet status to launch the QIS.
Creating multiple SSID profiles The RT-N10 allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various working scenarios. To create a SSID profile: 1. Under System status, click Add SSID. 2. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 3. Click Apply all setting to save the new settings.
Managing bandwidth with EzQoS EzQoS Bandwidth Management enables you to set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic. To set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Click EzQoS Bandwidth Management from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Click each of these four applications to set the bandwidth priority: Icon Description Gaming Blaster The router handles gaming traffic at first priority.
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. 2. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the new firmware on your computer. 4. Click Upload. The uploading process takes about three minutes.
