ASUS RT-N10U User Manual
User Manual
RT-N10U
11n Wireless Router
11n Wireless Router RT-N10U
USB
Power
WAN
WLAN
LAN1
LAN2
LAN3
LAN4
WPS
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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
Setting up the wireless router ............................................................ 13
Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) ................................................. 13
Using QIS with auto-detection ......................................................... 13
Using QIS without auto-detection .................................................... 15
Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients
Accessing the wireless router ............................................................ 17
Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients .......................... 17
Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI
Conguring via the web GUI ............................................................... 21
Using the Network Map ....................................................................... 22
Creating multiple SSID proles ....................................................... 23
Managing bandwidth with EzQoS ...................................................... 24
Setting up the operation mode ........................................................... 25
Setting up the wireless router in Router mode ................................ 25
Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode ............................ 26
Setting up the wireless router in AP mode ...................................... 27
Upgrading the rmware ...................................................................... 28
Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings ................................................ 29
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Table of contents
About this guide
This user guide contains information that you need to install and congure the
ASUS Wireless Router.
How this guide is organized
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 3: Conguring the network clients
This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to
work with your ASUS Wireless Router.
Chapter 5: Installing the utilitieInstalling the utilities
Installing the utilities ........................................................................... 31
Device Discovery ................................................................................. 33
Firmware Restoration .......................................................................... 34
WPS Wizard .......................................................................................... 35
Using WPS Wizard .......................................................................... 35
Setting up your network printer ......................................................... 41
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 45
ASUS DDNS Service ............................................................................ 48
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................... 48
Appendices
Notices .................................................................................................. 51
ASUS Contact Information .................................................................. 59
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• Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI
This chapter provides instructions on conguring 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.
• Appendices
This chapter provides you with the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements.
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package.
RT-N10U Wireless Router x1
Power adapter x1
Support CD (manual, utilities) x1
RJ45 cable x1
Quick Start Guide x1
Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
System requirements
Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that your system/network
meets the following requirements:
• An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
• At least one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with wireless capability
• 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.
• Place the device on a at and stable surface as far from the ground as
possible.
• Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, uorescent lights,
microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent
signal loss.
• Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless
mobile devices.
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Status indicators
LED Status Indication
Power
Off No power
On System ready
Flashing Rescue mode
WAN (Wide
Area Network)
Off No power or no physical connection
On Has physical connection to an Ethernet network
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet
cable)
LAN 1-4 (Local
Area Network)
Off No power or no physical connection
On Has physical connection to an Ethernet network
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet
cable)
WLAN
Off No power
On Wireless system ready
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (wireless)
WPS
Flashing WPS processing
USB
Off No power or no physical connection
On External USB device is installed.
• 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.
Hardware features
Front panel
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Power
WAN
WLAN
LAN1
LAN2
LAN3
LAN4
WPS
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Rear panel
Item Description
1
Reset button
Press this button for more than ve seconds to reset the system to
its factory default settings.
2
Power switch
Press this button to turn the power on/off.
3
Power (DC-In) port
Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a
power source.
4
WAN port
Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN
connection.
5
LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN
connection.
6
WPS button
Press this button to establish wireless connection.
7
USB 2.0 port
Insert a USB device into this port.
Reset
Power
WAN LAN4
LAN3 LAN2
LAN1
WPS
USB
1
2 3 4 5
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Bottom panel
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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.
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Mounting options
Out of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on a raised at surface
like a le cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a
wall or ceiling.
To mount the ASUS Wireless Router:
1. Look on the underside for the two mounting hooks.
2. Mark two upper holes in a at surface.
3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing.
4. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws.
Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if
it is too loose.
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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 congure the wireless router using your web browser on your
computer.
Note: For details on conguring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4:
Conguring via the web GUI.
Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS)
Using QIS with auto-detection
The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your
Internet connection.
To use QIS with auto-detection:
1. Launch a web browser. 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.
Important: Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP.
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3. Internet connection setup is done.
Notes:
• If QIS does not detect your Internet connection type, click
Skip to manual setting
and
manually congure your connection settings.
• If QIS does not automatically launch, key in
http://192.168.1.1
in your web browser, and
manually launch QIS. For more details, refer to the next section
Using QIS without auto-
detection
.
2. Assign the network name and network key for a secure wireless network.
Click Finish when done.
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Using QIS without auto-detection
To use QIS without auto-detection:
1. In your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1
2. Under Internet status, click GO in the Quick Internet Setup eld.
Select your next preferred task from any of these options:
1. Going to Internet: Click to start surng the Internet or do Internet-
related activities such as chat, or read/write e-mail messages.
2. Advanced Setting page: Click to go to the wireless router’s
Advanced Setting page and congure more advanced wireless
settings.
3. Add to Favorites: Click to add the router’s web interface to your
Favorites.
3. Select your connection type from these types of ISP services: Dynamic IP,
PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the necessary information for your
ISP connection type.
4. Click Apply all settings to save the settings.
Important: Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP.
Note: If you choose options 2 and 3, you will need to log into the web GUI. For more details,
refer to the section Conguring via the web GUI in this user manual.
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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.
But in some instances, you may want to manually assign static IP addresses on
some of the clients or computers in your network rather than automatically getting
IP addresses from your wireless router.
Follow the instructions below that correspond to the operating system installed on
your client or computer.
Note: In the Router mode, if you want to manually assign an IP address to your client, we
recommend that you use the following settings:
• IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254. Ensure that the IP
address is not used by another device)
• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router)
• Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router)
• DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network
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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. Click OK when done.
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