RT-N13U
ASUS Wireless N Router with All-in-One Printer Server
User Manual
E4713
First Edition V1
May 2009
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About this guide..................................................................................... |
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How this guide is organized............................................................... |
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Conventions used in this guide.......................................................... |
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Chapter 1: |
Knowing your wireless router |
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Package contents................................................................................... |
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System requirements............................................................................. |
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Before you proceed................................................................................ |
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Hardware features.................................................................................. |
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Front panel......................................................................................... |
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Rear panel |
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Bottom panel...................................................................................... |
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Setting up the hardware |
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Setting up the wireless router............................................................. |
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Setting up a wired connection.......................................................... |
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Setting up a wireless connection...................................................... |
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Configuring the wireless router.......................................................... |
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Using the web GUI........................................................................... |
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Configuring the network clients |
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Accessing the wireless router............................................................ |
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Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client............................ |
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Configuring via the web GUI |
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Configuring via the web GUI............................................................... |
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Using the Network Map........................................................................ |
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Setting up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS).................... |
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Using AiDisk......................................................................................... |
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Managing EzQoS bandwidth............................................................... |
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Upgrading the firmware....................................................................... |
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Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings................................................ |
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Using the USB application.................................................................. |
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Creating a user account................................................................... |
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Setting up an FTP site..................................................................... |
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Connecting a USB printer.................................................................... |
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Installing the utilities |
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Installing the utilities............................................................................ |
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Device Discovery.................................................................................. |
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Firmware Restoration.......................................................................... |
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WPS Wizard |
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Using WPS ..........................................................................Wizard |
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Download Master.................................................................................. |
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Using the .............................................................Download Master |
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Troubleshooting |
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Troubleshooting................................................................................... |
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ASUS DDNS ............................................................................Service |
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Frequently ...............................................Asked Questions (FAQs) |
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Appendices |
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Notices.................................................................................................. |
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Federal Communications ...........................Commission Statement |
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CE Mark .............................................................................Warning |
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GNU General ...........................................................Public License |
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REACH .......................................................................................... |
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ASUS Contact ..................................................................information |
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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: 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: Setting up the hardware
This chapter provides instructions on setting up, accessing, and configuring the
ASUS Wireless Router.
•Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients
This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to work with your 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.
•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.
Knowing 1your wireless router
Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package.
RT-N13U Wireless Router
Power adapter
Support CD (manual, utilities)
RJ45 cable
Quick Start Guide
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 flat 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, fluorescent 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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•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
Status indicators
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Buttons
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Rear panel
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Internet |
Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish |
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WAN connection. |
LAN1-LAN4 |
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establish LAN connection. |
USB 2.0 |
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Bottom panel
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1Restore button
Press this button to restore the system to its factory default settings.
2Operation mode selector
Use this selector to choose an operation mode:
Router (IP Sharing mode): In this mode, RT-N13U connects to WAN (Internet) by PPPoE, Automatic IP, or Static IP, and provides wireless radio, NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services in LAN.
Repeater: In this mode, RT-N13U extends your wireless network and provides higher quality wireless radio to users. NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled automatically.
AP (Access Point): In this mode, RT-N13U receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides wireless radio to users. NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled automatically.
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Setting up the wireless router
The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. You may need to change the wireless router’s default settings so as to meet the requirements in your wireless environment. It also provides you with WPS, a utility that enables you to easily set up a secure wireless network.
Notes:
•We recommend that you use wired connection for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty.
•For more details on WPS, refer to the section WPS Wizard in Chapter 5 of this user manual.
Setting up a wired connection
The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with an Ethernet cable in the package. The wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straightthrough or crossover cable for wired connection.
To set up the wired connection:
1.Turn on your router and the modem.
2.Using an Ethernet cable, connect the router’s Internet port to the modem.
3.Using another Ethernet cable, connect the router’s LAN port to your PC’s LAN port.
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Setting up a wireless connection
To set up a wireless connection:
1.Turn on your router and the modem.
2.Using an Ethernet cable, connect the modem to the router’s Internet port.
3.Connect an IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WLAN adapter. Refer to your wireless
adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures. By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is “ASUS” (in upper case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used.
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Configuring 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.
Using the web GUI
If your PC connects to the router using a cable, launch your web browser and the login page of the router’s web GUI automatically launches.
If your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you have to select the network first.
To select the network:
1.Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network Connection.
2.Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. Wait for it to connect.
Note: By default, the SSID of wireless router is ASUS. Connect to this default SSID.
3. After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser.
Notes:
•You may also manually key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to launch the router's web interface.
•For more details on configuring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4:
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Configuring3the
network clients
Accessing the wireless router
Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client
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: 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® 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Windows® XP
1.Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties.
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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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