ASUS RT-N16 Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
RT-N16
Multi-functional Gigabit Wireless N Router
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1. Setting up the hardware
Wired connection
Wireless connection
Note:
For establishing a wireless connection, use an IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible
WLAN card. Refer to your wireless adapter user manual for wireless connection
procedures.
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Mounting options
Out of the box, the ASUS RT-N16 Wireless Router is designed
to sit on a raised at surface like a le cabinet or a book shelf.
The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall.
To mount the ASUS RT-N16 to a wall:
1. Look on the underside for the two mounting hooks.
2. Mark two upper holes on a wall.
3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing.
4. Latch the hooks of the RT-N16 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.
Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client
To access the RT-N16 Wireless Router, you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on your
wired or wireless clients. Set the IP addresses of the clients within the same subnet of
RT-N16.
Getting an IP address Automatically
The ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server functions, hence, your PC can
automatically obtain an IP address from the ASUS Wireless Router.
Note:
Before rebooting your PC, switch ON the wireless router and ensure that the
router is in ready state.
2. Accessing the wireless router
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If your PC connects to the router using a cable, launch a web browser and the login page of
the router’s web interface automatically appears.
Note:
For initial conguration, we recommend that you use wired connection to avoid
possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty.
If your PC connects to the router wirelessly, you have to select the network rst.
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 RT-N16 is
ASUS
. Connect to this default SSID.
3. After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser.
Conguring via the web interface
1. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. The login page
automatically appears.
Note
: You may also manually key in the router's default IP address (
192.168.1.1
) to
launch the router's web interface.
2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). The
ASUS Wireless Router homepage appears. The homepage displays quick links to
congure the main features of the wireless router.
Note
: For more details on the features of the wireless router, refer to the user manual
included in the support CD.
3. Conguring the wireless router
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