ASUS RT-N53 User Manual

RT-N53

Dual-band Wireless-N Router

The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N53 features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; with its universal repeater mode and multiple SSID feature, you can easily create various wireless environments to t your needs.

User Guide

E6772

First Edition July 2011

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Table of contents

1 A quick look

Package contents ........................................................................................5

Your wireless router .................................................................................... 5

Mounting options ....................................................................................... 8

Mounting to the stand ....................................................................... 8

Mounting on the wall ......................................................................... 8

2 Creating your network

Positioning your router..............................................................................9

What you need ........................................................................................... 10

Setting up your wireless router ............................................................11

Wired connection ...............................................................................11

Wireless connection ..........................................................................12

Before you proceed ...................................................................................13

A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. ..................................13

B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain

an IP address. .............................................................................15

C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. ....................16

3 ConguringviathewebGUI

Logging into the web GUI ......................................................................17

Using the Network Map .......................................................................... 18

Setting up the Internet connection ....................................................19

Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection ..................... 19

Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .............................................. 21

Setting up the wireless security settings ..........................................23

Creating multiple SSID proles ..................................................... 25

Managing your network clients ...........................................................26

Managing EZQoS Bandwidth ................................................................27

Conguring the Advanced settings .................................................... 28

Setting up the DHCP Server ...........................................................28

Table of contents

Upgrading the rmware ..................................................................30

Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings ........................................31

4 Usingtheutilities

Device Discovery .......................................................................................32

Firmware Restoration ...............................................................................33

5 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................35

ASUS DDNS Service ..................................................................................38

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................38

Appendices

Notices ...........................................................................................................40

ASUS Contact information .....................................................................52

Networks Global Hotline Information ................................................53

1 A quick look

Package contents

RT-N53 Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)

Power adapter Quick Start Guide

Support CD (Manual, utility software) Warranty card

NOTES:

• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual.

• Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement.

Your wireless router

LAN LED

O: No power or no physical connection.

On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).

WAN LED

O: No power or no physical connection.

On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).

5GHz LED / 2.4GHz LED

O: No 5GHz or 2.4GHz signal.

On: Wireless system is ready.

Power LED

O: No power. On: Device is ready. Flashing slow: Rescue mode Flashing quick: WPS is processing.

WPS button

This button launches the WPS Wizard.

LAN 1 ~ 4 ports

Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.

WAN (Internet) port

Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.

Power (DC-In) port

Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source.

Power switch

Turns the power on/o.

Stand

Allows you to place the wireless router into an upright position.

Mounting hole

Allows you to mount the wireless router to the wall.

Reset button

This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.

NOTES:

• Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device.

• Specications:

DC Input (RT-N53) 12V with max 1A current

Operating Temperature

Operating Humidity

0~40oC Storage 0~70oC

50~90% Storage 20~90%

Mounting options

WPS

Mounting to the stand

To mount the wireless router into its stand:

1. Locate the mounting holes at the bottom of the wireless router.

2. Align and insert the stand’s mounting hooks to the wireless router’s mounting holes.

Dismount from the stand

1. Hold the wireless router with one hand on the upside and the other hand under the stand, ensuring that the I/O ports facing you.

2. Follow the direction of the arrow shown below to apply force and remove the stand.

NOTE:

It's normal if you hear squeaking while dismounting the RT-N53

from the stand.

Mounting on the wall

To mount the wireless router on the wall:

1. Locate the two holes on the stand and secure the stand to the wall with screws.

2. Locate the mounting holes at the back of the wireless router.

3. Align and insert the stand’s mounting hooks to the wireless router’s mounting holes.

Dismount from the wall

1. Hold the edge of the front cover (near the I/O ports).

2. Follow the direction of the arrow shown below to apply force and dismount the RT-N53.

2 Creating your network

Positioning your router

For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you:

• Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices.

• Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.

• Keep the device away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth devices, cordless phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors, uorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.

• For the best front-to-rear coverage, place the wireless router in an upright position.

• For the best up-and-down coverage, place the wireless router in an inclined position.

• Always update to the latest rmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest rmware updates.

What you need

To set up your network, you need one or two computers that meet the following system requirements:

• Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)

• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless capability

• An installed TCP/IP service

• Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome

NOTES:

• If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network.

• With its dual band technology, your wireless router supports

2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This allows you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet surng or reading/writing e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously streaming high-denition audio/ video les such as movies or music using the 5GHz band.

• If you are using only one computer with single band IEEE 802.11b/g/n WLAN adapter, you will only be able to use the 2.4GHz band.

• If you are using only one computer with dual band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter, you will be able to use the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band.

• If you are using two computers with both IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapters, you will be able to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously.

• The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters.

Setting up your wireless router

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IMPORTANT!

• Use wired connection in setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty.

• Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following:

• If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from

your network.

• Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem

setup. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.

• Reboot your computer (recommended).

Wired connection

NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection.

To set up your wireless router via wired connection:

1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet.

2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to

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your wireless router’s LAN port.

IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking.

3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your

wireless router’s WAN port.

4. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet.

5. Switch on the wireless router.

Wireless connection

To set up your wireless router via wirless connection:

1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet.

2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to

your wireless router’s WAN port.

3. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet.

4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your computer.

5. Switch on the wireless router.

NOTES:

• For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter’s user manual.

• To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in this user manual.

Before you proceed

NOTE: Before conguring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients.

A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.

Windows® 7

1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser.

2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings.

3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN.

4. Click OK when done.

MAC OS

1. From your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings...

2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP).

3. Cllick Apply Now when done.

NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server.

B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an

IP address.

Windows® 7

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections.

2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties.

3. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically.

To obtain the IPv6 IP

settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically.

4. Click OK when done.

MAC OS

1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen.

2. Click System Preferences > Network > Congure...

3. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Congure IPv4 dropdown list.

4. Cllick Apply Now when done.

NOTE: Refer to your operating system’s help and support feature for details on conguring your computer’s TCP/IP settings.

C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.

Windows® 7

1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser.

2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab.

3. Tick Never dial a connection.

4. Click OK when done.

NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the dial-up connection.

3 Conguring via the web GUI

Logging into the web GUI

Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that allows you to easily congure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome.

To log into the web GUI:

1. On your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome, manually key in the wireless router’s default IP address: 192.168.1.1

2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin).

NOTES:

• For your network clients, ensure that you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection.

• For more details, refer to the section Before you proceed in this user manual.

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