Asus RT-N53 User Manual [en, es, fr]

RT-N53

Q6780 / First Edition / July 2011

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Package contents

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RT-N53 Wireless Router Network cable Power adapter Quick Start Guide Support CD (User 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 guide.

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

Hardware features

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2.4GHz LED

LAN LED

WAN LED

5GHz LED

Power LED

Stand

Wall mounting

hole

WPS button

LAN 1~4 ports

WAN (Internet)

port

Power (DC-In)

port

Power switch

Reset button

Positioning your wireless router

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

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• 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,

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.

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Mounting options

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Mounting to the 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.

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Mounting on the wall

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

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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 fro nt cover (near the I/O ports).

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

Before you proceed

Modem

OFF!

1. Unplug and disconnect the wires/cables from your existing modem setup and release your computer’s outmoded IP address.

1. Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your cable/ADSL modem.

2. Disconnect the network cable from your cable/ADSL modem.

3. Reboot your computer (recommended).

WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that your cable/ADSL

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battery, remove it as well.

2. Set up your wireless environment.

Modem

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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 your wireless router’s LAN port.

IMPORTANT! Ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs are 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.

3. Disable some settings on your computer.

A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.

NOTE: For more details on disabling your computer settings, refer to Frequently

Asked Questions (FAQs).

Getting started

1. Congure your wireless settings via the wireless router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI).

a. Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.

NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, follow these steps to manually launch QIS:

• On your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1. Use the default username

admin and password admin to log into the user interface.

• Click GO

Map page.

b. The wireless router’s Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects if your

ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the necessary information for your connection type.

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NOTES:

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default settings.

• If QIS does not detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting

IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection

type from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

c. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key

for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless connection.

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NOTE: You can assign a network name with up to 32 characters.

d. Internet connection and wireless setup are

completed.

2. Write down your router’s settings.

IMPORTANT! Keep this information in a secure location.

2.4GHz Wireless Settings

Network Name (SSID): Security Key:

5GHz Wireless Settings

Network Name (SSID): Security Key:

Router Settings

Username: Password:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI) to congure the wireless router settings.

A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.

Windows® 7

1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the web

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.

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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

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> Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections.

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

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

D. Close all running web browsers.

The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router.

Out of Range:

• Put the router closer to the wireless client.

• Try to change the channel settings.

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Authentication:

• Use wired connection to connect to the router.

• Check the wireless security settings.

• Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve seconds.

Cannot nd the router:

• Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve seconds.

• Check the setting in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings.

Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter.

• Move the router closer to the wireless client.

• Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router.

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• Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country/area.

• Check the encryption settings.

• Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is correct.

• Retry using another Ethernet cable.

If the ADSL “LINK” light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is not possible - the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL network.

• Ensure that all your cables are all properly connected .

• Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect the cord.

• If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your ADSL service provider.

Network name or encryption keys are forgotten.

• Try setting up the wired connection and conguring the wireless encryption again.

• Press the Reset button of the wireless router for more than ve seconds.

• Factory default settings:

User name / Password:

admin / admin

IP address:

192.168.1.1

SSID: ASUS

Where can I nd more information about the wireless router?

• User Manual in the support CD

• Online FAQ site: http://support.asus.com/faq

• Technical Support site: http://support.asus.com/techserv

• Customer Hotline: Refer to the Support Hotline in this Quick Start Guide

SUPPORT HOTLINE

Area Hotline Number Support

USA/Canada 1-812-282-2787 English Mon. to Fri.

Brazil 4003 0988 (Capital) Portuguese Mon. to Fri.

0800 880 0988 (demais localidades)

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8:30-12:00am EST (5:30am-9:00pm PST)

Sat. to Sun.

9:00am-6:00pm EST (6:00am-3:00pm PST)

9:00am-18:00

Availability

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Contenido del paquete

WPS

Router inalámbrico RT-N53 Cable de red

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Adaptador de alimentación Guía de inicio rápido CD de soporte (Manual/software de utilidad) Tarjeta de garantía

NOTAS:

• Si cualquiera de los artículos falta o está dañado, póngase en contacto con ASUS para realizar preguntas técnicas u obtener soporte técnico. Consulte la lista de números de teléfono de soporte técnico de ASUS que se encuentra en la parte posterior de esta guía.

• Conserve el material de embalaje original por si necesitara hacer uso de la garantía para realizar reparaciones o sustituciones.

Características de hardware

Oricio para

instalación en

pared

2.4GHz LED

LAN LED

WAN LED

5GHz LED

LED de alimentación

Base

Botón WPS

LAN 1~4 Puertos

Puerto WAN

(Internet)

Puerto de alimen-

tación (entrada

de DC)

Conmutador

de encendido y

apagado

Botón Restablecer

Ubicar el router inalámbrico

Para conseguir la mejor transmisión de señal inalámbrica entre el router inalámbrico y los dispositivos de red conectados a él, asegúrese de:

• Colocar el router inalámbrico en un área centralizada para conseguir la máxima cobertura inalámbrica para los dispositivos de red.

• Mantenga el dispositivo alejado de obstáculos metálicos y de la luz solar directa.

• Mantenga el producto alejado de dispositivos WiFi de 802.11g o 20 MHz, equipos periféricos de 2,4 GHz, dispositivos Bluetooth, teléfonos inalámbricos, transformadores, motores de alto rendimiento, luces uorescentes, hornos microondas, frigorícos y otros equipos industriales para evitar interferencias o pérdidas de señal.

• Para conseguir la mejor cobertura horizontal, coloque el router inalámbrico en posición vertical.

• Para conseguir la mejor vertical, coloque el router inalámbrico en posición inclinada.

• Actualícese siempre a la versión be rmware más reciente. Visite el sitio Web de ASUS en

http://www.asus.com para obtener las actualizaciones de rmware más recientes.

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Opciones de instalación

Instalación en la base

1. Localice los oricios de instalación situados en la parte

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inferior del enrutador inalámbrico.

2. Alinee los ganchos de la base con los oricios de

instalación del enrutador inalámbrico e inserte los primeros en los segundos.

Desmontar la base

1. Sujete el enrutador inalámbrico con una mano por la parte de arriba y coloque la otra mano debajo de la base, asegurándose de que los puertos de E/S están orientados hacia usted.

2. Siga la dirección de la echa que se muestra a continuación para aplicar fuerza y quite la base.

NOTA: Es normal que escuche un chasquido al

desmontar el dispositivo RT-N53 de la base.

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