Asus RX3041B User Manual

User Manual
RX3041_B
Broadband Router
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Table of contents
About this guide .................................................................................... 4
Knowing your router 7
Package contents .................................................................................. 7
System requirements ............................................................................ 7
Before you proceed ............................................................................... 7
Hardware features ................................................................................. 8
Top panel ........................................................................................... 8
Rear panel ......................................................................................... 9
Bottom panel ................................................................................... 10
Mounting options ..................................................................................11
Getting started 13
Setting up the router ........................................................................... 13
Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) ................................................. 13
Using QIS with auto-detection ......................................................... 13
Using QIS without auto-detection .................................................... 15
Conguring the network clients 17
Accessing the router ........................................................................... 17
Setting up an IP address for wired clients ....................................... 17
Managing bandwidth with QoS .......................................................... 21
Conguring the advanced settings 21
Upgrading the rmware ...................................................................... 22
Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings ................................................ 23
Troubleshooting 24
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 24
Appendices
Notices .................................................................................................. 27
ASUS Contact Information .................................................................. 35
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About this guide
This user guide contains information that you need to install and congure the
ASUS Router.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following sections:
• Chapter 1: Knowing your router
This chapter provides information on the package contents, system
requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of the ASUS Router.
• Chapter 2: Getting started
This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router.
• Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients
This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to
work with your ASUS Router.
• Chapter 4: Conguring the advanced settings
This chapter provides instructions on conguring the ASUS Router’s advanced
settings.
• Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common
problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Router.
• Appendices
This chapter provides you with the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements.
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WARNING: Information to prevent injury when completing a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
completing a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to assist you in completing a task.
Conventions used in this guide
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Chapter 1: Knowing your router RX3041_B
Check the following items in your ASUS Router package.
RX3041_B Router x1 Power adapter x1 Quick Start Guide x1
Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
System requirements
Before installing the ASUS Router, ensure that your system/network meets the following requirements:
• An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
• An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser
Before you proceed
Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Router:
• The length of the Ethernet cable connecting 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.
• Place the device at least 20cm from the user. This is to ensure that the product is used in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission.
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Package contents
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RX3041_B Chapter 1: Knowing your router
Status indicators
LED Status Indication
Power
Off No power
On System ready
Reset
Flashing slowly Reset the system to factory default settings
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)
Hardware features
Top panel
RX3041_B BroadBand Router
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DCIN
Rear panel
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Item Description
Reset button
Press this button for more than ve seconds to reset the
system to its factory default settings.
Power (DC-In) port
Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source.
WAN port
Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection.
LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection.
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Bottom panel
Item Description
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Mounting hooks
Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws.
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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
The ASUS Router is designed to sit on a raised at surface like a le cabinet or
book shelf. The unit may also be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
To mount the ASUS Router:
1. Look for the two mounting hooks underneath the router.
2. Mark two upper holes on a at surface.
3. Screw on two round head screws on the surface until only 1/4'' is showing.
4. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Router onto the screws.
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