ASUS RX3041 V2 User Manual
RX3041 V2
User’s Manual
E5315
First Edition V1
January 2010
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Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Features and Benets ........................................................................................... 3
1.2 Package Contents ............................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2: Setup Router Congurations via Web Browser
2.1 Start your Web Browser ........................................................................................ 4
2.2 Wizard .................................................................................................................... 5
2.2.1 Dynamic IP Address .............................................................................................................6
2.2.2 Static IP Address ....................................................................................................................7
2.2.3 PPPoE ......................................................................................................................................9
2.2.4 PPTP .......................................................................................................................................11
2.2.5 L2TP ........................................................................................................................................12
2.2.6 BigPond .................................................................................................................................14
2.3 System ................................................................................................................. 16
2.3.1 System Status ........................................................................................................................16
2.3.2 System Settings .....................................................................................................................17
2.3.3 Administrator Settings ..........................................................................................................18
2.3.4 Firmware Upgrade ..............................................................................................................19
2.3.5 Conguration Tools ..............................................................................................................19
2.3.6 Log .........................................................................................................................................20
2.4 WAN ..................................................................................................................... 21
2.4.1 Connected Type .................................................................................................................21
2.4.2 Dynamic IP address .............................................................................................................22
2.4.3 Static IP address ...................................................................................................................23
2.4.4 PPPoE ....................................................................................................................................24
2.4.5 PPTP .......................................................................................................................................25
2.4.6 L2TP ........................................................................................................................................26
2.4.7 BigPond .................................................................................................................................27
2.4.8 DNS ........................................................................................................................................28
2.5 LAN ....................................................................................................................... 29
2.5.1 Settings ..................................................................................................................................29
2.5.2 DHCP Client ..........................................................................................................................30
2.6 NAT ....................................................................................................................... 31
2.6.1 Virtual Server ........................................................................................................................31
2.6.2 Special Application .............................................................................................................32
2.6.3 Port Mapping .......................................................................................................................33
2.6.4 ALG........................................................................................................................................33
2.6.5 DMZ .......................................................................................................................................34
2.7 Firewall ................................................................................................................. 35
2.7.1 Option ...................................................................................................................................35
2.7.2 Access Control .....................................................................................................................36
2.7.3 URL Filtering ...........................................................................................................................37
2.7.4 MAC Control ........................................................................................................................37
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2.8 Routing ................................................................................................................. 38
2.8.1 Routing Table .......................................................................................................................38
2.8.2 Static Routes.........................................................................................................................38
2.8.3 Dynamic Routing .................................................................................................................39
2.9 UPnP ..................................................................................................................... 40
2.9.1 Settings .................................................................................................................................40
2.9.2 Port Mapping .......................................................................................................................40
2.10 QoS ................................................................................................................... 41
2.10.1 Port Base .............................................................................................................................41
2.10.2 DSCP ...................................................................................................................................42
2.11 DDNS .................................................................................................................. 43
2.12 Help Information ............................................................................................... 43
2.13 Log out ............................................................................................................... 44
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing ASUS RX3041 V2 Router. This router, is a high quality
and reliable Internet routing device, enables multiple users to share the internet
connection through a Cable or DSL modem. Simply install the router, connect to
Cable/DSL modem, and surf Internet without extra efforts. Acting as a 10/100Mbps
4-port Ethernet switch as well, the router, with all ports supporting MDI/MDIX, allows
you to use CAT5 cable to uplink to other routers/switches. The router provides a total
solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small Ofce/Home
Ofce (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the exibility to
handle tomorrow’s expansion and speed.
1.1 Features and Benets
• 3-step easy setup wizard
All users can easily setup the router via only 3-step wizard to share internet.
• User friendly Web Graphical Interface
ASUS specic and user friendly interface allows users to easily set up the router.
• DHCP server support
This feature provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon
request. The router can act as a DHCP server for devices on your LAN.
• Multi DMZ host support
One PC on you LAN can be congured to allow unrestricted 2-way
communication with Servers or individual user on the Internet.
• Support PPTP and PPPoE
The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP
(Point-to-Point Tunnel Protocol), as well as “Direct Connection” type service.
1.2 Package Contents
• One RX3041 V2 Router
• Power Adapter
• CD including user manual
• QIG
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Chapter 2: Setup Router Congurations via Web Browser
The router comes with a web-based conguration utility. Users can access this
conguration utility from any of client system within RX3041 V2 Router’s LAN. For
best results, either use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator
4.7 or later. Before you start conguring your router, you have to get the following
information from your ISP:
a) Has your ISP assigned you a static IP address, or they will assign one to you
dynamically? If you have received a static IP address, what is it?
b) Does your ISP use PPPoE? If so, what is your PPPoE username and password?
If you are not sure of above questions, please contact your ISP.
2.1 Start your Web Browser
To use the Web-Based Utility, you have to launch your Internet Browser (MS IE 6.0 or
later, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later).
Step1: Enter the default IP address of RX3041 V2 Router http://192.168.1.1 in the
address eld, and then, press Enter button:
Step2: After the login dialog box appears, enter “admin” as User Name and the
default password is also “admin”, and then click “OK” to login web-based utility.
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2.2 Wizard
The following window allows user to congure basic settings of the router, such as
Host Name, Domain Name, Time Zone and Daylight Saving. Click “Next” to update
WAN settings.
Host Name: Enter a hostname provided by the ISP (Default: RX3041 V2).
Domain Name: Enter a Domain Name provided by the ISP.
Time Zone: Select the time zone of the country you are in. The router will set the time
based on your selection.
Daylight Saving: The router can also take Daylight savings into account. If you wish to
use this function, you must check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight saving
conguration.
Next: Click “Next” to update WAN settings.
The following window allows user to specify the WAN Connection type, such as
Dynamic IP address, Static IP address, or PPPoE...etc. After you setup the connection
settings, click “Next” to update the DNS settings.
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2.2.1 Dynamic IP Address
Obtain an IP address automatically from your service provider.
Step 1: Select “Dynamic IP address” from WAN connection type.
Step 2: Enable “MAC Cloning” and enter “MAC address”. You can also click
“Clone MAC” button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by
your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with this MAC address. Click “Next”
to continue.
Step 3: Enable DNS Settings if required, enter the DNS server address(es). Click
“Finish” to save the settings.
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Step 4: After Wizard setting is completed, the conguration page will show
Success.
Step 5: You can use the “Status” screen to see the Dynamic IP connection status.
2.2.2 Static IP Address
If your router connects to the Fixed-IP xDSL, click Static IP address to enter the IP
address and gateway address provided by your ISP.
Step 1: Select “Static IP address” from WAN connection type.
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Step 2: Enter Static IP address which assigned by your ISP. Click “Next” to
continue.
Step 3: Enable DNS Settings if required, enter the DNS server address(es). Click
“Finish” to save the settings.
Step 4: After Wizard setting is completed, the conguration page will show
Success.
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Step 5: You can use the “Status” screen to see the Static IP address connection
status.
2.2.3 PPPoE
If your router connects to the Dial-Up xDSL, click Dial-Up xDSL to enter the login
information provided by your ISP.
Step 1: Select “PPPoE” from WAN connection type.
Step 2: Enter PPPoE Account and Password which provided by your ISP. Click
“Next” to continue.
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Step 3: Enable DNS Settings if required, enter the DNS server address(es). Click
“Finish” to save the settings.
Step 4: After Wizard setting is completed, the conguration page will show
Success.
Step 5: You can use the “Status” screen to see the PPPoE connection status.
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2.2.4 PPTP
If your router connects through the PPTP, click PPTP to enter the login information
provided by your ISP.
Step 1: Select “PPTP” from WAN connection type.
Step 2: Enter PPTP Account, Password, Service IP address, WAN IP address, Subnet
address, Gateway which provided by your ISP. Click “Next” to continue.
Step 3: Enable DNS Settings if required, enter the DNS server address(es). Click
“Finish” to save the settings.
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Step 4: After Wizard setting is completed, the conguration page will show
Success.
Step 5: You can use the “Status” screen to see the PPTP connection status.
2.2.5 L2TP
If your router connects through the L2TP, click L2TP to enter the login information
provided by your ISP.
Step 1: Select “L2TP” from WAN connection type.
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