ASUSTeK Computer RTN10 Users Manual
RT-N10
RT-N10
150M High Speed
AIR WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4
ASUS Wireless EZ N Router
User Manual
E4808
First Edition V1
June 2009
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Table of contents
About this guide .................................................................................... 4
How this guide is organized .............................................................. 4
Conventions used in this guide ......................................................... 5
Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
Package contents .................................................................................. 6
System requirements ............................................................................ 6
Before you proceed ............................................................................... 6
Hardware features ................................................................................. 7
Front panel ........................................................................................ 7
Rear panel ......................................................................................... 8
Bottom panel ..................................................................................... 9
Mounting options ................................................................................. 10
Chapter 2: Getting started
Setting up the wireless router .............................................................11
Setting up the Router mode using the QIS ..................................... 12
Setting up the Repeater mode using the QIS ................................. 15
Setting up the AP mode using the QIS ............................................ 16
Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients
Accessing the wireless router ............................................................ 17
Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients .......................... 17
Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI
Conguring via the web GUI ............................................................... 25
Using the Network Map ....................................................................... 26
Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) again .................................... 27
Creating multiple SSID proles ....................................................... 28
Managing bandwidth with EzQoS ...................................................... 29
Upgrading the rmware ...................................................................... 30
Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings ................................................ 31
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Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
Installing the utilities ........................................................................... 32
Device Discovery ................................................................................. 34
Firmware Restoration .......................................................................... 35
WPS Wizard .......................................................................................... 36
Using WPS Wizard .......................................................................... 36
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 42
ASUS DDNS Service ............................................................................ 45
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................... 45
Appendices
Notices .................................................................................................. 47
ASUS Contact information .................................................................. 55
About this guide
This user guide contains information that you need to install and congure the
ASUS Wireless Router.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
This chapter provides information on the package contents, system
requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of the ASUS Wireless
Router.
• Chapter 2: Getting started
This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router, Repeater, and
Access Point (AP) modes of the ASUS Wireless Router.
• Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients
This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to
work with your ASUS Wireless Router.
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• Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI
This chapter provides instructions on conguring the ASUS Wireless Router
using its web graphics user interface (web GUI).
• Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
This chapter provides information on the utilities that are available from the
support CD.
• Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common
problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router.
• Appendices
This chapter provides you with the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements.
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
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Knowing your
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wireless router
Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package.
RT-N10 Wireless Router x1
Power adapter x1
Support CD (manual, utilities) x1
RJ45 cable x1
Detachable antenna x1
Quick Start Guide x1
Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
System requirements
Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that your system/network
meets the following requirements:
• An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
• At least one IEEE 802.11b/g/n device with wireless capability
• An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser
Before you proceed
Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router:
• The length of the Ethernet cable that connects 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.
• Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, uorescent lights,
microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent
signal loss.
• Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless
mobile devices.
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• Install the device at least 20cm from a person to insure that the product is
RT-N10
150M High Speed
AIR WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4
operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted
by the Federal Communications Commission.
Hardware features
Front panel
Status indicators
LED Status Indication
(Power)
AIR Off No power
LAN 1-4 (Local
Area Network)
WAN (Wide
Area Network)
Off No power
On System ready
Flashing-slow Rescue mode
Flashing-quick WPS processing
On Wireless system ready
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (wireless)
Off No power or no physical connection
On Has physical connection to an Ethernet
network
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through
Ethernet cable)
Off No power or no physical connection
On Has physical connection to an Ethernet
network
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through
Ethernet cable)
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Rear panel
W
P
S
Label Description
WAN Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish
WAN connection.
LAN1-LAN4 Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish
LAN connection.
DC IN Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router
to a power source.
WPS Press this button to launch the WPS wizard.
Restore Press this button for more than ve seconds to restore the
system to its factory default settings.
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Bottom panel
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Item Description
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2
Mounting hooks
Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or
wooden surfaces using two round head screws.
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.
Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N10
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