ASUSTeK Computer RTN13U Users Manual

RT-N13U

ASUS Wireless N Router with All-in-One Printer Server

User Manual

E4713
First Edition V1

May 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

Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware

Setting up the wireless router ............................................................ 10

Setting up a wired connection ......................................................... 10

Setting up a wireless connection ......................................................11

Conguring the wireless router ......................................................... 12

Using the web GUI .......................................................................... 12

Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients

Accessing the wireless router ............................................................ 13

Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client ........................... 13

Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI

Conguring via the web GUI ............................................................... 21

Using the Network Map ....................................................................... 22

Setting up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) .................... 23

Using AiDisk ......................................................................................... 24

Managing EzQoS bandwidth .............................................................. 26

Upgrading the rmware ...................................................................... 27

Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings ................................................ 28

Using the USB application .................................................................. 29

Creating a user account .................................................................. 29

Setting up an FTP site ..................................................................... 30

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Table of contents

Connecting a USB printer ................................................................... 31

Chapter 5: Installing the utilities

Installing the utilities ........................................................................... 36

Device Discovery ................................................................................. 38

Firmware Restoration .......................................................................... 38

WPS Wizard .......................................................................................... 39

Using WPS Wizard .......................................................................... 39

Download Master ................................................................................. 45

Using the Download Master ............................................................ 45

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 47

ASUS DDNS Service ............................................................................ 50

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................... 50

Appendices

Notices .................................................................................................. 52

Federal Communications Commission Statement .......................... 52

CE Mark Warning ............................................................................ 53

GNU General Public License .......................................................... 53

REACH ......................................................................................... 60

ASUS Contact information .................................................................. 61

About this guide

This user guide contains information that you need to install and congure 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.

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• Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware

This chapter provides instructions on setting up, accessing, and conguring the

ASUS Wireless 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 Wireless Router.

• Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI

This chapter provides instructions on conguring 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-N13U Wireless Router
Power adapter
Support CD (manual, utilities)
RJ45 cable
Quick Start Guide

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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RT-N13U Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router