Asus RT-N10P User's Guide

RT-N10PSuperspeed Wireless N RouterUser Guide

10What you needTo set up your network, you need one or two computers that meet the following system requirements:• Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-

112. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s LAN port.To set up a network using a wired connection:1. Inser

12Wireless connectionTo set up your wireless network:1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet.2 U

13Before you proceedA. Disable any configured proxy servers.Windows® 71. Click Start > Internet Explorer.2. Click Tools > Internet options >

143. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window, uncheck Use a proxy server for your LAN.4. Click OK then Apply.MAC OSX1. From your Apple Sa

15B. Configure TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.Windows® 71. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Netwo

166. Tick Obtain an IP address automatically. 7. Click OK.

17MAC OSX1. Click Apple Menu >System Preferences > Network2. Click Ethernet on the left panel. 3. On the Configure IPv4, item select Using DHC

18C. Disable dial-up networkingWindows® 71. Click Start > Internet Explorer.2. Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections tab.3. Tick N

193 Network configuration using the web GUILogging in to the web GUIYour ASUS Wireless Router uses a web-based user interface that allows you to config

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20Setting up the Internet connectionWhen setting up the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset

21Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detectionThe Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection.To us

223. Key in a new administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the router. Click Next.4. Select Wireless router mode, Repeater mode, or

23Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type and additional login information from your Internet Service Provider. • Auto-d

246. In the Wireless setting screen, key in a network name (SSID) and assign a security key for your wireless connection. Click Apply.7. A summary o

258. Read the Wireless Network Connection Tutorial. Click Finish.

26Setting up wireless securityTo protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure your router’s security settings.To set u

274. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for your wireless network.5. From the Authentication Method dropdown list, select the en

28Creating your Guest NetworkSetting up a Guest Network provides wireless Internet connectivity for temporary visitors while restricting access to you

294. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) field.5. Select an Authentication Method.6. Select a WEP Encryptio

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30Your bandwidth information is available from your ISP.Using the Traffic ManagerManaging QoS (Quality of Service) BandwidthThe Quality of Service feat

313. If you want to prioritize specific network applications and network services, click User-defined Priority on the upper-right hand corner.4. Adjus

32Monitoring Traffic Click the Traffic Monitor tab to view real-time or historical bandwidth information of your Internet, Wired, and Wireless connectio

33Configuring Advanced settingsSetting up the DHCP ServerYour wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can s

34• ASUS recommeds that you use an IP address format of 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx can be any number between 2 and 254) when specifying an IP address r

35To upgrade the firmware:1. Click Administration from the navigation panel.2. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab.3. In the New Firmware File item, clic

36Restoring/Saving/Uploading settingsTo restore/save/upload wireless router settings:1. Click Administration on the navigation panel.2. Click the Re

374 Using the utilitiesDevice DiscoveryDevice Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects any ASUS wireless routers available on the wireless netw

38When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use Device Discovery to get the router’s IP address.To launch the Device Discovery utility

39Firmware RestorationFirmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router after a failed firmware upgrade. This utility uploads a firmware file to th

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40The Firmware Restoration utility is not used to upgrade the firmware of a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through

415 TroubleshootingIf you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, contact ASUS Technical Support.TroubleshootingIcannotaccessth

42Cannot find the router:• Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than five seconds.• Check the settings in the wireless adapter such as SS

43TheADSLModem“Link”lightisON(steadyandnotblinking)andmeansInternetaccessispossible,butIstillcannotbrowsetheInternet.• Restart

44User name: adminPassword: adminEnable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in)IP address: 192.168.1.1Domain name: (Blank)Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0DNS

45ASUS DDNS ServiceRT-N10P Series routers support the ASUS DDNS service. If you have registered for the ASUS DDNS service but need to exchange devices

463. I have registered a domain name before and it has been working well until my friends told me that they could not access my domain name.Check the

47AppendicesNoticesASUS Recycling/Takeback ServicesASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecti

48Prohibition of Co-locationThis device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitterAny

49Safety InformationTo maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20

51 OverviewPackage contents• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support. Refer to the ASUS Support

50Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,

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6Hardware featuresFrontPStatus indicatorsLED Status IndicationPowerOff No powerOn System readyFlashing slowly Rescue modeWirelessOff No powerOn Wirele

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7RearLabel DescriptionResetPress this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings.PowerPress this button to

8Item Description1Mounting hooksUse the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws.2Air ventsThese

92 Setting up your wireless networkPositioning your routerTo get the best wireless network performance from your wireless router, follow the recommen