Asus RT-N10P, RTN10P manual What you need, Setting up your wireless router

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What you need

To set up your network, you need one or two computers that meet the following system requirements:

Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)

IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless capability

An installed TCP/IP service

Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Google Chrome

• If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, install an IEEE 802.11b/g/n WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network.

The Ethernet RJ-45 cables used to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters.

Setting up your wireless router

Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to avoid possible wireless setup issues.

Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following:

If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network.

Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.

Reboot your computer (recommended).

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Contents RT-N10P Copyright 2013 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved Table of contents Table of contents Package contents OverviewHardware features Front Rear Label DescriptionBottom panel Mounting hooksSetting up your wireless network Positioning your routerSetting up your wireless router What you needWired connection To set up a network using a wired connectionWireless connection To set up your wireless networkBefore you proceed Disable any configured proxy serversClick Start Internet Explorer Click Tools MAC OSX Click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Click OK Click Apple Menu System Preferences Network Disable dial-up networking Logging in to the web GUI To log in to the web GUISetting up the Internet connection Quick Internet Setup QIS with auto-detection To use QIS with auto-detectionRouter mode Page Page Read the Wireless Network Connection Tutorial. Click Finish Setting up wireless security To set up the wireless security settingsKey in your security passkey Click Apply Creating your Guest Network To create your guest networkSelect an Authentication Method Managing QoS Quality of Service Bandwidth Using the Traffic ManagerTo set up QoS Page Monitoring Traffic To configure the Dhcp server Configuring Advanced settingsSetting up the Dhcp Server Enable the Dhcp Server field, tick YesPage Click the Firmware Upgrade tab To upgrade the firmwareUpgrading the firmware To restore/save/upload wireless router settings Restoring/Saving/Uploading settingsClick the Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab Using the utilities Device DiscoveryPage Unplug the wireless router from its power source Firmware RestorationFrom your computer’s desktop, click Tick Temporary Internet Files and Cookies. Click Delete TroubleshootingOptions Out of RangeAuthentication Cannot find the routerNetwork name or encryption keys are forgotten User name PasswordEnable Dhcp IP addressAsus Ddns Service Frequently Asked Questions FAQsPage Asus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementProhibition of Co-location CE Mark Warning Safety InformationDeclaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Canada, Industry Canada IC NoticesRadio Frequency RF Exposure Information Canada, avis d’Industry Canada ICNCC 警語 Authorised distributors in TurkeyGNU General Public License Licensing informationPage Terms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification Page Page Page Page No Warranty END of Terms and Conditions Networks Global Hotline Information Country Hotline NumberCountry Hotline Numbers Service Hours For more information, visit the Asus support site at ASUSTeK Computer INC. Asia Pacific Asus Contact informationAsus Computer International America Authorised Asus Computer GmbH Representative Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Tel +886-2-2894-3447Europe