Asus RT-N10U user manual Before you proceed

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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 flat 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, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss.

•Place the device at the center of the network to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices.

•Install the device at least 20cm away from the user in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission.

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Chapter 1: Getting to know your wireless router

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Contents RT-N10U E7656 Second Edition August Table of contents Using the utilities Asus Contact InformationAbout this guide How this guide is organizedConventions used in this guide Package contents System requirementsBefore you proceed Hardware features Top panelRear panel Air vents Bottom panelMounting hooks Mounting options To mount the Asus RouterSetting up the wireless router Using the Quick Internet Setup QISUsing QIS with auto-detection To use QIS with auto-detectionSetting up your wireless networkr 7656rtn10u.indd Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Click Finish Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clientsWindows Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP, then click PropertiesWindows XP Preferred and Alternate DNS server7656rtn10u.indd 0 Network configuration using the web GUI 7656rtn10u.indd To access the web GUI Configuration via the web GUINetwork configuration4 using the web GUI Using the Network Map Internet status Security levelClient status USB device statusCreating your Guest Network To create your guest networkSelect Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item Click Yes on the Enable Guest Network? itemSelect an Authentication Method Using the Traffic Manager To set up bandwidth priority7656rtn10u.indd 9 Monitoring Traffic To set up the wireless router in Router mode Administration Operation ModeRouter Mode Repeater Mode To set up the wireless router in Repeater modeAP Access Point Mode To set up the wireless router in Access Point modeUsing 3G/4G Sharing Mode To set up the wireless router in 3G/4G Sharing mode7656rtn10u.indd 5 Enable the Dhcp Server? field, tick Yes Setting up the Dhcp ServerTo configure the Dhcp server To upgrade the firmware Click the Firmware Upgrade tabClick the Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab Restoring/Saving/Uploading settingsTo restore/save/upload the settings Using the USB Extension To use AiDisk From the Welcome to AiDisk wizard screen, click GoClick Next Click Finish Click the Network place Samba Share tab Using the Network Place Samba Share serviceTo use Samba share Network configuration using the web GUI To set up the FTP Share service Enable the Ddns Client? field, tick YesClick the Enable FTP and Share with account /1 10060 AM To configure additional USB device settings Click the Miscellaneous setting tab7656rtn10u.indd 8 Using5 the utilities Installing the utilities 7656rtn10u.indd Device Discovery To launch the Device Discovery utilityUnplug the wireless router from its power source Firmware RestorationSetting up your network printer To set up your USB Printer/1 100605 AM 7656rtn10u.indd RT-N10U Troubleshooting Cannot access the Internet User Name admin Password admin Ssid AsusAsus Ddns Service Frequently Asked Questions FAQsTroubleshooting 7656rtn10u.indd 6 Asus Recycling/Takeback Services Federal Communications Commission StatementGNU General Public License CE Mark WarningIC Warning GNU General Public License PreambleTerms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification Appendices Appendices No Warranty NCC Warning Safety Warning Asus Contact Information Technical SupportManufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc Asus Computer GmbH EuropeAuthorised distributors Turkey