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Asus RT-N10U user manual Firmware Restoration, Unplug the wireless router from its power source

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Firmware Restoration

Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router after a failed firmware upgrade.This utility uploads a firmware file to the wireless router.The process takes about three to four minutes.

Launch rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility.

To launch rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility:

1.Unplug the wireless router from its power source.

2.While holding down the Reset button at the back of the wireless router, plug the wireless router into a power source. Release the Reset button when the Power

LED at the front panel begins to flash slowly, which indicates that the wireless router is in rescue mode.

3.Use the following to set up your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0

4.From your computer’s desktop, click

Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-N10U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration.

5. Click Browse to navigate to a firmware file, then click Upload.

The Firmware Restoration utility is not used to upgrade the firmware of a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web GUI. Refer to Upgrading the firmware on page 44 for more details.

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Asus RT-N10U user manual Firmware Restoration, Unplug the wireless router from its power source

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 Mounting hooks Bottom panelAir vents 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 Network configuration4 using the web GUI Configuration via the web GUITo access the web GUI Using the Network Map Internet status Security levelClient status USB device statusCreating your Guest Network To create your guest networkSelect an Authentication Method Click Yes on the Enable Guest Network? itemSelect Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item Using the Traffic Manager To set up bandwidth priority7656rtn10u.indd 9 Monitoring Traffic Router Mode Administration Operation ModeTo set up the wireless router in Router 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 To configure the Dhcp server Setting up the Dhcp ServerEnable the Dhcp Server? field, tick Yes To upgrade the firmware Click the Firmware Upgrade tabTo restore/save/upload the settings Restoring/Saving/Uploading settingsClick the Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab Using the USB Extension To use AiDisk From the Welcome to AiDisk wizard screen, click GoClick Next Click Finish To use Samba share Using the Network Place Samba Share serviceClick the Network place Samba Share tab 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 StatementIC Warning CE Mark WarningGNU General Public License 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