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RT-N10U BLACK
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  • Page 1 RT-N10U BLACK 11n Wireless Router User Manual E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 1 7/6/11 9:00:57 AM...
  • Page 2 LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents About this guide ..................4 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Package contents .................. 7 System requirements ................7 Before you proceed ................7 Hardware features ................. 8 Front panel ..................8 Rear panel..................9 Bottom panel ................... 10 Mounting options..................11 Chapter 2: Getting started...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    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. • Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router and Access Point modes of the ASUS Wireless Router.
  • Page 5 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.
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  • Page 7: Package Contents

    • 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.

  • Page 8: Hardware Features

    • Install the device at least 20cm from a person to insure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. Hardware features Top panel Status indicators Status Indication No power Power System ready...

  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Reset Power LAN4 LAN1 LAN3 LAN2 Item Description Reset button its factory default settings. Power switch Press this button to turn the power on/off. Power (DC-In) port Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source.

  • Page 10: Bottom Panel

    Bottom panel Item Description Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router. Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on the next page of this user manual.

  • Page 11: Mounting Options

    3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing. 4. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is too loose.
  • Page 12 RT-N10U BLACK Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 12 7/6/11 9:01:07 AM...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Getting started Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) computer. Note: Chapter 4: Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Using QIS with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection.
  • Page 14 Notes: • If QIS does not detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting and • If QIS does not automatically launch, key in http://192.168.1.1 in your web browser, and manually launch QIS. For more details, refer to the next section Using QIS without auto- detection.

  • Page 15: Using Qis Without Auto-Detection

    Select your next preferred task from any of these options: 1. Going to Internet related activities such as chat, or read/write e-mail messages. 2. Advanced Setting page settings. 3. Add to Favorites Favorites. Note: If you choose options 2 and 3, you will need to log into the web GUI. For more details, refer to the section in this user manual.
  • Page 16 RT-N10U BLACK Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 16 7/6/11 9:01:12 AM...

  • Page 17: Accessing The Wireless Router

    • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 17 7/6/11 9:01:12 AM...
  • Page 18 ® Windows 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties. 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically.
  • Page 19 ® Windows 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically.
  • Page 20 ® Windows Vista/7 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click View status > Properties > Continue. 2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically.
  • Page 21 Network Map and EZQoS Bandwidth Management. To access the web GUI: Note: address. 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). features of the ASUS Wireless Router. E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 21 7/6/11 9:01:19 AM...

  • Page 22: Using The Network Map

    Using the Network Map of the Internet, system, and clients in your network. It enables you to quickly set up your Wide Area Network (WAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature, or to Note: WPS Wizard in Chapter 5 of this user manual.
  • Page 23 working scenarios. 1. Click Add Add. E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 23 7/6/11 9:01:21 AM...

  • Page 24: Managing Bandwidth With Ezqos

    Managing bandwidth with EzQoS To set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Click EzQoS Bandwidth Management from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Click each of these four applications to set the bandwidth priority: Icon Description Gaming Blaster Internet Application The router handles the e-mail, web browsing and other Internet...

  • Page 25: Setting Up The Operation Mode

    Setting up the operation mode The Operation Mode page allows you to set up your wireless router into any of these three operation modes: Router mode, Repeater mode, or Access Point mode. Setting up the wireless router in Router mode In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio To set up the wireless router in Router mode:...

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Wireless Router In Repeater Mode

    Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode In the Repeart mode, the wireless router extends your wireless network coverage disabled. To set up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. From the navigation menu, click Operation Mode, select Repeater mode, and click Save.

  • Page 27: Setting Up The Wireless Router In Ap Mode

    Setting up the wireless router in AP mode In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you with wireless radio signals. The NAT, To set up the wireless router in AP mode: 1.
  • Page 28 Note: http://www.asus.com. 1. Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. In the New Firmware File Browse computer. 4. Click Upload. The uploading process takes about three minutes.

  • Page 29: Restoring/Saving/Uploading Settings

    Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save/upload the settings: 1. Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Under the Administration menu, click Restore/Save/Upload Setting. 3. Select the tasks that you want to do: • To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the •...
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  • Page 31: Installing The Utilitie

    Installing the utilities Installing the utilities ® To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To install the utilities: 1.
  • Page 32 3. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. 4. Click Next to accept the default program folder or enter another name. 5. Click Finish when setup is completed. RT-N10U BLACK Chapter 5: Installing the utilities E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 32 7/6/11 9:01:29 AM...

  • Page 33: Device Discovery

    Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router To launch the Device Discovery utility: Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10U BLACK Wireless Router > Device Discovery. • Click • Click Search to search for ASUS wireless routers within range.

  • Page 34: Firmware Restoration

    Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its takes about three to four minutes. Important: Launch the rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility. To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1.

  • Page 35: Wps Wizard

    Intel wireless LAN card ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later XP SP2 ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later ASUS LAN card with ASUS WLAN Utility ASUS 167gv2 driver v1.2.2.0 or later XP SP1 and 2000 ASUS 160N/130N driver v1.0.4.0 or later To use WPS Wizard: 1.
  • Page 36 2. Press the WPS button on your router. Reset Power LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WPS button Next to continue. Notes: RT-N10U BLACK Chapter 5: Installing the utilities E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 36 7/6/11 9:01:34 AM...
  • Page 37 Next. 5. Create and key in a passphrase consisting of 8-63 characters or use the automatically generated passphrase then click Next. A passphrase is a sentence, phrase, or sequence of alpha-numeric characters used to generate a security key. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10U BLACK E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 37 7/6/11 9:01:38 AM...
  • Page 38 Save or print settings for future reference or Save to add other devices to the network. Click Next to connect to the Internet. Note: section on the next page. settings, click Setup. Click Finish RT-N10U BLACK Chapter 5: Installing the utilities E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 38 7/6/11 9:01:42 AM...
  • Page 39 from the dropdown list. When done, click Next. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10U BLACK E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 39 7/6/11 9:01:46 AM...
  • Page 40 3. Unplug the USB flash drive from your computer then insert it to the other computer that you want to add to your wireless network. 4. Locate SetupWireless.exe from the USB drive, and double-click to run it. Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network. 5.

  • Page 41: Setting Up Your Network Printer

    Use the Network Printer Setup utility to set up a USB printer on your wireless router and allow network clients to access the USB printer. Note: To check if your USB printer is compatible with your ASUS wireless router, visit the ASUS website at ww.asus.com and click Products > Networks > Printer Support List.
  • Page 42 Next. 4. Click Finish to complete the installation. RT-N10U BLACK Chapter 5: Installing the utilities E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 42 7/6/11 9:01:51 AM...
  • Page 43 ® 5. Follow the Windows OS instructions to install the printer driver. the printer. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10U BLACK E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 43 7/6/11 9:01:52 AM...
  • Page 44 RT-N10U BLACK Chapter 5: Installing the utilities E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 44 7/6/11 9:01:52 AM...

  • Page 45: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this chapter.
  • Page 46 Problem Action Cannot access the Internet • Move the router closer to the wireless client. via wireless LAN adapter. • Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router. • Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country/area.
  • Page 47 Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS I cannot use 192.168.1.1 to enter the web GUI. • In the Router mode, the default IP address is 192.168.1.1.

  • Page 48: Asus Ddns Service

    2. I did not register the ASUS DDNS for the router I bought six months ago. Can I still register it? Yes, you can still register the ASUS DDNS service for your router. The DDNS service is embedded in your router, so you can register the ASUS DDNS service anytime.
  • Page 49 This is normal. The interval time between the ISP DNS server and ASUS page. Different ISPs may have different interval time for IP updating. 6. Is the ASUS DDNS service free, or is it just a trial version? The ASUS DDNS service is a free and embedded service in some ASUS routers.
  • Page 50 RT-N10U BLACK Chapter 6: Troubleshooting E6688_RT-N10U BLACK_Manual.indd 50 7/6/11 9:01:54 AM...

  • Page 51: Appendices

    Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials.
  • Page 52 Prohibition of Co-location This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Safety Information be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements –...
  • Page 53 GNU General Public License Licensing information This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. Please see The GNU General Public License for the exact terms and conditions of this license. We include a copy of the GPL be accompanied with their respective source code.
  • Page 54 understands that there is no warranty for this free software. If the software is they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. We wish to avoid the danger that redistributors of a free program will individually obtain patent licenses, in effect making the program proprietary.
  • Page 55 you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way, to print or display an announcement including an appropriate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warranty) and that users may redistribute the program under these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License.
  • Page 56 binary form) with the major components (compiler, kernel, and so on) of the operating system on which the executable runs, unless that component itself accompanies the executable. If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy the source code from the same place counts as distribution of the source code, even though third parties are not compelled to copy the source along with the object...
  • Page 57 has the sole purpose of protecting the integrity of the free software distribution system, which is implemented by public license practices. Many people have made generous contributions to the wide range of software distributed through author/donor to decide if he or she is willing to distribute software through any other system and a licensee cannot impose that choice.
  • Page 58 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY WHO MAY MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE TO YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PROGRAM (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF DATA OR DATA BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD...

  • Page 59: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone +15029550883 +15029338713 Website usa.asus.com Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany +492102959911 Website www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales Technical Support Telephone (Component)
  • Page 60 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Manufacturer: Tel: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH Authorised representative in Europe: Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Authorised distributors in Turkey:...

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