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  • Page 1 RX3041 User's Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    RX3041 Router User's Manual Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..............2 1.1 Features and Benefits .......... 3 1.2 Package Contents ..........3 1.3 Finding Your Way Around ........4 1.4 System Requirements ........... 6 1.5 Installation Instruction ........... 6 2 PC Configuration ............7 2.1 TCP/IP Networking Setup ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing ASUS RX3041 Router. This router, is a high quality and reliable Internet routing device, enables multiple users to share the internet connection through a Cable or DSL modem. Simply install the router, connect to Cable/DSL modem, and surf Internet without extra efforts.

  • Page 4: Features And Benefits

    All users can easily setup the router via only 3-step wizard to share internet. • User friendly Web Graphical Interface ASUS specific and user friendly interface allows users to easily set up the router. • DHCP server support This feature provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request.

  • Page 5: Finding Your Way Around

    RX3041 Router User's Manual • CD including all language user manuals • User manual 1.3 Finding Your Way Around 1.3.1 Front Panel The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status of the unit. Color Status Indication POWER Green RX3041 is powered on.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 1.3.2 Rear Panel The rear panel contains the ports for the unit’s data and power connections. Label Indication POWER Power Input Jack: connects to the supplied AC adapter. WAN Port: connects to your WAN device, such as ADSL or cable modem.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 1.4 System Requirements • One or more PCs (desktop or notebook) with Ethernet interface. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • Have valid Internet Access account and a DSL or cable modem. •...

  • Page 8: Pc Configuration

    User needs to configure TCP/IP network settings, Internet access configuration for each system within RX3041 LAN. The RX3041 Router, by default, acts as a DHCP server, it automatically assigns IP address to each system when the systems boot up. If users choose fixed IP addresses for...

  • Page 9: Tcp/Ip Networking Setup

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 2.1 TCP/IP Networking Setup 2.1.1 Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows 9x/ME a) Select “Start → Control Panel → Network”, the following window will appear:...
  • Page 10 RX3041 Router User's Manual b) Click “Properties”, the window below will appear: • If you decide to use DHCP, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”, then click “OK” to save your settings. Once you restart your system, the router will obtain an IP address for this system.
  • Page 11 RX3041 Router User's Manual c) Select “Gateway” tab and enter a correct gateway address in “New gateway” field, and then click “Add”:...
  • Page 12 RX3041 Router User's Manual d) Select “DNS Configuration” tab and then select “Enable DNS”, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the “DNS Server Search Order” field, then click “Add”:...
  • Page 13 RX3041 Router User's Manual 2.1.2 Checking TCI/IP Setting for Windows NT4.0 a) Select “Control Panel → Network”, click “Protocols” tab, then select “TCP/IP protocol”, the window below will appear:...
  • Page 14 RX3041 Router User's Manual b) Click “Properties”, the window below will appear: • Select the network card on your system from “Adapter” field. • If you decide to use IP address from the router, select “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server”.
  • Page 15 RX3041 Router User's Manual • You'd better set the router’s IP address as “Default Gateway”. c) Enter DNS address got from your ISP, select “DNS” tab, click “Add” under “DNS Service Search Order” list, and then enter DNS.
  • Page 16 RX3041 Router User's Manual 2.1.3 Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows 2000 a) Select “Start → Control Panel → Network and Dial-up Connection” and right click “Local Area Connection” and then click “Properties”:...
  • Page 17 RX3041 Router User's Manual b) Select the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” for the network card on your system, then click “Properties”, the window below will appear. • If you decide to use IP address from the router, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”.
  • Page 18 RX3041 Router User's Manual • You'd better set the router’s IP address as “Default Gateway”. • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select “Use the following DNS server addresses” and enter the DNS address provided by your ISP, then click “OK”.
  • Page 19 RX3041 Router User's Manual b) Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then click “Properties”, the following window will appear. • If you decide to use IP address from the router, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”. • If you decide to use the desired IP address, select “Use the following IP address”, and enter the correct addresses...
  • Page 20 RX3041 Router User's Manual • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select “Use the following DNS server addresses” and enter the DNS address provided by your ISP, then click “OK”.

  • Page 21: Setup Router Configurations Via Web Browser

    The router comes with a web-based configuration utility. Users can access this configuration utility from any of client system within RX3041 Router’s LAN. For best results, either use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later.

  • Page 22: Start Your Web Browser

    To use the Web-Based Utility, you have to launch your Internet Browser (MS IE 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or later). Step1: Enter the default IP address of RX3041 Router http://192.168.1.1 in the address field, and then press Enter button:...

  • Page 23: Wizard

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.2 Wizard The following window allows user to configure basic settings of the router, such as Host Name, Domain Name, Time Zone and Daylight Saving. Click “Next” to update WAN settings.
  • Page 24 RX3041 Router User's Manual Host Name: Enter a hostname provided by the ISP (Default: RX3041). Domain Name: Enter a Domain Name provided by the ISP. Time Zone: Select the time zone of the country you are in. The router will set the time based on your selection.
  • Page 25 RX3041 Router User's Manual Cable Modem: If your router connects to the cable modem, click Cable Modem to enable/disable the MAC cloning function (MAC address is provided by your ISP). Fixed-IP xDSL: If your router connects to the Fixed-IP xDSL, click Fixed-IP xDSL to enter the IP address and gateway address provided by your ISP.

  • Page 26: System

    RX3041 Router User's Manual DNS server under the WAN configuration page. After you change the DNS configurations, click Finish to update the DNS settings of the router. 3.3 System This section displays the basic configuration parameters of your router, such as System Status, System Settings, Administrator Settings, Firmware Upgrade, Configuration Tools and System Log.
  • Page 27 RX3041 Router User's Manual for the router's LAN interfaces, firmware and hardware version numbers, and the number of connected clients to your network.

  • Page 28: System Settings

    RX3041 Router User's Manual INTERNET: Displays WAN connection type and status. GATEWAY: Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP, NAT and Firewall status. INFORMATION: Displays the number of connected clients, as well as the router's hardware and firmware version numbers.
  • Page 29 RX3041 Router User's Manual Host Name: Enter a hostname provided by the ISP (Default: RX3041). Domain Name: Enter a Domain Name provided by the ISP . Set Time Zone: Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The router will set the time based on your selection.

  • Page 30: Administrator Settings

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.3.3 Administrator Settings Use this menu to restrict management access based on a specific password. By default, the password is admin. So please assign a password to the Administrator as soon as possible, and save it in a safe place.

  • Page 31: Firmware Upgrade

    RX3041 Router User's Manual Password Settings: Allows you to select a password in order to access the web-based management website. 3.3.4 Firmware Upgrade User uses the Firmware Upgrade window to locate the new firmware then upgrade the system firmware. Click Browse to search for the new firmware location, then click OK to proceed the upgrade.
  • Page 32 RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.3.5 Configuration Tools Use this window to restore or backup RX3041 router settings, such as Restart System, Restore Factory Default, Backup Settings and Restore Settings. Restart System: Reboot this device. Restore Factory Default: Reset the settings of this device to the factory default values.

  • Page 33: Wan

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.3.6 System Log The System Log window displays the router’s system activities, such as System Log and Security Log. System Log: The router’s system activity. Security Log: Displays any illegal attempts to access your network. 3.4 WAN 3.4.1 Connected Type...
  • Page 34 RX3041 Router User's Manual configuration parameters for the selected connection type. Dynamic IP address: You will obtain an IP address from your ISP automaically. Static IP address: you can use the fixed IP address assigned by your ISP to access the internet service.
  • Page 35 RX3041 Router User's Manual Internet service, and do not change it unless it is required by your ISP, You can use the "Clone MAC Address" button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with this MAC address.
  • Page 36 RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.4.3 Static IP If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed address, enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the router, then enter the gateway address of your ISP. IP address assigned by your ISP: The IP address is provided by your ISP.
  • Page 37 RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.4.4 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) Enter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, and may be required by some service providers. Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained when it is inactive.
  • Page 38 RX3041 Router User's Manual User Name: Enter the username provided by the ISP. Password: Enter the password provided by the ISP. Please retype your Password: Retype the password for confirmation purposes. Service Name: This is optional. Enter the Service name provided that your ISP requires it, otherwise leave it blank.
  • Page 39 RX3041 Router User's Manual PPTP Account: Enter the PPTP Account provided by the ISP. PPTP Password: Enter the password provided by the ISP. Please retype your Password: Retype the password for confirmation purposes. PPTP Gateway: If your LAN has a PPTP gateway, then enter that PPTP gateway IP address here.
  • Page 40 RX3041 Router User's Manual establish a PPTP connection. Connection ID: This is an optional ID given by the ISP. MTU: This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of the packets transmitted to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you do not wish to set a maximum packet size.
  • Page 41 RX3041 Router User's Manual L2TP Account: Enter the L2TP Account provided by the ISP. L2TP Password: Enter the password provided by the ISP. Please retype your Password: Retype the password for confirmation purposes. L2TP Gateway: If your LAN has a L2TP gateway, then enter that L2TP gateway IP address here.
  • Page 42 RX3041 Router User's Manual the packets transmitted to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you do not wish to set a maximum packet size. Maximum Idle Time: You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN port. This means if no packet has been sent (no one using the Internet) during this specified...

  • Page 43: Lan

    RX3041 Router User's Manual Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: This is the IP address of the DNS server provided by the ISP; or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address. Secondary DNS Address (optional): This is optional.
  • Page 44 RX3041 Router User's Manual separated by periods. The first three fields are the network portion ranging from 0 to 255, while the last field is the host portion ranging from 1 to 254. IP address: This is the router’s LAN port IP address (Your...

  • Page 45: Dhcp Client List

    RX3041 Router User's Manual Lease Time: Enter the number of hours that a client can use the assigned IP address. DNS Proxy: To enable or disable DNS Proxy . 3.5.2 DHCP Client List The DHCP client list allows you to see which clients are connected to the router via IP address, host name, and MAC address.

  • Page 46: Nat

    RX3041 Router User's Manual LAN client. Use the Refresh button to get the latetly updated situation 3.6 NAT 3.6.1 Virtual Server If you configure the router as a virtual server, remote users access services such as Web or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP address.
  • Page 47 RX3041 Router User's Manual Private IP: This is the LAN client/host IP address to which the Public Port number packet will be sent. Private Port: This is the port number (of the above Private IP host) to wihich the Public Port number below will be...

  • Page 48: Special Application

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.6.2 Special Application Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications cannot work when Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port associated with an application in the "Trigger Port"...

  • Page 49: Port Mapping

    RX3041 Router User's Manual Trigger Port: This is the outgoing (Outbound) range of port numbers for this particular application. Trigger Type: Select the type of outbound port protocol, it may be “TCP”, “UDP” or Both. Public Port: Enter the Incoming (Inbound) port or port range for this type of application (e.g.
  • Page 50 RX3041 Router User's Manual Server IP: Enter the NAT server IP address. Mapping Ports: Enter the port number to which the NAT server maps. Type: Select the type of the Inbound port protocol: “TCP”, “UDP” or Both. Comment: The description of this setting.
  • Page 51 RX3041 Router User's Manual ALG (Application Layer Gateway): You can choose to enable ALG, then the router will let that application correctly pass though the NAT gateway. 3.6.5 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet application properly from behind the NAT firewall or after configuring the...

  • Page 52: Firewall

    RX3041 Router User's Manual use this option as a last resort. DMZ (Demilitarized Zone): Enable/disable DMZ. Public IP Address: The IP address of the WAN port or any other Public IP addresses provided by your ISP. IP Address of Virtual DMZ Host: Enter the DMZ host IP address.
  • Page 53 RX3041 Router User's Manual defending against a wide array of common hacker attacks. However, for applications that require unrestricted access to the Internet, you can configure a specific client/server as a demilitarized zone (DMZ). Firewall Options: Select the functions that firewall supports.

  • Page 54: Access Control

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.7.2 Access Control You can filter Internet access for local clients based on IP addresses, port, application types, (i.e., HTTP port), and time of day. For example, this screen shows that clients in the address range 192.168.1.50-99 are permanently restricted from using FTP (Port 21), while clients in the address range 192.168.1.110-119 are blocked from browsing the Internet...

  • Page 55: Url Filtering

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.7.3 URL Filtering To configure the URL Filtering feature, please specify the web sites (www.somesite.com) and/or web URLs containing the keyword you want to filter on your network.

  • Page 56: Routing

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.7.4 MAC Control The MAC Control window allows user to block certain client PCs' access to the Internet based on MAC address. MAC Address Control: This function allows user to determine whether to filter out or accept the following MAC address that attampts to connect to the internet.

  • Page 57: Static Routing

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.8.2 Static Routing A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. Destination LAN IP: The network address of destination network. Subnet Mask: The subnet mask of destination network.
  • Page 58 RX3041 Router User's Manual routing maintenance. The router, using the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) , determines the network packet’s route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination. In this case, you can automatically adjust to physical changes in the network layout.

  • Page 59: Upnp

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.9 UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) 3.9.1 UPnP Settings UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of equipment attached to your LAN. UPnP is supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. It provides...

  • Page 60: Ddns

    RX3041 Router User's Manual 3.9.2 Port Mapping The Port Mappings window displays all UPnP ports mapping information. 3.10 DDNS 3.10.1 DDNS (Dynamic DNS) DDNS (Dynamic DNS) provides you on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to a computer or server.

  • Page 61: Help Information

    RX3041 Router User's Manual DDNS: Enable/Disable the DDNS function of this router. 3.11 Help Information The help information displays on the right side of some screens (see the figure on the next page). All the router functions are described and some technical terms are listed...

  • Page 62: Logout

    RX3041 Router User's Manual Help information 3.12 Logout Click Logout in the task bar to initiate the router logout process.
  • Page 63 RX3041 Router User's Manual Click OK to logout the router utility.

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