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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide RT-N10P Superspeed Wireless N Router...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or () the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Overview Package contents ..................5 Hardware features ..................6 Setting up your wireless network Positioning your router................9 What you need ...................10 Setting up your wireless router ............10 Wired connection ................11 Wireless connection ................12 Before you proceed ................13 Disable any configured proxy servers.
  • Page 4 Table of contents 4 Using the utilities Device Discovery ..................37 Firmware Restoration ................39 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ..................41 ASUS DDNS Service ..................45 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ..........45 Appendices Notices ......................47 Networks Global Hotline Information ..........61 ASUS Contact information ..............64...

  • Page 5: Overview

    Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support. Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need...

  • Page 6: Hardware Features

    Hardware features Front Status indicators Status Indication No power System ready Power Flashing slowly Rescue mode No power Wireless system ready Wireless Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) Flashing WPS in progress No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Wide Area Network...
  • Page 7 Rear Label Description Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings. Reset Press this button to power on/off the wireless router. Power Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source.

  • Page 8: 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. Mounting the wireless router to a wall is not recommended as it reduces wireless performance.

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Wireless Network

    • For the best upward and downward wireless coverage, place the wireless router in an inclined position. • Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.

  • Page 10: What You Need

    • 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.

  • Page 11: Wired Connection

    . Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s LAN port. RT-N10P Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s WAN port.

  • Page 12: Wireless Connection

    4. Install an IEEE 80.11b/g/n WLAN adapter on your computer. • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter’s user manual. • To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section Setting up wireless security. RT-N10P...

  • Page 13: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Before configuring your wireless router, apply the steps described in this section to each computer on the network to avoid problems connecting to the wireless network. A. Disable any configured proxy servers. Windows ® 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer.
  • Page 14 3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window, uncheck Use a proxy server for your LAN. 4. Click OK then Apply. MAC OSX 1. From your Apple Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced. On the Proxies item, click Change Settings...

  • Page 15: Configure Tcp/Ip Settings

    Configure TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. Windows ® 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change adapter settings. . On the Network Connections window, click on Local Area Connection.
  • Page 16 . Tick Obtain an IP address automatically. . Click OK.
  • Page 17 MAC OSX 1. Click Apple Menu >System Preferences > Network . Click Ethernet on the left panel. 3. On the Configure IPv4, item select Using DHCP. 4. Cllick Apply.

  • Page 18: Disable Dial-Up Networking

    Disable dial-up networking Windows ® 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer. . Click Tools > Internet Options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. Click Apply then OK.

  • Page 19: Network Configuration Using The Web Gui

    GUI Logging in to the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router uses a web-based user interface that allows you to configure the router using any web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Google Chrome.

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Internet Connection

    3. The wireless router GUI provides access to various configuration settings. Setting up the Internet connection When setting up the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings.

  • Page 21: Quick Internet Setup (Qis) With Auto-Detection

    Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection. To use QIS with auto-detection: 1. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Google Chrome. .
  • Page 22 3. Key in a new administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the router. Click Next. 4. Select Wireless router mode, Repeater mode, or Access Point (AP) mode. Click Next. To set up a wireless network with Internet access, use Wireless router mode.
  • Page 23 5. The wireless router will attempt to identify your connection type. If needed, select the necessary connection type and key in any necessary information required, such as your ISP user name and password. Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type and additional login information from your Internet Service Provider.
  • Page 24 . In the Wireless setting screen, key in a network name (SSID) and assign a security key for your wireless connection. Click Apply. . A summary of your network settings will be displayed. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 25 8. Read the Wireless Network Connection Tutorial. Click Finish.

  • Page 26: Setting Up Wireless Security

    Setting up wireless security To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure your router’s security settings. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. Key in 192.168.1.1 on your web browser. . On the login screen, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.
  • Page 27 4. On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for your wireless network. 5. From the Authentication Method dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network. The IEEE 80.11n standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. If you use these encryption methods, your data rate will drop to IEEE 80.11g 54Mbps connection.

  • Page 28: Creating Your Guest Network

    Creating your Guest Network Setting up a Guest Network provides wireless Internet connectivity for temporary visitors while restricting access to your private network. To create your guest network: 1. Click Guest Network on the navigation panel. . Click Enable. 3. To configure additional options, click any of the items listed.
  • Page 29 4. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) field. 5. Select an Authentication Method. . Select a WEP Encryption method. . Specify the Access time or click Limitless. 8. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item. .

  • Page 30: Using The Traffic Manager

    Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service feature allows you to set the bandwidth priority and manage network traffic. To set up QoS: 1. Click Traffic Manager on the navigation panel and click the QoS tab.
  • Page 31 3. If you want to prioritize specific network applications and network services, click User-defined Priority on the upper- right hand corner. 4. Adjust the values as needed. Click Apply.

  • Page 32: Monitoring Traffic

    Monitoring Traffic Click the Traffic Monitor tab to view real-time or historical bandwidth information of your Internet, Wired, and Wireless connections.

  • Page 33: Configuring Advanced Settings

    Configuring Advanced settings Setting up the DHCP Server Your wireless router uses DHCP to assign IP addresses automatically on your network. You can specify the IP address range and lease time for the clients on your network. To configure the DHCP server: 1.
  • Page 34 IP address will expire. Once it reaches this time limit, the DHCP server will then assign a new IP address. • ASUS recommeds that you use an IP address format of 1.18.1.xxx (where xxx can be any number between  and 54) when specifying an IP address range.

  • Page 35: Upgrading The Firmware

    Upgrading the firmware Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://support.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Administration from the navigation panel. . Click the Firmware Upgrade tab. 3. In the New Firmware File item, click Browse. Navigate to the downloaded firmware file.

  • Page 36: Restoring/Saving/Uploading Settings

    Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save/upload wireless router settings: 1. Click Administration on the navigation panel. . Click the Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab. 3. Select a task from the configuration options: • To restore to default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK once prompted. •...

  • Page 37: Using The Utilities

    Device Discovery and Firmware Restoration utilities will be added to your applications. Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects any ASUS wireless routers available on the wireless network and allows you to configure the device.
  • Page 38 To launch the Device Discovery utility: • Click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10P Wireless Router > Device Discovery. When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use Device Discovery to get the router’s IP address.

  • Page 39: Firmware Restoration

    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.
  • Page 40 4. From your computer’s desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10P Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Click Browse to navigate to the firmware file, then click Upload. The Firmware Restoration utility is not used to upgrade the firmware of a working ASUS Wireless Router.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this chapter, contact ASUS Technical Support. Troubleshooting I cannot access the router GUI for configuring the router. • Delete the cookies and temporary files in your web browser. To do this in Internet Explorer 8: 1. Launch your web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options.
  • Page 42 Authentication: • Use a wired connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than five seconds. Cannot find the router: • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than five seconds.
  • Page 43 The ADSL Modem “Link” light is ON (steady and not blinking) and means Internet access is possible, but I still cannot browse the Internet. • Restart your computer. • Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is on. • Check the wireless encryption settings. • Check if the computer can get an IP address (using both a wired or wireless connection). •...
  • Page 44 The following are the factory default settings: User name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) IP address: 1.18.1.1 Domain name: (Blank) Subnet Mask 55.55.55.0 DNS Server 1: 1.18.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS...

  • Page 45: 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.
  • Page 46 Different ISPs may have different interval times for updating IP addresses. 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 47: Appendices

    We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus. com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
  • Page 48 This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of...

  • Page 49: Safety Information

    Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 0cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements – Article 3 Protection requirements for health and safety –...
  • Page 50 Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and () this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits.
  • Page 51 警語 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或 使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及 功能。低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通 信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方 得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通 信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電 波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Authorised distributors in Turkey BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Tel: +0 1 3311000 Addrress: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERBURGAZ CAD. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. Tel: +0 1 3500 Address: CEMAL SURURI CD.

  • Page 52: Licensing Information

    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 with every CD shipped with our product.
  • Page 53 pieces of it in new free programs; and that you know you can do these things. To protect your rights, we need to make restrictions that forbid anyone to deny you these rights or to ask you to surrender the rights.
  • Page 54 Terms & conditions for copying, distribution, & modification 0. This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License. The “Program” , below, refers to any such program or work, and a “work based on the Program”...
  • Page 55 a) You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change. b) You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License.
  • Page 56 In addition, mere aggregation of another work not based on the Program with the Program (or with a work based on the Program) on a volume of a storage or distribution medium does not bring the other work under the scope of this License. 3.
  • Page 57 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 code.
  • Page 58 your obligations under this License and any other pertinent obligations, then as a consequence you may not distribute the Program at all. For example, if a patent license would not permit royalty-free redistribution of the Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Program.
  • Page 59 Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and “any later version” , you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that version or of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation.
  • Page 60 1 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...

  • Page 61: Networks Global Hotline Information

    Slovak Republic 0041-311 08:00-1:00 Mon-Fri Czech Republic 0040-5888 08:00-1:00 Mon-Fri Switzerland-German 0041-848111010 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri Switzerland-French 0041-848111014 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri Switzerland-Italian 0041-84811101 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri United Kingdom 0044-8448008340 0:00-1:00 Mon-Fri Ireland 0035-3180118 0:00-1:00 Mon-Fri Russia and CIS 008-800-100-ASUS 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri Ukraine 0038-044545 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri...
  • Page 62 Region Country Hotline Numbers Service Hours Australia 1300-888 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri New Zealand 0800-888 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri Japan 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 0800-138 0:00-1:00 Sat-Sun 0081-430530 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 0:00-1:00 Sat-Sun ( Non-Toll Free ) Korea 008-1588 0:30-1:00 Mon-Fri Thailand 00-40111 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 1800-85501 Singapore 005-4151 11:00-1:00 Mon-Fri Asia-Pacific...
  • Page 63 0:00-1:00 Mon-Fri Montenegro 0038-00851 0:00-1:00 Mon-Fri Serbia 00381-1100 0:00-1:00 Mon-Fri Slovenia 0038-5045400 08:00-1:00 Mon-Fri 0038-5045401 Estonia 003-1 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri Latvia 0031-408838 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri Lithuania-Kaunas 0030-33000 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri Lithuania-Vilnius 0030-510110 0:00-18:00 Mon-Fri For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: http://support.asus.com...

  • Page 64: Asus Contact Information

    ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 453, USA Telephone +151033 +1510084555 Website usa.asus.com Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address Harkort Str. 1-3, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany Telephone +418050103* +410511 Website www.asus.de Online contact www.asus.de/sales...
  • Page 65 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Manufacturer: Tel: +88--84-344 Address: 4F, No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 11, TAIWAN ASUS Computer GmbH Authorised representative Address: HARKORT STR. 1-3, 40880 RATINGEN, GERMANY in Europe: EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.

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