Page 3 - Table of contents; Overview
Table of contents 1 Overview 5 Package contents ........................................................................................ 5Hardware features ....................................................................................... 6 2 Setting up your wireless network 11 Positioning your...
Page 4 - Using the utilities
Table of contents Configuring Advanced settings............................................................ 37 Setting up the DHCP Server ........................................................... 37Upgrading the firmware .................................................................. 39Restorin...
Page 5 - Package contents
1 Overview Package contents NOTE: • The RT-N1 Series wireless router includes the RT-N1 D1 and RT-N1 HP models. This manual discusses features for both models. • 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...
Page 6 - Hardware features; Front
Page 7 - Status indicators
7 Status indicators LED Status Indication Power Off No power or wireless signal is disabled On System ready Flashing slowly Rescue mode Flashing quickly WPS in progress Wireless Off No power On Wireless system ready Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) WAN Wide Area Network Off No powe...
Page 10 - Bottom panel
10 Item Description 1 Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. 2 Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router. Bottom panel NOTE: Mounting the wireless router to a wall is not recommended as it reduces wireless...
Page 11 - Positioning your router
11 2 Setting up your wireless network Positioning your router To get the best wireless network performance from your wireless router, follow the recommendations below: • Place the wireless router at the center of your network for maximum wireless coverage. • Keep the device away from metal obstructi...
Page 13 - To set up a network using a wired connection:; Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and; Wired connection
1 . Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s LAN port. To set up a network using a wired connection: 1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router supports both a straig...
Page 14 - IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking.
1 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s WAN port. . Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. RT-N12 HP
Page 15 - Wireless connection; To set up your wireless network:; section Setting up wireless security.
1 Wireless connection To set up your wireless network: 1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s WAN port. . Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it t...
Page 17 - Windows
17 Before you proceed A. Disable any configured proxy servers. Windows ® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer. . Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, apply the steps described in this section to each computer on t...
Page 18 - . From the Local Area; window, uncheck Use a
1 . From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings window, uncheck Use a proxy server for your LAN. . Click OK then Apply. MAC OSX 1. From your Apple Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced. On the Proxies item, click Change Settings... . From the Network screen, uncheck FTP Proxy an...
Page 22 - Logging in to the web GUI
3 Network configuration using the web 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. To log in to the web GUI:1. Launch y...
Page 23 - Setting up the Internet connection; . The wireless router GUI provides access to various
Setting up the Internet connection NOTE: 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. . The wireless router GUI provides access to various configuration settings.
Page 24 - . Quick Internet Setup will launch automatically. Click; admin and
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. . Quick Internet Setup w...
Page 25 - NOTE: To set up a wireless network with Internet access, use
. Key in a new administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the router. Click Next. . Select Wireless router mode, Repeater mode, or Access Point (AP) mode. Click Next. NOTE: To set up a wireless network with Internet access, use Wireless router mode.
Page 26 - • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip; . The wireless router will attempt to identify your connection
IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type and additional login information from your Internet Service Provider. NOTE: • Auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for the first time or when your wireless router ...
Page 28 - Read the Wireless Network Connection Tutorial. Click Finish.
10. Read the Wireless Network Connection Tutorial. Click Finish.
Page 29 - Setting up wireless security; . On the Network Map screen, the System Status area displays; security key settings of your wireless network.
9 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 passwor...
Page 30 - your wireless network.; . From the Authentication Method dropdown list, select the; encryption method for your wireless network.
0 . On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in a unique name for your wireless network. . From the Authentication Method dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network. . Key in your security passkey.7. Click Apply. The IEEE 0.11n standard prohibits using High Throughput with W...
Page 32 - Creating your Guest Network; . To configure additional options, click any of the items listed.
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. . To configure additional options, click...
Page 33 - . Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the
. Assign a wireless name for your temporary network on the Network Name (SSID) field. . Select an Authentication Method.. Select a WEP Encryption method.7. Specify the Access time or click Limitless.. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item.9. Click Apply.
Page 34 - Using the Traffic Manager; Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth
Your bandwidth information is available from your ISP. 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 th...
Page 35 - . If you want to prioritize specific network applications and
. If you want to prioritize specific network applications and network services, click User-defined Priority on the upper- right hand corner. . Adjust the values as needed. Click Apply.
Page 36 - 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 37 - Configuring Advanced settings; Setting up the DHCP Server; . In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in the starting IP
7 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. Click LAN on the navigation panel.. Cli...
Page 38 - . In the Lease Time field, specify in seconds when an assigned; IP address will expire. Once it reaches this time limit, the DHCP
• ASUS recommeds that you use an IP address format of 19.1.1.xxx (where xxx can be any number between and ) when specifying an IP address range. • An IP Pool Starting Address should not be greater than the IP Pool Ending Address. . In the Lease Time field, specify in seconds when an assigned IP addr...
Page 39 - downloaded firmware file.; Upgrading the firmware
9 To upgrade the firmware:1. Click Administration from the navigation panel.. Click the Firmware Upgrade tab.. In the New Firmware File item, click Browse. Navigate to the downloaded firmware file. . Click Upload. Upgrading the firmware Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://su...
Page 40 - • To save the current system settings, click Save, navigate to
0 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. . Select a task from the configuration options: • To restore to default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK onc...
Page 41 - Device Discovery
1 4 Using the utilities 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. ASUS wireless router utilities can be downloaded from http://support.asus.com After downloading and insta...
Page 42 - Firmware Restoration; To launch rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration; Unplug the wireless router from its power source.
When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use Device Discovery to get the router’s IP address. 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 ...
Page 43 - Upgrading the firmware for more details.
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 for more details. . Click Browse to navigate to the firmware file, then click Upload. . While holding dow...
Page 44 - Troubleshooting; I cannot access the router GUI for configuring the router.; • Delete the cookies and temporary files in your web browser. To; automatically. For more details, refer to the section Before you
5 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 : 1. Launch you...
Page 48 - ASUS DDNS Service; Will the registered information be lost or registered by
ASUS DDNS Service RT-N1 Series routers support the ASUS DDNS service. If you have registered for the ASUS DDNS service but need to exchange devices at the service center, inform the service center that you want to keep the original domain name and retain the DDNS service. Visit your local service ce...
Page 50 - Appendices; Notices; ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services; interference that may cause undesired operation.
0 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 ...
Page 51 - Prohibition of Co-location; from that to which the receiver is connected.
1 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 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. T...
Page 53 - Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information
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 Wirel...
Page 54 - NCC; Authorised distributors in Turkey
NCC 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: +90 1 11000 Addrress: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERB...
Page 55 - GNU General Public License; 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...
Page 56 - modification
We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and () offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software.Also, for each author’s protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty fo...
Page 62 - NO WARRANTY
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 Founda...
Page 64 - Networks Global Hotline Information
Area Hotline Number Support Languages Working Hour Working Day Australia 100-77- English :00-0:00 Mon. to Fri. Austria 00-001 German 9:00-1:00 Mon. to Fri. Belgium 00-7101 Dutch /French 9:00-17:00 Mon. to Fri. China 00-0- Simplified Chinese 9:00-1:00 Mon. to Sun. Denmark 00--9 Denish/English 9:00-17...
Page 66 - ASUS Contact information
ASUS Contact information ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia Pacific) Address 1 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 119 Website www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone +97 Support Fax +9079 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 00 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 99, USA...
Page 67 - EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.
7 Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer Inc.Tel: +--9-7 Address: F, No. 10, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 11, TAIWAN Authorised representativein Europe: ASUS Computer GmbHAddress: HARKORT STR. 1-, 00 RATINGEN, GERMANY EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur.