Page 2 - RX3041 Router User's Manual; Table of Contents
RX3041 Router User's Manual 1 Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..................................................................... 2 1.1 Features and Benefits .......................................... 3 1.2 Package Contents .................................................. 3 1.3 Finding Your Way ...
Page 3 - Introduction
RX3041 Router User's Manual 2 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 mo...
Page 4 - Features and Benefits; -step easy setup wizard
RX3041 Router User's Manual 3 1.1 Features and Benefits • 3-step easy setup wizard 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 ...
Page 5 - CD including all language user manuals; Finding Your Way Around
RX3041 Router User's Manual 4 • 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. LED Color Status Indication POWER Green ON OFF RX3041 is powered on. RX3041 is powered off. LAN...
Page 7 - System Requirements; One or more PCs (desktop or notebook) with Ethernet; Installation Instruction
RX3041 Router User's Manual 6 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. • 10/100BaseT network cables with RJ-45 connectors. • System with MS I...
Page 8 - PC Configuration
RX3041 Router User's Manual 7 2 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...
Page 9 - following window will appear:
RX3041 Router User's Manual 8 2.1 TCP/IP Networking Setup 2.1.1 Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows 9x/ME a ) S e l e c t “ S t a r t → C o n t r o l P a n e l → N e t w o r k ” , t h e following window will appear:
Page 10 - If you decide to use DHCP, select “Obtain an IP address
RX3041 Router User's Manual 9 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. • If you decide to u...
Page 12 - tab and then select; “Enable; , enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the; “DNS Server Search Order”
RX3041 Router User's Manual 11 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 - , the window below will
RX3041 Router User's Manual 12 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 20 - If the DNS Server fields are empty, select; “Use the; and enter the DNS; “OK”
RX3041 Router User's Manual 19 • 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
RX3041 Router User's Manual 20 3 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,...
Page 22 - Start your Web Browser; Enter the default IP address of RX3041 Router
RX3041 Router User's Manual 21 3.1 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 b...
Page 23 - to update WAN settings.
RX3041 Router User's Manual 22 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 26 - You can use the Status screen to see the connection status
RX3041 Router User's Manual 25 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, Admi...
Page 28 - Displays WAN connection type and status.
RX3041 Router User's Manual 27 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. 3.3.2 System Setting...
Page 29 - Enter a hostname provided by the ISP (Default:
RX3041 Router User's Manual 28 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. Daylight Saving: The...
Page 30 - - The amount of time of inactivity; Remote Management; - By default, management access is
RX3041 Router User's Manual 29 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.Passwords can contain from 3-12 a...
Page 31 - Allows you to select a password in
RX3041 Router User's Manual 30 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...
Page 32 - Reset the settings of this device
RX3041 Router User's Manual 31 3.3.5 Configuration Tools U s e t h i s w i n d o w t o r e s t o r e o r b a c k u p R X 3 0 4 1 r o u t e r settings, such as Restart System, Restore Factory Default, Backup Settings and Restore Settings. Restart System: Reboot this device. Restore Factory Default: Re...
Page 33 - The router’s system activity.
RX3041 Router User's Manual 32 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 Specify the ...
Page 37 - - Clicking the Disconnect button will trigger
RX3041 Router User's Manual 36 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 ...
Page 42 - You can specify an idle time threshold
RX3041 Router User's Manual 41 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 th...
Page 43 - This is the IP
RX3041 Router User's Manual 42 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. You can enter another IP address of the DNS server as a back...
Page 45 - Enter the number of hours that a client can use
RX3041 Router User's Manual 44 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 a...
Page 50 - Enter the NAT server IP address.
RX3041 Router User's Manual 49 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. Enabled: Enable the Port Mapping function....
Page 51 - You can choose to
RX3041 Router User's Manual 50 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 firew...
Page 52 - use this option as a last resort.; IP Address of Virtual DMZ Host:; Enter the DMZ host IP
RX3041 Router User's Manual 51 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. 3.7 Firewall 3.7.1 Fi...
Page 53 - Select the functions that firewall supports.
RX3041 Router User's Manual 52 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. Th...
Page 54 - You can filter Internet access for local clients based on IP
RX3041 Router User's Manual 53 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 192.168.2.50-99 are permanently restricted from us...
Page 56 - T h i s f u n c t i o n a l l o w s u s e r t o; Configure MAC Filter:; Enter the MAC address to filter out
RX3041 Router User's Manual 55 3.7.4 MAC Control The MAC Control window allows user to block certain client PCs' access to the Internet based on MAC address. M A C A d d r e s s C o n t r o l : T h i s f u n c t i o n a l l o w s u s e r t o determine whether to filter out or accept the following MAC...
Page 57 - The network address of destination
RX3041 Router User's Manual 56 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. Gateway: The ne...
Page 58 - Select the router acts as router or gateway.; L i s t e n M o d e :; E n a b l e t h i s m o d e t o a l l o w R I P s e r v e r
RX3041 Router User's Manual 57 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 networ...
Page 59 - You can Enable or Disable UPnP feature
RX3041 Router User's Manual 58 UPnP Settings: You can Enable or Disable UPnP feature here. 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...
Page 61 - Enable/Disable the DDNS function of this router.; Help Information
RX3041 Router User's Manual 60 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 in the help inform...
Page 62 - Help; information
RX3041 Router User's Manual 61 Help information 3.12 Logout Click Logout in the task bar to initiate the router logout process.
Page 63 - Click; OK; to logout the router utility.
RX3041 Router User's Manual 62 Click OK to logout the router utility.