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ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual Version 1.0 Version Date: October 12, 2005 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 2
18 ADVANCED SETUP 22 WAN 22 Connection Type 23 NAT 26 Virtual Servers 26 Port Triggering 28 DMZ Host 29 ALG 29 Firewall 30 IP Filtering-Outgoing 30 IP Filtering-Incoming 31 MAC Filtering 31 Parental Control 33 Quality of Service 34 ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 3
50 Restore User Settings 51 Restore Default 51 System Log 52 Configure System Log 53 SNMP 54 Internet Times 55 Access Control 56 Services 56 IP Addresses 56 Passwords 57 Update Software 58 Reboot Router 58 ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 2 Version 1.0 Document - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 4
Port wireless Ethernet router • 15 VAC AC power adapter • RJ-11 telephone cable • RJ-45 Ethernet cable • Splitter • User Manual / Quick Guide Safety Instructions-Please read. • Place your router cleaning devices. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 3 Version 1.0 Document #: BD- - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 5
if the LAN cable is connected to the router. LAN traffic ADSL is not connected. ADSL is connected. Router is powered on. Router is not powered. Check if the router is plugged in and if the power switch is turned on. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 4 Version 1.0 Document #: BD - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 6
. RJ-45 connects the unit to an Ethernet device such as a PC or a switch. NOTE: To be used by maintenance professionals only. If the router needs repair, bring it to a service professional. RJ-11 cable connects to the splitter provided. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 5 Version - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 7
on the back of the device and plug the adapter into a wall outlet or power strip. Then turn on and boot up your PC and any LAN devices, such as hubs or switches, and any computers connected to them. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 6 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 8
Installation Diagram ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 7 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 9
free from obstructions or any possible interference. Make sure the cables can be easily attached to the router without strain. The illustration below shows how to mount the router horizontally on a wall. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 8 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 10
port, note the following necessary configurations- • Your PC's TCP/IP address: 192.168.1.__( the last number is any number between 2 and 254) • The router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Below are the procedures for configuring your computer. Follow the instructions - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 11
Use the following IP address and type 192.168.1.x (where x is any number between 2 and 254) and 255.255.255.0 in the IP address field and Subnet Mask field. 5. Click on OK twice to save your changes and then close the Control Panel. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 10 Version - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 12
are two default user name and password combinations. The user / user name and password combination can display device status, but cannot change or save configurations. The admin / admin combination can perform all functions. Passwords can be changed at any time. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 13
by clicking on "Summary" under "Device Info". It shows information about the router such as the version of the software, bootloader, etc. It also displays the current status of your DSL connection as shown below- ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 12 Version 1.0 Document #: BD - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 14
WAN Access the WAN status report from the router by clicking on "WAN" under "Device Info". STATISTICS LAN Statistics Access the LAN statistics from the router by clicking on the "LAN" item under "Statistics". ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 13 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014- - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 15
clicking on the "WAN" item under "Statistics". The below screen shows a PPPoA WAN connection example. ATM Statistics Access ATM statistics from the router by clicking on the "ATM" item under "Statistics". ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 14 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 16
ADSL Statistics You can view ADSL statistics by clicking on the "ADSL" item under "Statistics". Information contained in this screen is useful for troubleshooting and diagnostics of connection problems. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 15 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 17
pop-up screen will appear allowing you to set the tested time and to begin the test. Below is an ADSL BER Test result screen displaying information about the test including the error bits and ratio. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 16 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 18
Route Access the routing status report from the router by clicking on the "Route" item under "Device Info". ARP Access the ARP status report from the router by clicking on the "ARP" item under "Device Info". ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 17 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014- - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 19
and VCI numbers. Quality of service can also be enabled on this screen. Furthermore, if you do not use DSL Auto-connect, then you will need to select the connection type and encapsulation mode from a list as shown below. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 18 Version 1.0 Document - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 20
The next screen to appear will depend on the connection type that was selected in the previous screen. The next screen lets you decide if you want to enable NAT, firewall, IGMP multicast, and WAN service. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 19 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 21
The following is the Device Setup screen where you enter the IP address / subnet mask as well as enable or disable DHCP server. The last screen under the Quick Start section allows you to set up the wireless feature of the router. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 20 Version 1.0 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 22
When you click on Next, the summary screen shows the settings made under WAN setup. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 21 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 23
This section of the user manual is on the advanced configurations of the router. The topics under Advanced Setup are WAN, LAN, NAT, firewall, QoS, routing, DNS, ADSL, and port mapping. WAN Configure the WAN settings as provided by your ISP. Click on the Add button if you want to add a new rule for - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 24
to allow multiple bridged networks to transparently share the same physical network link without leakage of information between networks (i.e. "trunking"). Click on the checkbox if you wish to enable this function. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 23 Version 1.0 Document - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 25
Next, the below screen appears allowing you disable the bridge service if desired. When the settings are complete, the next screen shows a WAN Setup - Summary screen displaying the WAN configurations made. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 24 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 26
on the Finish button. To remove any settings, click on the Remove button. After selecting the Finish button, the below screen will appear. At this point, the router will reboot to save the changes made. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 25 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 27
data and reboot the router and apply the new configurations. NAT If you enable NAT (Network Address Translation), you can configure the Virtual Server, Port Triggering, and DMZ Host. Virtual Servers ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 26 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 28
side to a specific IP address on the LAN side. Select the virtual server from the drop-down list and complete the server IP address, then click on of the server names, select the check box and click on the Remove button. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 27 Version 1.0 Document - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 29
screen appears after you save your selections. You will be able to add or remove selections made, by clicking on the Add and Remove buttons. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 28 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 30
DMZ Host You can define the IP address of the DMZ Host on this screen. Enter the IP address and click on Save / Apply. ALG The Layer Gateway definition was selected in the service configuration item. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 29 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014- - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 31
filters. The below screen will appear when you click on Add. Input the filter name, source information (from the LAN side), and destination information (from the WAN side). Then click on Save / Apply. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 30 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 32
/Apply to add the setting. MAC Filtering MAC filtering can forward or block traffic by MAC address. You can change the policy or add settings to the MAC filtering table using the MAC Filtering Setup screen. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 31 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 33
. If you want to add a setting to the MAC filtering table, enter the Source and Destination MAC address, and select protocol type, frame direction, and WAN interface. Then click on Save / Apply to save it. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 32 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 34
can also restrict the day of the week certain computers can access the router. Click on Add to set up the restrictions. address of the PC that you wish to place on a time of day restriction. Click on Save / Apply to save the settings and to continue. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 35
Quality of Service You can configure the Quality of Service to apply different priorities to traffic on the router. On this screen you can view and delete QoS settings. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 34 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 36
You can enable automatic assigned default gateway on the Routing - Default Gateway screen. As default, the box is checked for automatic assigned default gateway to be enabled. active. No reboot is required. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 35 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 37
RIP If RIP is enabled, the router operation can be configured as active or passive. DNS DNS Server Use the DNS Server screen to request automatic assignment of a DNS or to specify a primary and secondary DNS. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 36 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 38
IP address. To configure a dynamic DNS, click on Add. If you have already created a dynamic DNS that you want to delete, click on Remove. The below screen allows you to set up the Dynamic DNS provider. Note that you will have to first register at the Dynamic ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 39
the phone with the supplied RJ11 cable and select "Outer pair" on the screen. Capability Do not change these settings unless directed by your ISP. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 38 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 40
DSL Advanced Settings The test mode can be selected from the DSL Advanced Settings page. Test modes are as follows- • Normal • Reverb • Medley • No retrain • L3 ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 39 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 41
WAN side to pass through the firewall and enter your LAN. To use this feature, mapping groups need to be created. To do this, follow the below instructions- 1. Click on the Add button as displayed below. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 40 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 42
2. After clicking the Add button, the below configuration screen appears, allowing you enter the groups and the interfaces they are associated with. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 41 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 43
This section allows you to configure wireless settings on your router. Basic The below Wireless - Basic screen lets you enable or disable wireless. The default setting for wireless is enabled. You can also hide the access point so others cannot see your ID on the network. Security The next - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 44
WPA2 / WPA-PSK-useful during transitional times for upgrades in the home or SOHO environment, a preshared key must be entered along with the group re-key interval time. Both TKIP and AES are also used. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 43 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 45
or you can allow or deny access to the MAC addresses that you add to the list. The following screen appears when you want to add a MAC address to the filter. When completed, click on the Save / Apply button. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 44 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 46
Wireless Bridge In this next screen, you can select which mode you want the router to be in, either access point or wireless bridge. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 45 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 47
a connected device to all other devices where it announces its availability and readiness. A beacon interval is a period of time (sent with the beacon) before sending the beacon again. The beacon interval may be adjusted in milliseconds (ms). ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 46 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 48
.11g throughput under most conditions. • WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia)-feature that improves the your experience for audio, video and voice applications over a Wi-Fi network. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 47 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 49
Station Info The Station Info page shows stations that have been authorized access to the router through its wireless function. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 48 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 50
Troubleshooting-Diagnostics The diagnostics screen allows you to run diagnostic tests to check your DSL connection. In addition, you can test the connection to your DSL service provider. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 49 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 51
To save a copy of the configurations that you have made on your router, click on the Backup Settings button. The below pop-up screen will appear with a prompt to open or save the file to your computer. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 50 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 52
settings. Restore Default Restore Default will erase all current settings and restore the router to factory default settings. To restore the router to factory default settings, select Management÷Settings÷Restore Default. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 51 Version 1.0 Document - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 53
The router will restore the default settings and reboot. System Log The System Log dialog allows you to view the System Log and configure the System Log options. To view the System Log click on the View System Log button to check the log file. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 52 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 54
. Configure System Log If the log is enabled, the system will log selected events: Emergency, Alert, Critical, Error, Warning, Notice, Informational, and Debugging. All events above or equal to the selected log level will be logged and displayed. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 55
that provides a means to monitor status and performance as well as set configuration parameters. It enables a management station to configure, monitor and receive trap messages from network devices. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 54 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 56
Time Protocol) time servers. Then select the time zone that you are in and click on Save / Apply to save and complete your time settings. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 55 Version 1.0 Document #: BD-AU0014-10 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 57
when Access Control Mode is enabled. The IP addresses of allowed hosts can be added using Access Control÷IP Address. Add the IP address to the IP address list by clicking on the Add button, then select "Enabled" to enable Access Control Mode. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 56 - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 58
/ Apply button. Passwords Access the Passwords screen under the Access Control section to change a password. Select an account and enter the current password and the new password and then click on the Save / Apply button. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual 57 Version 1.0 Document - Asus AM604G | AM604g user's manual - Page 59
the Update Software button once to upload the new image file. Reboot Router Select Management÷Reboot Router to reboot the router using the web interface. The router will save the current configuration and reboot itself using the new configuration. ASUS 4-Port Wireless Ethernet Router User Manual
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ASUS 4-Port Wireless
Ethernet Router
User Manual
Version 1.0
Version Date: October 12, 2005
Document #:
BD-AU0014-10