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    User Guide DSL-N17U Wireless-N300 ADSL/VDSL Modem Router
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    "). 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 (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    21 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 22 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 25 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 26 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........26 3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic 30 3.3.3 Spectrum 31 3.4 Setting up Parental Control 32 3.5 Using the USB Application 33 3.5.1 Using
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    of contents 3.6 Using AiCloud 40 3.6.1 Cloud Disk 41 3.6.2 Smart Access 43 3.6.3 Smart Sync 44 4 Configuring the Advanced Settings 4.1 DHCP Server 57 4.2.3 Route 59 4.2.4 IPTV 60 4.3 WAN 61 4.3.1 Internet Connection 61 4.3.2 Dual WAN 63 4.3.3 Port Trigger 64 4.3.4 Virtual Server/Port
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    Discovery 84 5.2 Firmware Restoration 85 5.3 Setting up your printer server 86 5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing 86 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer 90 5.4 Download Master 95 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings 96 5.4.2 NZB settings 97 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting 98
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    region) Power adapter Quick Start Guide DSL/phone cable (RJ-11 cable) Warranty card NOTES: • If any of the items are 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
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    to an Ethernet network. Internet LED Off: No power or no Internet connection. On: Internet connection is established. WAN LED Off: No power or no physical connection. On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). DSL LED Off: No DSL link or unable to establish DSL link. On: DSL link is
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    into these ports. Ethernet WAN port Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection. RJ-11 port Use an RJ-11 cable to connect your xDSL modem router to a splitter or a telephone outlet. Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. Power
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    1.4 Positioning your xDSL modem router For the best wireless signal transmission between the xDSL modem router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the xDSL modem router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. • Keep the device
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    network. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. 1.6 xDSL Modem Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your xDSL modem router to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your ASUS xDSL modem router
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    1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. Computer LAN Wall Power Outlet DSL Phone Power Splitter Wall telephone outlet To set up your xDSL modem router via wired connection: 1. Insert your xDSL modem router's power
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    xDSL modem router, and connect the other end to the DSL port of your splitter. 3. Install an IEEE 802.11b/g/n WLAN adapter on your computer. NOTES: • 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
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    . NOTE: The features may vary with different firmware versions. To log into the web GUI: 1. On your web browser, manually key in the xDSL modem router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. You can now use the Web
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    router to reset it to its factory default settings. For more details, refer to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of this user manual. To use QIS with auto-detection: 1. Log into the Web GUI. The QIS page launches automatically. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for
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    when you configure your xDSL modem router for the first time or when your device is reset to its default settings. • By default, the QIS Wizard is for DSL setup. If you want to configure DSL-N17U as a wireless router, refer to the section Internet Connection in Chapter 4 of this user manual. 15
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    the steps below to manually configure your connection settings: a) Select the Annex mode that your DSL service uses. NOTES: • Annex DSL line setting. • If you want to configure your ASUS xDSL modem router to a specific Annex mode, refer to the section DSL Setting in Chapter 4 of this user guide
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    b) Select your Country and Internet Service Provider (ISP). c) Assign the wireless network name (SSID) and security key for your wireless connection. Click Apply when done. 17
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    d) A summary page appears to show the current settings for your network. Click Next to save your network settings and go to the Network Map page. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your xDSL modem router via QIS, you can connect your computer or other smart devices to your
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    NOTES: • Refer to the next chapters for more details on configuring your wireless network's settings. • Refer to your device's user manual for more details on connecting it to your wireless network. 3 Configuring the General settings 3.1 Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to configure your
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    3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to configure its security settings. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. 2. On the
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    IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n/ac 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 802.11g 54Mbps connection. 5. Key in your WPA-PSK key (security passkey). 6. Click Apply when done. 3.1.2 Managing
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    device ASUS DSL-N17U provides two USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you to share files and printer with clients in your network. NOTES: • USB External HDD/Flash disk: • Your xDSL modem router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks up to 3TB and supports read-write access
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    Download Now!, then select Use LPR protocol for sharing. • For the list of printers that your xDSL modem router supports, visit http://event.asus Center in this user manual. • The xDSL modem router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up to 3TB size) and supports read-write access for FAT16, FAT32,
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    Safely removing the USB disk IMPORTANT: Incorrect removal of the USB disk may cause data corruption. To safely remove the USB disk: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Network Map. 2. In the upper right corner, click > Eject USB disk. When the USB disk is ejected successfully, the USB
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    3.2 Creating a Guest Network The Guest Network provides temporary visitors with Internet connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks without providing access to your private network. NOTE: ASUS DSL-N17U supports up to four SSIDs (including the main SSID). To create a guest network: 1. From
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    or choose Limitless. 7. Select Disable or Enable on the Access Intranet item. 8. When done, click Apply. 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth Quality of Service (QoS) allows you to set the bandwidth priority and manage network traffic. To set up bandwidth
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    drop-down list on the upper-right corner. 4. On the user-defined QoS rules page, there are four default online service types - web surf, HTTPS and file transfers. Select your preferred service, fill in the Source IP or MAC, Destination Port, Protocol, Transferred and Priority, then click Apply. The
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    (in KB) for a specific service to generate specific priorities for the service assigned to a specific port. For example, if two network clients, PC 1 and PC 2, are both accessing the Internet (set at port 80), but PC 1 exceeds the network traffic limit due to some downloading tasks, PC 1 will have
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    NOTES: • Low-priority packets are disregarded to ensure the transmission of high-priority packets. • Under Download Bandwidth table, set Maximum Bandwidth Limit for multiple network applications in corresponding order. The higher priority upstream packet will cause the higher priority downstream
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    3.3.2 Monitoring Traffic The traffic monitor function allows you to access the bandwidth usage and speed of your Internet, wired, and wireless networks. It allows you to monitor network traffic even on a daily basis. NOTE: Packets
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    quality. The graph to signal-to-noise ratio shows the classic SNR (Signal-toNoise Ratio), which can be useful in identifying the stability of the DSL connection. Transmission/Reception graph shows how many bits per carrier are transmitted/received. 31
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    3.4 Setting up Parental Control Parental Control allows you to control the Internet access time. Users can set the time limit for a client's network usage. To use the parental control function: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > Parental
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    provides AiDisk, Servers Center, Media Server, Network Printer Server, and Download Master submenus. IMPORTANT! To use the server functions, you need to properly. Refer to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the file system support table. 3.5.1 Using AiDisk
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    rights that you want to assign to the clients accessing your shared data. 4. Create your domain name via the ASUS DDNS services, read the Terms of Service and then select I will use the service and accept the Terms of service and key in your domain name. When done, click Next. You can also select
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    for the USB disk in the Servers Center. Using Media Server Your xDSL modem router allows DLNA-supported devices to access multimedia files from the USB disk connected to your xDSL modem router. NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your device to the DSL-N17U's network. 35
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    . • Media Server Status: Displays the status of the media server. Using Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share allows you to set up the accounts and permissions for the Samba service. To use Samba share: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB application > Servers
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    , delete, or modify an account. To create a new account: a) Click to add new account. b) In the Account and Password fields, key in the name and password of your network client. Retype the password to confirm. Click Add to add the account to the list. To delete an existing account: a) Select the
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    folders: • R/W: Select this option to assign read/write access. • R: Select this option to assign read-only access. • No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific file folder. 4. Click Apply to apply the changes. Using the FTP Share service FTP share enables an FTP server to share
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    for a specific folder. • No: Select this option if you do not want to share a specific folder. 3. Click Apply to confirm the changes. 4. To access the FTP server, key in the ftp link ftp://.asuscomm.com and your user name and password on a web browser or a third-party FTP utility. 39
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    is a cloud service application that allows you to save, sync, share, and access your files. To use AiCloud: 1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install the ASUS AiCloud app to your smart device. 2. Connect your smart device to your network. Follow the instructions to complete the
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    3.6.1 Cloud Disk To create a cloud disk: 1. Insert a USB storage device into the xDSL modem router. 2. Turn on Cloud Disk. 3. Go to https://www.asusnetwork.net and enter the router login account and password. For better user experience, we recommend that you use Google Chrome or Firefox. 41
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    4. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk files on devices connected to the network. NOTE: When accessing the devices that are connected to the network, you need to enter the device's user name and password manually, which will not be saved by AiCloud for security reason. 42
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    3.6.2 Smart Access The Smart Access function allows you to easily access your home network via your router's domain name. NOTES: • You can create a domain name for your router with ASUS DDNS. For more details, refer to section 4.3.5 DDNS. • By default, AiCloud provides a secure HTTPS connection. Key
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    3.6.3 Smart Sync To use Smart Sync: 1. Launch AiCloud, click Smart Sync > Go. 2. Select ON to enable Smart Sync. 3. Click Add new account. 4. Enter your ASUS WebStorage account password and select the directory that you want to sync with WebStorage. 5. Click Apply. 44
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    : 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > General tab. 2. Assign a unique name containing up to 32 characters for your SSID (Service Set Identifier) or network name to identify your wireless network. Wi-Fi devices can identify and connect to the wireless network via your
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    would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to access the wireless network. 4. Select any devices to connect to the xDSL modem router. Hardware that supports 802.11n natively, however, will only run at a maximum 20/40MHz: This is the default bandwidth. 20MHz: Select this bandwidth
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    This option provides very strong security. It is with integrated EAP server or an external RADIUS back-end authentication server. NOTE: Your xDSL modem router supports the maximum transmission rate of 54Mbps when the Wireless Mode is set to Auto and encryption method is WEP or TKIP. 9. Select any of
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    easily connect devices to a wireless network. You can configure the WPS function via the PIN code or WPS button. NOTE: Ensure that the devices support WPS. To enable WPS on your wireless network: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS tab. 2. In the Enable WPS field
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    identified by the WPS logo. NOTE: Check your wireless device or its user manual for the location of the WPS button. c. The xDSL modem router will scan follow these steps: a. Locate the WPS PIN code on your wireless device's user manual or on the device itself. b.Key in the Client PIN code on the text
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    4.1.3 Bridge Bridge or WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows your ASUS Wireless xDSL Modem Router to connect to another wireless access point exclusively, preventing other wireless devices or stations to access your ASUS xDSL modem router. It can also be considered as a wireless repeater where
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    allows other wireless devices/stations to connect to the router. NOTE: In Hybrid mode, wireless devices connected to the ASUS Wireless xDSL Modem Router will only receive half the connection speed of the Access Point. 4. In the Connect to APs in list field, click Apply if you want to connect to an
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    provides control over packets transmitted to a specified MAC (Media Access Control) address on your wireless network. To set up the devices in the MAC filter list to access to the wireless network. • Select Reject to prevent devices in the MAC filter list to access to the wireless network. 3. On
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    4.1.5 RADIUS Setting RADIUS (Remote Authentication Dial In User Service) Setting provides an extra layer of security when you choose WPAEnterprise, WPA2- , key in your RADIUS server's IP Address. 5. In the Connection Secret field, assign the password to access your RADIUS server. 6. Click Apply. 53
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    4.1.6 Professional The Professional screen provides advanced configuration options. NOTE: We recommend that you use the default values on this page. In the Professional Settings screen, you can configure the following: • Enable Radio: Select Yes to enable wireless networking. Select No to
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    join or leave your network. Select Yes to enable this feature or select No to disable. • Enable IGMP Snooping: Select Enable as the default value to help improve the speed of transmission. • Multicast rate (Mbps): Select the multicast transmission rate or click Disable to switch off simultaneous
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    • TX Power adjustment: TX Power adjustment refers to the milliWatts (mW) needed to power the radio signal output of the xDSL modem router. Enter a value between 0 to 100. NOTE: Increasing the TX Power adjustment values may affect the stability of the wireless network. 4.2 LAN 4.2.1 LAN IP The LAN
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    4.2.2 DHCP Server Your xDSL modem 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. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > LAN > DHCP Server tab.
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    . 6. In the DNS and Server Settings section, key in your DNS Server and WINS Server IP address if needed. 7. Your xDSL modem router can also manually assign IP addresses to devices on the network. Up to 32 MAC Addresses can be added to the DHCP list for
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    routing table to share the same Internet service. NOTE: We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge the Static Route List, enter the network information of other access points or nodes. Click the Add or Delete button to add or remove a device on
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    4.2.4 IPTV The xDSL modem router supports connection to IPTV services through an ISP or a LAN. The IPTV tab provides the configuration settings needed to set up IPTV, VoIP, multicasting, and UDP for your service. Contact your ISP for specific information regarding your service. 60
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    > Internet Connection tab. 2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Save. • WAN Transfer Mode • Choose your Internet Service Provider type. The choices are VDSL WAN (PTM), ADSL WAN (ATM), Ethernet WAN. Consult your ISP if the router is unable to obtain a valid IP address or if you
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    Select Yes to enable the Internet access. Select No to disable the Internet access. • Basic Config • IP version: Select your IP version type. The choices are IPv4, IPv4/IPv6, and IPv6. • WAN Connection Type: Select the correct connection type based on your ISP service type. The choices are Automatic
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    to their service and service. • Clone or change the MAC address of the ASUS wireless router to match the MAC address of the previous networking device recognized by the ISP. 4.3.2 Dual WAN DSL-N17U provides Dual WAN support. Select Failover mode to use a secondary WAN for backup network access
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    set up Port Trigger: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > Port Trigger tab. 2. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Apply Well-Known Applications: Select popular games and web services to add to the Port Trigger List. • Description: Enter a short name or
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    because it is unable to determine which PC is requesting for IRC access. When Port Trigger is enabled, the router assigns an incoming port to • Port triggering only allows one client in the network to use a particular service and a specific incoming port at the same time. • You cannot use the
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    network. Setting up Port Forwarding on your router allows PCs outside the network to access specific services provided by a PC in your network. NOTE: When port forwarding is enabled, the ASUS router blocks unsolicited inbound traffic from the Internet and only allows replies from outbound requests
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    is disabled and you set 80 as the HTTP server's port range for your WAN setup, then your http server/web server would be in conflict with the router's port can only be used by one application or service at a time. Hence, two PCs attempting to access data through the same port at the same time would
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    ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to access the server. If port forwarding has been successful, you should be able to access triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to each PC on the network.
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    To set up DMZ: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > DMZ tab. 2. Configure the setting below. When done, click Apply. • Station: Key in the client's LAN IP address that will provide the DMZ service and be exposed on the Internet. Ensure that the server client has a static
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    DDNS Setting up DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows you to access the router from outside your network through the provided ASUS DDNS Service or another DDNS service. To set up DDNS: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > WAN > DDNS tab. 2. Configure the following settings below. When done
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    VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients. PPTP Passthrough, L2TP Passthrough, IPsec Passthrough, RTSP Passthrough, H.323 Passthrough, and SIP Passthrough are enabled by default . To enable / disable the NAT Passthrough settings, go to the Advanced Settings > WAN >
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    more IP addresses. This standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP if your Internet service supports IPv6. To set up IPv6: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > IPv6 Apply. NOTE: Please refer to your ISP regarding specific IPv6 information for your Internet service. 72
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    server: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > VPN Server. 2. On the Enable VPN Server field, select Yes. 3. On the Network Place (Samba) Support field, select Yes. 4. Enter the user name and password for accessing the VPN server. Click the button. 5. Click Apply. NOTE: For advanced
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    feature is enabled by default. 4.6.1 General To set Service) attacks though this may affect your router's performance. 4. You can also monitor packets exchanged between the LAN and WAN access to specific URLs. NOTE: The URL Filter is based on a DNS query. If a network client has already accessed
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    tab. 2. On the Enable URL Filter field, select Enabled. 3. Enter a URL and click the button. 4. Click Apply. 4.6.3 Network Services Filter The Network Services Filter blocks LAN to WAN packet exchanges and restricts network clients from accessing specific web services such as Telnet or FTP. 75
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    3. Select the Filter table type. Black List blocks the specified network services. White List limits access to only the specified network services. 4. Specify the day and time when the filters will be active. 5. To specify a Network Service to filter, enter the Source IP, Destination IP, Port Range
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    login password: You can change the password and login name for the xDSL modem router by entering a new name and password. services on the network. Click No to disable Telnet. • Authentication Method: You can select HTTP, HTTPS, or both protocols to secure router access. • Enable Web Access from WAN
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    Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. 2. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the downloaded to the default factory settings,
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    to locate your file, then click Upload. NOTE: If issues occur, upload the latest firmware version and configure new settings. Do not restore the router to its default settings. 4.7.4 DSL Setting This page allows you to configure your DSL settings. IMPORTANT! Please contact your ISP to obtain your
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    -mode). Contact your ISP to find out the DSL variant (annex) that is used on your DSL line. • Dynamic Line Adjustment (ADSL): This function allows the system to monitor and maintain the stability of the ADSL line. This function is enabled by default, and the system adopts corresponding changes based
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    improve the current downstream speed. • Default: Select this mode for your xDSL Off) for VDSL. DSLAM (Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer) uses UPBO to reduce the Tx there is a decrease in download or upload speed. • configure the VDSL Profile. The default value is 30a multi mode. NOTE:
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    4.7.5 Feedback DSL feedback is used to diagnose problems and help to improve the user experience of ASUS xDSL modem router. Complete the form, and it will be send to ASUS Support Team. 82
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    4.8 System Log System Log contains your recorded network activities. NOTE: System log resets when the router is rebooted or powered off. To view your system log: 1. From the navigation panel, go to Advanced Settings > System Log. 2. You can
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    the support CD. • The utilities are not supported on MAC OS. 5.1 Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS Wireless desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > Device Discovery. NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use Device
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    mode on the router before using the Firmware Restoration utility. NOTE: This feature is not supported on MAC OS. To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. Unplug the xDSL modem router from the power source. 2. Hold the Reset button at the rear panel and simultaneously
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    desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility DSL-N17U xDSL modem router > Firmware Restoration. 5. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. NOTE: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS XDSL modem router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the
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    sharing mode: 1. From the navigation panel, go to General > USB Application > Network Printer Server. 2. Click Download Now! to download the network printer utility. NOTE: Network printer utility is supported on Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7 only. To install the utility on Mac OS
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    4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. 88
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    7. Follow the Windows® OS instructions to install the printer driver. 8. After the printer's driver installation is complete, network clients can now use the printer. 89
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    5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer You can share your printer with computers running on Windows® and MAC operating system using LPR/LPD (Line Printer Remote/ Line Printer Daemon). Sharing your LPR printer To share your LPR printer: 1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Devices and Printers > Add
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    3. Select Create a new port then set Type of Port to Standard TCP/IP Port. Click New Port. 4. In the Hostname or IP address field, key in the IP address of the xDSL modem router then click Next. 91
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    5. Select Custom then click Settings. 6. Set Protocol to LPR. In the Queue Name field, key in LPRServer then click OK to continue. 92
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    7. Click Next to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8. Install the printer driver from the vendor-model list. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to manually install the printer drivers from a CD-ROM or file. 93
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    9. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer. 10. Click Finish to complete the installation. 94
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    devices are switched off. NOTE: You need a USB device connected to the xDSL modem router to use Download Master. To use Download Master: 1. Click General > USB application > Download Master to download and install the utility automatically. NOTE: If you have more than one USB drive, select the USB
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    panel, click Bit Torrent to launch the Bit Torrent Setting page. 2. Select a specific port for your download task. 3. To prevent network congestion, you can limit the maximum upload and download speeds under Speed Limits. 4. You can limit the maximum number of allowed peers and enable or disable
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    5.4.2 NZB settings You can set up a USENET server to download NZB files. After entering USENET settings, Apply. 97
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    .com/ for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for further solutions. Upgrade Firmware to the latest version. 1. Launch the Web GUI. Go to
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    Ethernet cables are plugged properly. • When the Ethernet cable connecting the router with the modem is plugged in properly, the WAN LED will be on. • When the Ethernet password are correct. Check if your network settings are correct. • Each client on the network should have a valid IP address. ASUS
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    • Some cable modem service providers require you to use the MAC address of the computer initially registered on the account. You can view the MAC address in the web GUI, Network Map > Clients page, and hover the mouse pointer over your device in Client Status. 100
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    (FAQs) I cannot access the router GUI using a web browser • If your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status as described in the previous section. • Ensure that you are using the correct login information. The default factory login name and password is "admin/admin
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    cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. NOTE: If you are having issues connecting to 5Ghz network, make sure that your wireless device supports 5Ghz or features dual band capabilities. • Out of Range: • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to adjust antennas of the
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    in your country/area. If not, adjust the channel, channel bandwidth, and wireless mode. • If you still cannot connect to the router wirelessly, you can reset your router to factory default settings. In the router GUI,click Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting and click Restore. 103
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    and check the Internet Status. • If your router cannot connect to your ISP's WAN IP address, try restarting your network as described in the section Restart your network in following sequence under Basic Troubleshooting. • The device has been blocked via the Parental Control function. Go to General
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    default login account and password are both "admin". How to restore the system to its default settings? • Go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN
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    Firmware upgrade failed. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on how to use the Firmware Restoration utility. 106
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    Cannot access Web GUI Before configuring your xDSL modem router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Disable the proxy
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    MAC OS 1. From your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server. B. Set the TCP/
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    TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your operating system's help and support feature for details on configuring your computer's TCP/IP settings. 109
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    C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. Click OK when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the
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    Appendices Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to 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. REACH
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    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
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    Safety Information To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Declaration of Conformity for R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC Essential requirements -
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    operation of the device. Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information The radiated output power of the ASUS Wireless Device is below the Industry Canada (IC) radio frequency exposure limits. The ASUS Wireless Device should be used in such a manner such that the potential for human contact during
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    of the GPL with every CD shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. Please visit our site for updated information. Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June 1991
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    price. Our General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you receive source code or can get it if you want it, that you can change the software or use pieces
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    is modified by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will not reflect on the original authors' reputations. Finally, any free program is threatened constantly by software patents. We wish to avoid
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    act of running the Program is not restricted, and the output from the Program is covered only if its contents constitute a work based on the Program (independent of having been made by running the Program). Whether that is true depends on what the Program does. 1. You may copy and distribute
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    the program under these conditions, and telling the user how to view a copy of this License. (Exception: if the Program itself is interactive but does not normally print such an announcement, your work based on the Program is not required to print an announcement.) These requirements apply to the
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    , unless that component itself accompanies the executable. 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
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    Therefore, by modifying or distributing the Program (or any work based on the Program), you indicate your acceptance of this License to do so, and all its terms and conditions for copying, distributing or modifying the Program or works based on it. 6. Each time you redistribute the Program (or any
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    License from time to time. Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version number. If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and "any
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    Foundation; we sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of all derivatives SHOULD THE PROGRAM PROVE DEFECTIVE, YOU ASSUME THE COST OF ALL NECESSARY SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW
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    For Turkey only Authorised distributors in Turkey: BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S. Tel. No.: +90 212 3311000 Address: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERBURGAZ CAD. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti. Tel. No.: +90 212 3567070 Address: CEMAL SURURI CD. HALIM MERIC IS MERKEZI
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    . (Asia Pacific) Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259 Website www.asus.com.tw Technical Support Telephone Support Fax Online support +886228943447 +886228907698 support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA Telephone
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    Number 800-92491 0033-170949400 0049-1805010920 0049-1805010923 (component support) 0049-2102959911 ( Fax ) 0036-15054561 199-400089 0041-848111010 0041-848111014 0041-848111012 0044-8448008340 0035-31890719918 008-800-100-ASUS 0038-0445457727 Service Hours 09:00-13:00 ; 14:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:
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    0065-67203835 ( Repair Status Only ) 0060-320535077 1800-18550163 1800-2090365 0062-2129495000 500128 (Local Only) 1900-555581 00852-35824770 1-812-282-2787 001-8008367847 Service Hours 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 Sat-Sun
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    00368-59045401 00372-6671796 00371-67408838 00370-37329000 00370-522101160 Service Hours 09:00-18:00 Sun-Thu 09:00-18 00-18:00 Mon-Fri NOTE: For more information, visit the ASUS support site at: http://support.asus.com Manufacturer: Authorised representative in Europe: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Tel:
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DSL-N17U
Wireless-N300
ADSL/VDSL Modem Router
User Guide