Asus RT-N10 User Manual
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RT-N10 ASUS Wireless EZ N Router 150M High Speed RT-N10 AIR WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 User Manual - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - 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 (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 3
your wireless router Chapter 2: Setting up the wireless router...11 Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS)...11 Setting up the wireless router in Router mode...12 Setting up the wireless router in AP mode...15 Getting started Chapter 3: Accessing the wireless router...17 Setting an IP address for - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 4
6: Troubleshooting...42 ASUS DDNS Service...45 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)...45 Troubleshooting Appendices Notices...47 ASUS Contact information...55 About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. How this guide is - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 5
on the utilities that are available from the support CD. • Chapter 6: Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you with the regulatory - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 6
Package contents 1 Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N10 Wireless Router x1 Power adapter x1 Support CD (manual, utilities) x1 RJ45 cable x1 Detachable antenna x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. System - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 7
Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. Hardware features Front panel 150M High Speed RT-N10 AIR WAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 Status indicators LED Status Off (Power) On Flashing or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-N10 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 8
LAN connection. Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source. Press this button to establish wireless connection. Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings. RT-N10 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 9
or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router. 2 Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting options on the next page of this user manual. Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N10 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 10
upper holes in a flat surface. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws. Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is too loose. 10 RT-N10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 11
(IP Sharing) and Access Point (AP). Set up these two operation modes via the Quick Internet Setup (QIS). Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function, which is integrated in the wireless router's web GUI, detects the Internet connection type automatically and guides - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 12
the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signals. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for LAN clients are enabled. To set up the wireless router in Router mode: 1. Connect your devices. Modem WPS RT-N10 Client Note: We recommend - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 13
The PPPoE Internet connection type is used in this setup case. The setup screen varies with different Internet connection types. • Obtain the required information such as the user name and password from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT-N10 13 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 14
and encryption methods for the wireless router. • • Click Advanced Setting page to manually configure advanced settings for the wireless router. Click Add to Favorites to add this URL to your Favorites list for quick access to the web GUI. 14 RT-N10 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 15
the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port and provides you with wireless radio signals. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. To set up the wireless router in AP mode: 1. Connect your devices. WPS Modem RT-N10 Client Router Note - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 16
Access Point mode, then click Next. Note: If the QIS web page does not appear after you launched your web browser, disable the proxy settings on your web browser. 3. Configure the wireless security settings including the SSID, authentication, and encryption methods. Click Finish. 16 RT-N10 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 17
not used by another device) • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (same as the ASUS Wireless Router) • Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (IP address of the ASUS Wireless Router) • DNS: 192.168.1.1 (ASUS Wireless Router) or assign a known DNS server in your network Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N10 17 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 18
the Network setup window. 2. Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. If you want your computer to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. 18 RT-N10 Chapter - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 19
4. Select the Gateway tab, and key in New gateway then click Add. 5. Select the DNS configuration tab and click Enable DNS. Key in Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order, then click Add. 6. Click OK. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N10 19 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 20
From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. 20 RT-N10 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 21
4. Select the DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS. Windows® 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N10 21 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 22
mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. 22 RT-N10 Chapter - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 23
click Properties. 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 24
IP address and Subnet mask. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. 24 RT-N10 Chapter - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 25
the router's IP address. 4 The router's web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure these features: Network Map and EZQoS Bandwidth Management. 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N10 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 26
3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. 26 RT-N10 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 27
LAN IP, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on/off. Enable the WPS mode from the System status screen. Client status Click this icon to display information about the clients or computers in the network, and allows you to block/unblock a client. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N10 27 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 28
Creating multiple SSID profiles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various working scenarios. To create an SSID profile: 1. Under System status, click Add. 2. Configure the profile settings, then click Add. 28 RT-N10 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 29
. FTP The router handles at first priority the traffic of downloading/ uploading data to/from the FTP server. Voip/Video Streaming The router handles the audio/video traffic at first priority. 3. Click Save to save the configuration settings. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N10 29 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 30
uploading process takes about three minutes. Note: If the upgrade process fails, use the Firmware Restoration utility to restore the system. For details on this utility, refer to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of this user manual. 30 RT-N10 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 31
Select the tasks that you want to do: • To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the confirmation message. the current system settings, click Save, and click Save in the file download window to save the system file in your preferred path. • To - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 32
the ASUS Wireless Router. To install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To install the utilities: 1. Click Install...Utilities. 2. Click Next. 32 RT-N10 Chapter - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 33
3. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. 4. Click Next to accept the default program folder or enter another name. 5. Click Finish when setup is completed. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10 33 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 34
: From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Click Configure to access the web GUI and configure the wireless router. Click Search to search for ASUS wireless routers within range. Click Exit to exit the application. 34 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 35
's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N10 Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 4. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload. Note: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 36
Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware. When done, click Next. Note: Use the WPS Wizard with one wireless client at a time. If the wireless client cannot discover the wireless router, shorten the distance between the client and the router. 36 RT-N10 Chapter 5: Installing the - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 37
2. Push the WPS button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. WPS WPS button 3. On the WPS Wizard, click Next to continue. flashes and Internet connection pauses briefly and then reestablishes the connection. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10 37 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 38
4. Assign a name to your network, then click Next. 5. Use the auto-generated passphrase as your network's security key or manually assign a passphrase containing between 8 and 63 characters. Click Next. 38 RT-N10 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 39
a USB flash drive, refer to the section Adding network devices using a USB flash drive on the next page. 7. You have connected to the wireless router. If you want to configure the Internet settings, click Setup. Click Finish to close the WPS Wizard. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10 39 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 40
devices using a USB flash drive: 1. In the WPS Wizard, click Save settings to a USB flash drive. 2. Plug a USB flash drive into the USB port on your computer, and then select the drive from the dropdown list. When done, click Next to continue. 40 RT-N10 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 41
computer that you want to add to the wireless network. 4. Locate the SetupWireless.exe from the USB drive, and double-click to run it. Click Yes to add the computer to the wireless network. 5. Click OK to exit the Wireless Network Setup Wizard. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N10 41 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 42
you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this chapter. Problem I cannot access the web GUI for configuring the - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 43
your ADSL service provider. Network name or encryption keys are forgotten. • Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N10 43 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 44
.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID: ASUS I cannot use 192.168.1.1 to enter the web GUI. Check the router's operation mode. • In the Router mode, the default IP address is 192.168.1.1. • In the AP mode, use Device Discovery to find the router's IP address. 44 RT-N10 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 45
accessing your domain name, contact the service center. 4. Can I register two domain names to separately access my http and ftp servers? No, you cannot. You can only register one domain name for one router. Use port mapping to implement security in the network. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N10 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 46
ISPs may have different interval time for IP updating. 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. Check your ASUS router if it supports the ASUS DDNS service. 46 RT-N10 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 47
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 between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna. Appendices RT-N10 47 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 48
the GPL with every CD shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their respective source code. Please visit for updated information. Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution. GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2, June RT-N10 Appendices - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 49
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 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 RT-N10 49 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 50
(Hereinafter, translation is included without limitation in the term "modification".) Each licensee is addressed as "you". Activities other than copying, distribution and modification are not covered by this based on the Program is not required to print an announcement.) 50 RT-N10 Appendices - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 51
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. Appendices RT-N10 51 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 52
cannot impose that choice. This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License. 52 RT-N10 Appendices - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 53
the present version, but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns. Each version is given a distinguishing version sometimes make exceptions for this. Our decision will be guided by the two goals of preserving the free status of SERVICING, REPAIR OR CORRECTION. Appendices RT-N10 53 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 54
://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. Safety Warning SAFE TEMP: This wireless router should be only used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5ºC(41ºF) and 40ºC(104ºF). DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem during electrical storms. 54 RT-N10 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 55
Support Telephone (Component) Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD) Fax Online support +491805010923 +491805010920 +492102959911 support.asus.com * Available on this site is an online Technical Inquiry Form that you can fill out to contact technical support. Appendices RT-N10 55 - Asus RT-N10 | User Manual - Page 56
112, TAIWAN Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI Authorised representative ASUS Computer GmbH in Europe: Authorised distributors in Turkey: Address: HARKORT STR. /ISTANBUL EEE Yönetmeliğine Uygundur. Address: AYAZAGA MAH. CENDERE YOLU Address: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERBURGAZ 56 RT-N10 Appendices
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User Manual
RT-N10
ASUS Wireless EZ N Router
RT-N10
150M High Speed
AIR
WAN
LAN1
LAN2
LAN3
LAN4