Asus RT-N16 User Manual
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RT-N16 Multi-functional Gigabit Wireless N Router User Manual - Asus RT-N16 | 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-N16 | User Manual - Page 3
wireless client 14 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI Configuring via the web GUI 22 Using the Network Map 23 Setting up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS 24 Using the router as a UPnP Media Server 25 Using AiDisk 28 Managing EzQoS bandwidth 30 Upgrading the firmware 31 Restoring - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 4
43 Firmware Restoration 43 WPS Wizard 44 Using WPS Wizard 44 Download Master 50 Using the Download Master 50 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 52 ASUS DDNS Service 55 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 55 Appendices Notices 57 ASUS Contact information 66 About this guide This - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 5
information 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-N16 | User Manual - Page 6
your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT-N16 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (manual, utilities) RJ45 cable Quick Start Guide Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. System requirements Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that your system/network - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 7
physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) No power or no physical connection Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-N16 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 8
2GB capacity) into these ports. Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source. To avoid signal interference among the three antennas, we recommend that you orient them as the following illustration shows: RT-N16 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 9
surfaces using two round head screws. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router. 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 1: Knowing your wireless router RT-N16 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 10
surface. 3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing. 4. 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-N16 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 11
connection for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. • For more details on WPS, refer to the section WPS Wizard in Chapter 5 of this user manual. Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with an Ethernet cable in the - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 12
adapter. R��e��fe��r�t�o��y�o�u�r��w��ir�e�l�e�s�s� adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures. By default, the SSID of ASUS Wireless Router is "ASUS" (in upper case), encryption is disabled and open system authentication is used. 12 RT-N16 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 13
from the Choose a wireless network window. Wait for it to connect. Note: By default, the SSID of wireless router is ASUS. Connect to this default SSID. 3. After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser. Notes: • You may also manually key in the router's default IP address (192.168 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 14
addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router. By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the clients in your network. But in some instances, you may want to manually assign static IP addresses on some of - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 15
Windows® 9x/ME 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to display the Network setup window. 2. Select TCP/IP then click Properties. 3. If you want your computer to automatically an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N16 15 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 16
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. 16 RT-N16 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 17
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. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N16 17 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 18
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. 18 RT-N16 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 19
IP address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want Start > Control Panel > Network Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N16 19 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 20
, 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 server settings to Preferred and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. 20 RT-N16 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 21
Windows® Vista 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click View status > Properties > Continue. 2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP and Alternate DNS server. 5. Click OK when done. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients RT-N16 21 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 22
wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. The login page automatically launches. Note: You may also manually key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to launch the router's web interface. 2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 22 RT-N16 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 23
the navigation menu or links to configure the various features of the ASUS Wireless Router. Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status and configure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and clients in your network. It enables you to quickly set up your Wide Area - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 24
network, and allows you to block/unblock a client. USB disk status Click this icon to display information about the USB disk connected to the wireless router of ISP services: Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. 3. Click Apply all settings to save the settings. 24 RT-N16 Chapter - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 25
, install a wireless adapter on your UPnP device. 1. Click UPnP Media Server from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Select Enabled. Your wireless router is now ready to share the media files stored in the USB disk. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 25 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 26
Launch Xbox360 and enter System > Edit Settings to set up the wireless network connection. 2. Set IP Settings to Automatic and ensure that your Xbox360 gets a valid IP address. 3. To play music from the USB hard disk, select Media > Music. 26 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 27
4. Select Computer. 5. Select Yes, continue when prompted to install Window Media Connect on your PC. 6. Xbox360 automatically searches for the wireless router. Select the wireless router to establish the connection. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 27 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 28
using AiDisk, ensure that you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your wireless router. To use AiDisk: 1. Click AiDisk from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. From the Welcome to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 28 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 29
the Terms of service. Otherwise, select Skip ASUS DDNS setting. Click Next to finish the setup. 5. When done, click Finish. 6. To access the FTP site that you created, launch a web browser and key in the ftp link (ftp://). Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 29 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 30
priority and manage the network traffic. To set up 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. 30 RT-N16 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 31
the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at the front panel flashes slowly. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. For more details on this utility, refer to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of this user manual - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 32
Setting. 3. Select the tasks that you want to do: • To restore to the default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK in the confirmation message. • To save the current system settings, click Save, and click Save in the file download window to save the system file in your preferred path - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 33
a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the HD file system support table. Creating a user account You need to create user - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 34
wireless router's USB storage device. 6. Launch My Network Place from a computer connected to the wireless router. Click view work group computers, you can see the wireless router in the Workgroup category. All files on the USB storage device are now shared to computers in your network. 34 RT-N16 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 35
drive, to the USB2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the ASUS website at www.asus com for the HD file system support table. • To access the FTP, you may either enable the DDNS service or key in the ftp - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 36
printer to the USB 2.0 port of the ASUS Wireless Router and share the USB printer with your LAN clients. Note: Visit the ASUS Website at http://www.asus.com for compatible printer vendor Local printer attached to this computer and click Next. 36 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 37
set Type of port to Standard TCP/IP Port, then click Next. 4. Click Next to set up the TCP/IP port for accessing the network printer. 5. Key in the IP address of the wireless router in the Printer Name of IP Address field and click Next. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 37 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 38
6. Select Custom and click Settings... 7. Set Protocol to LPR and type LPRServer in Queue Name field. Click Next to continue. 8. Press Next to finish the standard TCP/IP port setting. 38 RT-N16 Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 39
the Add Printer Wizard. 10. Install printer driver from the vendor-model list. If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to manually assign the location of driver. 11. Click Next to accept the default name for the printer. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI RT-N16 39 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 40
TCP/IP port. Click Add Port then select Standard TCP/IP Port and click New Port button. Refer to steps 5-8 for setting procedures. Note: If you use Windows® 98 or ME which does not support Standard TCP/IP port, you need to use Remote Port which is supported by the ASUS Wireless Router. 40 RT-N16 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 41
CD contains the utilities for configuring 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 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 42
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. 42 RT-N16 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 43
, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N16 Wireless Router > Device Discovery. Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is a utility that searches for an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process, then restores or re-uploads the firmware that you specify. The - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 44
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. 44 RT-N16 Chapter 5: Installing - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 45
2. Push the WPS button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. WPS button 3. On the WPS Wizard, click Next to continue. Notes: and Internet connection pauses briefly and then reestablishes the connection. Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT-N16 45 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 46
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. 46 RT-N16 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 47
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-N16 47 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 48
add network 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. 48 RT-N16 Chapter 5: Installing - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 49
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-N16 49 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 50
for the HD file system support table. 1. Launch the Download Master from Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-N16 Wireless Router > Download Master. Click File > Connect to connect to the wireless router. 2. Follow the instructions below to organize the download tasks that you want to perform - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 51
and select FTP in the Options field. Key in the FTP site address, Port number, User Name, Password. Click Download to start. BT download Save the BT seed on your computer. Click the Assign button of the Download Master and select BT in the Options field. Click Browser to locate the seed file and - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 52
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 a web browser for configuring the router. The client cannot - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 53
router is ON. • Check the wireless encryption settings. • Check if the computer can get the IP address (via both wired network and wireless network). • Ensure that your web browser is configured to use the local LAN, and is not configured to use a proxy server. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting RT-N16 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 54
button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to the section Restoring/Saving/ Uploading settings in Chapter 4 of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 55
in 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-N16 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 56
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. 56 RT-N16 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 57
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is location This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Appendices RT-N16 57 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 58
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 - Article 3 Protection , in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. 58 RT-N16 Appendices - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 59
shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also be accompanied with their we do not offer direct support for the distribution. GNU GENERAL are referring to freedom, not price. Our General Public Licenses are designed software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you RT-N16 59 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 60
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 a work based on the Program, and copy and distribute such 60 RT-N16 Appendices - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 61
copy of the corresponding source code, to be distributed under the terms of Sections 1 and 2 above on a medium customarily used for software interchange; or, Appendices RT-N16 61 - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 62
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 infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed 62 RT-N16 Appendices - Asus RT-N16 | User Manual - Page 63
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RT-N16
Multi-functional Gigabit Wireless N Router