Asus AM602 User manual

User Manual
E4048 / July 2008
ADSL 2/2+ Ethernet/USB Combo Router
WL-AM602
®
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ASUS Contact Information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Web site www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
Telephone [phone]
Online support support.asus.com
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Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA
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Support fax [phone]
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Address Harkortstr. 21-23, 40880 Ratingen, Germany
Telephone [phone]
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Web site www.asus.de
Online contact www.asus.de/sales
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Table of contents
Package contents...........................................................................3
Safety information..........................................................................3
Hardware overview.........................................................................4
Front panel ....................................................................................... 4
Back panel ....................................................................................... 5
Hardware connections ..................................................................... 6
Mounting the router........................................................................7
USB driver installation...................................................................8
Conguring your computer.........................................................11
Windows®2000 .............................................................................. 11
Windows®XP ................................................................................. 12
Log into the router........................................................................12
Device Info ....................................................................................13
Summary........................................................................................ 13
WAN .............................................................................................. 13
Statistics......................................................................................... 14
Route.............................................................................................. 16
ARP ............................................................................................... 17
DHCP ............................................................................................. 17
Quick Setup...................................................................................18
Advanced Setup ...........................................................................21
WAN ............................................................................................... 21
LAN ............................................................................................... 24
NAT ............................................................................................... 25

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Firewall........................................................................................... 27
Quality of Service ........................................................................... 31
Routing........................................................................................... 32
DNS ............................................................................................... 34
ADSL.............................................................................................. 36
Port Mapping
(Function not available for 1-port ADSL Router)....................... 37
Diagnostics ...................................................................................38
Management..................................................................................39
Settings .......................................................................................... 39
System Log .................................................................................... 41
Internet Time .................................................................................. 42
Access Control ............................................................................... 43
Update Software ............................................................................ 45
Reboot Router................................................................................ 46

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Package contents
• WL-AM602 Combo Router
• AC power adapter
• USB cable
• RJ-11 telephone cable
• RJ-45 Ethernet cable
• Splitter
• User Manual
• Quick Start Guide
Safety information
• Place your router on a flat surface close to the cables in a well-ventilated area.
• To prevent overheating, do not block the ventilation openings of the router.
• Plug this equipment into a surge protector to reduce the risk of damage from
power surges and lightning strikes.
• Operate this equipment only from an electrical outlet with the correct power
source as indicated on the adapter.
• Do not open the cover of this equipment. Opening the cover will void any
warranties on the equipment.
• Unplug the equipment first before cleaning. A damp cloth can be used to clean
the equipment. Do not use liquid / aerosol cleaners or magnetic / static cleaning
devices.

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Front panel
LED Mode Description
POWER Solid The router is ON.
No light The router is OFF.
STATUS Solid Connection is established. The router is able to
communicate with your ISP via ADSL.
Flashing The router is trying to connect to your ISP.
ACT Flashing Data is being sent or received.
LAN Solid A successful connection is established between the
router and PC through an Ethernet cable.
Flashing Data is being sent or received.
USB Solid A successful connection is established between the
router and PC through a USB cable.
Flashing Data is being sent or received.
Hardware overview
The WL-AM602 Combo Router front panel contains LED indicators which show the
status of the router.
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Back panel
Label Description
LINE RJ-11 cable connects to the splitter provided.
USB USB cable connects to the PC.
LAN RJ-45 cable connects to an Ethernet device such as a PC or a switch.
RESET Press to restore the router to its default settings.
CONSOLE NOTE: To be used by maintenance professionals only for diagnostic
purposes.
POWER Connects to an AC power adapter.
ON / OFF Press to turn the router on and off.
LINE
RESET CONSOLE POWER
ON/OFF
USB

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Hardware connections
ADSL connection
Use the ADSL splitter supplied in the package to split the ADSL signal and telephone
service. Connect your ASUS WL-AM602 Combo Router to the DSL port of the splitter
with the telephone cable supplied in the package. Use another telephone cable to
connect your telephone to the Phone port of the ADSL splitter.
Ethernet connection
You can use either the Ethernet cable or the USB cable supplied in the package for
Ethernet connection. The WL-AM602 Combo Router has an integrated auto-crossover
function. You can use either a straight-through or a crossover cable for Ethernet
connection.
To establish a connection using an Ethernet cable, plug one end of the Ethernet cable to
the LAN port on the router rear panel and the other end to the Ethernet port on your PC.
To establish a connection using a USB cable, plug one end of the USB cable to the
USB port on the router rear panel and the other end to a free USB port on your PC. The
Found New Hardware window appears. Refer to USB driver installation for details.
If your LAN has more than one PC, you can connect one end of an Ethernet cable to a
hub or switch and the other end to the LAN port on the router rear panel.
Power connection
To power on the router:
1. Connect the AC power cord to the AC adapter.
2. Connect the DC output plug on the AC adapter to the POWER port on the
rear panel of your router.
3. Plug the AC power cord into a power outlet.

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The router can be mounted on the wall with two screws. Mounting can be done on wall
material including concrete, wood, or drywall. Select an appropriate location free from
obstructions or any possible interference. Ensure that the cables can be easily attached
to the router without strain. The illustration below shows how to mount the router
horizontally on a wall.
Mounting the router

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USB driver installation
The following instructions guide you through the installation of the USB driver.
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the router rear panel
and the other end to a free USB port on your PC.
2. Turn on the router. The system is detecting the new hardware device.
3. A Found New Hardware Wizard window appears.