Asus WL-AM604 User manual

Quick Start Guide
QE3711 / April 2008
ASUS 4-Port ADSL Router
WL-AM604
®
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ASUS Contact Information
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Table of contents
Package contents...........................................................................2
Safety information..........................................................................2
Hardware overview.........................................................................3
Front panel ....................................................................................... 3
Back panel ....................................................................................... 4
Hardware connections ..................................................................... 4
Mounting the router........................................................................6
Congure your computer ..............................................................7
Windows 2000.................................................................................. 7
Windows XP..................................................................................... 8
Log in to the router.........................................................................8

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Package contents
• WL-AM604 4-Port ADSL router
• 15 VAC AC power adapter
• 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 Activity Description
XDSL Link
Solid ADSL is connected.
No light ADSL is not connected. The ALARM led will be red.
Blinking The router is connected to ADSL.
XDSL ACT
Solid ADSL is connected, and there is no ADSL trafc.
No light ADSL is not connected.
Quick blinking There is ADSL trafc.
LAN1-LAN4
Solid Router is connected to the LAN.
No light No connection to the LAN. Check if the LAN cable is
connected to the router.
Blinking LAN trafc
! (Alarm) Solid (red) ADSL is not connected.
No light ADSL is connected.
(Power)
Solid Router is powered on.
No light Router is not powered. Check if the router is plugged
in and if the power switch is turned on.
Hardware overview
The WL-AM604 4-port ADSL Router front panel contains LED indicators which shows
the status of WL-AM604.
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xDSL
LAN1-LAN4
Alarm
Power

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Back panel
Label Description
Line RJ-11 cable connects to the splitter provided.
Console NOTE: To be used by maintenance professionals only. If the router
needs repair, bring it to a service professional.
Reset Restart-press the button for less than four seconds.
Default settings-press the button for four seconds or longer.
LAN1-LAN4 RJ-45 connects the unit to an Ethernet device such as a PC or a switch.
Power Connects to a 15 VAC AC power adapter.
On / Off Press to turn the router on and off.
Hardware connections
ADSL connection
Use the ADSL splitter supplied in the package to split ADSL signal and telephone
service. Connect your ASUS WL-AM604 4-port ADSL 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
Use RJ-45 Ethernet cable to build up your wired LAN connections. The ASUS
WL-AM604 4-port ADSL Router is a Fast Ethernet device that provides 100Mbps
network connection. To ensure the connection quality, use RJ-45 Ethernet cable to
connect your network devices, such as desktop computers and network printers.
LINE
RESET
CONSOLE POWER
ON/OFF
LAN1-LAN4 ports
ON/OFF switch
Power connector
Reset button
Line port
Console port

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Wireless connection
To access Internet via wireless connection, you need to install an IEEE802.11b/g
wireless adapter on your computer, such as ASUS WL-167g, WL-100gE, WL-100gD,
WL-169gE, and WL-106gM.

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The router can be mounted on the wall with the screws provided. Mounting can be done
on wall material including concrete, wood, or drywall. Select an appropriate location
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.
Mounting the router

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Congure your computer
Prior to accessing the router through the LAN port, note the following necessary
congurations :
• 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 conguring your computer. Follow the instructions for the
operating system that you are using.
Windows 2000
1. In the Windows taskbar, click Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and
Dial-up Connections.
2. Click Local Area Connection. From the Local Area Connection Status screen,
click Properties.
3. The list for the installed network components is displayed. If the list includes
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has already been enabled, and you
can skip to Step 10.
4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not appear as an installed component, then click
Install.
5. In the Select Network Component Type window, click protocol and then the Add
button.
6. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list and then click OK.
7. If prompted to restart your computer with the new settings, click OK.
8. After your computer restarts, click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon
again, and right click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties.
9. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) and then click Properties.
10. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, select Use the following
IP address and key in 192.168.1.X (where X is any number between 2 and 254)
and 255.255.255.0 in the IP address eld and Subnet Mask eld.
11. Click OK to save your changes and then close the Control Panel.

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1. In the Windows taskbar, click Start > Settings > Network Connections.
2. In the Network Connections window, right click the Local Area Connection icon
and click Properties.
3. The Local Area Connection screen displays the installed network components.
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) iand then click Properties.
4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, select Use the following
IP address and key in 192.168.1.X (where X is any number between 2 and 254)
and 255.255.255.0 in the IP address eld and Subnet Mask eld.
5. Click OK to save your changes and then close the Control Panel.
Windows XP
Log in to the router
To log in to your router:
1. Key in http://192.168.1.1 (the router's default IP address) into the address box of the
web browser and press Enter.
2. A login window appears. The default username is admin, and password is admin
(lowercase).