Asus RT-N13 User manual

RT-N13 SuperSpeed N
Wireless Router
User Manual

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E4206
First Edition
September 2008

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Table of contents
About this guide .................................................................................... 4
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Conventions used in this guide ......................................................... 5
Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
Package contents .................................................................................. 6
System requirements ............................................................................ 6
Before you proceed............................................................................... 6
Hardware features ................................................................................. 7
Front panel ........................................................................................ 7
Rear panel......................................................................................... 8
Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware
Setting up the wireless router .............................................................. 9
Setting up a wired connection........................................................... 9
Setting up a wireless connection..................................................... 10
Conguring the wireless router ......................................................... 10
Using the web GUI.......................................................................... 10
Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients
Accessing the wireless router............................................................ 12
Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client ........................... 12
Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI
Conguring via the web GUI............................................................... 19
Using the Network Map....................................................................... 20
Setting up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS).................... 21
Managing EzQoS bandwidth .............................................................. 22
Conguring the advanced settings.................................................... 23
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Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings .............................................. 24

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Table of contents
About this guide
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ASUS Wireless Router.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
This chapter provides information on the package contents, system
requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of the ASUS Wireless
Router.
• Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware
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ASUS Wireless Router.
• Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients
This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to
work with your ASUS Wireless Router.
Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
Installing the utilities........................................................................... 25
Device Discovery ................................................................................. 27
Firmware Restoration.......................................................................... 27
WPS....................................................................................................... 28
Using WPS...................................................................................... 28
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting................................................................................... 34
Appendices
Notices.................................................................................................. 37
GNU General Public License .............................................................. 39
ASUS Contact information.................................................................. 45

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• Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI
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using its web graphics user interface (web GUI).
• Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
This chapter provides 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 Notices and Safety Statements.
Conventions used in this guide
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to
complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when
trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package.
RT-N13 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
meets the following requirements:
• An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10BaseT/100BaseTX/1000BaseTX)
• At least one IEEE 802.11b/g device with wireless capability
• An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser
Before you proceed
Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router:
• The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network (hub,
ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters.
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• Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
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microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent
signal loss.
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wireless router

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• Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless
mobile devices.
• Install the device at least 20cms from a person to insure that the product is
operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted
by the Federal Communications Commission.
Hardware features
Front panel
PWR
AIR
WAN
LAN
Status indicators
LED Status Indication
(Power) Off No power
On System ready
Flashing-slow Firmware upgrade failed
Flashing-quick WPS processing
AIR (Wireless
Network)
Off No power
On Wireless system ready
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (wireless)

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Item Description
WPS Press this button to launch the WPS utility.
Restore 
factory default settings.
LAN1-LAN4 Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to
establish LAN connection.
WAN Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish
WAN connection.
DC In Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your
router to a power source.
WPS
Restore
WAN
LAN
LAN 1-4
WAN
DC In
Restore button
WPS button
Rear panel
LED Status Indication
LAN 1-4
(Local Area
Network)
Off No power or no physical connection
On Has physical connection to an Ethernet
network
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through
Ethernet cable)
WAN
(Wide Area
Network)
Off No power or no physical connectio
On Has physical connection to an Ethernet
network
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through
Ethernet cable)

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WAN
LAN
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Setting up the
hardware
Setting up the wireless router
The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper
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as to meet the requirements in your wireless environment. It also provides you with
WPS, a utility that enables you to easily set up a secure wireless network.
Notes:
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setup problems due to wireless uncertainty.
• For more details on WPS, refer to the section WPS in Chapter 5 of this user manual.
Setting up a wired connection
The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with an Ethernet cable in the package. The
wireless router has integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through
or crossover cable for wired connection.
To set up the wired connection:
1. Turn on your router and the modem.
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port.

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Setting up a wireless connection
To set up a wireless connection:
1. Turn on your router and the modem.
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3. Connect an IEEE 802.11b/g/n compatible WLAN card. Refer to your wirelessRefer to your wireless
adapter user manual for wireless connection procedures. By default, the SSID
of ASUS Wireless Router is “default” (in lower case), encryption is disabled and
open system authentication is used.
WAN
Conguring the wireless router
The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI)
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computer.
Using the web GUI
If your PC connects to the router using a cable, launch a web browser and the
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To select the network:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Wireless Network
Connection.
2. Select a network from the Choose a wireless network window. Wait for it to
connect.
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3. After establishing a wireless connection, launch a web browser.
Notes:
• You may also manually key in the router's default IP address (192.168.1.1) to launch the
router's web interface.
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Conguring via the web GUI.

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Conguring the
network clients
Accessing the wireless router
Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client
To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on
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subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router.
By default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server functions, 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 the clients or computers in your network rather than automatically getting
IP addresses from your wireless router.
Follow the instructions below that correspond to the operating system installed on
your client or computer.
Note: If you want to manually assign an IP address to your client, we recommend that you use
the following settings:
• IP address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 254. Ensure that the IP
address is 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

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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 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.

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4. Select Gateway tab, and key in
New gateway then click Add.
5. Select the DNS conguration tab
and click Enable DNS. Key in Host,
Domain, and DNS Server Search
Order, then click Add.
6. Click OK.

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Windows®NT4.0
1. Go to Control Panel > Network to
display the Network setup window
then select the Protocols tab.
2. Select TCP/IP Protocol from the
Network Protocols list then click
Properties.
3. From the IP Address tab of the
Microsoft TCP/IP Properties
windows, 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.

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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.

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2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
then 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 an IP address
automatically if you want the DNS
server settings to be assigned
automatically. Otherwise, select
Use the following DNS server
address: and key in the Preferred
and Alternate DNS server.
5. Click OK when done.
Windows®XP
1. Click Start > Control Panel >
Network Connection. Right-click
Local Area Connection then select
Properties.

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2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
then 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 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.

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4
Conguring via the
web GUI
Conguring via the web GUI
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features: Network Map, EZQoS Bandwidth Management, and other Advanced
Setting.
To congure via the web GUI:
1. After setting up a wired or wireless connection, launch a web browser. The
login page is automatically launched.
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2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password
(admin).

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features of the ASUS Wireless Router.
Using the Network Map
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of the Internet, system, and clients in your network. It enables you to quickly set up
your Wide Area Network (WAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature, or to
quickly set up your Local Area Network (LAN) using the EZ Setup utility.
Note: For more details on WPS, refer to the section WPS in Chapter 5 of this user manual.
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on the main page:
Icon Description
Internet status
Click this icon to display information on the Internet
connection status, WAN IP address, DNS, connection
type, and gateway address. From the Internet status
screen, use the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature to
quickly set up your WAN.
Note: For more details on the QIS feature, refer to the
section Setting up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup
(QIS) on the next page.
System status
Click this icon to display information on the SSID,
authentication method, WEP encryption, LAN IP, PIN
code, MAC address, or turn the wireless radio on/off.
Launch the WPS function from the System status screen.