Asus RT-N53 User manual

RT-N53
Dual-band Wireless-N Router
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N53 features
a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an
unmatched concurrent wireless HD
streaming; with its universal repeater mode
and multiple SSID feature, you can easily
create various wireless environments to t
your needs.
User Guide

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First Edition
July 2011

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Table of contents
1 A quick look
Package contents ........................................................................................ 5
Your wireless router .................................................................................... 5
Mounting options ....................................................................................... 8
Mounting to the stand ....................................................................... 8
Mounting on the wall ......................................................................... 8
2 Creating your network
Positioning your router.............................................................................. 9
What you need ...........................................................................................10
Setting up your wireless router ............................................................11
Wired connection...............................................................................11
Wireless connection ..........................................................................12
Before you proceed...................................................................................13
A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled...................................13
B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain
an IP address. .............................................................................15
C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.....................16
3 ConguringviathewebGUI
Logging into the web GUI......................................................................17
Using the Network Map ..........................................................................18
Setting up the Internet connection ....................................................19
Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection .....................19
Using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)..............................................21
Setting up the wireless security settings ..........................................23
Creating multiple SSID proles .....................................................25
Managing your network clients ...........................................................26
Managing EZQoS Bandwidth................................................................27
Conguring the Advanced settings....................................................28
Setting up the DHCP Server ...........................................................28

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Table of contents
Upgrading the rmware ..................................................................30
Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings ........................................31
4 Usingtheutilities
Device Discovery .......................................................................................32
Firmware Restoration...............................................................................33
5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................35
ASUS DDNS Service ..................................................................................38
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................38
Appendices
Notices...........................................................................................................40
ASUS Contact information .....................................................................52
Networks Global Hotline Information................................................53

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1 A quick look
Your wireless router
Package contents
NOTES:
• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for
technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support
Hotline list at the back of this user manual.
• Keep the original packaging material in case you would
need future warranty services such as repair or replacement.
RT-N53 Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)
Power adapter Quick Start Guide
Support CD (Manual, utility software) Warranty card
1LAN LED
O: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).
1
2
3
4
WPS
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

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2WAN LED
O: No power or no physical connection.
On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).
35GHz LED / 2.4GHz LED
O: No 5GHz or 2.4GHz signal.
On: Wireless system is ready.
4Power LED
O: No power.
On: Device is ready.
Flashing slow: Rescue mode
Flashing quick: WPS is processing.
5WPS button
This button launches the WPS Wizard.
6LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.
7WAN (Internet) port
Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.
8Power (DC-In) port
Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power
source.
9Power switch
Turns the power on/o.
10 Stand
Allows you to place the wireless router into an upright position.
11 Mounting hole
Allows you to mount the wireless router to the wall.
12 Reset button
This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.

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NOTES:
• Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using
other adapters may damage the device.
• Specications:
DC Input (RT-N53) 12V with max 1A current
Operating
Temperature 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC
Operating
Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

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Mounting options
Mounting to the stand
To mount the wireless router into its stand:
1. Locate the mounting holes at the bottom
of the wireless router.
2. Align and insert the stand’s mounting
hooks to the wireless router’s mounting
holes.
Dismount from the stand
1. Hold the wireless router with one hand
on the upside and the other hand
under the stand, ensuring that the I/O
ports facing you.
2. Follow the direction of the arrow
shown below to apply force and
remove the stand.
NOTE:
It's normal if you hear squeaking while dismounting the RT-N53
from the stand.
WPS

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Mounting on the wall
To mount the wireless router on the wall:
1. Locate the two holes on the
stand and secure the stand to
the wall with screws.
2. Locate the mounting holes at the back of
the wireless router.
3. Align and insert the stand’s mounting hooks
to the wireless router’s mounting holes.
Dismount from the wall
1. Hold the edge of the front cover (near the I/O ports).
2. Follow the direction of the arrow shown below to apply force
and dismount the RT-N53.
or

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2 Creating your network
Positioning your router
For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless
router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you:
• Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum
wireless coverage for the network devices.
• Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away
from direct sunlight.
• Keep the device away from 802.11g or 20MHz only
Wi-Fi devices, 2.4GHz computer peripherals, Bluetooth
devices, cordless phones, transformers, heavy-duty motors,
uorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other
industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.
• For the best front-to-rear coverage, place the wireless router in
an upright position.
• For the best up-and-down coverage, place the wireless router
in an inclined position.
• Always update to the latest rmware. Visit the ASUS website at
http://www.asus.com to get the latest rmware updates.

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What you need
To set up your network, you need one or two computers that
meet the following system requirements:
• Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless capability
• An installed TCP/IP service
• Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or
Google Chrome
NOTES:
• If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities,
you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter to
your computer to connect to the network.
• With its dual band technology, your wireless router supports
2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This
allows you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet
surng or reading/writing e-mail messages using the 2.4GHz
band while simultaneously streaming high-denition audio/
video les such as movies or music using the 5GHz band.
• If you are using only one computer with single band
IEEE 802.11b/g/n WLAN adapter, you will only be able to
use the 2.4GHz band.
• If you are using only one computer with dual band
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter, you will be able to use
the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band.
• If you are using two computers with both
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapters, you will be able to use
both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously.
• The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the
network devices should not exceed 100 meters.

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Setting up your wireless router
Wired connection
IMPORTANT!
• Use wired connection in setting up your wireless router to
avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty.
• Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the
following:
• If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from
your network.
• Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem
setup. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as
well.
• Reboot your computer (recommended).
NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover
function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for
wired connection.
Modem
WPS
1
2
3
4
To set up your wireless router via wired connection:
1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and
plug it to a power outlet.

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2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to
your wireless router’s LAN port.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking.
3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your
wireless router’s WAN port.
4. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it
to a power outlet.
5. Switch on the wireless router.
Wireless connection
Modem
WPS
1
2
3
To set up your wireless router via wirless connection:
1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and
plug it to a power outlet.
2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to
your wireless router’s WAN port.
3. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it
to a power outlet.
4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your
computer.
5. Switch on the wireless router.

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NOTES:
• For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the
WLAN adapter’s user manual.
• To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the
section Setting up the wireless security settings in this
user manual.
Before you proceed
A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.
Windows®7
1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to
launch the browser.
2. Click Tools > Internet options >
Connections tab > LAN settings.
NOTE: Before conguring your wireless router, do the steps
described in this section for your host computer and network
clients.

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3. From the Local Area
Network (LAN) Settings
screen, untick Use a proxy
server for your LAN.
4. Click OK when done.
MAC OS
1. From your Safari
browser, click Safari >
Preferences > Advanced
> Change Settings...
2. From the Network
screen, deselect FTP
Proxy and Web Proxy
(HTTP).
3. Cllick Apply Now when
done.
NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on
disabling the proxy server.

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3. To obtain the IPv4 IP
settings automatically,
tick Obtain an IP address
automatically.
To obtain the IPv6 IP
settings automatically, tick
Obtain an IPv6 address
automatically.
4. Click OK when done.
B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an
IP address.
Windows®7
1. Click Start > Control Panel
> Network and Internet >
Network and Sharing Center >
Manage network connections.
2. Select Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or
Internet Protocol Version
6 (TCP/IPv6), then click
Properties.

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MAC OS
1. Click the Apple icon
located on the top left of
your screen.
2. Click System Preferences
> Network > Congure...
3. From the TCP/IP tab,
select Using DHCP in the
Congure IPv4 dropdown
list.
4. Cllick Apply Now when
done.
C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.
Windows®7
1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to
launch the browser.
2. Click Tools > Internet options >
Connections tab.
3. Tick Never dial a connection.
4. Click OK when done.
NOTE: Refer to your operating system’s help and support
feature for details on conguring your computer’s TCP/IP
settings.
NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on
disabling the dial-up connection.

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3 Conguring via the web GUI
Logging into the web GUI
Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics
user interface (GUI) that allows you to easily congure its various
features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Safari, or Google Chrome.
To log into the web GUI:
1. On your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari,
or Google Chrome, manually key in the wireless router’s default
IP address: 192.168.1.1
2. On the login page, key in the
default user name (admin)
and password (admin).
NOTES:
• For your network clients, ensure that you set the TCP/IP
settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the
proxy server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel
the dial-up connection.
• For more details, refer to the section Before you proceed
in this user manual.

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3. The wireless router’s web GUI launches. Use the web GUI to
congure various wireless settings.
Using the Network Map
Network Map allows you to view the status and congure the
connection settings 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.
To view the status or congure the settings, click any of these
icons displayed 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.
System status
Click this icon to display information on the SSID,
authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, or MAC
address. 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.

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2. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP
connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and
Static IP. Key in the necessary information for your ISP
connection type.
IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information about your
Internet connection type from your ISP.
Setting up the Internet connection
NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the rst
time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset
it to its factory default settings.
Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection
The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly
setting up your Internet connection.
To use QIS with auto-detection:
1. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox,
Safari, or Google Chrome.