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First Edition V1
Nov. 2011

Copyright 2011 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of contents
About this guide..................................................................................... 4

Chapter 1:

Knowing your wireless router

Package contents................................................................................... 7
System requirements............................................................................. 7
Before you proceed................................................................................ 7
Hardware features.................................................................................. 8
Top panel............................................................................................ 8
Rear panel.......................................................................................... 9
Bottom panel.................................................................................... 10

Chapter 2:

Getting started

Setting up the wireless router..............................................................11

Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS)...................................................11
Setting up the wireless router in Router mode................................. 12
Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode............................. 15
Setting up the wireless router in AP mode....................................... 17

Chapter 3:

Configuring the network clients

Accessing the wireless router............................................................. 19

Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients........................... 19

Chapter 4:

Configuring via the web GUI

Configuring via the web GUI................................................................ 27

Using the Network Map........................................................................ 29
Creating multiple SSID profiles........................................................ 30
Managing bandwidth with EzQoS....................................................... 31
Upgrading the firmware....................................................................... 32
Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings................................................. 33

Chapter 5:

Installing the utilities

Installing the utilities............................................................................ 35

Device Discovery.................................................................................. 37
Firmware Restoration........................................................................... 38

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Chapter 6:
Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting.................................................................................... 39
ASUS DDNS Service............................................................................. 42
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)................................................ 42

Appendices

Notices................................................................................................... 45
ASUS Contact information................................................................... 53

About this guide

This user guide contains information that you need to install and configure the
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: Getting started

This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router, Repeater, and

Access Point modes of the ASUS Wireless Router.

Chapter 3: Configuring the network clients

This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to

work with your ASUS Wireless Router.

Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI

This chapter provides instructions on configuring the ASUS Wireless Router

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.

Knowing your
wireless router
Package contents

Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package.

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Power adapter x1
Support CD (manual, utilities) x1
RJ45 cable x1
Detachable antenna x2
Quick Start Guide x1
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 (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
At least one IEEE 802.11b/g/n 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.
Place the device on a flat and stable surface as far from the ground as
possible.
Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights,
microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent
signal loss.
Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless
mobile devices.
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operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted
by the Federal Communications Commission.

Hardware features
Top panel

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Status indicators
LED
(Power)

(Wireless)

LAN 1-4
(Local Area
Network)

Status
Off

No power or wireless signal is disabled

On

System ready

Flashing-slow

Rescue mode

Flashing-quick

WPS processing

Off

No power

On

Wireless system ready

Flashing

Transmitting or receiving data (wireless)

Off

No power or no physical connection

On

Has physical connection to an Ethernet

network

Flashing

Transmitting or receiving data (through

Ethernet cable)

Off
WAN (Wide
Area Network) On
Flashing

Indication

No power or no physical connection

Has physical connection to an Ethernet
network
Transmitting or receiving data (through
Ethernet cable)

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Rear panel

ROUTER

AP

REPEATER

Operation mode
selector

Label

Description

WAN

Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish

WAN connection.

LAN1-LAN4

Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish

LAN connection.

DC IN

Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router

to a power source.

WPS

Press this button to establish wireless connection.

Restore

Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the
system to its factory default settings.

Item

Description

Operation
mode
selector

Use this selector to choose an operation mode:

Router (IP Sharing mode): In the Router mode, the wireless
router connects to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP,
L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signals.
The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for LAN clients are
enabled.
Repeater: In this mode, the wireless router extends your wireless
network coverage and provides you with higher quality wireless
radio signals. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are
disabled.
Access Point (AP): In this mode, the wireless router receives
the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port
and provides you with wireless radio signals. The NAT, firewall,
and IP sharing services are disabled.

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Bottom panel
1

Item

Description

Mounting hooks
Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or
wooden surfaces using two round head screws.

Air vents
These vents provide ventilation to your router.

Note: Mounting to the wall is not recommended as it reduces the wireless performance.

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Getting started
Setting up the wireless router

The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI)
that allows you to configure the wireless router using your web browser on your
computer.
Note: For details on configuring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4:
Configuring via the web GUI.

You can set up the wireless router in any of these three operation modes: Router
(IP Sharing), Repeater, and Access Point (AP). Set up the wireless router in the
Router (IP Sharing) and Repeater modes via the Quick Internet Setup (QIS), and
the AP mode via the web GUI.
Note: To set up the wireless router in the AP mode, use Device Discovery included in the
support CD to access the web GUI.

Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS)

The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function, which is integrated in the wireless routers
web GUI, detects the Internet connection type automatically and guides you in
setting up your network quickly.
The QIS web page appears automatically after you connected all your devices and
launched your web browser. You may also launch the QIS from the Network Map
page in the web GUI. To do this, click Go in the QIS field under Internet status.

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Setting up the wireless router in Router mode

In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to the Internet via PPPoE,
Automatic IP, PPTP, L2TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio
signals. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for LAN clients are enabled.
To set up the wireless router in Router mode:
1. Choose the Router mode.

ROUTER

AP

REPEATER

Router

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AP
Repeater

2. Connect your devices.

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AP

REPEATER

Modem

Client

Note: We recommend that you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your
computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to
wireless uncertainty.

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3. Launch your web browser and the QIS starts to detect your Internet connection
type.

Note: If the QIS web page does not appear after you launched your web browser, disable the
proxy settings on your web browser.

4. Key in the user name and password. Click Apply all settings.

Note:
The PPPoE Internet connection type is used in this setup case. The setup screen varies with
different Internet connection types.
Obtain the required information such as the username and password from your Internet
Service Provider (ISP).

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5. The Internet connection setup is completed.

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Click Going to Internet to surf the Internet.

Click Advanced Setting page to manually configure advanced settings for
the wireless router.
Click Add to Favorites to add this URL to your Favorites list for quick
access to the web GUI.

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Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode

In the Repeater mode, the wireless router extends your wireless network coverage
and provides you with higher quality wireless radio signals. The NAT, firewall, and
IP sharing services are disabled.
To set up the wireless router in Repeater mode:
1. Choose the Repeater mode.

ROUTER

AP

REPEATER

Router

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Repeater

2. Connect your devices.

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AP

REPEATER

Modem

Client

Wireless Router
Note: We recommend that you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your
computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to
wireless uncertainty.

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3. Launch your web browser and the QIS web page appears automatically. Select
the AP whose wireless signal you want to extend, then click Connect.

Note: If the QIS web page does not appear after you launched your web browser, disable the
proxy settings on your web browser.

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Setting up the wireless router in AP mode

Note: To set up the wireless router in the AP mode, use Device Discovery included in the
support CD to access the web GUI.

In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the WAN IP address from the router
connected to the WAN port and provides you with wireless radio signals. The NAT,
firewall, and IP sharing services are disabled.
To set up the wireless router in AP mode:
1. Choose the AP mode.

ROUTER

AP

REPEATER

Router

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AP
Repeater

2. Connect your devices.

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Modem

AP

REPEATER

Client

Router
Note: We recommend that you use an Ethernet cable (wired connection) to connect your
computer to the wireless router for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to
wireless uncertainty.

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3. Launch the Device Discovery utility and click Configure to access the web
GUI.
4. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password
(admin).

5. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various
features of the wireless router.

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Configuring the
network clients
Accessing the wireless router

Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients

To access the ASUS Wireless Router, you must have the correct TCP/IP settings
on your wired or wireless clients. Ensure that the clients IP 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 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: In the Router mode, 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 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.

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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
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.

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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 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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Windows XP
1. Click Start > Control Panel >
Network Connection. Right-click
Local Area Connection then select
Properties.

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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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/IPv4), 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 and
Subnet mask.
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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Configuring via
the web GUI
Configuring via the web GUI

The routers web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows you to configure these
features: Network Map and EZQoS Bandwidth Management.
To access the web GUI:
1. Launch a web browser, then key in the routers IP address. The login page of
the routers web GUI appears.
Note:
In the Router mode, the routers IP address is 192.168.1.1.
In the Repeater and AP modes, use Device Discovery included in the support CD to find the
routers IP address.

2. On the login page, key in the default user name (admin) and password
(admin).

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3. From the main page, click the navigation menu or links to configure the various
features of the ASUS Wireless Router.

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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 Network (WAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature.
To view the status or configure 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
network.
System status
Click this icon to display information on the SSID,
authentication and encryption methods, LAN IP, MAC
address, or turn the wireless radio on/off. 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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Creating multiple SSID profiles

The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID profiles that meet various
working scenarios.
To create an SSID profile:
1. Under System status, click Add.

2. Configure the profile settings, then click Add.

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Managing bandwidth with EzQoS

EzQoS Bandwidth Management enables you to set the bandwidth priority and
manage the network traffic.
To set up the bandwidth priority:
1. Click EzQoS Bandwidth Management from the navigation menu at the left
side of your screen.

2. Click each of these four applications to set the bandwidth priority:

Icon

Description
Gaming Blaster
The router handles gaming traffic at first priority.
Internet Application
The router handles the e-mail, web browsing and other Internet
applications traffic at first priority.
FTP
The 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.

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Upgrading the firmware

Note: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com.

To upgrade the firmware:

1. Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your
screen.

2. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade.

3. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the new firmware on your
computer.
4. Click Upload. The uploading process takes about three minutes.
Note: If the upgrade process fails, use the Firmware Restoration utility to restore the system. For
details on this utility, refer to the section Firmware Restoration in Chapter 5 of this user manual.

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Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings
To restore/save/upload the settings:
1. Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your
screen.
2. Under the Administration menu, click Restore/Save/Upload 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.
To restore previous system settings, click Browse to locate the system file that
you want to restore, then click Upload.

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Installing the
utilities
Installing the utilities

The support 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.

2. Click Next.

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Note: When you install the utilities, the setup wizard automatically detects your computers
operating system. If you are using Windows 7 / Vista OS, click Install on the confirmation
message.

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3. Click Next to accept the default

destination folder or click Browse to
specify another path.

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4. Click Next to accept the default

program folder or enter another
name.

5. Click Finish when setup is

completed.

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Device Discovery

Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router
and enables you to configure the device.
To launch the Device Discovery utility:
From your computers desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility >
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Click Configure to access the web GUI and configure the wireless router.
Click Search to search for ASUS wireless routers within range.
Click Exit to exit the application.

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Firmware Restoration

Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its
firmware upgrading process. It uploads the firmware that you specify. The process
takes about three to four minutes.
Important: Launch the rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility.

To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility:
1. Unplug the wireless router from the power source.
2. Hold the Restore button at the rear panel and simultaneously re-plug the
wireless router into the power source. Release the Restore button when the
Power LED at the front panel flashes slowly, which indicates that the wireless
router is in the rescue mode.
3. From your computers desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility >
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4. Specify a firmware file, then click Upload.

Note: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS Wireless
Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be done through the web interface. Refer to
Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI for more details.

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that

you may encounter while installing 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

Action

I cannot access the web GUI

for configuring the router.

1. Launch a web browser, then click Tools >

Internet Options...
2. Under Temporary Internet files, click
Delete Cookies... and Delete Files...
3. Disable the proxy settings of the web
browser.

The client cannot establish a

wireless connection with the
router.

Out of Range:
Put the router closer to the wireless client.
Try to change the channel settings.
Authentication:
Use wired connection to connect to the
router.
Check the wireless security settings.
Press the Restore button at the rear panel
for more than five seconds.
Cannot find the router:
Press the Restore button at the rear panel
for more than five seconds.
Check the setting in the wireless adapter
such as SSID and encryption settings.

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Problem

Action

Cannot access the Internet

via wireless LAN adapter.

Move the router closer to the wireless client.

Check whether the wireless adapter is
connected to the correct wireless router.
Check whether the wireless channel in use
conforms to the channels available in your
country/area.
Check the encryption settings.
Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is
correct.
Retry using another Ethernet cable.

Internet is not accessible.

Check the status indicators on the ADSL

modem and the wireless router.
Check if the WAN LED on the wireless
router is ON. If the LED is not ON, change
the cable and try again.

When ADSL Modem Link

light is ON (not blinking), this
means Internet Access is
possible.

Restart your computer.

Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the
wireless router and re-configure the settings.
Check if the WAN LED on the wireless
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.

If the ADSL LINK light blinks Ensure that all your cables are all properly
continuously or stays off,
connected .
Internet access is not possible Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL
- the Router is unable to
or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then
establish a connection with
reconnect the cord.
the ADSL network.
If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays
OFF, contact your ADSL service provider.
Network name or encryption
keys are forgotten.

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Try setting up the wired connection and

configuring the wireless encryption again.
Press the Restore button at the rear panel
of the wireless router for more than five
seconds.

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Problem
How to restore the system to
its default settings?

Action
Press the Restore 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 in)
IP address: 192.168.1.1
Domain Name: (Blank)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1
DNS Server 2: (Blank)
SSID: ASUS

I cannot use 192.168.1.1 to

enter the web GUI.

Check the routers operation mode.

In the Router mode, the default IP address
is 192.168.1.1.
In the Repeater / AP mode, use Device
Discovery to find the routers IP address.

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ASUS DDNS Service

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service center, if you have registered the ASUS DDNS service and want to keep
the original domain name, data transfer is a must. Visit your local service center for
more information.
Notes:
If there is no activity in the domain - such as reconfiguring the router or accessing the
registered domain name - within 90 days, the system automatically deletes the registered
information.
If you encounter any problem or difficulty in using your device, contact the service center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Will the registered information be lost or registered by others?

If you have not updated the registered information in 90 days, the system
automatically deletes the registered information and the domain name may be
registered by others.
2. I did not register the ASUS DDNS for the router I bought six months ago.
Can I still register it?
Yes, you can still register the ASUS DDNS service for your router. The DDNS
service is embedded in your router, so you can register the ASUS DDNS
service anytime. Before registering, click Query to check if the hostname has
been registered or not. If not, the system registers the hostname automatically.
3. I have registered a domain name before and it has been working well until
my friends told me that they could not access my domain name.
Check the following:
1. The internet is working well.
2. The DNS server is working well.
3. The last time you updated the domain name.
If there are still problems 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.

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5. After restarting the router, why is it that I see different WAN IPs in MS
DOS and in the router configuration page?
This is normal. The interval time between the ISP DNS server and ASUS
DDNS results in different WAN IPs in MS DOS and in the router configuration
page. Different 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.

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Appendices
Notices

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest
standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you
to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well
as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm
for the detailed recycling information in different regions.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and

Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/
english/REACH.htm

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment.

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Country Code Statement

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channels 1~11 can be
operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

Prohibition of Co-location
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.

Safety Information
To maintain compliance with FCCs RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should
be installed and 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 requirements for health and safety Article 3.1a
Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950-1 has been conducted. These are
considered relevant and sufficient.
Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility Article 3.1b
Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1 and EN 301
489-17 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.
Effective use of the radio spectrum Article 3.2
Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328- 2 has been conducted.
These are considered relevant and sufficient.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Operation Channels: Ch1~11 for N. America, Ch1~14 Japan, Ch1~13 Europe
(ETSI)

IC Warning

The Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulation.
Cet appareil numerique de la class B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement
sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada.

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GNU General Public License

Licensing information
This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of
the GNU General Public License. Please see The GNU General Public License
for the exact terms and conditions of this license. We include a copy of the GPL
with every CD shipped with our product. All future firmware updates will also
be accompanied with their respective source code. Please visit our web site for
updated information. Note that we do not offer direct support for the distribution.

GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE

Version 2, June 1991
Copyright (C) 1989, 1991 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
59 Temple Place, Suite 330, Boston, MA 02111-1307 USA
Everyone is permitted to copy and distribute verbatim copies of this license
document, but changing it is not allowed.
Preamble
The licenses for most software are designed to take away your freedom to
share and change it. By contrast, the GNU General Public License is intended
to guarantee your freedom to share and change free software--to make sure the
software is free for all its users. This General Public License applies to most of the
Free Software Foundations software and to any other program whose authors
commit to using it. (Some other Free Software Foundation software is covered
by the GNU Library General Public License instead.) You can apply it to your
programs, too.
When we speak of free software, we are referring to freedom, not price. Our
General Public Licenses are designed to make sure that you have the freedom to
distribute copies of free software (and charge for this service if you wish), that you
receive source code or can get it if you want it, that you can change the software or
use pieces of it in new free programs; and that you know you can do these things.
To protect your rights, we need to make restrictions that forbid anyone to deny
you these rights or to ask you to surrender the rights. These restrictions translate
to certain responsibilities for you if you distribute copies of the software, or if you
modify it.
For example, if you distribute copies of such a program, whether gratis or for a
fee, you must give the recipients all the rights that you have. You must make sure
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terms so they know their rights.
We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you
this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the
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Also, for each authors protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone
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you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most
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12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW OR AGREED

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END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DGT Warning

Safety Warning

SAFE TEMP: This wireless router should be only used in environments with
ambient temperatures between 5C(41F) and 40C(104F).
DO NOT expose to or use near liquids, rain, or moisture. DO NOT use the modem
during electrical storms.

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ASUS Contact information

ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia Pacific)
Address
Website

Technical Support

Telephone
Support Fax
Online support

15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259

www.asus.com.tw
+886228943447
+886228907698
support.asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)

Address
Telephone
Fax
Website
Online support

800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USA

+15029550883
+15029338713
usa.asus.com
support.asus.com

ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)

Address
Fax
Website
Online contact

Technical Support

Telephone (Component)
Telephone (System/Notebook/Eee/LCD)
Fax
Online support

Harkort Str. 21-23, D-40880 Ratingen, Germany

+492102959911
www.asus.de
www.asus.de/sales*

+491805010923
+491805010920
+492102959911
support.asus.com

* Available on this site is an online Technical Inquiry Form that you can fill out to contact
technical support.

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Manufacturer:

ASUSTeK Computer Inc.

Tel:

+886-2-2894-3447

Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI

112, TAIWAN
Authorised representative ASUS Computer GmbH
in Europe:
Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880
RATINGEN, GERMANY
BOGAZICI BIL GISAYAR SAN. VE TIC. A.S.
Authorised distributors
in Turkey:
Tel:
+90 212 3311000
Address: AYAZAGA MAH. KEMERBURGAZ
CAD. NO.10 AYAZAGA/ISTANBUL
CIZGI Elektronik San. Tic. Ltd. Sti.
Tel:

0090 2123567070

Address: CEMAL SURURI CD. HALIM MERIC

IS MERKEZI No:15/C D: 5-6 34394
MECIDIYEKOY/ISTANBUL
EEE Ynetmeliine Uygundur.

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