Asus RT-N10 LX User manual
User Manual
RT-N10 LX
11n Wireless Router
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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
Mounting options..................................................................................11
Chapter 2: Getting started
Setting up the wireless router ............................................................ 13
Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS)................................................. 13
Using QIS with auto-detection......................................................... 13
Using QIS without auto-detection.................................................... 15
Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients
Accessing the wireless router............................................................ 17
Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients.......................... 17
Managing bandwidth with QoS .......................................................... 21
Chapter 4: Conguring the advanced settings
Setting up the operation mode........................................................... 22
Setting up the wireless router in IP Sharing mode.......................... 22
Setting up the wireless router in Access Point mode ...................... 23
Setting up the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)..................................... 24
Upgrading the rmware ...................................................................... 26
Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings................................................ 27
Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
Installing the utilities........................................................................... 29
Device Discovery ................................................................................. 31
Firmware Restoration.......................................................................... 32
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About this guide
This user guide contains information that you need to install and congure 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 and Access Point
modes of the ASUS Wireless Router.
• Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients
This chapter provides instructions on setting up the clients in your network to
work with your ASUS Wireless Router.
• Chapter 4: Conguring the advanced settings
This chapter provides instructions on conguring the ASUS Wireless Router’s
advanced settings.
• Chapter 5: Installing the utilities
This chapter provides information on the utilities that are available from the
support CD.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting................................................................................... 33
Appendices
Notices.................................................................................................. 37
ASUS Contact Information.................................................................. 45
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• 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-N10 LX Wireless Router x1
Power adapter x1
Support CD (manual, utilities) x1
RJ45 cable x1
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 at 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, uorescent 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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Status indicators
LED Status Indication
Power Off No power
On System ready
WLAN
Off No power
On Wireless system ready
Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (wireless)
WPS
Flashing constantly WPS processing
Flashing once System reset to default settings
Flashing slowly Rescue mode
WAN (Wide
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)
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)
• Install the device at least 20cm 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
Top panel
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Rear panel
Item Description
1Reset button
Press this button for more than ve seconds to reset the system to
its factory default settings.
2Power switch
Press this button to turn the power on/off.
3Power (DC-In) port
Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a
power source.
4WAN port
Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN
connection.
5LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN
connection.
6WPS button
Press this button to establish wireless connection.
Reset
Power WAN LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LAN1 WPS
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Bottom panel
Item Description
1Mounting hooks
Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or
wooden surfaces using two round head screws.
2Air vents
These vents provide ventilation to your router.
Note: For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section Mounting
options on the next page of this user manual.
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