Asus DSL-N11 User manual
11n Wireless ADSL Modem Router
(For ASUS EZ User Interface)
User Manual
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First Edition
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Table of contents
About this guide .................................................................................... 4
How this guide is organized .............................................................. 4
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
Product features................................................................................ 8
Bottom panel ..................................................................................... 9
Mounting options................................................................................. 10
Setting up the wireless router .............................................................11
Setting up a wired connection..........................................................11
Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware
Setting up a wireless connection..................................................... 12
Chapter 3: Conguring the network clients
Accessing the wireless router............................................................ 13
Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client ........................... 13
Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI
Conguring via the web GUI............................................................... 21
Using the Network Map....................................................................... 22
Setting up WAN using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS).................... 23
Manually setting up your Internet connection.................................. 23
Managing EzQoS bandwidth .............................................................. 25
Upgrading the rmware ...................................................................... 26
Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings................................................ 27
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting................................................................................... 28
ASUS DDNS Service............................................................................ 31
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)............................................... 31
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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: Setting up the hardware
This chapter provides instructions on setting up, accessing, and conguring 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 via the web GUI
This chapter provides instructions on conguring the ASUS Wireless Router
using its web graphics user interface (web GUI).
Appendices
Notices.................................................................................................. 33
GNU General Public License .............................................................. 35
ASUS Contact information.................................................................. 41
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• Chapter 5: 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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Knowing your
wireless router
Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package.
DSL-N11 11nWiFi ADSL Router
AC Power adapter (type varies by region)
Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable
RJ-11 cable
Support CD (manual)
Splitter (type varies by region)
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 (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, 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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DSL-N11
ADSL
POWER Sync Data WLAN WPS 1 2 3 4
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LAN
Status indicators
LED Status Indication
Power Solid Green Power on, normal operation
Off Power off or failure
ADSL SYNC Solid Green ADSL link is established
Flashing
(Green) Unable to establish an ADSL link
Off No ADSL link
ADSL Data Flashing
(Green) Sending/receiving data
Off No data transfer
WLAN Flashing
(Green) Establishing WLAN connection
Off No wireless connection
WPS Flashing In process
Flashing (Red) Fail
Green Success
Off No connection
LAN1-LAN4 Solid Green Has physical connection to a network via
Ethernet cables
Flashing
(Green) Sending or receiving data
Off No power or no physical connection
•Install the device at least 20cms from a person to ensure that the product is
operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted
by the Federal Communications Commission.
Hardware features
Front panel
The DSL-N11 11nWiFi ADSL Router front panel contains LED indicators which
shows the status of DSL-N11.
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ADSL LAN1-LAN4 Reset Power On/Off
WPS
Rear panel
Item Description
ADSL Connect an RJ-11 cable to the bundled splitter
LAN1-LAN4 Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to
establish LAN connection.
RESET This button restores the system to its factory default
settings.
POWER Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your
router to a power source
ON/OFF Press this button to turn the power on/off
WPS This button launches the WPS function.
Product features
The Wireless Router provides the following features:
Built-in ADSL modem
Built-in rewall
IEEE802.11n standard-based wireless network, backward compatible with
802.11b/g devices
ASUS New UI - An objective & task-oriented web-based conguration
interface.
Quick Internet Setup (QIS) for ADSL connection, wireless, and security
congurations.
Network Map for straight-forward network information & management
EZQoS for application-based bandwidth management, with intuitive control
interface.
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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 roundhead 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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Mounting options
Out of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on a raised at surface
like a le cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a
wall or ceiling.
To mount the ASUS Wireless Router:
1. Look on the underside for the two mounting
hooks.
2. Mark two upper holes in a at surface.
3. Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is
showing.
4. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless
Router onto the screws.
Note: Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if
it is too loose.
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