Asus RT-N11P User manual

User Guide

RT-N11P

Wireless N300 Router

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E9593

First Edition

July 2014

Table of contents

1 Getting to know your wireless router 6

1.1 Package contents.........................................................................6

1.2 Your wireless router.....................................................................7

1.4 Positioning your router..............................................................9

1.5 Setup Requirements ................................................................ 10

1.6 Router Setup............................................................................... 11

1.6.1 Wired connection..................................................................11

1.6.2 Wireless connection.............................................................12

2 Getting started 14

2.1 Logging into the Web GUI ..................................................... 14

2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection ........... 15

2.3 Connecting to your wireless network................................ 19

3 Conﬁguring the General settings 20

3.1 Using the Network Map ......................................................... 20

3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings......................21

3.1.2 Managing your network clients.......................................22

3.2 Creating a Guest Network...................................................... 23

3.3 Using the Traﬃc Manager ...................................................... 25

3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth..........25

3.3.2 Monitoring Traﬃc .................................................................28

3.4 Setting up Parental Control................................................... 29

4 Conﬁguring the Advanced Settings 30

4.1 Wireless......................................................................................... 30

4.1.1 General......................................................................................30

4.1.2 WPS ............................................................................................33

4.1.3 WDS............................................................................................35

4.1.4 Wireless MAC Filter...............................................................37

Table of contents

4.1.5 RADIUS Setting ......................................................................38

4.1.6 Professional.............................................................................39

4.2 LAN................................................................................................. 41

4.2.1 LAN IP ........................................................................................41

4.2.2 DHCP Server............................................................................42

4.2.3 Route .........................................................................................44

4.2.4 IPTV...............................................................................................45

4.3 WAN ............................................................................................... 46

4.3.1 Internet Connection.............................................................46

4.3.2 Port Trigger..............................................................................49

4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding........................................51

4.3.4 DMZ............................................................................................54

4.3.5 DDNS .........................................................................................55

4.3.6 NAT Passthrough...................................................................56

4.4 IPv6................................................................................................. 57

4.5 VPN Server................................................................................... 58

4.6 Firewall.......................................................................................... 59

4.6.1 General......................................................................................59

4.6.2 URL Filter ..................................................................................59

4.6.3 Keyword ﬁlter .........................................................................60

4.6.4 Network Services Filter .......................................................61

4.7 Administration ........................................................................... 63

4.7.1 Operation Mode ....................................................................63

4.7.2 System.......................................................................................64

4.7.3 Firmware Upgrade................................................................65

4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting ...........................................65

Table of contents

4.8 System Log .................................................................................. 66

5 Utilities 67

5.1 Device Discovery....................................................................... 67

5.2 Firmware Restoration .............................................................. 68

6 Troubleshooting 70

6.1 Basic Troubleshooting............................................................. 70

6.2 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .................................. 73

Appendices 83

Notices ....................................................................................................... 83

ASUS Contact information.................................................................... 97

Networks Global Hotline Information............................................... 98

1 Getting to know your wireless

router

NOTES:

• Ifanyoftheitemsare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-N11P Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45)

Power adapter Quick Start Guide

1.1 Package contents

1.2 Your wireless router

RT-N11P 300Mbps Wireless N Router

Power LED

Oﬀ: No power.

On: Device is ready.

2.4GHz LED

Oﬀ: No 2.4GHz signal.

On:Wireless system is ready.

Flashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.

WAN (Internet) LED

Oﬀ: No power or no physical connection.

On: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).

LAN 1~4 LED

Oﬀ: No power or no physical connection.

On: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).

WPS / Reset button (2-in-1)

This button launches the WPS Wizard or resets / restores the system to its factory

default settings.

LAN 1 ~ 4 ports

Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.

NOTES:

• Useonlytheadapterthatcamewithyourpackage.Usingother

adapters may damage the device.

• Specifications:

DC Power adapter DC Output: +19V with max 1.75A current;

Operating

Temperature 0~40oCStorage 0~70oC

Operating Humidity 50~90% Storage 20~90%

WAN (Internet) port

Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.

Power (DC-IN) port

Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source.

Power button

Press this button to power on or off the stystem.

Off

1.4 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,fluorescent

lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial

equipment to prevent signal interference or loss.

• Alwaysupdatetothelatestfirmware.VisittheASUSwebsiteat

http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.

• Toensurethebestwirelesssignal,orientthethreedetachable

antennas as shown in the drawing below.

45°45°

RT-N11P 300Mbps Wireless N Router

1.5 Setup Requirements

To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that meets

the following system requirements:

• EthernetRJ-45(LAN)port(10Base-T/100Base-TX/

1000BaseTX)

• IEEE802.11b/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 802.11b/g/n WLAN adapter to your computer to

connect to the network.

• Ifyourcomputerdoesnothavebuilt-inwirelesscapabilities,youmay

install a WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network.

• TheEthernetRJ-45cablesthatwillbeusedtoconnectthenetwork

devices should not exceed 100 meters.

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