Asus RT-N53 User manual

RT-N53

Q6780 / First Edition / July 2011

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Package contents

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RT-N53 Wireless Router Network cable

Power adapter Quick Start Guide

Support CD (User Manual/utility software) Warranty card

Hardware features

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 guide.

•Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty

services such as repair or replacement.

Hardware features

LAN LED

WAN LED

5GHz LED

2.4GHz LED

Power LED

Stand

WPS

WAN (Internet)

port

Power (DC-In)

port

WPS button

Power switch

Reset button

Wall mounting

hole

LAN 1~4 ports

Positioning your wireless 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,

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.

•http://www.asus.com to

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Mounting options

Mounting to the 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

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.

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.

Mounting on the wall

1. Locate the two holes on the stand and

secure the stand to the wall with screws.

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Before you proceed

1. Unplug and disconnect the wires/cables from your existing modem setup and

release your computer’s outmoded IP address.

1. Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your cable/ADSL

modem.

2. Disconnect the network cable from your cable/ADSL modem.

3. Reboot your computer (recommended).

WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that your cable/ADSL

battery, remove it as well.

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Modem

OFF!

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.

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 computer to your wireless router’s

LAN port.

2. Set up your wireless environment.

Modem

WPS

IMPORTANT! Ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs are blinking.

3. Disable some settings on your computer.

A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.

B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.

C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.

NOTE: For more details on disabling your computer settings, refer to Frequently

Asked Questions (FAQs).

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1. Congure your wireless settings via the wireless router’s web graphics user

interface (web GUI).

a. Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.

Getting started

NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, follow these steps to manually

launch QIS:

• On your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1.Use the default username

admin and password admin to log into the user interface.

• Click GO

Map page.

b. The wireless router’s Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects if your

ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the

necessary information for your connection type.

NOTES:

•

default settings.

• If QIS does not detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual

setting

IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection

type from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

c. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key

for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless connection.

NOTE: You can assign a network name with up to 32 characters.

d. Internet connection and wireless setup are

completed.

2.4GHz Wireless Settings

Network Name (SSID):

Security Key:

5GHz Wireless Settings

Network Name (SSID):

Security Key:

Router Settings

Username:

Password:

IMPORTANT! Keep this information in a secure location.

2. Write down your router’s settings.

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