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5
Utilities
NOTES:
•
Install the xDSL modem router's utilities from the bundled support
CD.
•
If Autorun is disabled, run
setup.exe
from the root directory of the
support CD.
•
The utilities are not supported on MAC OS.
5.1
Device Discovery
Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS
Wireless xDSL Modem Router device, and allows you to configure
the wireless networking settings.
To launch the Device Discovery utility:
•
From your computer’s desktop, click
Start
>
All Programs
>
ASUS Utility
>
Device Discovery
.
NOTE:
When you set the router to Access Point mode, you need to use
Device Discovery to get the router’s IP address.
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5.2
Firmware Restoration
Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless xDSL Modem
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 on the router before using the
Firmware Restoration utility.
NOTE:
This feature is not supported on MAC OS.
To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration
utility:
1.
Unplug the xDSL modem router from the power source.
2.
Hold the Reset button at the rear panel and simultaneously
replug the xDSL modem router into the power source. Release
the Reset button when the Power LED at the front panel
flashes slowly, which indicates that the xDSL modem router is
in the rescue mode.
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3.
Set a static IP on your computer and use the following to set
up your TCP/IP settings:
IP address
: 192.168.1.x
Subnet mask
: 255.255.255.0
4.
From your computer’s desktop, click
Start
>
All Programs
>
ASUS Utility DSL-AC52U xDSL
modem router
>
Firmware Restoration
.
5.
Specify a firmware file, then click
Upload
.
NOTE
:
This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a
working ASUS XDSL modem router. Normal firmware upgrades must be
done through the web interface. Refer to
Chapter 4: Configuring the
Advanced Settings
for more details.
5.3
Setting up your printer server
5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing
ASUS EZ Printing Sharing utility allows you to connect a USB
printer to your xDSL modem router’s USB port and set up the
print server. This allows your network clients to print and scan files
wirelessly.
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NOTE:
The print server function is supported on Windows® XP,
Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7.
To set up the EZ Printer sharing mode:
1.
From the navigation panel, go to
General
>
USB Application
>
Network Printer Server
.
2.
Click
Download Now!
to download the network printer
utility.
NOTE:
Network printer utility is supported on Windows® XP, Windows®
Vista, and Windows® 7 only. To install the utility on Mac OS, select
Use
LPR protocol for sharing printer
.
3.
Unzip the downloaded file and click the Printer icon to run the
network printer setup program.
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4.
Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware,
then click
Next
.
5.
Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish. Click
Next
.
6.
Click
Finish
to complete the installation.
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