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1.6.1 Wired connection
NOTE:
You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable
for wired connection.
To set up your xDSL modem router via wired connection:
1.
Insert your xDSL modem router’s power adapter to the DC-IN
port and plug it to a power outlet.
2.
Connect one end of the RJ-11 cable to the DSL port of your
xDSL modem router, and connect the other end to the DSL
port of your splitter.
3.
Using a network cable, connect your computer to your xDSL
modem router’s LAN port.
IMPORTANT!
After turning on your xDSL modem router, wait for about
two to three minutes for it to boot up.
Wa l power outlet
Wa l telephone outlet
Computer
Splitter
Phone
DSL
LAN
Power
1.6
xDSL Modem Router Setup
IMPORTANT!
•
Use a wired connection when setting up your xDSL modem router to
avoid possible setup problems.
•
Before setting up your ASUS xDSL modem router, do the following:
•
If you are replacing an existing xDSL modem router, disconnect it
from your network.
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To set up your xDSL modem router via wireless connection:
1.
Insert your xDSL modem router’s power adapter to the DC-IN
port and plug it to a power outlet.
2.
Connect one end of the RJ-11 cable to the DSL port of your
xDSL modem router, and connect the other end to the DSL
port of your splitter.
3.
Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on your
computer.
NOTES:
•
For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN
adapter’s user manual.
•
To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section
Setting up the wireless security settings
in Chapter 3 of this user
manual.
1.6.2 Wireless connection
Wall power outlet
Wall telephone outlet
Computer
Splitter
Phone
DSL
Power
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2
Getting started
2.1
Logging into the Web GUI
Your ASUS Wireless xDSL Modem Router comes with an intuitive
web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you to easily
configure its various features through a web browser such as
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome.
NOTE:
The features may vary with different firmware versions.
To log into the web GUI:
1.
On your web browser, manually key in the xDSL modem
router’s default IP address:
192.168.1.1
2.
On the login page, key in the default user name (
admin
) and
password (
admin
).
3.
You can now use the Web GUI to configure various settings of
your ASUS XDSL modem router.
NOTE:
If you are logging into the Web GUI for the first time, you will be
directed to the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) page automatically.
Navigation
panel
QIS
Top command buttons
Information
banner
middle
column
right column
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2.2
Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Wizard with
Auto-detection
The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly
setting up your Internet connection.
NOTE:
When setting the Internet connection for the first time, press the
Reset button on your xDSL modem router to reset it to its factory default
settings. For more details, refer to the section
Firmware Restoration
in
Chapter 5 of this user manual.
To use QIS with auto-detection:
1.
Log into the Web GUI. The QIS page launches automatically.
NOTES
:
•
By default, the login username and password for your xDSL modem
router's Web GUI is
admin
. For details on changing your xDSL
modem router's login username and password, refer to section
4.7.1
System
.
•
The xDSL modem router's login username and password allows you
to log into your xDSL modem router's Web GUI to configure your
xDSL modem router's settings. The network name (SSID) and security
key allows Wi-Fi devices to log in and connect to your wireless
network.
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2.
Your xDSL modem router automatically configures the DSL
Annex mode,
Internet connection type, and VPI/VCI value
and encapsulation modes. Key in the Internet account
information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
IMPORTANT
!
Obtain the necessary information from your ISP to
configure the Internet connection.
NOTES
:
•
The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when
you configure your xDSL modem router for the first time or when
your device is reset to its default settings.
•
By default, the QIS Wizard is for DSL setup. If you want to configure
DSL-AC52U as a wireless router, refer to the section
Internet
Connection
in Chapter 4 of this user manual.