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5.2
Firmware Restoration
Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless 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 wireless router from the power source.
2. Hold the Reset button at the rear panel and simultaneously
replug the wireless router into the power source. Release the
Reset button when the Power LED at the front panel flashes
slowly, which indicates that the wireless 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 > Wireless 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 Wireless Router. Normal firmware upgrades must be
done through the web interface. Refer to
Chapter 4: Configuring the
Advanced Settings
for more details.
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5.3
Download Master
Download Master is a utility that helps you download files even
while your laptops or other devices are switched off.
NOTE:
You need a USB device connected to the wireless router to use
Download Master.
To use Download Master:
1. Click
General
>
USB application
>
Download Master
to
download and install the utility automatically.
NOTE:
If you have more than one USB drive, select the USB device you
want to download the files to.
2. After the download process is finished, click the Download
Master icon to start using the utility.
3. Click
Add
to add a download task.
4. Select a download type such as BitTorrent, HTTP, or FTP. Provide
a torrent file or a URL to begin downloading.
NOTE:
For details on Bit Torrent, refer to section
5.4.1 Configuring the
Bit Torrent download settings
.
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5. Use the navigation panel to configure the advanced settings.
To configure BitTorrent download settings:
1. From Download Master’s navigation panel, click
Bit Torrent
to
launch the
Bit Torrent Setting
page.
2. Select a specific port for your download task.
3. To prevent network congestion, you can limit the maximum
upload and download speeds under
Speed Limits
.
4. You can limit the maximum number of allowed peers and
enable or disable file encryption during downloads.
5.3.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings
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5.3.2 NZB settings
You can set up a USENET server to download NZB files. After
entering USENET settings,
Apply
.