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Setting up your wireless
network
Positioning your router
To get the best wireless network performance from your wireless
router, follow the recommendations below:
•
Place the wireless router at the center of your network for
maximum wireless coverage.
•
Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from
direct sunlight.
•
Keep the device away from ¶0±.11g or ±0MHz only Wi-Fi
devices, ±.³GHz 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.
•
For the best front-to-rear wireless coverage, place the wireless
router in an upright position.
•
For the best upward and downward wireless coverage, place
the wireless router in an inclined position.
•
Always update to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at
http://support.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates.
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What you need
To set up your network, you need one or two computers that meet
the following system requirements:
•
Ethernet RJ-³´ (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
•
IEEE ¶0±.11b/g/n wireless capability
•
An installed TCP/IP service
•
Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla
Firefox, Apple Safari, or Google Chrome
NOTE:
• If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities,
install an IEEE ¶0±.11b/g/n WLAN adapter to your computer
to connect to the network.
• The Ethernet RJ-³´ cables used to connect the network
devices should not exceed 100 meters.
Setting up your wireless router
IMPORTANT!
• Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router
to avoid possible wireless setup issues.
• Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following:
•
If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from
your network.
•
Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem. If
your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well.
•
Reboot your computer (recommended).
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±. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to
your wireless router’s LAN port.
To set up a network using a wired connection:
1.
Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and
plug it to a power outlet.
Wired connection
NOTE
:
Your wireless router supports both a straight-through or
crossover cable when setting up a wired connection.
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Using another network cable, connect your modem to your
wireless router’s WAN port.
³.
Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it
to a power outlet.
IMPORTANT!
Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking.
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Wireless connection
To set up your wireless network:
1.
Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and
plug it to a power outlet.
±
Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your
wireless router’s WAN port.
².
Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it
to a power outlet.
³.
Install an IEEE ¶0±.11b/g/n WLAN adapter on your computer.
NOTE:
• 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 wireless security.
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