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RT-N1±
Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
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Knowing your
wireless router
Package contents
Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package.
RT-N1± Wireless Router x1
Power adapter x1
Support CD (manual, utilities) x1
RJ45 cable x1
Detachable antenna x±
Quick Start Guide x1
Note
: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
System requirements
Before installing the ASUS Wireless Router, ensure that your system/network
meets the following requirements:
•
An Ethernet RJ-45 port (10Base-T/100Base-TX)
•
At least one IEEE 80±.11b/g/n device with wireless capability
•
An installed TCP/IP and Internet browser
Before you proceed
Take note of the following guidelines before installing the ASUS Wireless Router:
•
The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the device to the network (hub,
ADSL/cable modem, router, wall patch) must not exceed 100 meters.
•
Place the device on a flat and stable surface as far from the ground as
possible.
•
Keep the device clear from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight.
•
Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights,
microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent
signal loss.
•
Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless
mobile devices.
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Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
RT-N1±
Status indicators
LED
Status
Indication
(Power)
Off
No power
On
System ready
Flashing-slow
Rescue mode
Flashing-quick
WPS processing
(Wireless)
Off
No power
On
Wireless system ready
Flashing
Transmitting or receiving data (wireless)
LAN 1-4
(Local Area
Network)
Off
No power or no physical connection
On
Has physical connection to an Ethernet
network
Flashing
Transmitting or receiving data (through
Ethernet cable)
WAN (Wide
Area Network)
Off
No power or no physical connection
On
Has physical connection to an Ethernet
network
Flashing
Transmitting or receiving data (through
Ethernet cable)
•
Install the device at least ±0cm from a person to insure that the product is
operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted
by the Federal Communications Commission.
Hardware features
Front panel
RT-N12
300M SuperSpeed
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RT-N1±
Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
Rear panel
Label
Description
WAN
Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish
WAN connection.
LAN1-LAN4
Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish
LAN connection.
DC IN
Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router
to a power source.
WPS
Press this button to establish wireless connection.
Restore
Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the
system to its factory default settings.
Item
Description
Operation
mode
selector
Use this selector to choose an operation mode:
Router (IP Sharing mode):
In the Router mode, the wireless
router connects to the Internet via PPPoE, Automatic IP, PPTP,
L±TP, or Static IP, and provides you with wireless radio signal.
The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services for LAN clients are
enabled.
Repeater:
In this mode, the wireless router extends your wireless
network coverage and provides you with higher quality wireless
radio signal. The NAT, firewall, and IP sharing services are
disabled.
Access Point (AP):
In this mode, the wireless router receives
the WAN IP address from the router connected to the WAN port
and provides you with wireless radio signal. The NAT, firewall,
and IP sharing services are disabled.
Operation mode
selector
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Chapter ±: Setting up the hardware
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Bottom panel
1
2
Item
Description
1
Mounting hooks
Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or
wooden surfaces using two round head screws.
2
Air vents
These vents provide ventilation to your router.
Note:
For details on mounting your router on a wall or ceiling, refer to the section
Mounting
options
on the next page of this user manual.
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Chapter ±: Setting up the hardware
Mounting options
Out of the box, the ASUS Wireless Router is designed to sit on a raised flat surface
like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a
wall or ceiling.
To mount the ASUS Wireless Router:
1.
Look on the underside for the two mounting hooks.
2.
Mark two upper holes in a flat surface.
².
Tighten two screws until only 1/4'' is showing.
4.
Latch the hooks of the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws.
Note:
Re-adjust the screws if you cannot latch the ASUS Wireless Router onto the screws or if
it is too loose.
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