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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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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

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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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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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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.