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Getting to know your wireless
router
NOTES:
•
If any of the items are damaged or missing, contact ASUS for
technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline
list at the back of this user manual.
•
Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future
warranty services such as repair or replacement.
RT-N18U Wireless Router
Network cable (RJ-45)
Power adapter
Quick Start Guide
Warranty Card
1.1
Welcome!
Thank
you for purchasing an ASUS RT-N18U wireless router!
It is a high-powered 2.4GHz 802.11n Wi-Fi router that uses
TurboQAM™ technology with speed up to 600Mbit/s. It has a USB
3.0 port and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, making it a perfect
choice for discerning users’ performance.
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Package contents
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1.3
Your wireless router
RT-N18U
Wirele
s 2.4GHz
6
0Mbps High Power Router
LAN 1~4 LED
Off
: No power or no physical connection.
On
: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).
WAN (Internet) LED
Off
: No power or no physical connection.
On
: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN).
USB 3.0 / 2.0 LED
Off
: No power or no physical connection.
On
: Has physical connection to USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices.
2.4GHz LED
Off
: No 2.4GHz signal.
On
: Wireless system is ready.
Flashing
: Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection.
Power LED
Off
: No power.
On
: Device is ready.
Flashing slow
: Rescue mode
Flashing quick
: WPS is processing.
Power (DC-IN) port
Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source.
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NOTES:
•
Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other
adapters may damage the device.
•
Specifications:
DC Power adapter
DC Output: +12V with max 1.5A current;
Operating
Temperature
0~40
o
C
Storage
0~70
o
C
Operating Humidity
50~90%
Storage
20~90%
Power button
Press this button to power on or off the system.
USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports
Insert USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into these ports.
Insert your iPad’s USB cable into one of these ports to charge your iPad.
Reset button
This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings.
WAN (Internet) port
Connect a network cable into this port to establish WAN connection.
LAN 1 ~ 4 ports
Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection.
WPS button
This button launches the WPS Wizard.
On
Off
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Positioning your router
For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless
router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you:
•
Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum
wireless coverage for the network devices.
•
Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from
direct sunlight.
•
Keep the device away from 802.11g or 20MHz only Wi-Fi
devices, 2.4GHz 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.
•
Always update to the latest firmware.Visit the ASUS website at
to get the latest firmware updates.
•
To ensure the best wireless signal,orient the three detachable
antennas as shown in the drawing below.
45°
45°
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Setup Requirements
To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that meets
the following system requirements:
• Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/
1000BaseTX)
• IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability
• An installed TCP/IP service
• Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or
Google Chrome
NOTES:
•
If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may
install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to
connect to the network.
•
The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to connect the network
devices should not exceed 100 meters.
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