RTN53 - Routeur ASUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RTN53 ASUS

RT-N53Q6780 / First Edition / July 2011

Support CD (User Manual/utility software) Warranty card

• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries

and support. Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this guide.

• Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty

services such as repair or replacement.

Positioning your wireless 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

• 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,

prevent signal interference or loss.

• For the best front-to-rear coverage, place the wireless router in an upright position.

• For the best up-and-down coverage, place the wireless router in an inclined position.

Mounting to the stand

1. Locate the mounting holes at the bottom of the wireless

2. Align and insert the stand’s mounting hooks to the

wireless router’s mounting holes.

Dismount from the stand

1. Hold the wireless router with one hand on the upside

and the other hand under the stand, ensuring that the

I/O ports facing you.

2. Follow the direction of the arrow shown below to apply

force and remove the stand.

It's normal if you hear squeaking while

dismounting the RT-N53 from the stand.

Dismount from the wall

1. Hold the edge of the front

cover (near the I/O ports).

2. Follow the direction of the

arrow shown below to apply

force and dismount the

2. Locate the mounting holes at the back of the wireless router.

3. Align and insert the stand’s mounting hooks to the wireless router’s

Mounting on the wall

1. Locate the two holes on the stand and

secure the stand to the wall with screws.

1. Unplug and disconnect the wires/cables from your existing modem setup and

release your computer’s outmoded IP address.

1. Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your cable/ADSL

2. Disconnect the network cable from your cable/ADSL modem.

3. Reboot your computer (recommended).

WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that your cable/ADSL

battery, remove it as well.

3. Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s WAN

4. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet.

1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet.

2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s

2. Set up your wireless environment.

IMPORTANT! Ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs are blinking.

3. Disable some settings on your computer.

A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.

B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.

C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled.

NOTE: For more details on disabling your computer settings, refer to Frequently

Asked Questions (FAQs).

1. Congure your wireless settings via the wireless router’s web graphics user

interface (web GUI).

a. Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.

NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, follow these steps to manually

• On your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1. Use the default username

admin and password admin to log into the user interface.

• Click GO Map page.

b. The wireless router’s Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects if your

ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Key in the

necessary information for your connection type.

• If QIS does not detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual

IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection

type from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).10

c. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key

for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless connection.

NOTE: You can assign a network name with up to 32 characters.

d. Internet connection and wireless setup are

5GHz Wireless Settings

IMPORTANT! Keep this information in a secure location.

2. Write down your router’s settings.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless router’s web

graphics user interface (web GUI) to congure the wireless router settings.

A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.

Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the web browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings.3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN.4. Click OK when done. MAC OS 1. From your Safari browser, click Safari >Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings...2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP).3. Cllick Apply Now when done.NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server.12

B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address.

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet

> Network and Sharing Center > Manage network

2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then

3. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain

an IP address automatically.

4. Click OK when done.

1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your

4. Cllick Apply Now when done.

NOTE: Refer to your operating system’s help

and support feature for details on configuring

your computer’s TCP/IP settings.

D. Close all running web browsers.

NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the dial-up

connection settings.

2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab.

3. Tick Never dial a connection.

4. Click OK when done.

The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router.

• Put the router closer to the wireless client.

• Try to change the channel settings.

• Use wired connection to connect to the router.

• Check the wireless security settings.

• Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve seconds.

Cannot nd the router:

• Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than ve seconds.

• Check the setting in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings.14

Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter.

• Move the router closer to the wireless client.

• Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router.

• Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your

• Check the encryption settings.

• Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is correct.

• Retry using another Ethernet cable.

If the ADSL “LINK” light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is

not possible - the Router is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL

• Ensure that all your cables are all properly connected .

• Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then

• If the ADSL light continues to blink or stays OFF, contact your ADSL service provider.

Network name or encryption keys are forgotten.

• Try setting up the wired connection and conguring the wireless encryption again.

• Press the Reset button of the wireless router for more than ve seconds.

• Factory default settings:

SSID: ASUS Where can I nd more information about the wireless router?

• User Manual in the support CD

• Online FAQ site: http://support.asus.com/faq

• Technical Support site: http://support.asus.com/techserv

• Customer Hotline: Refer to the Support Hotline in this Quick Start Guide

ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services

ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest

standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to

be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components, as well as the

packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the

detailed recycling information in dierent regions.

REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of

Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at

ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which

can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

FCC Caution: Any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.WARNING! The use of a shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet

FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television

reception. It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used. Use only

shielded cables to connect I/O devices to this equipment. You are cautioned that

changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

(Reprinted from the Code of Federal Regulations #47, part 15.193, 1993. Washington

DC: Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration, U.S.

Government Printing Oce.)

Declaration of Conformity (R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC)

The following items were completed and are considered relevant and sucient:

• Essential requirements as in [Article 3]

• Protection requirements for health and safety as in [Article 3.1a]

• Testing for electric safety according to [EN 60950]

• Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility in [Article 3.1b]

• Testing for electromagnetic compatibility in [EN 301 489-1] & [EN 301] &

• Eective use of the radio spectrum as in [Article 3.2]

• Radio test suites according to [EN 302 065]

For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment.

IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to

channels 1 through 11.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance

20cm between the radiator & your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna

or transmitter.CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio

interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Industry Canada statement:

This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)

this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR-210 d’Industrie Canada applicable aux appareils

Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance

20cm between the radiator & your body.

The device for the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for

harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.

High power radars are allocated as primary users (meaning they have priority) of 5250-5350

MHz and 5650-5850 MHz and these radars could cause interference and/or damage to LE-