Asus RT-N15U Bedienungsanleitung

User Manual RT -N15U Gigabit Wireless-N Router[...]

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3 T able of contents About this guide .................................................................................... 4 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Package contents .................................................................................. 7 System requirements ...............................................................[...]

4 T able of contents About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and congure the ASUS Wireless Router . How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware featur[...]

5 • Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI This chapter provides instructions on conguring the ASUS Wireless Router using its web graphics user interface (web GUI). • Chapter 5: Installing the utilities This chapter provides information on the utilities that are available from the support CD. • Chapter 6: T roubleshooting This chapter pro[...]

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7 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT -N15U Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package. RT -N15U Wireless Router x1 Power adapter x1 Support CD (manual, utilities) x1 RJ45 cable x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Note : If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . System requirements Before ins[...]

8 RT -N15U Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Status indicators Item LED Status Indication 1 Power Off No power On System ready Flashing Rescue mode 2 WLAN Off No power On Wireless system ready Flashing T ransmitting or receiving data (wireless) 3 W AN (Wide Area Network) Off No power or no physical connection On Has physical connection to an [...]

9 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT -N15U Rear panel Item Description 1 Power switch Press this button to turn the power on/off. 2 Power (DC-In) port Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source. 3 W AN port Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish W AN connection. 4 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect[...]

10 RT -N15U Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Back 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 . 3 Reset Button Press this button for more than ve seconds to reset the system to [...]

1 1 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router RT -N15U Mounting options Mounting to the stand T o mount the wireless router into its stand: 1. Locate the mounting holes at the bottom of the wireless router . 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[...]

12 RT -N15U Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Mounting on the wall T o mount the wireless router on the wall: 1. Locate the two holes on the stand and secure the stand to the wall w ith screws. 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 mountin[...]

13 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT -N15U 2 Getting started Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphics user interface (web GUI) that allows you to congure the wireless router using your web browser on your computer . Note: For details on conguring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapt[...]

14 RT -N15U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware 3. Internet connection setup is done. Notes: • If QIS does not detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting and manually congure your connection settings. • If QIS does not automatically launch, key in http://192.168.1.1 in your web browser , and manually launch QIS. For mo[...]

15 Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware RT -N15U Using QIS without auto-detection T o use QIS without auto-detection: 1. In your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1 2. Under Internet status , click GO in the Quick Internet Setup eld. Select your next preferred task from any of these options: 1. Going to Internet : Click to start surng the In[...]

16 RT -N15U Chapter 2: Setting up the hardware[...]

17 Chapter 3: Conguring the clients RT -N15U Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless clients T o access the ASUS Wireless Router, you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on your wired or wireless clients. Ensure that the clients’ IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Wireless Router . By defaul[...]

18 RT -N15U Chapter 3: Conguring the clients Windows ® 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection . Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties . 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , then click Properties . 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned autom[...]

19 Chapter 3: Conguring the clients RT -N15U Windows ® XP 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connection . Right-click Local Area Connection then select Properties. 2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , then click Properties . 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically . Oth[...]

20 RT -N15U Chapter 3: Conguring the clients Windows ® Vista/7 1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center . Click View status > Properties > Continue . 2. Select Internet Protocol V ersion 4 (TCP/IPv4) , then click Properties . 3. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP[...]

21 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI RT -N15U 4 Conguring via the web GUI Note: • In the Router mode, the router’s IP address is 192.168.1.1. • In the AP mode, use Device Discovery included in the support CD to nd the router’s IP address. Conguring via the web GUI The router ’s web graphics user interface (web GUI) allows y[...]

22 RT -N15U Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status and congure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and clients in your network. It enables you to quickly set up your Wide Area Network (W AN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature, or to quickly set up your Local [...]

23 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI RT -N15U Creating multiple SSID proles The wireless router allows you to create multiple SSID proles that meet various working scenarios. T o create an SSID prole: 1. Click Add in the SSID eld. 2. Congure the prole settings, then click Add .[...]

24 RT -N15U Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Managing bandwidth with EzQoS EzQoS Bandwidth Management enables you to set the bandwidth priority and manage the network trafc. T o set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Click EzQoS Bandwidth Management from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Click each of these four applicati[...]

25 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI RT -N15U Setting up the operation mode The Operation Mode page allows you to set up your wireless router into any of these three operation modes: Router mode , Repeater mode , or Access Point mode . Setting up the wireless router in Router mode In the Router mode, the wireless router connects to the Intern[...]

26 RT -N15U Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Setting up the wireless router in Repeater mode In the Repeart mode, the wireless router extends your wireless network coverage and provides you with higher wireless signal. NA T , rewall, and IP sharing are disabled. T o set up the wireless router in Repeater mode: 1. From the navigation menu,[...]

27 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI RT -N15U Setting up the wireless router in AP mode In the AP mode, the wireless router receives the W AN IP address from the router connected to the W AN port and provides you with wireless radio signals. The NA T , rewall, and IP sharing services are disabled. T o set up the wireless router in AP mode:[...]

28 RT -N15U Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI Upgrading the rmware Note: Download the latest rmware from the ASUS website at http://www .asus.com. T o upgrade the rmware: 1. Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Und er th e Ad mi ni st ra ti on m en u, c li ck F ir mw ar e Up gr a de . 3.[...]

29 Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI RT -N15U Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings T o restore/save/upload the settings: 1. Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Und er th e Ad mi ni st ra ti on m en u, c li ck R es to re /S av e/ U pl oa d Se tt in g . 3. Select the tasks that you want to do: • [...]

30 RT -N15U Chapter 4: Conguring via the web GUI[...]

31 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT -N15U 5 Installing the utilities 2. Click Next. Installing the utilities The support CD contains the utilities for conguring the ASUS Wireless Router . T o install the ASUS WLAN Utilities in Microsoft ® Windows, insert the support CD in the CD drive. If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root d[...]

32 RT -N15U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities 3. Click Next to accept the default destination folder or click Browse to specify another path. 4. Click Next to accept the default program folder or enter another name. 5. Click Finish when setup is completed.[...]

33 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT -N15U Device Discovery Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router and enables you to congure the device. T o launch the Device Discovery utility: From your computer ’s desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT -N15U Wireless Router > Device D[...]

34 RT -N15U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities Firmware Restoration Firmware Restoration is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its rmware upgrading process. It uploads the rmware that you specify . The process takes about three to four minutes. Note: This is not a rmware upgrade utility and cannot be used on a working ASUS[...]

35 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT -N15U WPS Wizard WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) allows you to set up a secure and protected wireless network easily . Note: • Ensure that you use a wireless LAN adapter with WPS function. • Windows ® operating systems and wireless LAN cards/adapters that support WPS: Using WPS Wizard OS Support Wireless A[...]

36 RT -N15U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities 2. Press the WPS button on your router. 3. On the WPS Wizard, click Next to continue. Notes : • When running WPS, the Internet connection pauses briey then reestablishes the connection. • If the WPS button is pushed without running the WPS Wizard, the PWR indicator ashes and Internet connect[...]

37 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT -N15U 4. Key in desired network name or SSID (service set identier). When d one, click Next . 5. Create and key in a passphrase consisting of 8-63 characters or use the automatically generated passphrase then click Next . A passphrase is a sentence, phrase, or sequence of alpha-numeric characters used to[...]

38 RT -N15U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities 6. When nished, click Save or print settings for future reference or Save settings to a USB ash drive to add other devices to the network. Click Next to connect to the Internet. 7. Y ou have connected to the wireless router . If you want to congure the Internet settings, click Setup . Click F[...]

39 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT -N15U Adding network devices using a USB ash drive With the WPS utility , you can add devices to your network using a USB ash drive. T o add network devices using a USB ash drive: 1. In the WPS Wizard, click Save settings to a USB ash drive . 2. Insert a USB ash drive into your computer'[...]

40 RT -N15U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities 3. U n p l u g t h e U S B fl a s h d r i v e f r o m yo u r c o m p u t e r th e n i n s e r t i t to t h e o t h e r computer that you want to add to your wireless network. 4. Locate SetupWireless.exe from the USB drive, and double-click to run it. Click Y es to add the computer to the wireless netw[...]

41 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT -N15U Setting up your network printer Use the Network Printer Setup utility to set up a USB printer on your wireless router and allow network clients to access the USB printer . Note: T o check if your USB printer is compatible with your ASUS wireless router , visit the ASUS website at ww .asus.com and clic[...]

42 RT -N15U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities 3. Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to nish. Click Next . 4. Click Finish to complete the installation.[...]

43 Chapter 5: Installing the utilities RT -N15U 5. Follow the Windows ® OS instructions to install the printer driver . 6. After the printer ’s driver installation is completed, network clients can now use the printer .[...]

44 RT -N15U Chapter 5: Installing the utilities[...]

45 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting RT -N15U 6 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Wireless Router . These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the ASUS T echnical Support if you encou[...]

46 RT -N15U Chapter 6: T roubleshooting Problem Action 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 country/area. ?[...]

47 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting RT -N15U Problem Action How to restore the system to its default settings? • Press the Restore button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than ve seconds. • Refer to the section Restoring/Saving/ Uploading settings in Chapter 4 of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: U[...]

48 RT -N15U Chapter 6: T roubleshooting ASUS DDNS Service RT -N15U supports the ASUS DDNS service. When exchanging devices at the service center , if you have registered the ASUS DDNS service and want to keep the original domain name, data transfer is a must. Visit your local service center for more information. Notes : • If there is no activity [...]

49 Chapter 6: T roubleshooting RT -N15U 5. After restarting the router, why is it that I see different W AN IPs in MS DOS and in the router conguration page? This is normal. The interval time between the ISP DNS server and ASUS DDNS results in different W AN IPs in MS DOS and in the router conguration page. Different ISPs may have dif ferent [...]

50 RT -N15U Chapter 6: T roubleshooting[...]

51 Appendices RT -N15U Notices ASUS Recycling/T akeback 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 t[...]

52 RT -N15U Appendices Prohibition of Co-location This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter . Safety Information T o maintain compliance with FCC’ s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator a[...]

53 Appendices RT -N15U GNU General Public License Licensing information This product includes copyrighted third-party software licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License. Please see The GNU General Public License for the exact terms and conditions of this license. We include a copy of the GPL with every CD shipped with our product. [...]

54 RT -N15U Appendices Also, for each author ’s protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software. If the software is modied by someone else and passed on, we want its recipients to know that what they have is not the original, so that any problems introduced by others will [...]

55 Appendices RT -N15U c) If the modied program normally reads commands interactively when run, you must cause it, when started running for such interactive use in the most ordinary way , to print or display an announcement including an appropri ate copyright notice and a notice that there is no warranty (or else, saying that you provide a warra[...]

56 RT -N15U Appendices binary form) with the major components (compiler , kernel, and so on) of the operating system on which the executable runs, unless that component itself accompanies the executable. If distribution of executable or object code is made by offering access to copy from a designated place, then offering equivalent access to copy t[...]

57 Appendices RT -N15U has the sole purpose of protecting the integrity of the free software distribution system, which is implemented by public license practices. Many people have made generous contributions to the wide range of software distributed through that system in reliance on consistent application of that system; it is up to the author/do[...]

58 RT -N15U Appendices 12 IN NO EVENT UNLESS REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LA W OR AGREED TO IN WRITING WILL ANY COPYRIGHT HOLDER, OR ANY OTHER P ARTY WHO MA Y MODIFY AND/OR REDISTRIBUTE THE PROGRAM AS PERMITTED ABOVE, BE LIABLE T O YOU FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING ANY GENERAL, SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY T [...]

59 Appendices RT -N15U ASUS Contact Information ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (Asia Pacic) Address 15 Li-T e Road, Peitou, T aipei, T aiwan 1 1259 Website www .asus.com.tw T echnical Support T elephone +886228943447 Support Fax +886228907698 Online support support.asus.com ASUS COMPUTER INTERNA TIONAL (America) Address 800 Corporate W ay , Fremont, CA [...]

60 RT -N15U Appendices Manufacturer: ASUST eK Computer Inc. T el: +886-2-2894-3447 Address: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, T AIPEI 1 12, T AIW AN Authorised representative in Europe: ASUS Computer GmbH Address: HARKORT STR. 21-23, 40880 RA TINGEN, GERMANY Authorised distributors in T urkey: BOGAZICI BIL GISA Y AR SAN. VE TIC. A.S. T el: +90 212 331 10[...]