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User Guide Superspeed Wireless N Router E7901 First Edition November 01 Copyright � 2012 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (�ASUS�). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or () the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL �AS IS�WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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Table of contents 1 Overview 5 Package contents ........................................................................................ 5 Hardware features ....................................................................................... 6 2 Setting up your wireless network 11 Positioning your router............................................................................11 What you need ...........................................................................................12 Setting up your wireless router............................................................12 Wired connection...............................................................................13 Wireless connection..........................................................................15 Before you proceed ...........................................................................17 A. Disable any configured proxy servers...............................17 B. Configure TCP/IP settings......................................................19 C. Disable dial-up networking..................................................21 3 Network configuration using the web GUI 22 Logging in to the web GUI.....................................................................22 Setting up the Internet connection....................................................23 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection.....................24 Setting up wireless security...................................................................29 Tx Power adjustment (For RT-N12 HP only) .....................................31 Creating your Guest Network ...............................................................32 Using the Traffic Manager.......................................................................34 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth.......................34 Monitoring Traffic ..............................................................................36 Table of contents Configuring Advanced settings............................................................37 Setting up the DHCP Server...........................................................37 Upgrading the firmware..................................................................39 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings........................................40 4 Using the utilities 41 Device Discovery .......................................................................................41 Firmware Restoration...............................................................................42 5 Troubleshooting 44 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................44 ASUS DDNS Service ..................................................................................48 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ............................................48 Appendices 50 Notices...........................................................................................................50 Networks Global Hotline Information................................................64 ASUS Contact information .....................................................................66 Package contents RT-N1Series wireless router Network cable (RJ-) Power adapter Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTE: � The RT-N1 Series wireless router includes the RT-N1 D1 and RT-N1 HP models.This manual discusses features for both models. � 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 user manual. � Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. Hardware features Front Status indicators LED Status Off Indication No power or wireless signal is disabled Power On System ready Flashing slowly Rescue mode Flashing quickly WPS in progress Off No power Wireless On Wireless system ready Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (wireless) Off No power or no physical connection WAN Wide Area On Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Network Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Off No power or no physical connection LAN 1-4 Local Area On Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Network Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Rear (RT-N12 D1) Rear (RT-N12 HP) Label Reset Description Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings. Power Press this button to power on/off the wireless router. Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source. LAN1-LAN4 Connect RJ- Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection. WAN Connect an RJ- Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection. WPS Press this button for more than four seconds to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. Label WPS Description Press this button for more than four seconds to establish a secure wireless connection with a WPS-supported wireless device. LAN1-LAN4 Connect RJ- Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection. WAN Connect an RJ- Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection. Reset Press this button for more than five seconds to restore the system to its factory default settings. Power Press this button to power on/off the wireless router. Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source. Bottom panel Mounting hooks Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two round head screws. Air vents These vents provide ventilation to your router. NOTE: Mounting the wireless router to a wall is not recommended as it reduces wireless performance.