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11n Wireless ADSL Modem Router
(For ASUS EZ User Interface)
User Manual
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E4549 First Edition March 009 Copyright © 2009 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:
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Table of contents About this guide .................................................................................... 4 How this guide is organized .............................................................. 4 Conventions used in this guide ......................................................... 5 Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router Package contents .................................................................................. 6 System requirements ................................
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Table of contents Appendices Notices .................................................................................................. 33 GNU General Public License .............................................................. 35 ASUS Contact information .................................................................. 41 About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and configure the ASUS Wireless Router. How this guide is organized This guide contains the f
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• Chapter 5: Troubleshooting This chapter provides you with a troubleshooting guide for solving common problems you may encounter when using the ASUS Wireless Router. • Appendices This chapter provides you with the regulatory Notices and Safety Statements. Conventions used in this guide WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Inst
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Knowing your 1 wireless router Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package. DSL-N11 11n WiFi ADSL Router AC Power adapter (type varies by region) Category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable RJ-11 cable Support CD (manual) Splitter (type varies by region) Quick Start Guide 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 followi
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• Install the device at least 0cms from a person to ensure that the product is operated in accordance with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure adopted by the Federal Communications Commission. Hardware features Front panel The DSL-N11 11n WiFi ADSL Router front panel contains LED indicators which shows the status of DSL-N11. R ADSL LAN DSL-N11 POWER Sync Data WLAN WPS 1 2 3 4 Status indicators LED Status Indication Power Solid Green Power on, normal operation Off Power off or failure ADSL
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Rear panel WPS ADSL LAN1-LAN4 Reset Power On/Off Item Description ADSL Connect an RJ-11 cable to the bundled splitter LAN1-LAN4 Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection. RESET This button restores the system to its factory default settings. POWER Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source ON/OFF Press this button to turn the power on/off WPS This button launches the WPS function. Product features The Wireless Router provides t
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Bottom panel 2 1 1 Item Description Mounting hooks 1 Use the mounting hooks to mount your router on concrete or wooden surfaces using two roundhead screws. Air vents 2 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. Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router DSL-N11 9
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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. . 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
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Setting up the 2 hardware Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router meets various working scenarios with proper configurations. You may need to change the wireless router’s default settings so as to meet the requirements in your wireless environment. Notes: We recommend that you use wired connection for initial configuration to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. Setting up a wired connection The ASUS Wireless Router is supplied with an RJ11 cable, an R
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Setting up a wireless connection To set up the wireless connection: 1. Insert the splitter's line connector to the phone outlet and connect your phone into the phone port (A). . Connect your wireless router's LINE port to the splitter’s DSL port (B). . Turn on your computer and double-click the wireless network icon on the ® Windows task bar to view available networks. Select your wireless router. By default, there is no security key for the wireless router. Click Connect and the connect
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Configuring the 3 network clients Accessing the wireless router Setting an IP address for wired or wireless client To 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 default, the ASUS Wireless Router integrates the DHCP server function, which automatically assigns IP addresses to the clients in your network. But in some instances, you
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® Windows 9x/ME 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network to display the Network setup window. . Select TCP/IP then click Properties. . If you want your computer to automatically obtain an IP address, click Obtain an IP address automatically then click OK. Otherwise, click Specify an IP address, then key in the IP address and Subnet Mask. DSL-N11 Chapter 3: Configuring the clients 14
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4. Select the Gateway tab, and key in New gateway then click Add. 5. Select the DNS configuration tab and click Enable DNS. Key in Host, Domain, and DNS Server Search Order, then click Add. . Click OK. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients DSL-N11 15
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® Windows NT4.0 1. Go to Control Panel > Network to display the Network setup window then select the Protocols tab. . Select TCP/IP Protocol from the Network Protocols list then click Properties. . From the IP Address tab of the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties window, you can: • Select the type of network adapter installed in your system. • Set the router to assign IP address automatically. • Manually set up the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway. DSL-N11
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4. Select the DNS tab then click Add under the DNS Service Search Order and key in DNS. ® Windows 2000 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right-click Local Area Connection then click Properties. Chapter 3: Configuring the clients DSL-N11 17
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. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. . Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server address: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS server.
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. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties. . Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS server settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following DNS server addresses: and key in the Preferred and Alternate DNS
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® Windows Vista 1. Click Start, select Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center. Right- click Local Area Connection then select Properties. . Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. . Select Obtain an IP address automatically if you want the IP settings to be assigned automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4. Select Obtain DNS server address automatically if you want the DNS se
