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User Guide
RT-N53
Dual-band Wireless-N Router
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N53 features
a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an
unmatched concurrent wireless HD
streaming; with its universal repeater mode
and multiple SSID feature, you can easily
create various wireless environments to fit
your needs.
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E6772 First Edition July 2011 Copyright © 2011 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 1 A quick look Package contents ........................................................................................ 5 Your wireless router .................................................................................... 5 Mounting options ....................................................................................... 8 Mounting to the stand ....................................................................... 8 Mounting on the wall ...........................
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Table of contents Upgrading the firmware ..................................................................30 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings ........................................31 4 Using the utilities Device Discovery .......................................................................................32 Firmware Restoration ...............................................................................33 5 T roubleshooting Troubleshooting ..........................................
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WPS 1 A quick look Package contents RT-N53 Wireless Router Network cable (RJ-45) Power adapter Quick Start Guide Support CD (Manual, utility software) Warranty card NOTES: • 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. Your wireless router 1 5 2 6
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WAN LED 2 O ff: No power or no physical connection. On : Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). 5GHz LED / 2.4GHz LED 3 Off: No 5GHz or 2.4GHz signal. On: Wireless system is ready. Power LED 4 Off: No power. On: Device is ready. Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick: WPS is processing. WPS button 5 This button launches the WPS Wizard. LAN 1 ~ 4 ports 6 Connect network cables into these ports to establish LAN connection. WAN (Internet) port 7 Connect a network
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NOTES: • Use only the adapter that came with your package. Using other adapters may damage the device. • Specifications: DC Input (RT-N53) 12V with max 1A current o o Operating 0~40 C Storage 0~70 C Temperature Operating 50~90% Storage 20~90% Humidity 7
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Mounting options Mounting to the stand To 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 with one hand on the upside and the other hand WPS 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. NOTE:
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Mounting on the wall To mount the wireless router on the wall: 1. Locate the two holes on the stand and secure the stand to the wall with 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 mounting holes. 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 RT-N53. or 9
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2 Creating your network 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, tra
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What you need To set up your network, you need one or two computers that meet the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n 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 WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network. • With its du
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WPS Setting up your wireless router IMPORTANT! • Use wired connection in setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems due to wireless uncertainty. • Before setting up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • I f you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • Disc onnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it as well. • Reboot your computer (recommended). Wired connection NOTE: You
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WPS 2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s LAN port. IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router’s WAN port. 4. Insert your modem’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 5. Switch on the wireless router. Wireless connection 3 2 1 To set up your wireless router via wirless connection: 1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and
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NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter’s user manual. • To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in this user manual. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. ® Windows 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browse
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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. 15
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B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. ® Windows 7 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 3. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically
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MAC OS 1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen. 2. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 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. C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. ® Windows 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tool
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3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that allows you to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. To log into the web GUI: 1. On your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome, manually key in the wireless router’s default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. On the login page, key in the
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3. The wireless router’s web GUI launches. Use the web GUI to configure various wireless settings. Using the Network Map Network Map allows you to view the status and configure the connection settings of the Internet, system, and clients in your network. It enables you to quickly set up your Wide Area Network (WAN) using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature. To view the status or configure the settings, click any of these icons displayed on the main page: Icon Description Internet status
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Setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your wireless router to reset it to its factory default settings. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection. To use QIS with auto-detection: 1. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 2. The wireless router automatically dete
