DSL-N10S Wireless-N150 ADSL Modem Router User Manual
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Table of contents About this guide..................................................................................... 5 Chapter 1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents................................................................................... 7 System requirements............................................................................. 7 Before you proceed................................................................................ 7 Hardware features.............................
Table of contents Status..................................................................................................... 37 Checking your device information and basic settings...................... 37 Configuring the System Log............................................................. 38 Setting up the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)...................................... 39 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting...................................................................................
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 following parts: • Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of the ASUS Wireless Router.
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: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.
1 Knowing your wireless router Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS Wireless Router package. DSL-N10S Wireless-N150 ADSL Modem Router RJ-45 cable RJ-11 cable Power adapter Warranty card Quick Start Guide External splitter Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• • • Keep the device away from transformers, heavy-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal loss. Install the device in a central area to provide ideal coverage for all wireless mobile devices. Install the device at least 20cm from a person to comply with the RF Guidelines for Human Exposure of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Status indicators LED Status Indication Off No connection or in bridge mode. Flashing Internet data is transmitted in the routing mode. On The Internet connection is normal in the routing mode and no Internet data is being transmitted. Off No power or no physical connection On Has physical connection to an Ethernet network.
Rear panel & Side panels 10 DSL-N10S Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
Item Description Power switch Press this button to turn the power on/off. Power (DC-In) port Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source. LAN port Connect a RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish LAN connection. ADSL port Connect an RJ-11 telephone cable to this port or a splitter connected from this port. WPS button / Wi-Fi switch* WPS mode: Press this button for more than four seconds to enable the WPS function.
DSL-N10S Chapter 1: Knowing your wireless router
2 Getting started Setting up the wireless router The ASUS Wireless Router includes a web graphical user interface (web GUI) that allows you to configure the wireless router using your web browser on your computer. Note: For details on configuring your wireless router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. Accessing the router’s web GUI To access the router’s web GUI: 1. In your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1. 2. Key in the user name and password.
Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection. Important: Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP. 14 1. 2. Click Quick Start. In Step 1: Quick Start - Password page, set up your password and click Next. 3. In Step 2: Quick Start - Time Zone page, select the appropriate time for your location and click Next.
4. In Step 3: Quick Start - ISP Connection Type page, select your Internet connection type, and click Next.
5. In Step 4: Quick Start - Wlan page, set up the parameter for your WLAN network. Notes: • Do not include quotation marks (" or ') in your SSID or use spaces at the start of your SSID. • For WPA pre-shared key and WEP key settings, do not use quotation marks (" or '), angle brackets (>), square brackets (]) and spaces at the start of your key, and spaces at the start or two spaces between your key. 6. 16 In Step 5: Quick Start Complete!! page, click Next to save the configuration settings.
3 Configuring the network clients Managing your network clients To manage your network clients to your ASUS Wireless Router, you must have the correct parameters for wireless, LAN, and WAN connection types. 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 that automatically assigns the IP addresses to the clients in your network.
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 automatically. Otherwise, select Use the following IP address: and key in IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4.
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. 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.
Windows® Vista/7 1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center. Click View status > Properties > Continue. 2. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties. 3. 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 and Subnet mask. 4.
4 Configuring via the web GUI Configuring the Interface Setup The Interface Setup page allows you to configure the settings of these three network types: Internet, LAN, and Wireless. Configuring the Internet settings The Internet page allows you to configure your Internet settings.
To configure the Internet settings: 1. Click Interface Setup > Internet tab. 2. In the AMT VC dropdown list, select the virtual circuit, and key in the virtual path values for the asynchronous transfer mode ranging from 0 to 255 in the VPI field, and the VCI values ranging from 1 to 65535. 3. In the IPv4/IPv6 field, select IPv4, IPv4/IPv6 or IPv6. 4. In the Encapsulation item, select Dynamic IP Address, Static IP address, PPPoA/PPPoE or Bridge Mode. To configure the PPP settings: 1.
Configuring the local area network (LAN) settings The LAN page allows you to configure your local area network (LAN) settings. Configuring the LAN settings The LAN page allows you to configure the interface of your local area network. To configure the LAN settings: 1. Click Interface Setup > LAN tab. In the Router Local IP field, key in the IP Address and IP Subnet Mask. 2. In the DHCP options, select Disabled, Enabled, or Relay. 3. Key in the Starting IP Address, IP Pool Count and Lease Time.
Configuring the wireless network settings The Wireless page allows you to configure the wireless settings. Configuring the basic wireless network settings To configure the wireless settings: 1. Click Interface Setup > Wireless tab. 2. In the Access Point Settings, select Activated or Deactivated to enable or disable the access point. 3. Key in the necessary parameters for Access Point and select the wireless mode. 4.
6. 7. 8. unique name containing up to 32 characters for your SSID (Service Set Identifier) or network name to identify your wireless network. Wi-Fi devices can identify and connect to the wireless network via your assigned SSID. The SSIDs on the information banner are updated once new SSIDs are saved to the settings. Select the Authentication type. In WDS Settings field, tick On or Off to enable or disable the WDS (Wireless Distribution System).
Configuring the routing settings The Routing page displays the devices on the routing list and allows you to configure the routing settings. Configuring the routing settings If your network makes use of more than one wireless router, you can configure a routing table to share the same Internet service. Note: We recommend that you do not change the default route settings unless you have advanced knowledge of routing tables. If you want to add a device on the list, click ADD ROUTE.
Configure the NAT settings NAT (Network Address Translation) allows a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection to pass through the router to the network clients. To configure the NAT settings: 1. 2. 3. 4. Go to Advanced Setup > NAT. Select the Virtual Circuit and Number of IPs. Enter DMZ and Virtual Servers settings. Click Save.
Configure the ADSL settings This page allows you to configure the ADSL settings. Select the ADSL mode and ADSL type, click SAVE when done.
Configuring the Access Management The Advanced Setup page allows you to configure the following advanced settings: ACL, Filter, SNMP, UPnP, and DDNS. Configuring the ACL The ACL (Access Control List) configuration page allows you to specify the services that are accessible from LAN or WAN side. To configure the ACL settings: 1. Click Access Management > ACL tab. 2. In ACL, tick Activated to enable ACL management. 3. In the IP Address fields, key in the desired IP to add. 4. Click Save.
Configure the Filter settings The Filter page allows you to restrict certain types of outgoing or incoming data packets from or to the network clients based on their MAC addresses. To configure the Filter settings: 1. Click Access Management > Filter tab. 2. Select the Filter Type Selection. 3. In the Direction field, select Outgoing, Incoming, or Both. 4. In the Source IP address field, key in the IP address of the network client whose incoming packets you want to restrict. 5.
Configure the SNMP settings This page allows you to configure the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) settings. To configure the SNMP settings: 1. Click Access Management > SNMP tab. 2. Tick Activated to enable SNMP. 3. Key in the trap host. 4. Click Save when done. Configuring the UPnP settings The UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Configuration page allows you to access the media of the UPnP devices found in your network. To configure the UPnP settings: 1. Click Access Management > UPnP tab. 2.
Configuring the DDNS settings Setting up DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows you to access the router from outside your network through the provided ASUS DDNS Service or another DDNS service. To configure the DDNS settings: 1. Click Access Management > DDNS tab. 2. In the Dynamic DNS field, tick Activated to enable DDNS connection. 3. Configure the following settings below. When done, click Save. • My Host Name: Key in the Host Name in the format of xxx.asuscomm.com (xxx is your host name).
Configuring the Maintenance settings The Maintenance page allows you to restore the wireless router to its default or to its saved configuration settings, upgrade the firmware, view the system logs and diagnostics. Configuring the Administrator settings The Administrator page allows you to modify the password. To modify a password: 1. Click Maintenance > Administration tab. 2. Key in your password to the New Password and Confirm Password fields. 3. Click Save to modify the selected user account.
Upgrading the firmware The Firmware page allows you to upgrade the wireless router’s firmware version. NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS Support site at http://support.asus.com. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Maintenance > Administration tab. 2. In the New Firmware Location field, click Browse to locate the new firmware file on your computer. 3. Click Upgrade. Wait for a few minutes for the uploading process to complete.
Restoring the wireless router settings The SysRestart page allows you to restore the wireless router to its default settings or to a previously saved configuration settings. To configure the SysRestart settings: 1. Click Maintenance > SysRestart tab. 2. Select Current Settings or Factory Default Settings. 3. Click Restart to load the selected configuration and reboot the router’s system.
Diagnostics The Diagnostics page allows you to detect and view problems with your network.
Status The Status page allows you to view the current status of your wireless router, the connection status, and the system logs. Checking your device information and basic settings Go to Status > Device Info tab to view these information: • LAN The LAN field displays some basic LAN settings of the wireless router, the LAN IP address, Subnet mask and DHCP server status. • WAN The WAN field displays the basic status of WAN and DNS server of the router.
Viewing the System Log The System Log page allows you to view the system logs. To configure the system log: 1. Click Status > System Log tab. 2. Click Save Log to save a copy of logs information to your local drive. 3. Click Clear Log to clear the system logs from the table.
Setting up the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 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. To enable the WPS function, press the WPS button on your router for more than four seconds.
5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 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 Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this chapter. Problem The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. Action Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client.
Problem Internet is not accessible. Action • • When ADSL Modem “Link” light is ON (not blinking), this means Internet Access is possible. • • • • • • Check the status indicators on the ADSL modem and the wireless router. Ensure that the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON. If the LED is not ON, change the cable and try again. Restart your computer. Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the wireless router and re-configure the settings. Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON.
Problem How to restore the system to its default settings? Action • • Insert a pointed blunt object in the Reset hole at the right side of the wireless router for more than five seconds. Refer to the section Restoring the wireless router settings in Chapter 4 of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.
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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 To maintain compliance with FCC’s RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body. Use on the supplied antenna.
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