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E7222 First Edition March 2012 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”).
Table of contents About this guide..................................................................................... 4 Knowing your router 7 Package contents................................................................................... 7 System requirements............................................................................. 7 Before you proceed................................................................................ 7 Hardware features.............................................
About this guide This user guide contains information that you need to install and configure the ASUS Router. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following sections: • Chapter 1: Knowing your router This chapter provides information on the package contents, system requirements, hardware features, and LED indicators of the ASUS Router. • Chapter 2: Getting started This chapter provides instructions on setting up the Router.
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1 Knowing your router Package contents Check the following items in your ASUS Router package. RX3041_B Router x1 Power adapter x1 Quick Start Guide x1 Note: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Hardware features Top panel RX3041_B BroadBand Router Status indicators LED Power Reset WAN (Wide Area Network) LAN 1-4 (Local Area Network) Status Indication Off No power On System ready Flashing slowly Reset the system to factory default settings Off No power or no physical connection On Has physical connection to an Ethernet network Flashing Transmitting or receiving data (through Ethernet cable) Off No power or no physical connection On Has physical connection to an Ethernet netw
Rear panel DCIN 1 Item 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 Description Reset button Press this button for more than five seconds to reset the system to its factory default settings. Power (DC-In) port Insert the AC adapter into this port to connect your router to a power source. WAN port Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to this port to establish WAN connection. LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect RJ-45 Ethernet cables to these ports to establish LAN connection. Chapter 1: Knowing your router e7 _rx 0 1b_contents.
Bottom panel 1 2 Item 1 2 Description 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: 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. 10 RX3041_B e7 _rx 0 1b_contents.
Mounting options The ASUS Router is designed to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be mounted to a wall or ceiling. To mount the ASUS Router: 1. 2. 3. 4. Look for the two mounting hooks underneath the router. Mark two upper holes on a flat surface. Screw on two round head screws on the surface until only 1/4'' is showing. Latch the hooks of the ASUS Router onto the screws. Chapter 1: Knowing your router e7 _rx 0 1b_contents.
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2 Getting started Setting up the router The ASUS Router uses a web-based user interface (web GUI) that allows you to configure the router using your web browser on your computer. Note: For details on configuring your router using the web GUI, refer to Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI. Using the Quick Internet Setup (QIS) Using QIS with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up your Internet connection.
Notes: • If QIS does not detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting and manually configure your connection settings. • If QIS does not automatically launch, type in http://192.168.1.1 in your web browser. For more details, refer to the next section Using QIS without auto-detection. 2. The setup screen will display your network information including your WAN IP and LAN IP. Internet connection setup is now complete. 14 RX3041_B e7 _rx 0 1b_contents.
Select your next preferred task from any of these options: 1. Going to Internet: Click to go online and start surfing websites, chatting, or accessing e-mail. 2. A dvanced Setting page: Click to go to the router’s Advanced Setting page and configure more options. 3. A dd to Favorites: Click to add the router’s web interface to your Favorites. Note: If you choose options 2 and 3, you will need to log in to the web GUI.
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3 Configuring the network clients Accessing the router Setting up an IP address for wired clients To access the ASUS Router, you must have the correct TCP/IP settings on your wired clients. Ensure that the clients’ IP addresses are within the same subnet as the ASUS Router. By default, the ASUS Router makes use of DHCP to automatically assign IP addresses to the clients on 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 the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway. 4.
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 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 the advanced settings Managing bandwidth with QoS QoS enables you to set the bandwidth priority and manage network traffic. To set up bandwidth priority: 1. 2. 3. 4. From the left navigation menu, click Advanced Setting > WAN > QoS tab. Tick Yes in the Enable QoS field. To manage network traffic, select IP or MAC in the Address Type field. Click Apply to save the settings. Chapter 4: Configuring via the web GUI e7 _rx 0 1b_contents.
Upgrading the firmware Note: Download the latest firmware from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com. To upgrade the firmware: 1. Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu on the left panel. 2. Select Administration, and then click the Firmware Upgrade tab. 3. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the new firmware on your computer. 4. Click Upload. The uploading process takes about three minutes. 22 RX3041_B e7 _rx 0 1b_contents.
Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings To restore/save/upload the settings: 1. Click Advanced Setting from the navigation menu on the left panel. 2. Select Administration and then click the Restore/Save/Upload Setting tab. 3. Select Restore, Save, or Upload settings. • To revert back to default factory settings, click Restore, and click OK. • To save current system settings, click Save, and click Save in the file download window to save the system file to your preferred path.
5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides solutions to some common problems that you may encounter while installing or using the ASUS Router. These issues require simple troubleshooting that you can perform yourself. Contact ASUS Technical Support if you encounter problems not included in this chapter. Problem Internet is not accessible. Action • • Internet is not accessible but the ADSL Modem “LINK” light is ON (not blinking).
Problem How do you restore the system to its default settings? Action • • I cannot use 192.168.1.1 to access the GUI setup page. Use a paper clip or small pointed object to press the Reset button found at the rear of the router for more than five seconds. Refer to the section Restoring/Saving/ Uploading settings in Chapter 4 of this user manual. The following are the default factory settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in) IP address: 192.168.1.
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Appendices Notices ASUS Recycling/Takeback 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 to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for the detailed recycling information in different regions.
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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