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RT-N53 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (User Manual/utility software) English Package contents Network cable Quick Start Guide 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 guide. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement.
English Positioning your wireless 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.
English Mounting options Mounting to the 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 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.
English Mounting 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.
English Before you proceed 1. Unplug and disconnect the wires/cables from your existing modem setup and release your computer’s outmoded IP address. Modem 3 1 OFF! 2 1. Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your cable/ADSL modem. 2. Disconnect the network cable from your cable/ADSL modem. 3. Reboot your computer (recommended). WARNING! Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that your cable/ADSL modem has been turned off for at least two minutes.
English 2. Set up your wireless environment. 4 WPS Modem 2 3 1 1. Insert your wireless router’s AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router’s LAN port. IMPORTANT! Ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs are 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. 3.
English Getting started 1. Configure your wireless settings via the wireless router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI). a. Launch your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. NOTE: If QIS does not launch automatically, follow these steps to manually launch QIS: • O n your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1. Use the default username admin and password admin to log into the user interface.
English c. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless connection. NOTE: You can assign a network name with up to 32 characters. d. Internet connection and wireless setup are completed. 2. Write down your router’s settings. IMPORTANT! Keep this information in a secure location. 2.
English Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) After following the steps, I still cannot access the wireless router’s web graphics user interface (web GUI) to configure the wireless router settings. A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the web browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 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.
English 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), then click Properties. 3. To obtain the iPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. MAC OS 1. Click the Apple icon located on the top left of your screen. 2. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure...
English C. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. Click OK when done. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for details on disabling the dial-up connection settings. D. Close all running web browsers. The client cannot establish a wireless connection with the router. Out of Range: • • Put the router closer to the wireless client.
English Cannot access the Internet via wireless LAN adapter. • • • • • • Move the router closer to the wireless client. Check whether the wireless adapter is connected to the correct wireless router. Check whether the wireless channel in use conforms to the channels available in your country/area. Check the encryption settings. Check if the ADSL or Cable connection is correct. Retry using another Ethernet cable.
USA/Canada Brazil SUPPORT HOTLINE Hotline Number Support Languages 1-812-282-2787 English 4003 0988 (Capital) 0800 880 0988 (demais localidades) Portuguese English Area Availability Mon. to Fri. 8:30-12:00am EST (5:30am-9:00pm PST) Sat. to Sun. 9:00am-6:00pm EST (6:00am-3:00pm PST) Mon. to Fri.
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.
For operation within 5.15 ~ 5.25GHz frequency range, it is restricted to indoor environment. IEEE 802.11b or 802.11g operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
CE Mark Warning This is a Class B product, in a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NCC Statement 注意! 依據 低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法 第十二條 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機,非經許可,公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻 率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信;經發現有干擾現象時,應立 即停用,並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信,指依電信規定作業之無線電信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及 醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 在5.25-5.
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