Asus Router RX3041 User Manual

							
RX3041 
User's Manual 
						

							
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction  .....................................................................2
      1.1 Features and Benefits ..........................................
  3
     1.2 Package Contents ..................................................
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     1.3 Finding Your Way Around  .......................................
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     1.4 System Requirements ...........................................
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     1.5 Installation Instruction  ...........................................
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2 PC Configuration   ...........................................................
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     2.1 TCP/IP Networking Setup   ....................................
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3 Setup Router Configurations via Web Browser  ............
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      3.1 Start Your Web Browser .......................................21
3.2 Wizard  .................................................................22
3.3 System  ................................................................25
3.4 WAN  ...................................................................
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3.5 LAN ......................................................................42
3.6 NAT  ......................................................................
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3.7 Firewall   ............................................................... 51
3.8 Routing   ............................................................... 55
3.9 UPnP  ...................................................................
58
3.10 DDNS  ................................................................59
3.11 Help Information    ...............................................
60
3.12 Logout  ...............................................................61 
						

							
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1  Introduction
Congratulations  on  purchasing ASUS  RX3041  Router.  This 
router,  is  a  high  quality  and  reliable  Internet  routing  device, 
enables  multiple  users  to  share  the  internet  connection 
through a Cable or DSL modem.
Simply install the router, connect to Cable/DSL modem, and 
surf  Internet  without  extra  efforts. Acting  as  a  10/100Mbps 
4-port  Ethernet  switch  as  well,  the  router,  with  all  ports 
supporting  MDI/MDIX,  allows  you  to  use  CAT5  cable  to 
uplink  to  other  routers/switches.  The  router  provides  a  total 
solution  for  the  Small  and  Medium-sized  Business  (SMB) 
and  the  Small  Office/Home  Office  (SOHO)  markets,  giving 
you  an  instant  network  today,  and  the  flexibility  to
 handle 
tomorrow's expansion and speed. 
						

							
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1.1 Features and Benefits
• 3-step easy setup wizard
All  users  can  easily  setup  the  router  via  only  3-step  wizard 
to share internet.
• User friendly Web Graphical Interface
ASUS  specific  and  user  friendly  interface  allows  users  to 
easily set up the router.
•  DHCP server support
This  feature  provides  a  dynamic  IP  address  to  PCs  and 
other  devices  upon  request.  The  router  can  act  as  a  DHCP 
server for devices on your LAN.
•  Multi DMZ host support
One PC on you LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 
2-way  communication  with  Servers  or  individual  user  on  the 
Internet. 
• Support PPTP and PPPoE 
The  Internet  (WAN  port)  connection  supports  PPPoE  (PPP 
over  Ethernet)  and  PPTP  (Point-to-Point  Tunnel  Protocol), 
as well as “Direct Connection” type service.
1.2 Package Contents
•  One RX3041 router
• AC external adapter 
						

							
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• CD including all language user manuals
•  User manual
1.3 Finding Your Way Around
1.3.1 Front Panel
The front panel contains LED indicators that show the status 
of the unit.
LEDColorStatusIndication
POWERGreenON
OFF
RX3041 is powered on.
RX3041 is powered off.
LAN(1-4)GreenON
BLINKING
Link is established.
L i n k   i s   e s t a b l i s h e d ,   a n d   d a t a   i s   b e i n g 
transmitted or received.
WAN
GreenON
BLINKING
Link is established.
L i n k   i s   e s t a b l i s h e d ,   a n d   d a t a   i s   b e i n g 
transmitted or received
STATUS
GreenON
BLINKING
The device is hung.
The device is up and ready. 
						

							
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1.3.2 Rear Panel
The  rear  panel  contains  the  ports  for  the  unit’s  data  and 
power connections.
LabelIndication
POWERPower Input Jack: connects to the supplied AC adapter.
WAN WAN Port: connects to your WAN device, such as ADSL or cable 
modem.
LAN (1-4)LAN  Ports:  connects  to  your  PC’s  Ethernet  port,  or  to  the  uplink 
port on your LAN’s hub/switch, using the Ethernet cable.
RESETReset Button: 
1. Reset  the  system  configuration  to  the  factory  defaults ,  if 
pressed for more than 4 seconds.
2. Reboot the device if pressed for more than 20 seconds. 
						

							
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1.4 System Requirements
• One  or  more  PCs  (desktop  or  notebook)  with  Ethernet 
interface.
•  TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
•  Have  valid  Internet Access  account  and  a  DSL  or  cable 
modem.
•  10/100BaseT network cables with RJ-45 connectors.
•  System  with  MS  Internet  Explorer  ver.  5.0  or  later,  or 
Netscape Navigator ver. 4.7 or later.
1.5 Installation Instruction
1)  Power off the router and DSL/cable modem.
2)  Connect  systems  to  the  LAN  ports  on  the  router  with 
straight LAN cables.
3) Connect the DSL or cable modem to the WAN port on the 
router.
4)  Power on DSL or cable modem first, then connect power 
adapter  to  the  power  jack  on  the  router  and  plug  the  power 
cable into an outlet.
5)  Check LEDs. a) Once power on the router, Power LED should be on.
b) LAN LED should be on for each active LAN connection.
c)  The  WAN  LED  should  be  on  when  the  DSL  or  cable 
modem is connected. 
						

							
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2  PC Configuration
User  needs  to  configure  TCP/IP  network  settings,  Internet 
access  configuration  for  each  system  within  RX3041  LAN. 
The  RX3041  Router,  by  default,  acts  as  a  DHCP  server,  it 
automatically  assigns  IP  address  to  each  system  when  the 
systems  boot  up.  If  users  choose  fixed  IP  addresses  for 
client systems, the gateway of the client system must be set 
to the IP address of the Router and DNS of the client system 
should be set to the address provided by your ISP. 
						

							
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2.1 TCP/IP Networking Setup
2.1.1 Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows 9x/ME
a )   S e l e c t  “S t a r t →
C o n t r o l   P a n e l → N e t w o r k ” ,   t h e 
following window will appear:  
						

							
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b) Click “Properties”, the window below will appear:
• If you decide to use DHCP, select “Obtain an IP address  
automatically”,  then  click  “OK”  to  save  your  settings.  Once 
you restart your system, the router will obtain an IP address 
for this system.
•  If  you  decide  to  use  fixed  IP  address  for  your  system, 
select “Specify an IP address”, and make sure the IP Address 
and Subnet Mask are correct.