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13.On  any  PC  connected  to  one  of  the  four  LAN  ports  on  the 
RX3042H, open your Web browser, and type the following URL 
in the address/location box, and press :
http://192.168.1.1
This is the predefined IP address for the LAN port on the RX3042H.
A login screen displays, as shown in Figure 3.2.
Figure 3.2 Login Screen
If you have problem connecting to the RX3042H, you may want to  check if your PC is configured to accept IP address assignment 
from  the  RX3042H. Another  method  is  to  set  the  IP  address  of 
your PC to any IP address in the 192.168.1.0 network, such as 
192.168.1.2.
14.Enter  your  username  and  password,  and  then  click  "OK"  to  enter the Configuration Manager. The first time you log into this 
program, use these defaults:
Default Username: admin
Default Password: admin
You  can  change  the  password  at  any  time  (see section 10.2 Login Password and System Settings on 
page 66).
The  System  Information  page  displays  each  time  you  log  into  the 
Configuration Manager (shown in Figure 3.3). 
						

							
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15. Follow the instructions described in Chapter 5 “Router Setup” to 
set up the LAN and WAN settings for RX3042H.
After  completing  the  basic  configuration  for  RX3042H,  read  the 
following section to determine if you can access the Internet.
3.3.2  Testing Your Setup
At  this  point,  the  RX3042H  should  enable  any  computers  on  your 
LAN  to  use  the  RX3042Hʼs ADSL  or  cable  modem  connection  to 
access the Internet.
To  test  the  Internet  connection,  open  your  web  browser,  and  type 
the  URL  of  any  external  website  (such  as 
http://www.asus.com). 
The  LED  labeled  WAN  should  be  blinking  rapidly  and  may  appear 
solid as the device connects to the site. You should also be able to 
browse the web site through your web browser.
Figure 3.3 System Status Page 
						

							
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If the LEDs do not illuminate as expected or the web page does not 
display, see Appendix 12 for troubleshooting suggestions.
3.3.3  Default Router Settings
I n   a d d i t i o n   t o   h a n d l i n g   t h e   D S L  c o n n e c t i o n   t o   y o u r   I S P,   t h e 
RX3042H  can  provide  a  variety  of  services  to  your  network.  The 
device  is  pre-configured  with  default  settings  for  use  with  a  typical 
home or small office network.
Table  3.2  lists  some  of  the  most  important  default  settings;  these 
and  other  features  are  described  fully  in  the  subsequent  chapters. 
If  you  are  familiar  with  network  configuration  settings,  review  the 
settings  in  Table  3.2  to  verify  that  they  meet  the  needs  of  your 
network.  Follow  the  instructions  to  change  them  if  necessary.  If 
you  are  unfamiliar  with  these  settings,  try  using  the  device  without 
modification, or contact your ISP for assistance.
Before  you  modifying  any  settings,  review  Chapter  4  for  general 
information  about  accessing  and  using  the  Configuration  Manager 
program. We strongly recommend that you contact your ISP prior to 
changing the default configuration.
Table 3.2 Default  Settings Summary
OptionDefault 
Setting
Explanation/Instruction
DHCP 
(Dynamic Host 
Configuration 
Protocol) DHCP server 
enabled with 
the following 
pool of 
addresses: 
192.168.1.100 
through 
192.168.1.200 The RX3042H maintains a 
pool of private IP addresses for 
dynamic assignment to your LAN 
computers. To use this service, 
you must have set up your 
computers to accept IP information 
dynamically, as described in Part 
2 of the Quick Start Guide. See 
section 6.1 for an explanation of 
the DHCP service.
LAN Port IP 
Address Static IP address: 
192.168.1.1
subnet mask: 
255.255.255.0 This is the IP address of the 
LAN port on the RX3042H. The 
LAN port connects the device to 
your Ethernet network. Typically, 
you will not need to change this 
address. See section 5.1 LAN 
Configuration LAN IP Address 
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4  Using the Configuration Manager
T h e   R X 3 0 4 2 H   i n c l u d e s   a   p r e i n s t a l l e d   p r o g r a m   c a l l e d   t h e 
Configuration Manager, which provides an interface to the software 
installed  on  the  device.  It  enables  you  to  configure  the  device 
settings  to  meet  the  needs  of  your  network.  You  access  it  through 
your  web  browser  from  any  PC  connected  to  the  RX3042H  via  the 
LAN or the WAN ports.
T h i s   c h a p t e r   d e s c r i b e s   t h e   g e n e r a l   g u i d e s   f o r   u s i n g   t h e 
Configuration Manager.
4.1  Log into the Configuration Manager
T h e   C o n f i g u r a t i o n   M a n a g e r   p r o g r a m   i s   p r e i n s t a l l e d   o n   t h e 
RX3042H. To access the program, you need the following:•   A computer connected to the LAN or WAN port on the RX3042H  as described in the Quick Start Guide chapter.
•    A  web  browser  installed  on  the  computer.  The  program  is  designed  to  work  best  with  Microsoft  Internet  Explorer®  6.0  or 
later.
You  may  access  the  program  from  any  computer  connected  to  the 
RX3042H  via  the  LAN  or  WAN  ports.  However,  the  instructions 
provided here are for computers connected via the LAN ports. 1 .   F r o m   a   L A N   c o m p u t e r,   o p e n   y o u r   w e b   b r o w s e r,   t y p e   t h e  following  in  the  web  address  (or  location)  box,  and  press 
:
http://192.168.1.1
T h i s   i s   t h e   p r e d e f i n e d   I P  a d d r e s s   f o r   t h e   L A N   p o r t   o n   t h e  RX3042H. A login screen displays, as shown in Figure 4.1. 
						

							
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Figure 4.1 Configuration Manager Login Screen
2.  Enter your username and password, and then click  .
The first time you log into the program, use these defaults:
Default Username: admin
Default Password: admin
Note: You can change the password at any time (see  section 10.2 Login Password and System Settings on 
page 66).
The  System  Information  page  displays  every  time  you  log  into  the 
Configuration Manager (shown in Figure 4.3 on page 20).
4.2  Functional Layout
Typical  Typical  Configuration  page  consists  of  several  elements 
–  banner,  menu,  menu  navigation  tips,  configuration,  and  on-line 
help. You can click on any menu item to expand/contract any menu 
groups or to access a specific configuration page. The configuration 
pane  is  where  you  interact  with  the  Configuration  Manager  to 
configure the settings for RX3042H. Menu navigation tips show how 
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Figure 4.2 Typical Confi guration Manager Page
4.2.1  Menu Navigation
• To expand a group of related menus, double click the menu or the icon:   
• To contract a group of related menus, double click the menu or the icon:
• To open a specifi c confi guration page, double click the menu or the icon:
4.2.2  Commonly Used Buttons and Icons
The  following  buttons  or  icons  are  used  throughout  the  application. 
The following table describes the function for each button or icon.
Table 4.1 Description of Commonly Used Bottons and Icons
ButtonFunction
Stores any changes you have made on the current page.
Adds the existing confi guration to the system, e.g. a 
static route or a fi rewall ACL rule and etc.
Modifi es the existing confi guration in the system, e.g. 
a static route or a fi rewall ACL rule and etc.
Redisplays the current page with updated statistics 
or settings.
Selects the item for editing.
Deletes the selected item.        
						

							
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4.3  Overview of System Configuration
To  view  the  overall  system  configuration,  log  into  the  Configuration 
Manager,  or  click  the  Status  menu  if  you  have  already  logged  on. 
Figure 4.3 shows sample information available in the System Status 
page.
Figure 4.3 System Status Page 
						

							
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5  Router Setup
This  chapter  describes  how  to  configure  the  basic  settings  for  your 
router  so  that  the  computers  on  your  LAN  can  communicate  with 
each other and have access to the Internet. Network setup consists 
of LAN and WAN configurations.
5.1  LAN Configuration
5.1.1  LAN IP Address
If  you  are  using  RX3042H  with  multiple  PCs  on  your  LAN,  you 
m u s t   c o n n e c t   y o u r   L A N   t o   t h e   E t h e r n e t   p o r t s   o n   t h e   b u i l t - i n 
Ethernet  switch.  You  must  assign  a  unique  IP  address  to  each 
device  residing  on  your  LAN.  The  LAN  IP  address  that  identifies 
the  RX3042H  as  a  node  on  your  network  must  be  in  the  same 
subnet as the PCs on your LAN. The default LAN IP address for the 
RX3042H is 192.168.1.1.
Definition: A  network  node  can  be  thought  of  as  any 
interface  where  a  device  connects  to  the  network,  such  as  the  RX3042Hʼs  LAN  port  and  the  network 
interface cards on your PCs. See Appendix 11 for an 
explanation of subnets.
You can change the default IP address to reflect the true IP address 
that you want to use with your network.
5.1.2  LAN Configuration Parameters
Table  5.1  describes  the configuration  parameters  available  for LAN 
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Table 5.1 LAN Configuration Parameters
SettingsDescription
Host NameFor identification only.
IP Address The  LAN  IP  address  of  the  RX3042H.  This  IP 
address  is  used  by  your  computers  to  identify 
the  RX3042Hʼs  LAN  port.  Note  that  the  public  IP 
address  assigned  to  you  by  your  ISP  is  not  your 
LAN  IP  address.  The  public  IP  address  identifies 
the WAN port on the RX3042H to the Internet.
Subnet MaskThe  LAN  subnet  mask  identifies  which  parts  of 
the  LAN  IP  Address  refer  to  your  network  as  a 
whole  and  which  parts  refer  specifically  to  nodes 
on the network. Your device is preconfigured with 
a default subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
5.1.3  Configuring the LAN IP Address
Follow these steps to change the default LAN IP address.
1.  Open the Connection configuration page, as shown in Figure 5.1 
by clicking the Router Setup -> Connection menu.
Figure 5.1 Network Setup Configuration- LAN Configuration
2.    (Optional)  Enter  the  host  name  for  RX3042H.  Note  that  host 
name is used for identification only and is not used for any other 
purpose.
3.  Enter the LAN IP address and subnet mask for the RX3042H in 
the space provided.
4.  Proceed  to  the  WAN  Configuration  section  for  instructions  on  setting up the WAN port if you have not yet done so.