Asus RX3141 Network Router User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
1
Introduction ..............................................1
1.1
Features................................................................................................................1
1.2
System Requirements..........................................................................................1
1.3
Using this Document ............................................................................................2
1.3.1
Notational conventions...............................................................................2
1.3.2
Typographical conventions........................................................................2
1.3.3
Special messages......................................................................................2
2
Getting to Know RX3141 .........................3
2.1
Parts List ...............................................................................................................3
2.2
Hardware Features...............................................................................................3
2.3
Software Features ................................................................................................3
2.3.1
NAT Features.............................................................................................3
2.3.2
Firewall Features........................................................................................4
2.3.2.1
Stateful Packet Inspection.............................................................4
2.3.2.2
Packet Filtering – ACL (Access Control List)................................4
2.3.2.3
Defense against DoS Attacks........................................................4
2.4.1.1
Application Level Gateway (ALG) .................................................5
2.4.1.2
Log..................................................................................................5
2.4
Finding Your Way Around....................................................................................6
2.4.1
Front Panel.................................................................................................6
2.4.2
Rear Panel..................................................................................................7
2.4.3
Bottom View ...............................................................................................8
2.5
Placement Options ...............................................................................................9
2.5.1
Desktop Placement....................................................................................9
2.5.2
Magnet Mount Instructions.........................................................................9
2.5.3
Wall Mount Instructions:.............................................................................9
3
Quick Start Guide...................................11
3.1
Part 1 — Connecting the Hardware...................................................................11
3.1.1
Step 1. Connect an ADSL or a cable modem.........................................11
3.1.2
Step 2. Connect computers or a Network...............................................11
3.1.3
Step 3. Attach the AC adapter.................................................................12
3.1.4
Step 4. Power on RX3141, the ADSL or cable modem and power up
your computers.........................................................................................12
3.2
Part 2 — Configuring Your Computers..............................................................13