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User Guide - Page 1
and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions; a capability to 70% powersaving solution. User Guide
RT-AC56U
Dual Band Wireless-AC1200 Gigabit Router
The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC56U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for 24/7 file sharing; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming;
User Guide - Page 5
... Firmware Upgrade 84 4.7.4 Restore/Save/Upload Setting 84 4.8 System Log 85
5 Utilities
5.1 Device Discovery 86 5.2 Firmware Restoration 87 5.3 Setting up your printer server 88
5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing 88 5.3.2 Using LPR to Share Printer 92 5.4 Download Master 97 5.4.1 Configuring Bit Torrent download settings 98 5.4.2 NZB settings 99
6 Troubleshooting
6.1 Basic Troubleshooting...
User Guide - Page 6
... inquiries and support, Refer to 70% power-saving solution.
1.2 Package contents
RT-AC56U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) Stand
Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide Warranty card
NOTES:
• If any of this user manual.
• Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement.
User Guide - Page 10
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10 1.5 Setup Requirements
To set up your wireless network, you need a computer that will be able to use the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band.
• If you are using only one computer with dual band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and...
User Guide - Page 11
... your wireless router to
avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet.
11 Insert your wireless router via wired connection:
1. Wall Power Outlet
RT-AC56U
Modem
Power
WAN LAN
Computer
To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following:
• If...
User Guide - Page 15
... By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your wireless router's settings. Log into your wireless router's Web GUI to your Internet connection.
2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. The wireless router's login username and password allows you in and connect to configure your wireless router's login username...
User Guide - Page 17
... wireless network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless router is reset to its default settings. • If QIS failed to detect your Internet connection type, click Skip to manual setting and manually configure your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. for Static IP
NOTES: • The auto-detection of your...
User Guide - Page 26
NOTE: RT-AC56U supports up to General > Guest Network. 2. From the navigation panel, go to six SSIDs (three 2.4GHz and three 5GHz SSIDs). To create a guest network: 1. On the Guest Network screen, select 2.4Ghz or 5Ghz frequency
band for the guest network that you want to your private network. Click Enable.
26 3.2 Creating a Guest Network...
User Guide - Page 35
Using Media Server Your wireless router allows DLNA-supported devices to the RT-AC56U's network.
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NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your wireless router. You can also configure other settings for the USB disk in the Servers Center. 3.5.2 Using Servers Center Servers Center allows you to share the media files from...
User Guide - Page 41
...list of the local RT-AC56U network as seen in the network.
• Character set on FTP Server Select the appropriate encoding used during data exchange on the FTP server. 3.5.3 3G/4G 3G/4G USB modems can be connected to RT-AC56U to allow Internet ...(_), and hyphens(-). • Work Group Assigns the name of verified USB modems, please visit: http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/
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User Guide - Page 85
... are not supported on MAC OS.
5.1 Device Discovery
Device Discovery is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, and allows you need to use Device Discovery to configure the wireless networking settings.
To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click
Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-AC56U Wireless Router...
User Guide - Page 87
... RT-AC56U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration.
5. NOTE: This is not a firmware upgrade utility and cannot be done through the web interface. Refer to Chapter 4: Configuring the Advanced Settings for more details.
5.3 Setting up your printer server
5.3.1 ASUS EZ Printer Sharing ASUS EZ Printing Sharing utility allows you to connect a USB printer to set up your wireless router's USB port...
User Guide - Page 89
Click Next. 6. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.
89 Click Finish to set up your hardware, then click Next.
5. 4. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to finish.
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Install the printer driver from a CD-ROM or file.
94 If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port.
8. 7. Click Next to manually install the printer drivers from the vendor-model list.
User Guide - Page 99
Click Check to Advanced Settings >
Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. Go to verify if the latest firmware is available, visit the ASUS global website at : http://support.asus.com/ for more product information and contact details of ASUS Technical Support.
6.1 Basic Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems that are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this...
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