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... router 1.1 Welcome 6 1.2 Package contents 6 1.3 Your wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 9 Mounting to the stand 10 1.5 Setup Requirements 11 1.6 Router Setup 12 1.6.1 Wired connection 12 1.6.2 Wireless connection 13 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 15 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 16 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network 20 3 Configuring the General settings...
... router 1.1 Welcome 6 1.2 Package contents 6 1.3 Your wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 9 Mounting to the stand 10 1.5 Setup Requirements 11 1.6 Router Setup 12 1.6.1 Wired connection 12 1.6.2 Wireless connection 13 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 15 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 16 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network 20 3 Configuring the General settings...
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1.5 Setup Requirements To set up your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This allows you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet ...
1.5 Setup Requirements To set up your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This allows you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet ...
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... Power Outlet RT-AC56U Modem Power WAN LAN Computer To set up your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your wireless router to a power outlet. 11 1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your ASUS wireless router...
... Power Outlet RT-AC56U Modem Power WAN LAN Computer To set up your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your wireless router to a power outlet. 11 1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your ASUS wireless router...
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...the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. To log into the Web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with different firmware versions. NOTE: The features may vary with an intuitive web graphical ...web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. On your ASUS Wireless Router. On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 ...or default domain name: http://router.asus.com. 2. 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the web GUI: 1. Top command buttons QIS ...
...the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. To log into the Web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with different firmware versions. NOTE: The features may vary with an intuitive web graphical ...web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. On your ASUS Wireless Router. On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 ...or default domain name: http://router.asus.com. 2. 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the web GUI: 1. Top command buttons QIS ...
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...2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log in quickly setting up your Internet connection. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. Log into your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 15 The QIS page launches automatically. For details on your wireless router... Web GUI to section 4.7.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to log into the Web GUI. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for the first time...
...2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to log in quickly setting up your Internet connection. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. Log into your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 15 The QIS page launches automatically. For details on your wireless router... Web GUI to section 4.7.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to log into the Web GUI. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password for the first time...
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Follow the instructions to save, sync, share, and access your files. Connect your smart device to your network. To use AiCloud: 1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install the ASUS AiCloud app to your smart device. 2. 3.6 Using AiCloud AiCloud is a cloud service application that allows you to complete the AiCloud setup process. 43
Follow the instructions to save, sync, share, and access your files. Connect your smart device to your network. To use AiCloud: 1. From Google Play Store or Apple Store, download and install the ASUS AiCloud app to your smart device. 2. 3.6 Using AiCloud AiCloud is a cloud service application that allows you to complete the AiCloud setup process. 43
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... network. In the Enable WPS field, move the slider to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS tab. 2. WPS uses 2.4GHz by default. 4.1.2 WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a wireless security standard that the devices support WPS. You can configure the WPS function via the PIN code or WPS button.
... network. In the Enable WPS field, move the slider to Advanced Settings > Wireless > WPS tab. 2. WPS uses 2.4GHz by default. 4.1.2 WPS WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is a wireless security standard that the devices support WPS. You can configure the WPS function via the PIN code or WPS button.
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... 4. b.Key in the Client PIN code on your wireless router into WPS survey mode. The router's LED indicators quickly flash three times until the WPS setup is normally identified by the WPS logo. This is completed. 52 If you select Push Button, go to put your wireless device. Click Start or...
... 4. b.Key in the Client PIN code on your wireless router into WPS survey mode. The router's LED indicators quickly flash three times until the WPS setup is normally identified by the WPS logo. This is completed. 52 If you select Push Button, go to put your wireless device. Click Start or...
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... would be used by one application or service at a time. Port range accepts various formats such as the HTTP server's port range for your WAN setup, then your FTP server as this would fail. A specific port can only be in order to access data through the same port at the same...
... would be used by one application or service at a time. Port range accepts various formats such as the HTTP server's port range for your WAN setup, then your FTP server as this would fail. A specific port can only be in order to access data through the same port at the same...
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... connected via ethernet. • Access Point mode: In this mode, the router creates a new wireless network on its own local network. • Media Bridge: This setup requires two wireless routers. Select any of these operation modes: • Wireless router mode (default): In wireless router mode, the wireless router connects to the...
... connected via ethernet. • Access Point mode: In this mode, the router creates a new wireless network on its own local network. • Media Bridge: This setup requires two wireless routers. Select any of these operation modes: • Wireless router mode (default): In wireless router mode, the wireless router connects to the...
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... the bundled support CD. • If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. • The utilities 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... Point mode, you to get the router's IP address. 85 To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-AC56U Wireless Router > Device Discovery.
... the bundled support CD. • If Autorun is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. • The utilities 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... Point mode, you to get the router's IP address. 85 To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-AC56U Wireless Router > Device Discovery.
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... protocol for sharing printer. 3. to General > USB Application > Network Printer Server. 2. Unzip the downloaded file and click the Printer icon to run the network printer setup program. 88 To set up the EZ Printer sharing mode: 1.
... protocol for sharing printer. 3. to General > USB Application > Network Printer Server. 2. Unzip the downloaded file and click the Printer icon to run the network printer setup program. 88 To set up the EZ Printer sharing mode: 1.
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4. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to complete the installation. 89 Click Finish to finish. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. Click Next. 6.
4. Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to complete the installation. 89 Click Finish to finish. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your hardware, then click Next. 5. Click Next. 6.
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... Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID (2.4GHz): ASUS SSID (5GHz): ASUS_5G 106 You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Launch the web GUI, go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and...
... Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 DNS Server 1: 192.168.1.1 DNS Server 2: (Blank) SSID (2.4GHz): ASUS SSID (5GHz): ASUS_5G 106 You forgot the SSID (network name) or network password • Setup a new SSID and encryption key via a wired connection (Ethernet cable). Launch the web GUI, go to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and...