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... Positioning your router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection 12 2 Getting started 14 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 14 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 15 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network 19 3 Configuring the General settings 20 3.1 Using the Network Map 20 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings 21 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 22 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 23 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 26 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 28 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of...
... Positioning your router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection 12 2 Getting started 14 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 14 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 15 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network 19 3 Configuring the General settings 20 3.1 Using the Network Map 20 3.1.1 Setting up the wireless security settings 21 3.1.2 Managing your network clients 22 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device 23 3.2 Creating a Guest Network 26 3.3 Using the Traffic Manager 28 3.3.1 Managing QoS (Quality of...
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1 Getting to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC66U B1 Wireless Router! Thank you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. 6 and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% powersaving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AC66U B1 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTES: • If any...
1 Getting to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC66U B1 Wireless Router! Thank you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. 6 and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to 70% powersaving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AC66U B1 Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTES: • If any...
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... LAN connection. Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick: WPS is ready. Power LED Off: No power. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into one of these ports to establish WAN connection. NOTES: • Use only the adapter that came with max 1.75A current; 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC 50~90% Storage 20~90% 8 USB 2.0 port Insert a USB 2.0 device such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive into this port and connect your package. On: Device is processing. Power button Press this port. WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable...
... LAN connection. Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick: WPS is ready. Power LED Off: No power. Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into one of these ports to establish WAN connection. NOTES: • Use only the adapter that came with max 1.75A current; 0~40oC Storage 0~70oC 50~90% Storage 20~90% 8 USB 2.0 port Insert a USB 2.0 device such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive into this port and connect your package. On: Device is processing. Power button Press this port. WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable...
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... a backup battery, remove it as well. • Reboot your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. 1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to a power outlet. 11 Insert your cable modem and computer (recommended). 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. RT-AC66U B1 1 Modem LAN WAN 4 2 Internet 3 To set up your ASUS wireless router...
... a backup battery, remove it as well. • Reboot your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. 1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired connection when setting up your wireless router to a power outlet. 11 Insert your cable modem and computer (recommended). 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: You can use either a straight-through cable or a crossover cable for wired connection. RT-AC66U B1 1 Modem LAN WAN 4 2 Internet 3 To set up your ASUS wireless router...
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... 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC66U B1 1 Modem WAN Smart phone Tablet 3 Internet 2 Laptop Printer To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 12 Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. IMPORTANT! Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's LAN port. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router via wireless connection: 1.
... 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC66U B1 1 Modem WAN Smart phone Tablet 3 Internet 2 Laptop Printer To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 12 Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. IMPORTANT! Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's LAN port. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router via wireless connection: 1.
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Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 13 3. NOTES: • For details on your network, refer to a power outlet. 4. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to the section Setting up the security settings for your computer.
Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 13 3. NOTES: • For details on your network, refer to a power outlet. 4. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to the section Setting up the security settings for your computer.
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Assign the 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. Click Apply when done. 17 for Static IP NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3.
Assign the 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. Click Apply when done. 17 for Static IP NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3.
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...; To use this feature, you to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router. 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your network. Refer to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport • The USB ports support two USB drives or one...
...; To use this feature, you to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router. 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your network. Refer to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport • The USB ports support two USB drives or one...
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... USB modems, please visit: http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/ To set up the following: • Location: Select your 3G/4G service provider's location from the dropdown list. • ISP: Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from the dropdown list. • APN (Access Point Name) service (optional): Contact your 3G/4G service provider for detailed information. • Dial Number and PIN code: The 3G/4G provider's access number...
... USB modems, please visit: http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/3gsupport/ To set up the following: • Location: Select your 3G/4G service provider's location from the dropdown list. • ISP: Select your Internet Service Provider (ISP) from the dropdown list. • APN (Access Point Name) service (optional): Contact your 3G/4G service provider for detailed information. • Dial Number and PIN code: The 3G/4G provider's access number...
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... bandwidth if you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to the wireless router. 6. Select any of these wireless mode options to determine the types of these authentication methods: • Open System: This option provides no security. • Shared Key: You must use WEP encryption and enter at a maximum speed of interference. 7. 4. This setting prevents 802.11g and 802.11b devices from detecting your wireless connection. 8.
... bandwidth if you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to the wireless router. 6. Select any of these wireless mode options to determine the types of these authentication methods: • Open System: This option provides no security. • Shared Key: You must use WEP encryption and enter at a maximum speed of interference. 7. 4. This setting prevents 802.11g and 802.11b devices from detecting your wireless connection. 8.
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... mode. To set up WPS using the router's WPS button, follow these steps: a. c. If you select Push Button, go to put your wireless device or its user manual for any WPS devices, it will scan for the location of the wireless router. This is completed. 50 b.Key in the Client PIN code on your wireless device's user manual or on the device itself. The router's LED indicators quickly flash three times until the WPS setup is normally identified by the WPS logo. Note: WPS supports authentication using the Client's PIN code...
... mode. To set up WPS using the router's WPS button, follow these steps: a. c. If you select Push Button, go to put your wireless device or its user manual for any WPS devices, it will scan for the location of the wireless router. This is completed. 50 b.Key in the Client PIN code on your wireless device's user manual or on the device itself. The router's LED indicators quickly flash three times until the WPS setup is normally identified by the WPS logo. Note: WPS supports authentication using the Client's PIN code...
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... router. • Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation) is a system where one public IP (WAN IP) is used to route incoming data packets. • Enable UPnP: UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows several devices (such as routers, televisions, stereo systems, game consoles, and cellular phone), to be controlled via an IP-based network with your ISP and fill them in a LAN. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specific...
... router. • Enable NAT: NAT (Network Address Translation) is a system where one public IP (WAN IP) is used to route incoming data packets. • Enable UPnP: UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows several devices (such as routers, televisions, stereo systems, game consoles, and cellular phone), to be controlled via an IP-based network with your ISP and fill them in a LAN. Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specific...
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...67 This client should be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to the specified port range. • Protocol: Select the protocol. Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. • Local IP: Key in the client's LAN IP address. If you want the incoming packets to be redirected to access the server. NOTE: Use a static IP address for information. • Local Port: Enter a specific port to make port forwarding work even without setting up and running...
...67 This client should be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to the specified port range. • Protocol: Select the protocol. Unlike port forwarding, which requires a static LAN IP address, port triggering allows dynamic port forwarding using the router. • Local IP: Key in the client's LAN IP address. If you want the incoming packets to be redirected to access the server. NOTE: Use a static IP address for information. • Local Port: Enter a specific port to make port forwarding work even without setting up and running...
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... Settings > VPN Server. 2. To set up a VPN connection, you would need the IP address or domain name of the VPN server you are trying to access. Click the button. 5. From the navigation panel, go to configure broadcast support, authentication, MPPE Encryption, and Client IP address range. 72 On the Network Place (Samba) Support field, select Yes. 4. 4.5 VPN Server VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure communication to a VPN server: 1. NOTE: Before setting up access to a remote computer or remote network using a public network such as the Internet. On the Enable PPTP Server...
... Settings > VPN Server. 2. To set up a VPN connection, you would need the IP address or domain name of the VPN server you are trying to access. Click the button. 5. From the navigation panel, go to configure broadcast support, authentication, MPPE Encryption, and Client IP address range. 72 On the Network Place (Samba) Support field, select Yes. 4. 4.5 VPN Server VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure communication to a VPN server: 1. NOTE: Before setting up access to a remote computer or remote network using a public network such as the Internet. On the Enable PPTP Server...
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... This list will be used if you want to specify the IP addresses of devices that are allowed access to the wireless router GUI settings from WAN: Select Yes to allow devices outside the network to configure your network. • NTP Server: The wireless router can select HTTP, HTTPS, or both protocols to secure router access. • Enable Web Access from WAN. • Client List: Enter the WAN IP addresses of networking devices allowed to prevent access. • Only allow specific IP item. 3. Click No to disable Telnet. • Authentication...
... This list will be used if you want to specify the IP addresses of devices that are allowed access to the wireless router GUI settings from WAN: Select Yes to allow devices outside the network to configure your network. • NTP Server: The wireless router can select HTTP, HTTPS, or both protocols to secure router access. • Enable Web Access from WAN. • Client List: Enter the WAN IP addresses of networking devices allowed to prevent access. • Only allow specific IP item. 3. Click No to disable Telnet. • Authentication...
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... 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 to configure the wireless networking settings. B1 RT-AC66U B1 ASUS 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you to get the router's IP address. 81...
... 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 to configure the wireless networking settings. B1 RT-AC66U B1 ASUS 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0 NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you to get the router's IP address. 81...
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Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to install the printer driver. 85 Follow the Windows® OS instructions to finish. 5. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. RT-AC66U B1 7.
Wait a few minutes for the initial setup to install the printer driver. 85 Follow the Windows® OS instructions to finish. 5. Click Next. 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. RT-AC66U B1 7.
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... ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTAC66U/ #download to download the latest firmware. 3. If you encounter problems that are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for further solutions. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. 6 Troubleshooting...
... ASUS Technical Support. 6.1 Basic Troubleshooting If you are not mentioned in this chapter, visit the ASUS support site at http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTAC66U/ #download to download the latest firmware. 3. If you encounter problems that are having problems with your router, try these basic steps in this section before looking for further solutions. From the Firmware Upgrade page, click Browse to Advanced Settings > Administration > Firmware Upgrade tab. 6 Troubleshooting...
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...; Ensure that the Caps Lock key is "admin/admin". Ensure that you are using a web browser • If your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status as described in your web browser. The default factory login name and password is disabled when you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 98 For more details, refer to obtain IP addresses automatically. For Internet Explorer 8, follow these steps: 1. Launch Internet Explorer 8, then click Tools...
...; Ensure that the Caps Lock key is "admin/admin". Ensure that you are using a web browser • If your computer is wired, check the Ethernet cable connection and LED status as described in your web browser. The default factory login name and password is disabled when you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 98 For more details, refer to obtain IP addresses automatically. For Internet Explorer 8, follow these steps: 1. Launch Internet Explorer 8, then click Tools...
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... are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: IP address: admin router.asus.com SSID (2.4GHz): Refer to the label at the bottom of the router Firmware upgrade failed. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on how to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Launch the web GUI, go to Network Map, click the router icon, enter a new SSID and encryption key, and then click Apply. • Reset your...
... are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: IP address: admin router.asus.com SSID (2.4GHz): Refer to the label at the bottom of the router Firmware upgrade failed. Refer to section 5.2 Firmware Restoration on how to Administration > Restore/Save/Upload Setting, and click Restore. Launch the rescue mode and run the Firmware Restoration utility. Launch the web GUI, go to Network Map, click the router icon, enter a new SSID and encryption key, and then click Apply. • Reset your...