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... 6 1.2 Package contents 6 1.3 Your wireless router 7 1.4 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...
... 6 1.2 Package contents 6 1.3 Your wireless router 7 1.4 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...
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... 4.1.2 WPS 49 4.1.3 Wireless MAC Filter 51 4.1.4 RADIUS Setting 52 4.1.5 Professional 53 4.2 LAN 55 4.2.1 LAN IP 55 4.2.2 DHCP Server 56 4.2.3 Route 58 4.2.4 IPTV 59 4.3 WAN 60 4.3.1 Internet Connection 60 4.3.2 Port Trigger 63 4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding 65 4.3.4 DMZ 68 4.3.5 DDNS 69 4.3.6 NAT Passthrough 70 4.4 IPv6 71 4.5 VPN Server 72 4.6 Firewall 73 4.6.1 General 73...
... 4.1.2 WPS 49 4.1.3 Wireless MAC Filter 51 4.1.4 RADIUS Setting 52 4.1.5 Professional 53 4.2 LAN 55 4.2.1 LAN IP 55 4.2.2 DHCP Server 56 4.2.3 Route 58 4.2.4 IPTV 59 4.3 WAN 60 4.3.1 Internet Connection 60 4.3.2 Port Trigger 63 4.3.3 Virtual Server/Port Forwarding 65 4.3.4 DMZ 68 4.3.5 DDNS 69 4.3.6 NAT Passthrough 70 4.4 IPv6 71 4.5 VPN Server 72 4.6 Firewall 73 4.6.1 General 73...
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...port Insert the bundled AC adapter into these ports to establish LAN connection. WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick: WPS is ready. WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this port to its factory default settings. ...Reset button This button resets or restores the system to establish WAN connection. On: Device is processing. USB 2.0 port Insert a USB 2.0 ...
...port Insert the bundled AC adapter into these ports to establish LAN connection. WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick: WPS is ready. WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable into this port to its factory default settings. ...Reset button This button resets or restores the system to establish WAN connection. On: Device is processing. USB 2.0 port Insert a USB 2.0 ...
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... capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you want to connect to your network may or may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter ...to your computer to connect to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. 10 1.5 Setup Requirements To set up ...
... capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you want to connect to your network may or may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter ...to your computer to connect to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. 10 1.5 Setup Requirements To set up ...
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RT-AC66U B1 1 Modem LAN WAN 4 2 Internet 3 To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your ... to the DC-IN port and plug it as well. • Reboot 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. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it to a power outlet. 11 1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired...
RT-AC66U B1 1 Modem LAN WAN 4 2 Internet 3 To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your ... to the DC-IN port and plug it as well. • Reboot 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. If your modem has a backup battery, remove it to a power outlet. 11 1.6 Router Setup IMPORTANT! • Use a wired...
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Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's LAN port. IMPORTANT! 2. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter... wireless router via wireless connection: 1. 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 a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC66U B1 1 Modem WAN Smart phone Tablet 3 Internet 2 Laptop Printer To set...
Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's LAN port. IMPORTANT! 2. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter... wireless router via wireless connection: 1. 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 a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC66U B1 1 Modem WAN Smart phone Tablet 3 Internet 2 Laptop Printer To set...
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To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to section 4.7.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password ...and password, refer to log into the Web GUI. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. Log into your Internet connection. The wireless router's login username and password allows you in and connect to log in quickly setting up your wireless router's Web GUI... from the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 15
To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to section 4.7.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password ...and password, refer to log into the Web GUI. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. Log into your Internet connection. The wireless router's login username and password allows you in and connect to log in quickly setting up your wireless router's Web GUI... from the 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your 2.4GHz/5GHz network. 15
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Key in the necessary information for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP 16 The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type. 2. for Automatic IP (DHCP) for your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP about the Internet connection type.
Key in the necessary information for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP 16 The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type. 2. for Automatic IP (DHCP) for your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information from your ISP about the Internet connection type.
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Click Apply when done. 17 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. 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.
Click Apply when done. 17 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. 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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4. When done, click Finish. 18 Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Click Next to continue. 5.
4. When done, click Finish. 18 Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. Read the wireless network connection tutorial. Click Next to continue. 5.
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NOTE: RT-AC66U B1 supports up to create. 3. 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 six SSIDs (three 2.4GHz and three 5GHz SSIDs). From the navigation panel, go to your private network. Click Enable. 26 3.2 Creating a Guest Network The Guest Network provides temporary visitors with Internet connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks without providing access to General > Guest Network. 2.
NOTE: RT-AC66U B1 supports up to create. 3. 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 six SSIDs (three 2.4GHz and three 5GHz SSIDs). From the navigation panel, go to your private network. Click Enable. 26 3.2 Creating a Guest Network The Guest Network provides temporary visitors with Internet connectivity via access to separate SSIDs or networks without providing access to General > Guest Network. 2.
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... Limit for multiple network applications with different priority levels. The percentages indicate the upload bandwidth rates that are disregarded to the Internet. • Under Upload Bandwidth table, set up the upload and download rate limits. 30 Set the highest priority packet.... for multiple network applications in corresponding order. NOTE: Ensure to send data packets: • Change the order of the Internet connection is available for specified network applications. The higher priority upstream packet will cause the higher priority downstream packet. • If...
... Limit for multiple network applications with different priority levels. The percentages indicate the upload bandwidth rates that are disregarded to the Internet. • Under Upload Bandwidth table, set up the upload and download rate limits. 30 Set the highest priority packet.... for multiple network applications in corresponding order. NOTE: Ensure to send data packets: • Change the order of the Internet connection is available for specified network applications. The higher priority upstream packet will cause the higher priority downstream packet. • If...
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...USB hard disk or USB flash drive, in the USB 2.0 port on a connected USB device through the Internet. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the file system support table. 3.5.1 Using AiDisk ...AiDisk allows you need to share files stored on the rear panel of your wireless router. AiDisk also assists you with setting up ASUS DDNS and an ...
...USB hard disk or USB flash drive, in the USB 2.0 port on a connected USB device through the Internet. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. Refer to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the file system support table. 3.5.1 Using AiDisk ...AiDisk allows you need to share files stored on the rear panel of your wireless router. AiDisk also assists you with setting up ASUS DDNS and an ...
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... not sure of verified 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...Choose your USB 3G / 4G adapter from the dropdown list. In the Enable USB Modem field, select Yes. 3. NOTE: The router will be connected to RT-AC88U to take effect. 40 Click Apply. NOTE: PIN code may vary from different providers. • Username / Password: The username and password...
... not sure of verified 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...Choose your USB 3G / 4G adapter from the dropdown list. In the Enable USB Modem field, select Yes. 3. NOTE: The router will be connected to RT-AC88U to take effect. 40 Click Apply. NOTE: PIN code may vary from different providers. • Username / Password: The username and password...
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... the router is unable to obtain a valid IP address or if you to disable Internet access. 60 Select No to configure the settings of various WAN connection types. To configure the WAN connection settings: 1. Configure the following settings below. 4.3 WAN 4.3.1 Internet Connection The Internet Connection screen allows you are Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or fixed IP.
... the router is unable to obtain a valid IP address or if you to disable Internet access. 60 Select No to configure the settings of various WAN connection types. To configure the WAN connection settings: 1. Configure the following settings below. 4.3 WAN 4.3.1 Internet Connection The Internet Connection screen allows you are Automatic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or fixed IP.
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... a gateway. If your ISP assigned a host name to your ISP. UPnP connects PCs of each network client is saved in a LAN. Using UPnP, a new network device is used to provide Internet access to network clients with your ISP and fill them in if required. ...Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specific PC on the Internet that translates Internet names to numeric IP addresses. • Authentication: This item may be remotely configured to the network...
... a gateway. If your ISP assigned a host name to your ISP. UPnP connects PCs of each network client is saved in a LAN. Using UPnP, a new network device is used to provide Internet access to network clients with your ISP and fill them in if required. ...Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specific PC on the Internet that translates Internet names to numeric IP addresses. • Authentication: This item may be remotely configured to the network...
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... a port in more than one PC at the same time. NOTES: • When connecting to an IRC server, a client PC makes an outgoing connection using an incoming port. • If Port Trigger is disabled, the router drops the connection because it is unsure when the application has been terminated. • Port triggering only... port to receive the inbound data. When Port Trigger is requesting for IRC access. The IRC server responds by verifying the username and creating a new connection to determine which PC is enabled, the router assigns an incoming port to receive inbound data from the...
... a port in more than one PC at the same time. NOTES: • When connecting to an IRC server, a client PC makes an outgoing connection using an incoming port. • If Port Trigger is disabled, the router drops the connection because it is unsure when the application has been terminated. • Port triggering only... port to receive the inbound data. When Port Trigger is requesting for IRC access. The IRC server responds by verifying the username and creating a new connection to determine which PC is enabled, the router assigns an incoming port to receive inbound data from the...
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...forwarding: • Port triggering will work properly. Leave this field blank if you want the incoming packets to 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. Predetermined... BOTH. Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that your LAN but has Internet access (referred to accept incoming connections for a limited period of time. They are configured to as "Internet client"). To check if Port Forwarding has been configured successfully: • Ensure that...
...forwarding: • Port triggering will work properly. Leave this field blank if you want the incoming packets to 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. Predetermined... BOTH. Port triggering allows multiple computers to run applications that your LAN but has Internet access (referred to accept incoming connections for a limited period of time. They are configured to as "Internet client"). To check if Port Forwarding has been configured successfully: • Ensure that...
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From the navigation panel, go to your ISP regarding specific IPv6 information for your Connection Type. The configuration options vary depending on your IPv6 LAN and DNS settings. 4. 4.4 IPv6 This wireless router supports IPv6 addressing, a system that supports more IP addresses. Enter your selected connection type. 3. Select your Internet service. 71 To set up IPv6: 1. Click Apply. NOTE: Please refer to Advanced Settings > IPv6. 2. This standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP if your Internet service supports IPv6.
From the navigation panel, go to your ISP regarding specific IPv6 information for your Connection Type. The configuration options vary depending on your IPv6 LAN and DNS settings. 4. 4.4 IPv6 This wireless router supports IPv6 addressing, a system that supports more IP addresses. Enter your selected connection type. 3. Select your Internet service. 71 To set up IPv6: 1. Click Apply. NOTE: Please refer to Advanced Settings > IPv6. 2. This standard is not yet widely available. Contact your ISP if your Internet service supports IPv6.
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To set up a VPN connection, you would need the IP address or domain name of the VPN server you are trying to access. From the navigation panel, go to configure ... for accessing the VPN server. Click the button. 5. 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 field, select Yes. 3. 4.5 VPN Server VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure communication to a VPN server: 1.
To set up a VPN connection, you would need the IP address or domain name of the VPN server you are trying to access. From the navigation panel, go to configure ... for accessing the VPN server. Click the button. 5. 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 field, select Yes. 3. 4.5 VPN Server VPN (Virtual Private Network) provides a secure communication to a VPN server: 1.