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... Using the USB Extension 29 Using AiDisk for Files Sharing 30 Using the Servers Center service 33 Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled 16 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI 17 Setting up the Internet connection 18 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 18 Setting up the wireless security settings 22 Managing your network clients 24 Monitoring your USB device 25 Creating your Guest Network 27 Using the Traffic Manager 28 Managing QoS (Quality of contents 1 A quick look Package contents 5 Your wireless router...
... Using the USB Extension 29 Using AiDisk for Files Sharing 30 Using the Servers Center service 33 Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled 16 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI 17 Setting up the Internet connection 18 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 18 Setting up the wireless security settings 22 Managing your network clients 24 Monitoring your USB device 25 Creating your Guest Network 27 Using the Traffic Manager 28 Managing QoS (Quality of contents 1 A quick look Package contents 5 Your wireless router...
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1 A quick look Package contents RT-AC66U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) Stand Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. Your wireless router 12 345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 A quick look Package contents RT-AC66U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) Stand Network cable (RJ-45) Quick Start Guide Warranty card NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact ASUS for technical inquiries and support, Refer to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you would need future warranty services such as repair or replacement. Your wireless router 12 345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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... USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this button to establish LAN connection. 12 WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. 1 Power LED Off: No power. On: Wireless system is ready. O n: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). 4 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. O n: Has physical connection to USB devices. 6 Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your iPad. 9 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. 10 WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable...
... USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this button to establish LAN connection. 12 WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. 1 Power LED Off: No power. On: Wireless system is ready. O n: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). 4 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. O n: Has physical connection to USB devices. 6 Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your iPad. 9 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. 10 WAN (Internet) port Connect a network cable...
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... your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network. • With its dual band technology, your network, you are using only one or two computers that will be used to use the 2.4GHz band. • If you need To set up your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.
... your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network. • With its dual band technology, your network, you are using only one or two computers that will be used to use the 2.4GHz band. • If you need To set up your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.
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... to a power outlet. 10 Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. Wall Power Outlet RT-AC66U 1 4 Power Power Modem 3 WAN LAN 2 Computer 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 existing modem setup. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the...
... to a power outlet. 10 Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. Wall Power Outlet RT-AC66U 1 4 Power Power Modem 3 WAN LAN 2 Computer 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 existing modem setup. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the...
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...your wireless router's WAN port. 3. 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. 4. Insert your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's AC adapter to...
...your wireless router's WAN port. 3. 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. 4. Insert your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. IMPORTANT! Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's AC adapter to...
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..., disable the proxy server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection. • For more details, refer to the section Before you to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI: 1. On the login page, key in the wireless router's default...
..., disable the proxy server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection. • For more details, refer to the section Before you to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI: 1. On the login page, key in the wireless router's default...
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... failed to launch automatically, manually launch your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS page. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1 • On the login page, key in the default username admin and password admin. • Click the Quick Internet Setup icon from the upper left corner of the Network Map page. 3.
... failed to launch automatically, manually launch your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS page. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1 • On the login page, key in the default username admin and password admin. • Click the Quick Internet Setup icon from the upper left corner of the Network Map page. 3.
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... bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. On the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to configure its security settings. To set up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to display the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web...
... bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. On the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to configure its security settings. To set up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to display the wireless security settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web...
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... network clients to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport IMPORTANT! Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Refer to access the USB device. Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in this feature, you need to create a user account to allow you to monitor the working environment, share files, and printer with clients in your network. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status...
... network clients to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport IMPORTANT! Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Refer to access the USB device. Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in this feature, you need to create a user account to allow you to monitor the working environment, share files, and printer with clients in your network. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status...
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... support table. Using the FTP Share service Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to share files from your Host name. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Ensure that you want to assign access rights to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for FTP server access.To do this feature, you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB2.0 port...
... support table. Using the FTP Share service Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to share files from your Host name. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Ensure that you want to assign access rights to the ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for FTP server access.To do this feature, you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB2.0 port...
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... upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. 40 Upgrading the firmware NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at the left side of your computer. 4. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the new firmware in your screen. 2. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website...
... upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. 40 Upgrading the firmware NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at the left side of your computer. 4. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the new firmware in your screen. 2. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website...
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Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to complete the installation. 44 Click Finish to finish. Click Next. 6. 5.
Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to complete the installation. 44 Click Finish to finish. Click Next. 6. 5.
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... Access Point mode, you to get the router's IP address. 46 Device Discovery Device Discovery is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-AC66U Wireless Router > Device Discovery. 4 Using the utilities NOTES: • Install the wireless router's utilities from the bundled support CD. • If Autorun is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, and enables you need to use Device...
... Access Point mode, you to get the router's IP address. 46 Device Discovery Device Discovery is disabled, run setup.exe from the root directory of the support CD. To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-AC66U Wireless Router > Device Discovery. 4 Using the utilities NOTES: • Install the wireless router's utilities from the bundled support CD. • If Autorun is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, and enables you need to use Device...
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...; Disable the proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to change the channel settings. 5 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you proceed in this user manual. For more details, refer to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for configuring the router. • Delete the cookies and files in your web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options... 2. Under Temporary Internet files...
...; Disable the proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to change the channel settings. 5 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you proceed in this user manual. For more details, refer to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for configuring the router. • Delete the cookies and files in your web browser, then click Tools > Internet Options... 2. Under Temporary Internet files...
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... factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in Chapter 3 of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to the section Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings in ) IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) 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 51 the Router is not possible - If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access...
... factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in Chapter 3 of the wireless router for more than five seconds. • Refer to the section Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings in ) IP address: 192.168.1.1 Domain Name: (Blank) 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 51 the Router is not possible - If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access...
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...-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss. • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for details. • Always update to the latest firmware. English Positioning your wireless router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure...
...-duty motors, fluorescent lights, microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss. • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for details. • Always update to the latest firmware. English Positioning your wireless router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure...
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... wireless router's WAN port. Wall Power Outlet RT-AC66U d Power Power a Modem c WAN b LAN Computer a: Insert your modem has a backup battery, remove it to your wireless router's LAN port. b: Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. Ensure that your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it as well. 2. c: Using another network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. NA7417_RT-AC66U_QSG.indd 8 5/9/12 5:48:04 PM Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs...
... wireless router's WAN port. Wall Power Outlet RT-AC66U d Power Power a Modem c WAN b LAN Computer a: Insert your modem has a backup battery, remove it to your wireless router's LAN port. b: Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. Ensure that your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it as well. 2. c: Using another network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. NA7417_RT-AC66U_QSG.indd 8 5/9/12 5:48:04 PM Before disconnecting the wires/cables, ensure that the WAN and LAN LEDs...
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... your Internet Service Provider (ISP). c: Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your connection type. NOTE: The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for auto-diagnosis. d: Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. b: The wireless router's Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects if your ISP connection type is reset to its default settings. Key in the support CD for the first time or when your wireless router is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP...
... your Internet Service Provider (ISP). c: Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for your connection type. NOTE: The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for auto-diagnosis. d: Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. b: The wireless router's Quick Internet Setup (QIS) feature automatically detects if your ISP connection type is reset to its default settings. Key in the support CD for the first time or when your wireless router is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP...
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... five seconds. • Factory default settings: User name / Password: admin / admin IP address: 192.168.1.1 SSID: ASUS NA7417_RT-AC66U_QSG.indd 15 15 5/9/12 5:48:10 PM If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is correct. • Retry using another Ethernet cable. able in your cables are forgotten. • Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Reset button of the wireless router for more than five...
... five seconds. • Factory default settings: User name / Password: admin / admin IP address: 192.168.1.1 SSID: ASUS NA7417_RT-AC66U_QSG.indd 15 15 5/9/12 5:48:10 PM If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is correct. • Retry using another Ethernet cable. able in your cables are forgotten. • Try setting up the wired connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Reset button of the wireless router for more than five...