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Disable the proxy server, if enabled 13 B. Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 12 Before you need 9 Setting up the wireless security settings 22 Managing your network clients 24 Monitoring your USB device 25 ... Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 18 Setting up your wireless router 10 Wired connection 10 Wireless connection 11 Mounting to automatically obtain an IP address 14 C. Table of Service) Bandwidth 28 Monitoring Traffic 29 Using the USB Extension 29 Using AiDisk for Files Sharing 30 Using the Servers Center...
Disable the proxy server, if enabled 13 B. Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 12 Before you need 9 Setting up the wireless security settings 22 Managing your network clients 24 Monitoring your USB device 25 ... Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 18 Setting up your wireless router 10 Wired connection 10 Wireless connection 11 Mounting to automatically obtain an IP address 14 C. Table of Service) Bandwidth 28 Monitoring Traffic 29 Using the USB Extension 29 Using AiDisk for Files Sharing 30 Using the Servers Center...
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... the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000BaseTX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as movies or music using the 5GHz band. • If you are using only one computer with single band IEEE...
... the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000BaseTX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as movies or music using the 5GHz band. • If you are using only one computer with single band IEEE...
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NOTE: Refer to automatically obtain an IP address. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Click Start > Control ...
NOTE: Refer to automatically obtain an IP address. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Click Start > Control ...
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Click the Apple icon located on configuring your screen. 2. MAC OS 1. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your operating system's help and support feature for details on the top left of your computer's TCP/IP settings. 15 Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. 3.
Click the Apple icon located on configuring your screen. 2. MAC OS 1. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. Cllick Apply Now when done. NOTE: Refer to your operating system's help and support feature for details on the top left of your computer's TCP/IP settings. 15 Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. 3.
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... via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI: 1. On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in this user manual. 17 On your... network clients, ensure that allows you to the section Before you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy...
... via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI: 1. On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in this user manual. 17 On your... network clients, ensure that allows you to the section Before you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy...
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2. IMPORTANT! Key in the necessary information for your ISP. 19 Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP connection type. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP.
2. IMPORTANT! Key in the necessary information for your ISP. 19 Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP connection type. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP.
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NOTE: The ASUS Wireless Router can automatically obtain IP addresses from the navigation menu at the left side of your wireless router. Click Advanced Setting from your wireless router. Under the LAN menu, click DHCP Server. 38 To set up the DHCP Server You may enable the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your network clients can support up to configure the advanced features of your screen. 2. Setting up the DHCP server: 1. Configuring the Advanced settings Advanced Setting allows you to 253 IP addresses for your network.
NOTE: The ASUS Wireless Router can automatically obtain IP addresses from the navigation menu at the left side of your wireless router. Click Advanced Setting from your wireless router. Under the LAN menu, click DHCP Server. 38 To set up the DHCP Server You may enable the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your network clients can support up to configure the advanced features of your screen. 2. Setting up the DHCP server: 1. Configuring the Advanced settings Advanced Setting allows you to 253 IP addresses for your network.
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... Address field, key in the starting IP address. 5. IMPORTANT! • For the IP Pool Starting and Ending IP addresses, we recommend that the IP addresses expire and the wireless router automatically assigns new IP Addresses for the network clients. In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in the ending IP address. 6. In the Lease Time field...
... Address field, key in the starting IP address. 5. IMPORTANT! • For the IP Pool Starting and Ending IP addresses, we recommend that the IP addresses expire and the wireless router automatically assigns new IP Addresses for the network clients. In the IP Pool Starting Address field, key in the ending IP address. 6. In the Lease Time field...
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To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-AC66U Wireless Router > Device Discovery. NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you to get the router's IP address. 46 4 Using the utilities NOTES: • Install the wireless router's utilities from the bundled support...
To launch the Device Discovery utility: • From your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-AC66U Wireless Router > Device Discovery. NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you to get the router's IP address. 46 4 Using the utilities NOTES: • Install the wireless router's utilities from the bundled support...
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... click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-AC66U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 47 Unplug the wireless router from the power source. 2. Hold the Reset button at the front panel flashes slowly, which indicates that the wireless router is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that you specify. Use ...the following to four minutes. To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. From your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 ...
... click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-AC66U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 47 Unplug the wireless router from the power source. 2. Hold the Reset button at the front panel flashes slowly, which indicates that the wireless router is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that you specify. Use ...the following to four minutes. To launch the rescue mode and use the Firmware Restoration utility: 1. From your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 ...
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... with the web browser. • Disable the proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to the section Before you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this user manual. NOTE: The commands for deleting...Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies... 5 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you proceed in this chapter, contact the ASUS Technical Support. Troubleshooting I cannot access a web browser for more details, refer to obtain IP addresses automatically. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Launch your web browser. and Delete Files......
... with the web browser. • Disable the proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to the section Before you encounter problems that are not mentioned in this user manual. NOTE: The commands for deleting...Temporary Internet files, click Delete Cookies... 5 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you proceed in this chapter, contact the ASUS Technical Support. Troubleshooting I cannot access a web browser for more details, refer to obtain IP addresses automatically. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Launch your web browser. and Delete Files......
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...; Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON. • Check the wireless encryption settings. • Check if the computer can get the IP address (via wireless LAN adapter. • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is correct. • Retry using...
...; Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON. • Check the wireless encryption settings. • Check if the computer can get the IP address (via wireless LAN adapter. • Move the router closer to the wireless client. • Check whether the wireless adapter is correct. • Retry using...
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How to restore the system 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 following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP...
How to restore the system 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 following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP...
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... is working well. 2. Different ISPs may have registered a domain name before and it supports the ASUS DDNS service. 53 Check the following: 1. Can I have different interval time for one domain name for IP updating. 6. This is it just a trial version? I register two domain names to implement security... After restarting the router, why is normal.The interval time between the ISP DNS server and ASUS DDNS results in different WAN IPs in MS DOS and in some ASUS routers. The ASUS DDNS service is it that they could not access my domain name. 3. The DNS server ...
... is working well. 2. Different ISPs may have registered a domain name before and it supports the ASUS DDNS service. 53 Check the following: 1. Can I have different interval time for one domain name for IP updating. 6. This is it just a trial version? I register two domain names to implement security... After restarting the router, why is normal.The interval time between the ISP DNS server and ASUS DDNS results in different WAN IPs in MS DOS and in some ASUS routers. The ASUS DDNS service is it that they could not access my domain name. 3. The DNS server ...
Quick Start Guide
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English Before you proceed 1. Unplug and disconnect the wires/cables from your computer's outmoded IP address. b: Disconnect the network cable from your existing modem setup and release your cable/ADSL modem. c: Reboot your cable/ADSL modem. b a: Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your computer (recommended). Modem c a OFF! NA7417_RT-AC66U_QSG.indd 7 5/9/12 5:48:02 PM Mounting to the stand • Align and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the wireless router's mounting holes.
English Before you proceed 1. Unplug and disconnect the wires/cables from your computer's outmoded IP address. b: Disconnect the network cable from your existing modem setup and release your cable/ADSL modem. c: Reboot your cable/ADSL modem. b a: Unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet and disconnect it from your computer (recommended). Modem c a OFF! NA7417_RT-AC66U_QSG.indd 7 5/9/12 5:48:02 PM Mounting to the stand • Align and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the wireless router's mounting holes.
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B. C. A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. a NA7417_RT-AC66U_QSG.indd 9 b 5/9/12 5:48:06 PM Disable some settings on disabling your wireless settings via the wireless router's web graphics user interface (web GUI). Set the TCP/IP settings to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. a: Launch your computer. English 3. NOTE: For more details on your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. Getting started 1. Configure your computer settings, refer to automatically obtain an IP address.
B. C. A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. a NA7417_RT-AC66U_QSG.indd 9 b 5/9/12 5:48:06 PM Disable some settings on disabling your wireless settings via the wireless router's web graphics user interface (web GUI). Set the TCP/IP settings to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled. a: Launch your computer. English 3. NOTE: For more details on your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari. Getting started 1. Configure your computer settings, refer to automatically obtain an IP address.
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NOTE: The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your wireless router is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Click Apply when done. e: Read the wireless network connection tutorial. d: Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. c: Assign ... 10 NA7417_RT-AC66U_QSG.indd 10 5/9/12 5:48:07 PM Key in the support CD for your TCP/IP settings to continue. IMPORTANT! Click Next to automatically obtain an IP address. For more details, refer to the FAQs section or use the Setup Wizard in the necessary ...
NOTE: The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your wireless router is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. Click Apply when done. e: Read the wireless network connection tutorial. d: Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. c: Assign ... 10 NA7417_RT-AC66U_QSG.indd 10 5/9/12 5:48:07 PM Key in the support CD for your TCP/IP settings to continue. IMPORTANT! Click Next to automatically obtain an IP address. For more details, refer to the FAQs section or use the Setup Wizard in the necessary ...
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... feature for details on disabling the proxy server. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Set the TCP/IP settings to your Safari browser, click Safari > Prefer- NOTE: Refer to automatically obtain an...
... feature for details on disabling the proxy server. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Set the TCP/IP settings to your Safari browser, click Safari > Prefer- NOTE: Refer to automatically obtain an...
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From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Cllick Apply Now when done. NA7417_RT-AC66U_QSG.indd 13 13 5/9/12 5:48:09 PM MAC OS 1. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. NOTE: Refer to your operating system's help and support feature for details on the top left of your computer's TCP/IP settings. Click the Apple icon located on configuring your screen. 2. To obtain the iPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. English 3.
From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Cllick Apply Now when done. NA7417_RT-AC66U_QSG.indd 13 13 5/9/12 5:48:09 PM MAC OS 1. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. NOTE: Refer to your operating system's help and support feature for details on the top left of your computer's TCP/IP settings. Click the Apple icon located on configuring your screen. 2. To obtain the iPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. 4. Click OK when done. English 3.
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... the router: • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than 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
... the router: • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for more than 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