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... web GUI Logging into the web GUI 17 Setting up the Internet connection 18 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 18 Setting up your Guest Network 27 Using the Traffic Manager 28 Managing QoS (Quality of contents 1 A quick look Package contents 5 Your wireless router 5 2 Creating your network Positioning your router 8 What you proceed 13 A. 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...
... web GUI Logging into the web GUI 17 Setting up the Internet connection 18 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 18 Setting up your Guest Network 27 Using the Traffic Manager 28 Managing QoS (Quality of contents 1 A quick look Package contents 5 Your wireless router 5 2 Creating your network Positioning your router 8 What you proceed 13 A. 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...
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Table of contents Using the Servers Center service 33 Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service 34 Using the FTP Share service 35 Using the Miscellaneous setting 37 Configuring the Advanced settings 38 Setting up the DHCP Server 38 Upgrading the firmware 40 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 41 Setting up your network printer 42 4 Using the utilities Device Discovery 46 Firmware Restoration 47 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 49 ASUS DDNS Service 52 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 52 Appendices Notices...54 ASUS Contact information 67 Networks Global Hotline...
Table of contents Using the Servers Center service 33 Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service 34 Using the FTP Share service 35 Using the Miscellaneous setting 37 Configuring the Advanced settings 38 Setting up the DHCP Server 38 Upgrading the firmware 40 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 41 Setting up your network printer 42 4 Using the utilities Device Discovery 46 Firmware Restoration 47 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 49 ASUS DDNS Service 52 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 52 Appendices Notices...54 ASUS Contact information 67 Networks Global Hotline...
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Your wireless router 12 345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 A quick look Package contents RT-N66U 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-N66U 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.
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Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick:WPS is processing. 2 LAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. 1 Power LED Off: No power. On: Wireless system is ready. On: Device is ready. 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 into this button to power on or off the stystem. On Off 8 USB 2.0 ports Insert...
Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick:WPS is processing. 2 LAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. 1 Power LED Off: No power. On: Wireless system is ready. On: Device is ready. 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 into this button to power on or off the stystem. On Off 8 USB 2.0 ports Insert...
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... Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to the network. • With its dual band technology, your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This allows you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet surfing or reading/writing e-mail messages using two computers with both IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapters, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to connect...
... Ethernet RJ-45 cables that will be used to the network. • With its dual band technology, your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. This allows you to do Internet-related activities such as Internet surfing or reading/writing e-mail messages using two computers with both IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapters, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to connect...
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... RT-N66U 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 to the DC-In port and plug it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter...
... RT-N66U 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 to the DC-In port and plug it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your existing modem setup. Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter...
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... your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router via wired connection: 1. 2. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your computer. 11 Insert your wireless router's LAN port. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using...
... your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router via wired connection: 1. 2. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your computer. 11 Insert your wireless router's LAN port. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using...
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... server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection. • For more details, refer to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome, manually 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 the default user name (admin...
... server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection. • For more details, refer to easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome, manually 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 the default user name (admin...
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Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. The wireless router's web GUI launches. To use QIS with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your Internet connection. 3. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18
Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. The wireless router's web GUI launches. To use QIS with auto-detection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you in quickly setting up the Internet connection NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for the first time, press the Reset button on your Internet connection. 3. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18
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...; The auto-detection of the Network Map page. 3. To do this, follow these steps: • On 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 your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS...
...; The auto-detection of the Network Map page. 3. To do this, follow these steps: • On 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 your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS...
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... default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. On the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to configure its security settings. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. Setting 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. To set up different wireless security settings...
... default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. On the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to configure its security settings. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. Setting 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. To set up different wireless security settings...
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... a USB storage device and USB printer, to allow you need to create a user account to allow other network clients to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport IMPORTANT! On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to display the information about your USB device: 1. NOTE: To use this user manual. Refer to access the USB device. Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in...
... a USB storage device and USB printer, to allow you need to create a user account to allow other network clients to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport IMPORTANT! On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to display the information about your USB device: 1. NOTE: To use this user manual. Refer to access the USB device. Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in...
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... Share service Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to the USB2.0 port on the rear panel of the USB disk may cause data corruption. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Ensure that you want to assign access rights to the ASUS website at http://www.asus com 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...
... Share service Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to the USB2.0 port on the rear panel of the USB disk may cause data corruption. IMPORTANT! NOTE: Ensure that you want to assign access rights to the ASUS website at http://www.asus com 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...
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... wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the new firmware in your screen. 2. Click Upload. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. 40 Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the front panel flashes...
... wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED indicator at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. In the New Firmware File field, click Browse to locate the new firmware in your screen. 2. Click Upload. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. 40 Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the front panel flashes...
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5. Click Finish to finish. Click Next. 6. Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to complete the installation. 44
5. Click Finish to finish. Click Next. 6. Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to complete the installation. 44
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... the router's IP address. 46 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 Discovery to configure the device. 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-N66U Wireless Router > Device Discovery...
... the router's IP address. 46 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 Discovery to configure the device. 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-N66U Wireless Router > Device Discovery...
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Troubleshooting I cannot access a web browser for configuring the router. • Delete the cookies and files in this user manual. For more than five seconds. 49 Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for deleting cookies and files vary with the router. To do this chapter, contact the ASUS Technical Support. and Delete Files... 5 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you...
Troubleshooting I cannot access a web browser for configuring the router. • Delete the cookies and files in this user manual. For more than five seconds. 49 Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for deleting cookies and files vary with the router. To do this chapter, contact the ASUS Technical Support. and Delete Files... 5 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you...
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configure the settings. • Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON. If the LED is not configured to use a proxy server. 50 When ADSL Modem "Link" light is ON (not blinking), this means Internet Access is correct. • Retry using another Ethernet cable. Cannot access the Internet via both wired network and wireless network). • Ensure that your computer. • Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the wireless router and re- Internet is not accessible. • Check...
configure the settings. • Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is ON. If the LED is not configured to use a proxy server. 50 When ADSL Modem "Link" light is ON (not blinking), this means Internet Access is correct. • Retry using another Ethernet cable. Cannot access the Internet via both wired network and wireless network). • Ensure that your computer. • Refer to the Quick Start Guide of the wireless router and re- Internet is not accessible. • Check...
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the Router is not possible - The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in Chapter 3 of this user manual. If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL network. • Ensure that all your cables are all properly connected . • Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect...
the Router is not possible - The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is plugged in Chapter 3 of this user manual. If the ADSL "LINK" light blinks continuously or stays off, Internet access is unable to establish a connection with the ADSL network. • Ensure that all your cables are all properly connected . • Disconnect the power cord from the ADSL or cable modem, wait a few minutes, then reconnect...
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... goals of preserving the free status of all 65 This section is intended to make exceptions for permission. For software which applies to it is up to the author/ donor to decide if he or she is given a distinguishing version number. we sometimes make thoroughly clear what is permitted only in detail to address new problems or concerns. In such...
... goals of preserving the free status of all 65 This section is intended to make exceptions for permission. For software which applies to it is up to the author/ donor to decide if he or she is given a distinguishing version number. we sometimes make thoroughly clear what is permitted only in detail to address new problems or concerns. In such...
