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and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions; a capability to 70% powersaving solution. User Guide RT-N66U Dark Knight Gigabit Router Dual Band Wireless-N900 The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N66U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for 24/7 file sharing; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming;
and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions; a capability to 70% powersaving solution. User Guide RT-N66U Dark Knight Gigabit Router Dual Band Wireless-N900 The ultra-thin and stylish RT-N66U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for 24/7 file sharing; SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming;
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...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. 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 Creating your wireless router 10 Wired connection 10 Wireless connection 11 Mounting to automatically obtain an IP address 14 C. Disable the proxy server, if enabled 13...
...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. 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 Creating your wireless router 10 Wired connection 10 Wireless connection 11 Mounting to automatically obtain an IP address 14 C. Disable the proxy server, if enabled 13...
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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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... via wireless connection. 5 USB LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. Insert your iPad's USB cable into one of these ports to charge your router to a power source. 7 Power button Press this port to establish WAN connection. 11 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports. O n: Has physical connection to...
... via wireless connection. 5 USB LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. Insert your iPad's USB cable into one of these ports to charge your router to a power source. 7 Power button Press this port to establish WAN connection. 11 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports. O n: Has physical connection to...
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Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates. • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in a centralized area for a ..., microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss. • Always update to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in the drawing below. • For optimum performance, please switch on the cooling system. 90° 45° 45° 2 Creating your network Positioning your...
Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates. • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in a centralized area for a ..., microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss. • Always update to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in the drawing below. • For optimum performance, please switch on the cooling system. 90° 45° 45° 2 Creating your network Positioning your...
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... Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you need To set up your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.
... Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you need To set up your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.
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... for wired connection. Insert your computer (recommended). Wall Power Outlet 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 a power outlet. 10 Setting up your wireless router IMPORTANT! • Use wired connection in setting up your...
... for wired connection. Insert your computer (recommended). Wall Power Outlet 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 a power outlet. 10 Setting up your wireless router IMPORTANT! • Use wired connection in setting up your...
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... a power outlet. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your wireless router's LAN port. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking... network cable, connect your modem to your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your computer. 11 Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 3.
... a power outlet. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your wireless router's LAN port. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking... network cable, connect your modem to your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your computer. 11 Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 3.
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Mounting to the stand To mount to the stand: • Align and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in this user manual. NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the wireless router's mounting holes. 12
Mounting to the stand To mount to the stand: • Align and insert the stand's mounting hooks to the section Setting up the wireless security settings in this user manual. NOTES: • For details on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the security settings for your network, refer to the wireless router's mounting holes. 12
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Click OK when done. 13 Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN. 4. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. A. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients.
Click OK when done. 13 Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for your LAN. 4. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. A. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients.
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To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy server ... 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 wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. On the login page, key in this user manual. 17 NOTES: • For your web browser such as Internet Explorer...
To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy server ... 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 wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. On the login page, key in this user manual. 17 NOTES: • For your web browser such as Internet Explorer...
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Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18 The wireless router's web GUI launches. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. 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.
Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18 The wireless router's web GUI launches. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. 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.
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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. IMPORTANT! 2.
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. IMPORTANT! 2.
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...Click Apply when done. 20 NOTES: • The auto-detection of the Network Map page. 3. To do this, follow these steps: • On your wireless router's web GUI to launch automatically, manually launch your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1 • On the login page, key in the default username .... • 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 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless...
...Click Apply when done. 20 NOTES: • The auto-detection of the Network Map page. 3. To do this, follow these steps: • On your wireless router's web GUI to launch automatically, manually launch your web browser, key in http://192.168.1.1 • On the login page, key in the default username .... • 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 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Assign the network name (SSID) and security key for the first time or when your wireless...
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... configure its security settings. Setting up the wireless security settings: 1. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to display the wireless security...
... configure its security settings. Setting up the wireless security settings: 1. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to display the wireless security...
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Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display the information about your network clients: 1. Managing your network clients To manage your network clients. 24
Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display the information about your network clients: 1. Managing your network clients To manage your network clients. 24
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Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in this feature, you to monitor the working environment, share files, and printer with clients in your network. ..., to allow you need to create a user account to allow other network clients to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. NOTE: To use this user manual. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to the Plug-n-Share...
Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in this feature, you to monitor the working environment, share files, and printer with clients in your network. ..., to allow you need to create a user account to allow other network clients to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. NOTE: To use this user manual. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to the Plug-n-Share...
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... Network Place (Samba) Share service and Using the FTP Share service in this user manual. • On USB External HDD/Flash disk: • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. • To safely remove the USB disk...
... Network Place (Samba) Share service and Using the FTP Share service in this user manual. • On USB External HDD/Flash disk: • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. • To safely remove the USB disk...
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Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for temporary visitors without providing access to create a network for your visitors. 27 On the Guest Network screen, click Create to your guest network: 1. To create your private network.
Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for temporary visitors without providing access to create a network for your visitors. 27 On the Guest Network screen, click Create to your guest network: 1. To create your private network.
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... network devices, select your ISP. • If you to enable the default rule and fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. NOTE: • Get the bandwidth information from your preferred priority from the Userdefined QoS rules. 28 To set the bandwidth priority and manage...
... network devices, select your ISP. • If you to enable the default rule and fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. NOTE: • Get the bandwidth information from your preferred priority from the Userdefined QoS rules. 28 To set the bandwidth priority and manage...