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SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; 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; and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions; a capability to 70% powersaving solution.
SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; 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; and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions; a capability to 70% powersaving solution.
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... 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 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. Table of Service) Bandwidth 28...
... 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 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. Table of Service) Bandwidth 28...
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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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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 to a local area network (...
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 to a local area network (...
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Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware. 2 Creating your network Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. •...
Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware. 2 Creating your network Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in a centralized area for a maximum wireless coverage for the network devices. •...
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... the 5GHz band. • If you are using only one computer with both IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapters, you need To set up your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. What you need one computer with dual band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter, you will be able to...
... the 5GHz band. • If you are using only one computer with both IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapters, you need To set up your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. What you need one computer with dual band IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter, you will be able to...
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... battery, remove it to wireless uncertainty. • Before setting up 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 from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your wireless...
... battery, remove it to wireless uncertainty. • Before setting up 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 from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your wireless...
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... Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your computer. 11 IMPORTANT! Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. Insert your modem's AC ...plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. Ensure that the...
... Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your computer. 11 IMPORTANT! Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. Insert your modem's AC ...plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. Ensure that the...
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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 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.
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Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. 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. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.
Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. 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. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.
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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 ... the web GUI: 1. On your network clients, ensure that allows you proceed in this user manual. 17 On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. NOTES: • For your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome.
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 ... the web GUI: 1. On your network clients, ensure that allows you proceed in this user manual. 17 On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. NOTES: • For your web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome.
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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. Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. 3. The wireless router's web GUI launches. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1.
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. Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. 3. The wireless router's web GUI launches. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1.
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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. 2. IMPORTANT! The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP.
Key in the necessary information for your ISP. 19 Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP connection type. 2. IMPORTANT! The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP.
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Assign the 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 ... 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 page. NOTES: • The auto-detection of the Network Map page. 3.
Assign the 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 ... 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 page. NOTES: • The auto-detection of the Network Map page. 3.
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Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to ...
Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to ...
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On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display the information about your network clients: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Managing your network clients To manage your network clients. 24
On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display the information about your network clients: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Managing your network clients To manage your network clients. 24
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...USB devices such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport IMPORTANT! Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to access the USB device. You... other network clients to display the information about your USB device: 1. To monitor your USB device. 25 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in your network. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly.
...USB devices such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport IMPORTANT! Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to access the USB device. You... other network clients to display the information about your USB device: 1. To monitor your USB device. 25 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in your network. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly.
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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 to set up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. • To safely remove...
... 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 to set up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. • To safely remove...
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On the Guest Network screen, click Create to create a network for temporary visitors without providing access to your private network. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for your visitors. 27 To create your guest network: 1.
On the Guest Network screen, click Create to create a network for temporary visitors without providing access to your private network. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for your visitors. 27 To create your guest network: 1.
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On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Click ON to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service (QoS) ...
On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Click ON to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service (QoS) ...