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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; a capability to 70% powersaving solution. and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions;
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; a capability to 70% powersaving solution. and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions;
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Disable the proxy server, if enabled 13 B. Table of contents 1 A quick look Package contents 5 Your wireless router 5 2 Creating your network Positioning your Guest Network 27 Using the Traffic Manager 28 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth 28 Monitoring Traffic 29 Using ...GUI Logging into the web GUI 17 Setting up the Internet connection 18 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. Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 12 Before...
Disable the proxy server, if enabled 13 B. Table of contents 1 A quick look Package contents 5 Your wireless router 5 2 Creating your network Positioning your Guest Network 27 Using the Traffic Manager 28 Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth 28 Monitoring Traffic 29 Using ...GUI Logging into the web GUI 17 Setting up the Internet connection 18 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. Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 12 Before...
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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. Your wireless router 12 345 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
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... Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. O n: Has physical connection to establish WAN connection. 11 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports to charge your router to a power source. 7 Power button Press this port to a local area network (LAN). 3 WAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. On: Device is...
... Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. O n: Has physical connection to establish WAN connection. 11 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports to charge your router to a power source. 7 Power button Press this port to a local area network (LAN). 3 WAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. On: Device is...
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... 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. • Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. • ... antennas as shown in the drawing below. • For optimum performance, please switch on the cooling system. 90° 45° 45° Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware.
... 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. • Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. • ... antennas as shown in the drawing below. • For optimum performance, please switch on the cooling system. 90° 45° 45° Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware.
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... your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you will only 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...
... your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you will only 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...
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... modem setup. 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 wireless router to avoid possible setup problems due ...
... modem setup. 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 wireless router to avoid possible setup problems due ...
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Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it 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 WAN port. 4. Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 2. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on...
Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it 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 WAN port. 4. Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 2. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on...
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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 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. Click OK when done. 13 Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. 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 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. Click OK when done. 13 Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A.
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... password (admin). 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... 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. 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI: 1.
... password (admin). 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... 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. 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI: 1.
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Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18 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. Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. 3. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings.
Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18 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. Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. 3. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings.
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IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP. 19 2. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type.
IMPORTANT! Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP. 19 2. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type.
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... On your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. 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 connection settings. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS page. Click Apply when done. 20 NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes...
... On your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. 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 connection settings. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your wireless router's web GUI to access the QIS page. Click Apply when done. 20 NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes...
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..., select the System status icon to configure its security settings. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. To set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 NOTE: You can set up the...
..., select the System status icon to configure its security settings. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. To set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 NOTE: You can set up the...
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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 On the Network Map screen, select the Client Status icon to display the information about your network clients: 1.
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... such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. 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...
... such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. 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...
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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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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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... ISP. • If you to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. NOTE: • Get the bandwidth information from the Userdefined QoS rules. 28 Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic. Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth The Quality of...
... ISP. • If you to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. NOTE: • Get the bandwidth information from the Userdefined QoS rules. 28 Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic. Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth The Quality of...