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Table 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. Disable...
Table 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. Disable...
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... 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 one of these ports to charge your router to a power source. 7 Power button Press this port to a wide area network (WAN). 4 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED...
... 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 one of these ports to charge your router to a power source. 7 Power button Press this port to a wide area network (WAN). 4 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED...
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... one computer with both IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapters, you will be able to use the 2.4GHz band. • If you need To set up 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...
... one computer with both IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapters, you will be able to use the 2.4GHz band. • If you need To set up 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...
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... has a backup battery, remove it to wireless uncertainty. • Before setting up your wireless router via wired connection: 1. 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...
... has a backup battery, remove it to wireless uncertainty. • Before setting up your wireless router via wired connection: 1. 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...
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...connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your computer. 11 Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router via wired connection: 1. 2. Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Using the .... Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 4. IMPORTANT! Insert your wireless router'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 your modem...
...connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your computer. 11 Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router via wired connection: 1. 2. Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Using the .... Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 4. IMPORTANT! Insert your wireless router'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 your modem...
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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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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. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click OK when done. 13 Disable the proxy server, if enabled.
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. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. A. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click OK when done. 13 Disable the proxy server, if enabled.
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..., 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 settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection. • For more details, refer...
..., 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 settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection. • For more details, refer...
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Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various 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. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. 3. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. The wireless router's web GUI launches.
Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various 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. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. 3. Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. The wireless router's web GUI launches.
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... 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. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ...
... 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. NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ...
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... System status icon to configure its security settings. NOTE: You can set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 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. To...
... System status icon to configure its security settings. NOTE: You can set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 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. To...
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... 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 the USB disk, launch the...
... 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 the USB disk, launch the...
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... the bandwidth information from your preferred priority from the Userdefined QoS rules. 28 Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Click ON to prioritize specific network applications and network devices, select your ISP. • If you to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. Using the... Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service (QoS) allows you want to enable the default rule and fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic.
... the bandwidth information from your preferred priority from the Userdefined QoS rules. 28 Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Click ON to prioritize specific network applications and network devices, select your ISP. • If you to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. Using the... Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service (QoS) allows you want to enable the default rule and fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic.
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...From the navigation menu, click Advanced > WAN > DDNS tab. Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through the Internet. In the Enable the DDNS Client? IMPORTANT! Refer to the ASUS website at http://www.asus com for FTP server access.To do this feature, you need to insert a USB storage... be xxx.asuscomm.com, where xxx is formatted and partitioned properly. Using the FTP Share service Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to share files from your USB storage device via the FTP server: 1. To share files via the FTP server with computers...
...From the navigation menu, click Advanced > WAN > DDNS tab. Ensure that you have set up your FTP server through the Internet. In the Enable the DDNS Client? IMPORTANT! Refer to the ASUS website at http://www.asus com for FTP server access.To do this feature, you need to insert a USB storage... be xxx.asuscomm.com, where xxx is formatted and partitioned properly. Using the FTP Share service Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to share files from your USB storage device via the FTP server: 1. To share files via the FTP server with computers...
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Click Advanced Setting from your wireless router. Under the LAN menu, click DHCP Server. 38 To set up to configure the advanced features of your network. Configuring the Advanced settings Advanced Setting allows you to 253 IP addresses for your screen. 2. NOTE: The ASUS Wireless Router can automatically obtain IP addresses from the navigation menu at the left side of your network clients can support up the DHCP server: 1. Setting up the DHCP Server You may enable the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your wireless router.
Click Advanced Setting from your wireless router. Under the LAN menu, click DHCP Server. 38 To set up to configure the advanced features of your network. Configuring the Advanced settings Advanced Setting allows you to 253 IP addresses for your screen. 2. NOTE: The ASUS Wireless Router can automatically obtain IP addresses from the navigation menu at the left side of your network clients can support up the DHCP server: 1. Setting up the DHCP Server You may enable the DHCP Server function in your wireless router so your wireless router.
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...new firmware in your screen. 2. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. 40 Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Click Upload. Under the Administration menu, ...click Firmware Upgrade. 3. NOTE: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED ...
...new firmware in your screen. 2. To recover or restore the system, use the Firmware Restoration utility. 40 Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com To upgrade the firmware: 1. The uploading process takes about three minutes. Click Upload. Under the Administration menu, ...click Firmware Upgrade. 3. NOTE: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically enters the rescue mode and the power LED ...
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To set up your USB Printer: 1. Click Download Now! in the ASUS EZ printer sharing mode to download the network printer utility. 42 Click USB Extension from the navigation menu at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport • The wireless router's printer server function is compatible with your ASUS wireless router, refer to the Plug-n-Share Disk...
To set up your USB Printer: 1. Click Download Now! in the ASUS EZ printer sharing mode to download the network printer utility. 42 Click USB Extension from the navigation menu at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport • The wireless router's printer server function is compatible with your ASUS wireless router, refer to the Plug-n-Share Disk...
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... an ASUS wireless router device, and enables you need to use Device Discovery to configure the device. 4 Using the utilities NOTES: • Install the wireless router's utilities 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...
... an ASUS wireless router device, and enables you need to use Device Discovery to configure the device. 4 Using the utilities NOTES: • Install the wireless router's utilities 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...
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It uploads the firmware that the wireless router is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. Unplug the wireless router from the power source. 2. From your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. To launch... the power source. Use the following to four minutes. The process takes about three to set up your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-N66U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 47 IMPORTANT: Launch the rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility. Firmware ...
It uploads the firmware that the wireless router is used on an ASUS Wireless Router that failed during its firmware upgrading process. Unplug the wireless router from the power source. 2. From your TCP/IP settings: IP address: 192.168.1.x Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 4. To launch... the power source. Use the following to four minutes. The process takes about three to set up your computer's desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility RT-N66U Wireless Router > Firmware Restoration. 47 IMPORTANT: Launch the rescue mode before using the Firmware Restoration utility. Firmware ...
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... the ASUS Technical Support. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Launch your web browser. Troubleshooting I cannot access a web browser for deleting cookies and files vary with the router. and Delete Files... Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. •...
... the ASUS Technical Support. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Launch your web browser. Troubleshooting I cannot access a web browser for deleting cookies and files vary with the router. and Delete Files... Out of Range: • Put the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. •...