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... enabled 13 B. 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...
... enabled 13 B. 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...
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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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...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...to prevent signal interference or loss. • Always update to get the latest firmware updates. • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below. • For optimum performance, please switch on the ...
...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...to prevent signal interference or loss. • Always update to get the latest firmware updates. • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below. • For optimum performance, please switch on the ...
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... (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000BaseTX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Internet 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...
... (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000BaseTX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Internet 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...
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.... If your modem has a backup battery, remove it to a power outlet. 10 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 existing modem setup...
.... If your modem has a backup battery, remove it to a power outlet. 10 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 existing modem setup...
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... 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your computer. 11 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 wireless router's WAN port. 4. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect... your modem to your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it...
... 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your computer. 11 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 wireless router's WAN port. 4. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect... your modem to your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it...
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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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A. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. 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. 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. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. 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. 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 ... section 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 your network clients, ensure that allows you proceed in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). On the...
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 ... section 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 your network clients, ensure that allows you proceed in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). On the...
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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. 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. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. 3.
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. 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. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. 3.
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IMPORTANT! The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP. 19 Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. 2. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type.
IMPORTANT! The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP. 19 Obtain the necessary information about your Internet connection type from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. 2. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type.
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... 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... and manually configure your connection settings. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. NOTES: • The auto-detection of the Network Map page. 3. To do this, follow these steps: •...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. Click Apply when done. 20
... 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... and manually configure your connection settings. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. NOTES: • The auto-detection of the Network Map page. 3. To do this, follow these steps: •...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. Click Apply when done. 20
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...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 settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. On ...the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to configure its security settings. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. NOTE: You can set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 Setting up 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 settings such as SSID, security level, and encryption settings. On ...the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to configure its security settings. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. NOTE: You can set up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 Setting up the...
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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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...ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in this feature, you to access the USB device. For more details, refer to the section Using AiDisk for connecting USB devices 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.... On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport IMPORTANT! Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. To monitor your USB device. 25...
...ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in this feature, you to access the USB device. For more details, refer to the section Using AiDisk for connecting USB devices 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.... On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport IMPORTANT! Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. To monitor your USB device. 25...
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... the 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...
... the 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. Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for your visitors. 27 Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. 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. Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for your visitors. 27 Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. 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. Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service (QoS) allows you want to prioritize specific network applications ...
On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service (QoS) allows you want to prioritize specific network applications ...
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Click the AiDisk icon in the USB disk through the Internet. From the Welcome to share files in USB Extension. 2. NOTE: Before using AiDisk, ensure that you to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 30 Using AiDisk for Files Sharing AiDisk allows you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your wireless router. To use AiDisk: 1.
Click the AiDisk icon in the USB disk through the Internet. From the Welcome to share files in USB Extension. 2. NOTE: Before using AiDisk, ensure that you to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 30 Using AiDisk for Files Sharing AiDisk allows you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your wireless router. To use AiDisk: 1.
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NOTE: Before using the UPnP Media Server function, install a wireless adapter on your wireless router. To use your router as PS3 and XBox 360, to access multimedia files from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Using the Servers Center service Your wireless router allows UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) multimedia devices, such as a Servers center: 1. Click USB Extension from the USB disk connected to share the media files stored in the USB disk. 33 Select Servers Center.Your wireless router is now ready to your UPnP device.
NOTE: Before using the UPnP Media Server function, install a wireless adapter on your wireless router. To use your router as PS3 and XBox 360, to access multimedia files from the navigation menu at the left side of your screen. 2. Using the Servers Center service Your wireless router allows UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) multimedia devices, such as a Servers center: 1. Click USB Extension from the USB disk connected to share the media files stored in the USB disk. 33 Select Servers Center.Your wireless router is now ready to your UPnP device.