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... 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 ... settings 22 Managing your network clients 24 Monitoring your USB device 25 Creating your router 8 What you proceed 13 A. 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...
... 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 ... settings 22 Managing your network clients 24 Monitoring your USB device 25 Creating your router 8 What you proceed 13 A. 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...
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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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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. • Keep the device away from ... 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 cooling...
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. • Keep the device away from ... 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 cooling...
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...following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000BaseTX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as movies or music using the 5GHz band. •... to connect to the network. • With its dual band technology, your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you will be able to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously. • The Ethernet RJ-45...as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz...
...following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000BaseTX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as movies or music using the 5GHz band. •... to connect to the network. • With its dual band technology, your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you will be able to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously. • The Ethernet RJ-45...as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz...
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..., remove it as well. • Reboot 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 to a power outlet. 10 Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function, so...
..., remove it as well. • Reboot 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 to a power outlet. 10 Wired connection NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function, so...
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...IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up 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. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to ...
...IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 4. Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up 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. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to ...
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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 A. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. 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 A. Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. 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.
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... details, refer 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..., Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI: 1. To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in the default user name (admin) and password (admin).
... details, refer 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..., Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI: 1. To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in the default user name (admin) and password (admin).
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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 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. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3.
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 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. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3.
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IMPORTANT! 2. 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 Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type.
IMPORTANT! 2. 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 Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type.
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...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 launch automatically, manually launch your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done. 20 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 ...
...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 launch automatically, manually launch your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. Click Apply when done. 20 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 ...
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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. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. Setting up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 To set up ...the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. 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...
...Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI launches. 3. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. Setting up different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 To set up ...the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. 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...
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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. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2.
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...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. To monitor your USB device. 25 On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to display the information about your USB ... device, such as a USB storage device and USB printer, to allow other network clients to access the USB device. 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 ...
...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. To monitor your USB device. 25 On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to display the information about your USB ... device, such as a USB storage device and USB printer, to allow other network clients to access the USB device. 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 ...
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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 to set up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. • To safely remove...
... 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 to set up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. • To safely remove...
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Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. To create your visitors. 27 On the Guest Network screen, click Create to your private network. Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for temporary visitors without providing access to create a network for your guest network: 1.
Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. To create your visitors. 27 On the Guest Network screen, click Create to your private network. Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for temporary visitors without providing access to create a network for your guest network: 1.
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Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Click ON to prioritize specific network applications and network devices, select your preferred priority from the Userdefined QoS rules. 28 On the Traffic ...
Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Click ON to prioritize specific network applications and network devices, select your preferred priority from the Userdefined QoS rules. 28 On the Traffic ...
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To use AiDisk: 1. NOTE: Before using AiDisk, ensure that you to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 30 Click the AiDisk icon in the USB disk through the Internet. Using AiDisk for Files Sharing AiDisk allows you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your wireless router. From the Welcome to share files in USB Extension. 2.
To use AiDisk: 1. NOTE: Before using AiDisk, ensure that you to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 30 Click the AiDisk icon in the USB disk through the Internet. Using AiDisk for Files Sharing AiDisk allows you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your wireless router. From the Welcome to share files in USB Extension. 2.
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Click USB Extension from the USB disk connected to your wireless router. NOTE: Before using the UPnP Media Server function, install a wireless adapter on your screen. 2. Select Servers Center.Your wireless router is now ready to access multimedia files from the navigation menu at the left side of your UPnP device. Using the Servers Center service Your wireless router allows UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) multimedia devices, such as a Servers center: 1. To use your router as PS3 and XBox 360, to share the media files stored in the USB disk. 33
Click USB Extension from the USB disk connected to your wireless router. NOTE: Before using the UPnP Media Server function, install a wireless adapter on your screen. 2. Select Servers Center.Your wireless router is now ready to access multimedia files from the navigation menu at the left side of your UPnP device. Using the Servers Center service Your wireless router allows UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) multimedia devices, such as a Servers center: 1. To use your router as PS3 and XBox 360, to share the media files stored in the USB disk. 33