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... Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 18 Setting up your router 8 What you proceed 13 A. Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 12 Before you need 9 Setting up the wireless security settings 22 Managing your network clients 24 Monitoring your USB ...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 wireless router 10 Wired connection 10 Wireless connection 11 Mounting to automatically obtain an IP address 14 C. Disable the proxy server, if enabled 13 B....
... Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 18 Setting up your router 8 What you proceed 13 A. Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 12 Before you need 9 Setting up the wireless security settings 22 Managing your network clients 24 Monitoring your USB ...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 wireless router 10 Wired connection 10 Wireless connection 11 Mounting to automatically obtain an IP address 14 C. Disable the proxy server, if enabled 13 B....
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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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2 Creating your network Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates. • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in a centralized area for...
2 Creating your network Positioning your router For the best wireless signal transmission between the wireless router and the network devices connected to the latest firmware. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to get the latest firmware updates. • To ensure the best wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in a centralized area for...
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...two computers that meet the 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. • If you are ...Chrome NOTES: • If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network. • With its dual band technology, your network, you need To set up your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz...
...two computers that meet the 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. • If you are ...Chrome NOTES: • If your computer does not have built-in wireless capabilities, you may install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter to your computer to connect to the network. • With its dual band technology, your network, you need To set up your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz...
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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 Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your...
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 Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your...
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... the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it...
... the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your wireless router'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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Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click OK when done. 13 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.
Disable the proxy server, if enabled. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to launch the browser. 2. Click OK when done. 13 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.
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... Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. On the login page, key in this user manual. 17 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 ...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...
... Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. On the login page, key in this user manual. 17 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 ...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...
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Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. 3. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 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. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18
Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. 3. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 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. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18
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2. 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. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. IMPORTANT!
2. 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. Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. IMPORTANT!
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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 ... password 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 launch automatically, manually launch your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz...
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 ... password 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 launch automatically, manually launch your 2.4GHz and 5 GHz...
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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. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. On the Network Map screen, select the ... 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...
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. To set up the wireless security settings: 1. On the Network Map screen, select the ... 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...
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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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...files, and printer with clients in this feature, you to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport IMPORTANT! To monitor your USB device. 25 Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. You first need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or... USB device: 1. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to access the USB device. Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in your network. NOTE: To use this user manual. Ensure that the USB storage device is ...
...files, and printer with clients in this feature, you to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport IMPORTANT! To monitor your USB device. 25 Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. You first need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or... USB device: 1. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to access the USB device. Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides two USB 2.0 ports for sharing files in your network. NOTE: To use this user manual. Ensure that the USB storage device is ...
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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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On the Guest Network screen, click Create to your private network. To create your guest network: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for temporary visitors without providing access to create a network for your visitors. 27
On the Guest Network screen, click Create to your private network. To create your guest network: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. Creating your Guest Network The Guest Network provides Internet connectivity for temporary visitors without providing access to create a network for your visitors. 27
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... want to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Click ON to enable the default rule and fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic.
... want to set up the bandwidth priority: 1. Click ON to enable the default rule and fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic.
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Using AiDisk for Files Sharing AiDisk allows you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your wireless router. NOTE: Before using AiDisk, ensure that you to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 30 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.
Using AiDisk for Files Sharing AiDisk allows you have inserted a USB disk into the USB port of your wireless router. NOTE: Before using AiDisk, ensure that you to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 30 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.
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Using the Servers Center service Your wireless router allows UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) multimedia devices, such as a Servers center: 1. Select Servers Center.Your wireless router is now ready to 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 UPnP device. Click USB Extension from the USB disk connected to share the media files stored in the USB disk. 33 NOTE: Before using the UPnP Media Server function, install a wireless adapter on 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. Select Servers Center.Your wireless router is now ready to 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 UPnP device. Click USB Extension from the USB disk connected to share the media files stored in the USB disk. 33 NOTE: Before using the UPnP Media Server function, install a wireless adapter on your screen. 2.