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and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions; a capability to 70% powersaving solution. SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; 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;
and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions; a capability to 70% powersaving solution. SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; 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;
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... (QIS) with auto-detection 18 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. Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 12 Before... USB Extension 29 Using AiDisk for Files Sharing 30 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 router 8 What you proceed 13 A.
... (QIS) with auto-detection 18 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. Set the TCP/IP settings to the stand 12 Before... USB Extension 29 Using AiDisk for Files Sharing 30 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 router 8 What you proceed 13 A.
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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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... or USB flash drives into these ports to establish WAN connection. 11 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into one of these ports to charge your router to a power source. 7 Power button Press this port to establish LAN connection. 12 WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. O n: Has physical connection to...
... or USB flash drives into these ports to establish WAN connection. 11 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into one of these ports to charge your router to a power source. 7 Power button Press this port to establish LAN connection. 12 WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. O n: Has physical connection to...
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Visit 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 for the network devices. •...
Visit 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 for the network devices. •...
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... capabilities, you are using only one or two computers that will only be used to the network. • With its dual band technology, your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.
... capabilities, you are using only one or two computers that will only be used to the network. • With its dual band technology, your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously.
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...uncertainty. • Before setting 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. Wall Power Outlet RT-N66U 1 4 Power Power Modem 3 WAN LAN... 2 Computer To set up your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Setting up your wireless router IMPORTANT! • Use wired connection in setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems due...
...uncertainty. • Before setting 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. Wall Power Outlet RT-N66U 1 4 Power Power Modem 3 WAN LAN... 2 Computer To set up your wireless router via wired connection: 1. 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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... outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your wireless router's LAN port. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 4. Using the bundled network cable, ... a power outlet. IMPORTANT! 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. 4. Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your computer. 11 2.
... outlet. 2 Using the bundled network cable, connect your modem to your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to your wireless router's LAN port. Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to a power outlet. 4. Using the bundled network cable, ... a power outlet. IMPORTANT! 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. 4. Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter on your computer. 11 2.
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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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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. 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. A.
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. 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. A.
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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 ... 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 ... 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. 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. 3. Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. The wireless router's web GUI launches. 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. 3. Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. The wireless router's web GUI launches. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 18
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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 IMPORTANT! Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. 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 IMPORTANT! Key in the necessary information for your ISP connection type. 2.
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.... • 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 access the QIS page. 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 ...
.... • 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 access the QIS page. 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 ...
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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. Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1.
..., 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. Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1.
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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 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.
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... GUI. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. You first need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to display the information about your USB ...device: 1. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. 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. For more details, refer to the section ...
... GUI. 2. On the Network Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to the USB 2.0 port on the rear panel of your wireless router. You first need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to display the information about your USB ...device: 1. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. 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. For more details, refer to the section ...
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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 to set up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. • To safely remove...
... 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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To create your guest network: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. 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 visitors. 27
To create your guest network: 1. Launch the wireless router's web GUI. 2. 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 visitors. 27
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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. Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service (QoS) allows you want to enable the default rule...
... 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. Using the Traffic Manager Managing QoS (Quality of Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service (QoS) allows you want to enable the default rule...