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Table of contents 1 Getting to know your wireless router 6 1.1 Welcome 6 1.2 Package contents 6 1.3 Your wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection 12 2 Getting started 14 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 14 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 15 2.3 ...
Table of contents 1 Getting to know your wireless router 6 1.1 Welcome 6 1.2 Package contents 6 1.3 Your wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 9 1.5 Setup Requirements 10 1.6 Router Setup 11 1.6.1 Wired connection 11 1.6.2 Wireless connection 12 2 Getting started 14 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 14 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 15 2.3 ...
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... user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC51U Wireless Router! The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC51U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; 1 Getting to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of the items are damaged or missing, contact...
... user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC51U Wireless Router! The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC51U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; 1 Getting to the ASUS Support Hotline list at the back of the items are damaged or missing, contact...
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... processing. 6 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to USB device. 4 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. 1.3 Your wireless router 10 1 2 45 3 6 7 9 11 12 8 1 LAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. O n: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). 3 USB LED O ff: No...
... processing. 6 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to USB device. 4 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. 1.3 Your wireless router 10 1 2 45 3 6 7 9 11 12 8 1 LAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. O n: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). 3 USB LED O ff: No...
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... these ports to a power source. 9 USB port Insert a USB device such as USB hard disk or USB flash drive into this port and connect your router to establish LAN connection. Using other adapters may damage the device. • Specifications: DC Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: + 12V with your...
... these ports to a power source. 9 USB port Insert a USB device such as USB hard disk or USB flash drive into this port and connect your router to establish LAN connection. Using other adapters may damage the device. • Specifications: DC Power adapter Operating Temperature Operating Humidity DC Output: + 12V with your...
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... 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 two detachable antennas as shown in a centralized area for a ..., microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss. • Always update to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in the drawing below. 45 ° 45 ° 9
... 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 two detachable antennas as shown in a centralized area for a ..., microwave ovens, refrigerators, and other industrial equipment to prevent signal interference or loss. • Always update to it, ensure that you: • Place the wireless router in the drawing below. 45 ° 45 ° 9
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... the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously streaming high-definition audio/video files such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. Refer to the device's manual for specifications. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that you want to connect...
... the 2.4GHz band while simultaneously streaming high-definition audio/video files such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome NOTES: • If your wireless router supports 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless signals simultaneously. Refer to the device's manual for specifications. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that you want to connect...
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...If your modem has a backup battery, remove it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your... ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot your cable modem and computer (recommended). 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: ...
...If your modem has a backup battery, remove it from your network. • Disconnect the cables/wires from your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to avoid possible setup problems. • Before setting up your... ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot your cable modem and computer (recommended). 1.6.1 Wired connection NOTE: ...
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... port. 4. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. 2. IMPORTANT! Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet...
... port. 4. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to your wireless router's LAN port. Insert your wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. 2. IMPORTANT! Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to a power outlet...
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... the Web GUI to configure various settings of your web browser, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. On your ASUS Wireless Router. To log into the web GUI: 1. Top command buttons QIS Information banner Navigation panel right column middle column NOTE: If you are logging into the... easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with different firmware versions.
... the Web GUI to configure various settings of your web browser, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. On your ASUS Wireless Router. To log into the web GUI: 1. Top command buttons QIS Information banner Navigation panel right column middle column NOTE: If you are logging into the... easily configure its various features through a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with different firmware versions.
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...(SSID) and security key. The 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to section 4.7.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password...you in and connect to its factory default settings. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your Internet connection. Log into your wireless router's Web GUI to log into the Web GUI. To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to...
...(SSID) and security key. The 2.4GHz/5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to section 4.7.2 System. • The wireless router's login username and password is admin. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. NOTES: • By default, the login username and password...you in and connect to its factory default settings. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your Internet connection. Log into your wireless router's Web GUI to log into the Web GUI. To use QIS with Autodetection The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) function guides you to...
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The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP about the Internet connection type. IMPORTANT! for Automatic IP (DHCP) for your ISP connection type. Obtain the necessary information from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. 2. Key in the necessary information for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP 16
The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP about the Internet connection type. IMPORTANT! for Automatic IP (DHCP) for your ISP connection type. Obtain the necessary information from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. 2. Key in the necessary information for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP 16
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Click Apply when done. 17 Assign the wireless 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 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. for Static IP NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3.
Click Apply when done. 17 Assign the wireless 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 2.4GHz and 5 GHz wireless connection. for Static IP NOTES: • The auto-detection of your ISP connection type takes place when you configure the wireless router for your connection settings. 3.
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... is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. Wait while your wireless network. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. To connect to your device's user manual for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 4. On...
... is displayed and the network icon displays the connected status. Wait while your wireless network. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. To connect to your device's user manual for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 4. On...
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Refer to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides a USB port for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB port on the rear panel of your network. NOTES: To use this feature, you to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport 23
Refer to share files and printer with clients in your wireless router. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. 3.1.3 Monitoring your USB device The ASUS Wireless Router provides a USB port for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB port on the rear panel of your network. NOTES: To use this feature, you to the Plug-n-Share Disk Support List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport 23
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For more details, refer to the section 3.5.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. 24 On the AiDisk Wizard field, click ...
For more details, refer to the section 3.5.2 Using Servers Center in this user manual. • The wireless router works with most USB HDDs/Flash disks (up an FTP server for FAT16, FAT32, EXT2, EXT3, and NTFS. 24 On the AiDisk Wizard field, click ...
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... up the allowed time limit in the Client MAC Address column. Users can set the time limit for a client's network usage. You may cause the router to control the Internet access time.
... up the allowed time limit in the Client MAC Address column. Users can set the time limit for a client's network usage. You may cause the router to control the Internet access time.
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... panel, go to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 33 AiDisk also assists you to share files stored on the rear panel of your wireless router. IMPORTANT! From the Welcome to General > USB application, then click the AiDisk icon. 2. To use the server functions, you need to the... ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the file system support table. 3.5.1 Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you with setting up ASUS DDNS and an FTP server. Refer to insert a USB storage device, such as a ...
... panel, go to AiDisk wizard screen, click Go. 33 AiDisk also assists you to share files stored on the rear panel of your wireless router. IMPORTANT! From the Welcome to General > USB application, then click the AiDisk icon. 2. To use the server functions, you need to the... ASUS website at http://event.asus.com/2009/networks/disksupport/ for the file system support table. 3.5.1 Using AiDisk AiDisk allows you with setting up ASUS DDNS and an FTP server. Refer to insert a USB storage device, such as a ...
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NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your device to your wireless router. Using Media Server Your wireless router allows DLNA-supported devices to access multimedia files from the USB disk via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. 3.5.2 Using Servers Center Servers Center allows you to share the media files from the USB disk connected to the RT-AC51U's network. 35 You can also configure other settings for the USB disk in the Servers Center.
NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your device to your wireless router. Using Media Server Your wireless router allows DLNA-supported devices to access multimedia files from the USB disk via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. 3.5.2 Using Servers Center Servers Center allows you to share the media files from the USB disk connected to the RT-AC51U's network. 35 You can also configure other settings for the USB disk in the Servers Center.
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... to take effect. 42 NOTE: PIN code may vary from different providers. • Username / Password: The username and password will reboot for connection. NOTE: The router will be provided by the 3G/4G network carrier. • USB Adapter: Choose your USB 3G / 4G adapter from the dropdown list. • APN (Access...
... to take effect. 42 NOTE: PIN code may vary from different providers. • Username / Password: The username and password will reboot for connection. NOTE: The router will be provided by the 3G/4G network carrier. • USB Adapter: Choose your USB 3G / 4G adapter from the dropdown list. • APN (Access...