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... 13 A. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled 16 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web 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. 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 of Service) Bandwidth...
... 13 A. Disable the dial-up connection, if enabled 16 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web 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. 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 of Service) Bandwidth...
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1 A quick look Package contents RT-AC56R 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 R 1 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13
1 A quick look Package contents RT-AC56R 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 R 1 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13
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... its factory default settings. 12 Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. 13 Power button Press this button to power on /off the stystem. On Off Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick:WPS is processing. 6 WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. 7 WI-FI On/Off button Press this port to establish WAN connection. 10 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports Insert USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this button to USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices. 2 LAN LED O ff: No power or...
... its factory default settings. 12 Power (DC-IN) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router to a power source. 13 Power button Press this button to power on /off the stystem. On Off Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick:WPS is processing. 6 WPS button This button launches the WPS Wizard. 7 WI-FI On/Off button Press this port to establish WAN connection. 10 USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports Insert USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this button to USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices. 2 LAN LED O ff: No power or...
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... IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter, you will be able to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that meet the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000BaseTX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or...
... IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter, you will be able to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously. • The Ethernet RJ-45 cables that meet the following system requirements: • Ethernet RJ-45 (LAN) port (10Base-T/100Base-TX/ 1000BaseTX) • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability • An installed TCP/IP service • Web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or...
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...; Use wired connection in setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems due to a power outlet. 10 Insert your existing modem setup. Wall Power Outlet RT-AC56R 4 1 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 wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it as well. • Reboot your wireless router...
...; Use wired connection in setting up your wireless router to avoid possible setup problems due to a power outlet. 10 Insert your existing modem setup. Wall Power Outlet RT-AC56R 4 1 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 wireless router's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it as well. • Reboot your wireless router...
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... the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. 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 a power outlet. Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Wireless connection RT-AC56R 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. IMPORTANT! 2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 4. Install an...
... the LAN LED is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router's WAN port. 3. 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 a power outlet. Insert your wireless router via wired connection: 1. Wireless connection RT-AC56R 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. IMPORTANT! 2. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 4. Install an...
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Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. 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. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.
Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the steps described in this section for your host computer and network clients. 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. Disable the proxy server, if enabled.
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... IP address. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 14 Windows® 7 1. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Cllick Apply Now when done. MAC OS 1. From your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network...
... IP address. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 14 Windows® 7 1. B. Set the TCP/IP settings to your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. Cllick Apply Now when done. MAC OS 1. From your browser's help feature for details on disabling the proxy server. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network...
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From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. 3. Click the Apple icon located on configuring your screen. 2. NOTE: Refer to your operating system's help and support feature for details on the top left of your computer's TCP/IP settings. 15 MAC OS 1. Cllick Apply Now when done. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK when done. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4.
From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. 3. Click the Apple icon located on configuring your screen. 2. NOTE: Refer to your operating system's help and support feature for details on the top left of your computer's TCP/IP settings. 15 MAC OS 1. Cllick Apply Now when done. Click System Preferences > Network > Configure... 3. To obtain the IPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK when done. To obtain the IPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4.
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... network clients, ensure that allows you to the section Before you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection. • For more 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 default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging...
... network clients, ensure that allows you to the section Before you set the TCP/IP settings to obtain IP addresses automatically, disable the proxy server settings, disable the dial-up settings, and cancel the dial-up connection. • For more 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 default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging...
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... the default username admin and 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 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 connection settings...
... the default username admin and 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 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 connection settings...
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... 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 different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 On the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to configure its security settings. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI...
... 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 different wireless security settings for 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. 2.4GHz security settings 22 On the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to configure its security settings. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. Key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin), then click OK.The wireless router's web GUI...
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... the section Using AiDisk for connecting USB devices such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to access the USB device. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. You first need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB storage device and USB printer, to allow you to monitor the working environment, share files, and printer with clients in this feature, you need to create a user account to allow other network clients to the USB 3.0/2.0 port on...
... the section Using AiDisk for connecting USB devices such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to access the USB device. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. You first need to plug a USB storage device, such as a USB storage device and USB printer, to allow you to monitor the working environment, share files, and printer with clients in this feature, you need to create a user account to allow other network clients to the USB 3.0/2.0 port on...
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... your wireless router. When done, click Apply. 3. Using the FTP Share service Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to share files from your User Name or E-mail Address and Password or DDNS key. Incorrect removal of your Host name. b. From the navigation menu, click USB Extension > Servers Center > FTP Share tab and select the account that you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0/2.0 port...
... your wireless router. When done, click Apply. 3. Using the FTP Share service Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you to share files from your User Name or E-mail Address and Password or DDNS key. Incorrect removal of your Host name. b. From the navigation menu, click USB Extension > Servers Center > FTP Share tab and select the account that you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB 3.0/2.0 port...
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..., use the Firmware Restoration utility. 40 The uploading process takes about three minutes. Upgrading the firmware NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at the left side of your computer. 4. Click Upload. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the front panel flashes slowly. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. RT-AC56U RT-AC56U RT-AC56U NOTE: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically...
..., use the Firmware Restoration utility. 40 The uploading process takes about three minutes. Upgrading the firmware NOTE: Download the latest firmware from the navigation menu at the left side of your computer. 4. Click Upload. Click Advanced Setting from the ASUS website at the front panel flashes slowly. Under the Administration menu, click Firmware Upgrade. 3. RT-AC56U RT-AC56U RT-AC56U NOTE: If the upgrade process fails, the wireless router automatically...
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5. Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to complete the installation. RT-AC56U 44 Click Finish to finish. Click Next. 6.
5. Wait for a few minutes for the initial setup to complete the installation. RT-AC56U 44 Click Finish to finish. Click Next. 6.
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...'s desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-AC56R Wireless Router > Device Discovery. 5 RT-AC556U NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you to get the router's IP address. 46 Device Discovery Device Discovery is disabled, run setup.exe from the bundled support CD. • If Autorun is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, and enables you need to use Device Discovery to configure the device. 4 Using the utilities NOTES: • Install the wireless router's utilities from the root directory of...
...'s desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Utility > RT-AC56R Wireless Router > Device Discovery. 5 RT-AC556U NOTE: When you set the router to Access Point mode, you to get the router's IP address. 46 Device Discovery Device Discovery is disabled, run setup.exe from the bundled support CD. • If Autorun is an ASUS WLAN utility that detects an ASUS wireless router device, and enables you need to use Device Discovery to configure the device. 4 Using the utilities NOTES: • Install the wireless router's utilities from the root directory of...
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... the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for configuring the router. • Delete the cookies and files in this user manual. Troubleshooting I cannot access a web browser for more details, refer to obtain IP addresses automatically. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Launch your web browser. and Delete Files... Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to change the channel settings.
... the router closer to the wireless client. • Try to the router. • Check the wireless security settings. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel for configuring the router. • Delete the cookies and files in this user manual. Troubleshooting I cannot access a web browser for more details, refer to obtain IP addresses automatically. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Launch your web browser. and Delete Files... Authentication: • Use wired connection to connect to change the channel settings.
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... wireless router. • Check whether the wireless channel in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings. configure the settings. • Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is not ON, change the cable and try again. When ADSL Modem "Link" light is ON (not blinking), this means Internet Access is possible. • Restart your web browser is configured to use the local LAN, and is correct. • Retry using another Ethernet cable. Cannot find the router: • Press the Reset button...
... wireless router. • Check whether the wireless channel in the wireless adapter such as SSID and encryption settings. configure the settings. • Check if the WAN LED on the wireless router is not ON, change the cable and try again. When ADSL Modem "Link" light is ON (not blinking), this means Internet Access is possible. • Restart your web browser is configured to use the local LAN, and is correct. • Retry using another Ethernet cable. Cannot find the router: • Press the Reset button...
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... connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. How to restore the system to its default settings? • Press the Reset button at the rear panel of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is not possible - Network name or encryption keys are all your ADSL service...
... connection and configuring the wireless encryption again. • Press the Reset button at the rear panel of the wireless router for more than five seconds. How to restore the system to its default settings? • Press the Reset button at the rear panel of this user manual. The following are the factory default settings: User Name: admin Password: admin Enable DHCP: Yes (if WAN cable is not possible - Network name or encryption keys are all your ADSL service...