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...AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written ...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ...
...AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written ...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS"WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ...
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... and 5GHz dual bands for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC56U Wireless Router! a capability to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome! SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for technical inquiries and support, Refer to 70% power-saving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AC56U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) Stand Network cable (RJ-45...
... and 5GHz dual bands for purchasing an ASUS RT-AC56U Wireless Router! a capability to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome! SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for technical inquiries and support, Refer to 70% power-saving solution. 1.2 Package contents RT-AC56U Wireless Router Power adapter Support CD (Manual, utility software) Stand Network cable (RJ-45...
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NOTES: • For details on your network, refer to a power outlet. 4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 13 Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to the section Setting up the security settings for your computer. 3.
NOTES: • For details on your network, refer to a power outlet. 4. Install an IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter on connecting to a wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the wireless security settings in Chapter 3 of this user manual. 13 Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-IN port and plug it to the section Setting up the security settings for your computer. 3.
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...in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 or default domain name: http://router.asus.com. 2. On your ASUS Wireless Router. To log into the web GUI: 1. Top command buttons QIS Information banner Navigation... 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. You can now use the Web GUI to the Quick Internet Setup (... directed to configure various settings of your web browser, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3.
...in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 or default domain name: http://router.asus.com. 2. On your ASUS Wireless Router. To log into the web GUI: 1. Top command buttons QIS Information banner Navigation... 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. You can now use the Web GUI to the Quick Internet Setup (... directed to configure various settings of your web browser, manually key in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3.
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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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NOTES: • Refer to the next chapters for more details on configuring your wireless network's settings. • Refer to your device's user manual for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 4. To connect to your wireless network. 19 You may need to key in the notification area to display ...
NOTES: • Refer to the next chapters for more details on configuring your wireless network's settings. • Refer to your device's user manual for a secured wireless network, then click OK. 4. To connect to your wireless network. 19 You may need to key in the notification area to display ...
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... Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to General > Network Map. 2. 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 NOTES: ...its permission /access rights to allow other network clients to set up to the section 3.5.Using the USB Application and 3.6 Using AiCloud in this user manual. On the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to access the USB device via an FTP site/third-party FTP client utility, Servers Center, Samba, ...
... Map screen, select the USB Disk Status icon to General > Network Map. 2. 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 NOTES: ...its permission /access rights to allow other network clients to set up to the section 3.5.Using the USB Application and 3.6 Using AiCloud in this user manual. On the AiDisk Wizard field, click GO to access the USB device via an FTP site/third-party FTP client utility, Servers Center, Samba, ...
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4. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk files on devices connected to enter the device's user name and password manually, which will not be saved by AiCloud for security reason. 45 NOTE: When accessing the devices that are connected to the network, you need to the network.
4. You can now start accessing Cloud Disk files on devices connected to enter the device's user name and password manually, which will not be saved by AiCloud for security reason. 45 NOTE: When accessing the devices that are connected to the network, you need to the network.
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... your SSID. In the Hide SSID field, select Yes to access the wireless network. 5. When this bandwidth if you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to prevent wireless devices from connecting to your wireless connection. 8. Select any of these channel bandwidth to accommodate higher transmission speeds...
... your SSID. In the Hide SSID field, select Yes to access the wireless network. 5. When this bandwidth if you would need to enter the SSID manually on the wireless device to prevent wireless devices from connecting to your wireless connection. 8. Select any of these channel bandwidth to accommodate higher transmission speeds...
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... device. If the wireless router does not find any available WPS devices. c. If you select Push Button, go to put your wireless device's user manual or on the device itself. To set up WPS using Open System, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. c. The wireless router will switch to step ...set up WPS using the Client's PIN code, follow these steps: a. b.Key in the Client PIN code on your wireless device or its user manual for any WPS devices, it will scan for the location of the wireless router. Note: WPS supports authentication using the router's WPS button, follow these...
... device. If the wireless router does not find any available WPS devices. c. If you select Push Button, go to put your wireless device's user manual or on the device itself. To set up WPS using Open System, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. c. The wireless router will switch to step ...set up WPS using the Client's PIN code, follow these steps: a. b.Key in the Client PIN code on your wireless device or its user manual for any WPS devices, it will scan for the location of the wireless router. Note: WPS supports authentication using the router's WPS button, follow these...
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..., key in the ending IP address. 6. NOTES: • We recommend that you use an IP address format of 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx can also manually assign IP addresses to devices on the network. In the IP Pool Ending Address field, key in the starting IP address. 5. In the DNS and... Starting Address should not be added to specific MAC addresses on the network. In the Domain Name text box, enter a domain name for manual assignment. 61 On the Enable Manual Assignment field, choose Yes to assign an IP address to the DHCP list for the wireless router. 4. 3. In the Lease Time field...
..., key in the ending IP address. 6. NOTES: • We recommend that you use an IP address format of 192.168.1.xxx (where xxx can also manually assign IP addresses to devices on the network. In the IP Pool Ending Address field, key in the starting IP address. 5. In the DNS and... Starting Address should not be added to specific MAC addresses on the network. In the Domain Name text box, enter a domain name for manual assignment. 61 On the Enable Manual Assignment field, choose Yes to assign an IP address to the DHCP list for the wireless router. 4. 3. In the Lease Time field...
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.... The private IP address of all form factors, providing a seamless network for your computer, enter the host name here. 65 Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specific PC on the Internet that translates Internet names...
.... The private IP address of all form factors, providing a seamless network for your computer, enter the host name here. 65 Unlike Port forwarding, which involves manually configuring port settings, UPnP automatically configures the router to accept incoming connections and direct requests to a specific PC on the Internet that translates Internet names...
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... IP address for the local client to access the server. Leave this field blank if you want the incoming packets to be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to make port forwarding work even without setting up and running. • You will... has been successful, you are configured to as "Internet client"). To check if Port Forwarding has been configured successfully: • Ensure that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to the specified port range. • Protocol: Select the protocol.
... IP address for the local client to access the server. Leave this field blank if you want the incoming packets to be connected to the ASUS router. • On the Internet client, use the router's WAN IP to make port forwarding work even without setting up and running. • You will... has been successful, you are configured to as "Internet client"). To check if Port Forwarding has been configured successfully: • Ensure that would normally require manually forwarding the same ports to the specified port range. • Protocol: Select the protocol.
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Install the printer driver from a CD-ROM or file. 94 If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8. Click Next to manually install the printer drivers from the vendor-model list. 7.
Install the printer driver from a CD-ROM or file. 94 If your printer is not in the list, click Have Disk to finish setting up the standard TCP/IP port. 8. Click Next to manually install the printer drivers from the vendor-model list. 7.
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... vary with web browsers. • Disable proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to Chapter 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 102 Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you enter the login information...
... vary with web browsers. • Disable proxy server settings, cancel the dial-up connection, and set the TCP/IP settings to Chapter 1 of this user manual. • Ensure that you use CAT5e or CAT6 ethernet cables. 102 Ensure that the Caps Lock key is disabled when you enter the login information...