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SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; User Guide RT-AC56U Dual Band Wireless-AC1200 Gigabit Router The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC56U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for 24/7 file sharing; a capability to 70% powersaving solution. and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions;
SMB server, UPnP AV server, and FTP server for an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; User Guide RT-AC56U Dual Band Wireless-AC1200 Gigabit Router The ultra-thin and stylish RT-AC56U features a 2.4GHz and 5GHz dual bands for 24/7 file sharing; a capability to 70% powersaving solution. and the ASUS Green Network Technology, which provides up to handle 300,000 sessions;
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Table of contents 1 Getting to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome 6 1.2 Package contents 6 1.3 Your wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 9 Mounting to the stand 10 1.5 Setup Requirements 11 1.6 Router Setup 12 1.6.1 Wired connection 12 1.6.2 Wireless connection 13 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 15 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 16 2.3 Connecting ...
Table of contents 1 Getting to know your wireless router 1.1 Welcome 6 1.2 Package contents 6 1.3 Your wireless router 7 1.4 Positioning your router 9 Mounting to the stand 10 1.5 Setup Requirements 11 1.6 Router Setup 12 1.6.1 Wired connection 12 1.6.2 Wireless connection 13 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI 15 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with Auto-detection 16 2.3 Connecting ...
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... Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you 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 an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; Thank you would need future warranty services...
... Hotline list at the back of this user manual. • Keep the original packaging material in case you 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 an unmatched concurrent wireless HD streaming; Thank you would need future warranty services...
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LAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. On: Wireless system is ready. F lashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection. O n: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. O n: Has physical connection to USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices. 1.3 Your wireless router 1 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 USB 3.0 / 2.0 LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. WAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. O n: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).
LAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. On: Wireless system is ready. F lashing:Transmitting or receiving data via wireless connection. O n: Has physical connection to a wide area network (WAN). 2.4GHz LED / 5GHz LED Off: No 2.4GHz or 5GHz signal. O n: Has physical connection to USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices. 1.3 Your wireless router 1 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 USB 3.0 / 2.0 LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. WAN LED O ff: No power or no physical connection. O n: Has physical connection to a local area network (LAN).
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USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports Insert USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port to power on /off the stystem. Insert your router to establish LAN connection. On: Device is processing. Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick:WPS is ready. Power button Press this button to turn on ...
USB 3.0 / 2.0 ports Insert USB 3.0 / 2.0 devices such as USB hard disks or USB flash drives into this port to power on /off the stystem. Insert your router to establish LAN connection. On: Device is processing. Flashing slow: Rescue mode F lashing quick:WPS is ready. Power button Press this button to turn on ...
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... 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. • Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. • ... wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below. • For optimum performance, please switch on the cooling system. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware.
... 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. • Keep the device away from metal obstructions and away from direct sunlight. • ... wireless signal, orient the three detachable antennas as shown in the drawing below. • For optimum performance, please switch on the cooling system. Visit the ASUS website at http://www.asus.com to the latest firmware.
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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.
... 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.
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Wall Power Outlet RT-AC56U Modem Power WAN LAN 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...
Wall Power Outlet RT-AC56U Modem Power WAN LAN 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...
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... to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC56U 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 12 Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking.... 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your modem's AC adapter...
... to the DC-IN port and plug it to your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Using the bundled network cable, connect your computer to a power outlet. 1.6.2 Wireless connection RT-AC56U 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your wireless router's WAN port. 12 Ensure that the LAN LED is blinking.... 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your wireless router via wireless connection: 1. Insert your modem's AC adapter...
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...in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. On your ASUS Wireless Router. On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 or default domain name: http://router.asus.com. 2. Top command buttons QIS Information banner Navigation panel right column middle column...Setup (QIS) page automatically. 14 To log into the web GUI: 1. 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with different firmware versions. NOTE: The features may vary with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you will ...
...in the default user name (admin) and password (admin). 3. On your ASUS Wireless Router. On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 or default domain name: http://router.asus.com. 2. Top command buttons QIS Information banner Navigation panel right column middle column...Setup (QIS) page automatically. 14 To log into the web GUI: 1. 2 Getting started 2.1 Logging into the Web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with different firmware versions. NOTE: The features may vary with an intuitive web graphical user interface (GUI) that allows you will ...
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... By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your wireless router to reset it to log into the Web GUI. The wireless router's login username and password allows you in and connect to log in quickly setting up your 2.4GHz/5GHz network..../5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to your Internet connection. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router's settings. The QIS page launches automatically. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. For details on your wireless...
... By default, the login username and password for the first time, press the Reset button on changing your wireless router to reset it to log into the Web GUI. The wireless router's login username and password allows you in and connect to log in quickly setting up your 2.4GHz/5GHz network..../5GHz network name (SSID) and security key allows Wi-Fi devices to your Internet connection. NOTE: When setting the Internet connection for your wireless router's settings. The QIS page launches automatically. 2.2 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. For details on your wireless...
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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. Key in the necessary information for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP 16 Obtain the necessary information from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. 2.
The wireless router automatically detects if your ISP about the Internet connection type. IMPORTANT! for Automatic IP (DHCP) for your ISP connection type. Key in the necessary information for PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP 16 Obtain the necessary information from your ISP connection type is Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Static IP. 2.
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Click Apply when done. 17 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. 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.
Click Apply when done. 17 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. 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.
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... to key in the notification area to display the available wireless networks. 2. On your network: 1. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. Wait while your wireless network. Select the wireless network that you can connect your computer...
... to key in the notification area to display the available wireless networks. 2. On your network: 1. 2.3 Connecting to your wireless network After setting up your wireless router via QIS, you want to connect to, then click Connect. 3. Wait while your wireless network. Select the wireless network that you can connect your computer...
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... List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport • The USB ports support two USB drives or one printer and one USB drive at the same time. 23 NOTES: • To use this feature, you 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 two USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you need to ...
... List at http://event.asus.com/networks/disksupport • The USB ports support two USB drives or one printer and one USB drive at the same time. 23 NOTES: • To use this feature, you 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 two USB 2.0 ports for connecting USB devices or USB printer to allow you need to ...
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... Application and 3.6 Using AiCloud in this user manual. 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 IMPORTANT! To monitor your USB device...
... Application and 3.6 Using AiCloud in this user manual. 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 IMPORTANT! To monitor your USB device...
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Click ON to save the settings. 32 Click OK. 7. Click Apply to enable Parental Control. 3. You may cause the router to control the Internet access time. Click or to General > Parental control. 2. From the navigation panel, go to add or delete the client's profile. 5. Drag ...
Click ON to save the settings. 32 Click OK. 7. Click Apply to enable Parental Control. 3. You may cause the router to control the Internet access time. Click or to General > Parental control. 2. From the navigation panel, go to add or delete the client's profile. 5. Drag ...
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... Master submenus. IMPORTANT! AiDisk also assists you to share files stored on the rear panel of your wireless router. 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. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. From the Welcome to General > USB application, then...
... Master submenus. IMPORTANT! AiDisk also assists you to share files stored on the rear panel of your wireless router. 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. Ensure that the USB storage device is formatted and partitioned properly. From the Welcome to General > USB application, then...
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NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your wireless router. 3.5.2 Using Servers Center Servers Center allows you to share the media files from the USB disk connected to your device to access multimedia files from the USB disk via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. You can also configure other settings for the USB disk in the Servers Center. Using Media Server Your wireless router allows DLNA-supported devices to the RT-AC56U's network. 35
NOTE: Before using the DLNA Media Server function, connect your wireless router. 3.5.2 Using Servers Center Servers Center allows you to share the media files from the USB disk connected to your device to access multimedia files from the USB disk via a Media Server directory, Samba share service, or FTP share service. You can also configure other settings for the USB disk in the Servers Center. Using Media Server Your wireless router allows DLNA-supported devices to the RT-AC56U's network. 35
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Click Apply. 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 ...
Click Apply. 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 ...