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...enabled 15 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI 16 Setting up the Internet connection 17 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 17 Setting up the wireless security settings 21 Managing your network clients 23 Monitoring your USB device 24 Creating your Guest ... contents 1 A quick look Package contents 5 Your wireless router 5 Mounting placement 7 2 Creating your network Positioning your router 8 What you need 9 Setting up your wireless router 10 Wired connection 10 Wireless connection 11 Before you proceed 12 A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled 12...
...enabled 15 3 Configuring via the web GUI Logging into the web GUI 16 Setting up the Internet connection 17 Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection 17 Setting up the wireless security settings 21 Managing your network clients 23 Monitoring your USB device 24 Creating your Guest ... contents 1 A quick look Package contents 5 Your wireless router 5 Mounting placement 7 2 Creating your network Positioning your router 8 What you need 9 Setting up your wireless router 10 Wired connection 10 Wireless connection 11 Before you proceed 12 A. Disable the proxy server, if enabled 12...
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Table of contents Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service 33 Using the FTP Share service 34 Using the Miscellaneous setting 36 Configuring the Advanced settings 37 Setting up the DHCP Server 37 Upgrading the firmware 39 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 40 Setting up your network printer 41 4 Using the utilities Device Discovery 45 Firmware Restoration 46 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 48 ASUS DDNS Service 51 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 51 Appendices Notices...53 ASUS Contact information 66 Networks Global Hotline Information 67
Table of contents Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service 33 Using the FTP Share service 34 Using the Miscellaneous setting 36 Configuring the Advanced settings 37 Setting up the DHCP Server 37 Upgrading the firmware 39 Restoring/Saving/Uploading settings 40 Setting up your network printer 41 4 Using the utilities Device Discovery 45 Firmware Restoration 46 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 48 ASUS DDNS Service 51 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 51 Appendices Notices...53 ASUS Contact information 66 Networks Global Hotline Information 67
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.... Yellow LED: 1000Mbps connection. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wired connection. 8 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. 9 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports. 11 Power (DC-In) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router...
.... Yellow LED: 1000Mbps connection. Flashing: Transmitting or receiving data via wired connection. 8 Reset button This button resets or restores the system to its factory default settings. 9 LAN 1 ~ 4 ports Connect network cables into these ports. 11 Power (DC-In) port Insert the bundled AC adapter into this port and connect your router...
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This allows you to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. What you need To set up your network, you need one or two computers that will be able to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously. • The Ethernet RJ-...
This allows you to connect the network devices should not exceed 100 meters. What you need To set up your network, you need one or two computers that will be able to use both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands simultaneously. • The Ethernet RJ-...
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... connection NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. 4 Modem 2 3 1 To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot your computer (recommended). Insert your...
... connection NOTE: Your wireless router has an integrated auto-crossover function, so use either straight-through or crossover cable for wired connection. 4 Modem 2 3 1 To set up your ASUS wireless router, do the following: • If you are replacing an existing router, disconnect it as well. • Reboot your computer (recommended). Insert your...
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... is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your computer to a power outlet. 4. Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your computer. 11 ON/OFF DCIN 2. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the...
... is blinking. 3 Using another network cable, connect your modem to your computer to a power outlet. 4. Insert your wireless router's WAN port. 4. Wireless connection 3 Modem 2 1 To set up your computer. 11 ON/OFF DCIN 2. Insert your modem's AC adapter to the DC-In port and plug it to a power outlet. 2 Using the...
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...wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the wireless security settings in this user manual. A. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to the section Setting up the security settings for your network, refer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools >... Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 12 Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the...
...wireless network, refer to the WLAN adapter's user manual. • To set up the wireless security settings in this user manual. A. Windows® 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to the section Setting up the security settings for your network, refer to launch the browser. 2. Click Tools >... Internet options > Connections tab > LAN settings. 12 Before you proceed NOTE: Before configuring your wireless router, do the...
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Cllick Apply Now when done. MAC OS 1. From your LAN. 4. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. 3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for details on disabling the proxy server. 13 Click OK when done.
Cllick Apply Now when done. MAC OS 1. From your LAN. 4. NOTE: Refer to your browser's help feature for your Safari browser, click Safari > Preferences > Advanced > Change Settings... 2. From the Network screen, deselect FTP Proxy and Web Proxy (HTTP). 3. 3. From the Local Area Network (LAN) Settings screen, untick Use a proxy server for details on disabling the proxy server. 13 Click OK when done.
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B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Windows® 7 1. To obtain the iPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK when done. 14 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 3. To obtain the iPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4.
B. Set the TCP/IP settings to automatically obtain an IP address. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections. 2. Windows® 7 1. To obtain the iPv4 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK when done. 14 Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) or Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), then click Properties. 3. To obtain the iPv6 IP settings automatically, tick Obtain an IPv6 address automatically. 4.
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...; 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to your screen. 2. MAC OS 1. Cllick Apply Now when done. Click the Apple icon located on configuring your computer's TCP/IP settings. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. NOTE...
...; 7 1. Click Start > Internet Explorer to your screen. 2. MAC OS 1. Cllick Apply Now when done. Click the Apple icon located on configuring your computer's TCP/IP settings. From the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure IPv4 dropdown list. 4. Click Tools > Internet options > Connections tab. 3. Tick Never dial a connection. 4. NOTE...
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On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in this user manual. 16 On your 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 ...
On the login page, key in the wireless router's default IP address: 192.168.1.1 2. To log into the web GUI Your ASUS Wireless Router comes with an intuitive web graphics user interface (GUI) that you proceed in this user manual. 16 On your 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 ...
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Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. 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. Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 17 3. The wireless router's web GUI launches.
Use the web GUI to its factory default settings. Quick Internet Setup (QIS) with auto-detection: 1. 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. Setting up your wireless router to reset it to configure various settings. Launch a web browser such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, or Google Chrome. 17 3. The wireless router's web GUI launches.
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... 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. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your wireless router's web GUI to...
... 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. • If QIS failed to launch automatically, manually launch your wireless router's web GUI to...
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Click Next to continue. 5. 4. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. When done, click Finish. 20 Read the wireless network connection tutorial.
Click Next to continue. 5. 4. Your Internet and wireless settings are displayed. When done, click Finish. 20 Read the wireless network connection tutorial.
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... On the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to configure its security settings. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to display the...
... On the Network Map screen, select the System status icon to configure its security settings. NOTE: You can set up the wireless security settings: 1. Setting up the wireless security settings To protect your web browser. 2. On the login screen, key in 192.168.1.1 on your wireless network from unauthorized access, you need to display the...
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IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. Click Apply when done. 22 On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps connection. 6. From the Security Level dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network. If you use these encryption methods, your security passkey. 7. Key in a unique name for your wireless network. 5. 5GHz security settings 4.
IMPORTANT! The IEEE 802.11n standard prohibits using High Throughput with WEP or WPA-TKIP as the unicast cipher. Click Apply when done. 22 On the Wireless name (SSID) field, key in your data rate will drop to IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps connection. 6. From the Security Level dropdown list, select the encryption method for your wireless network. If you use these encryption methods, your security passkey. 7. Key in a unique name for your wireless network. 5. 5GHz security settings 4.
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....1.1), then 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 Internet file sharing.
....1.1), then 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 Internet file sharing.
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On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic. Click ON to enable the default rule and fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. Launch ... Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service (QoS) allows you want to prioritize specific network applications and network devices, select your ISP. • If you to set up the bandwidth priority: 1.
On the Traffic Manager screen, select the QoS tab. 3. To set the bandwidth priority and manage the network traffic. Click ON to enable the default rule and fill in the upload and download bandwidth fields. Launch ... Service) Bandwidth The Quality of Service (QoS) allows you want to prioritize specific network applications and network devices, select your ISP. • If you to set up the bandwidth priority: 1.
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Click Add, Delete or Modify to set the account and permission for samba service. To use Samba share: 1. Click the Network place (Samba) Share tab in the Servers Center of USB Extension. 2. Click Apply when done. 33 Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share allows you to add, delete or modify the account.
Click Add, Delete or Modify to set the account and permission for samba service. To use Samba share: 1. Click the Network place (Samba) Share tab in the Servers Center of USB Extension. 2. Click Apply when done. 33 Using the Network Place (Samba) Share service Network Place (Samba) Share allows you to add, delete or modify the account.
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... share files via the FTP server with computers in LAN or through AiDisk. 2. b. Using the FTP Share service Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB3.0 port on the... > DDNS tab. Ensure that you want to assign access rights to. 34 NOTE: Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk. Ensure that you have set up your host name. Enable the DDNS service for the HD file system support table. field, tick Yes. From the navigation menu, click USB Extension...
... share files via the FTP server with computers in LAN or through AiDisk. 2. b. Using the FTP Share service Sharing files via the FTP server The ASUS Wireless Router enables you need to insert a USB storage device, such as a USB hard disk or USB flash drive, to the USB3.0 port on the... > DDNS tab. Ensure that you want to assign access rights to. 34 NOTE: Ensure that you safely remove the USB disk. Ensure that you have set up your host name. Enable the DDNS service for the HD file system support table. field, tick Yes. From the navigation menu, click USB Extension...